Short and sweet. As parents, I think we undervalue that combo.<\/p>\n
If we can\u2019t give our kids a good chunk of quality time — the half-hour required to build a complete LEGO city, or the hour we need to devote to a craft — we might skip the together time altogether. After all, we need to get dinner done, fold the laundry, answer that email …<\/p>\n
But five minutes can be a glorious amount of time when you\u2019re rightly equipped. These quick and easy\u00a0reads are just right for a quick cuddle.<\/p>\n
no no 9780399257377 Stuck<\/i> by Oliver Jeffers <\/p>\n
A young boy named Floyd gets his kite stuck in a tree and throws his shoe at it to get it unstuck. However, the shoe gets stuck in the tree, too. So, Floyd tries throwing other items like a ladder, a kitchen sink, a firetruck, the mailman, and a whale into the tree. This delightful and silly twist on a common childhood occurrence is a must-read.<\/p>\n
9781662640643 How to Draw a Brave Chicken<\/i> by Ethan T. Berlin, illustrated by Jimbo Matison <\/p>\n
Kids who love interactive stories and humor will enjoy this silly \u201chow to draw\u201d lesson. What starts as a simple step-by-step tutorial becomes a full-scale adventure with a chicken bravely becoming a knight and chasing a dragon. This quick read will have kids grinning from ear to ear!<\/p>\n
9780385384759 https:\/\/assets.readbrightly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/9780385384759.jpeg I Am a Bunny<\/em> by Ole Risom, illustrated by Richard Scarry <\/p>\n Parenting is so often about planning for the future, we forget the charm of a little backwards-looking nostalgia. This Golden Book offers retro delights with its sweet, simple tale of a red-overalled bunny who observes the changing of the seasons.<\/p>\n 9780385375559 Uni the Unicorn<\/i> by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, illustrated by Brigette Barrager <\/p>\n Even though her family and friends tell her otherwise, Uni the unicorn knows that little girls are real. At the same time, a little girl dreams of making friends with a unicorn. When the two finally meet, they instantly become best friends. Any reader who loves unicorns, magic, and friendship will adore this heartwarming story.<\/p>\n 9780593620991 Porcupine and Cactus<\/i> by Katie Frawley, illustrated by Alex Willmore <\/p>\n When bubbly and outgoing Porcupine meets a quiet cactus, he is thrilled to make a new friend. However, their personality differences threaten to come between this unlikely pair. Readers of all ages will love this hilarious spin on friendship, misunderstandings, and communication.<\/p>\n 9780763662295 Sam and Dave Dig a Hole<\/i> by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klassen <\/p>\n Sam and Dave head outside, looking for adventure in their backyard. They start digging a hole, convinced they will find a priceless treasure. Young readers will giggle as the boys dig and dig and come oh-so-close to finding something incredible, only to miss it. Spare text, visual humor, and captivating illustrations make this the perfect snuggle-time read.<\/p>\n 9780593623220 When You Love a Book<\/i> by Kaz Windness, illustrated by Heather Brockman Lee <\/p>\n Reading books about books is the perfect way to spend storytime! Gentle, rhyming text and colorful illustrations celebrate the unique magic readers experience when reading a book. A diverse cast of children and adults read together and independently at home, school, and the park. Little book lovers will want to add this title to their cuddle-time reading stack.<\/p>\n 9780670059836 Llama Llama Red Pajama<\/i> by Anna Dewdney <\/p>\n This beloved classic is an excellent book to snuggle up with when you only have a few minutes to read with your child. Rhyming text and a relatable story make this book a favorite for young children and parents alike.<\/p>\n 9780593376249 Just Me and My Dad (Little Critter)<\/i> by Mercer Mayer <\/p>\n You can\u2019t go wrong with this classic from Mercer Mayer when you want a quick cuddle-time read. Little Critter and his dad head into the wilderness to go camping and endure one hilarious disaster after the next. From wildlife encounters to scary storytelling, their outdoor adventure is unforgettable.<\/p>\n Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2015 and updated in 2025.<\/small><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Five minutes can be a glorious amount of time when you\u2019re rightly equipped. These quick and easy reads are perfect for a quick cuddle with your little snuggle bug.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":625,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[53,59,60,64,262,301],"coauthors":[14],"class_list":["post-245","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-animals","tag-picture-books","tag-humor","tag-lift-the-flap-books","tag-storytime","tag-read-aloud","ages_stages-baby-toddler","ages_stages-pre-k"],"yoast_head":"\nYou might also like:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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