Tip for Creating your Children's Book Library

A long time ago, I was a new mom wanting to collect books to one day have a library filled with good books to read to my children, share with others, and save for grandchildren. I began slowly, but starting with no books and each new book priced high (especially the good ones) my library wasn't growing to fast. I was told paperback books just won't last that well, but gave in to their cheap prices. ( I still buy some paperback.) I would splurg on a favorite or a book that was sure to be good, but then I discovered something new. I joined the Barnes & Noble Book Club* and while buying books took a chance on some used books that I could get free shipping on. The books came and I was pleasantly surprised at how NEW the "used" books looked.

Fast forward to now and I am a frequenter of Amazon and always click on the blue NEW or USED link under the amazon price. Many times I can get a used book for less than half the price of the original price and I have yet to receive a book I am displeased with the wear. I ordered many books this month and they ranged $4-$7 for classic hardbound books with shipping included.
Tip 1 for Amazon: I NEVER get anything less than USED- GOOD. Unless it is an out of print I NEED to have.
Tip 2 for Amazon: If you do buy from Amazon with Amazon as the seller and are a Prime Member, did you know you can get a $1 book credit every time you select a lower shipping speed. The best thing is that it doesn't always slow down my shipment. I know I am close to an Amazon distributing location so most of the time I still get it quick!

Another great option is Goodwill. Many of the used books I buy from Amazon come from Goodwill stores across the nation.

*Barnes & Noble Book Club is probably still a great option, and I do still go to their website to look for  hard to find books.

(My Book Worm)