I request books from the Durham County Library online–often 25 at a time since that is the max–to read to Ryan (3) and Jacob (1). I use the following reference books for suggestions on what to get.
Jim Trelease: The Read-Aloud Handbook: Sixth Edition
A must! This books tells you why you should read to you kids. It is inspiring! And it tells you what books are the best books to read for each life-stage.
Mary Ruth Wilkinson & Heidi Wilkinson Teel: A Time to Read: Good Books for Growing Readers
More recommended books by Regent College professor Loren Wilkinson's wife Mary Ruth. Additional subtitle: "For those who love books, children and God."
William Kilpatrick and Gregory and Suzanne M. Wolfe: Books That Build Character: A Guide to Teaching Your Child Moral Values Through Stories
Foreword by Robert Coles. More suggested books to read–theme is building character. These are books with positive morals.
See also some of the lists of the books I have ordered in the past in my Books category. Amy also checks out puzzles at the library which is another good idea.