books that I love

As a child I don't particularly remember being read to(although my mom has informed me it was a very regular occurrence,my memory only escapes me) however I do remember discovering books on my own, little by little. I had huge collections of books everywhere around my house. Dr. Seuss,Magic School Bus,Bible stories.... The first books that I can remember devouring would be The Babysitter's Club books. At age 12, I believe I had read almost every one of those books, which were so cleverly engineered towards teens who can relate to babysitting disasters its ridiculous, and still own every book in the collection. I was so enthralled by their adventures and once I picked up one of these books, was hard pressed to set it down until it was finished.
Ramona Quimby--by Beverly Clearly-whom I adore, was another book that I could fully relate to. A stumbling, bumbling and awkward child I was and very rarely was found understood. Not until later on in my life did I realized that my oddities were something I would come to engage and love about myself.
After that, came Goosebumps, CampFear,James and the Giant Peach and Where the Sidewalk Ends in my more sophisticated stages. Something about adventure and suspense was vital in around the age of 14. I think back now how obvious it was that I would be seeking the unknown, having been just a child myself. These days, I observe children and teens and see how they have an independence that shouts "i know everything." But time and time again, they will fall down and need someone to pick them back up. Children and adults alike.
The book I would give to an infant would be The Little Prince by Antoine De Saint Exupery. I think its pretty much been heard and read by everyone, and would need little explanation in loo of its marvelous illustrations. I hope someday I can give this book to a little one near and dear to me!