Comfort Books?

For those who have read Inkheart the following may seem like a plagiarized thought, but I must admit Inkheart and Meggie’s bookish love can be something many of us book enthusiasts can relate to. So, have you ever found a book or books that you keep coming back to and re-reading and re-reading that just provides a sense of balance or comfort? I am sure these thoughts and questions have been put forth a dozen or more times now, but I am in the midst of a book transition (that is code for I haven’t had time to gather my read books and put describing words to them). So, maybe the questions are more from a self-serving pursuit, but other points of view are always of interest. And, I thought “hum” I could use this time for discovering what others think. Because when it comes to books there are so many genres, likes, dislikes, and generally a lot to choose from.

The question would be what children’s book be it picture, board, or chapter do you still read and re-read even today? The nice thing about having a librarian background (opposed to when I was a bean counter) and now having a child is I don’t have to try and justify to other adults why I am reading a children’s book. I never quite understood the mentally of “that’s a children’s book” so adults can’t read it. There are so many reasons why reading a children’s book is the right book. I do love my “adult” books as well, but there are times when the comfort of a familiar character or simplistic plot just seems perfect for the moment. I have several books I could name, but I am interested in your comfort book(s). Feel free to enlighten me. Thanks.