The following 20 books are all new titles to enjoy. If your looking for something new to read here are 20 great books to delve into.
The Adventures of Everyday Geniuses: Stacey Coolidge’s fancy-smancy cursive handwriting
by Barbara Esham
A light and fun book to read makes this adventure fun for the whole family, and a great learning experience for your 1st-3rd grader. Your child will enjoy reading this story aloud illustrating how to feel good about their personal learning styles and how each person has their own learning strengths. The Adventures of Everyday Geniuses has a wonderful section in the back aimed at teachers and caregivers which give extra resources information regarding the topic just read. They list a website to visit that has links to other learning websites, book lists and more that will help create a total learning environment for children of all ages.
One Hen by Katie Smith Milway
One Hen is a story about a small boy in Ghana who has an idea on how to help his family make money. He would like to take a small loan to buy a hen. Follow along as this idea grows into one of the biggest poultry farms in West Africa, and all this is because of people helping people. This wonderfully colorful and energetic story will give you hope for humanity, information about how you can help, and a new sense of our world economics while teaching you how love for one another can change the world.
Horse by Malachy Doyle
A soft and caring writing style set in the lush green pastures bring you into Horse from page one. Read along as you lean about a mare and her new foal. Flip each page to learn about the next stage, from walking on spindly legs to galloping around the field and racing to keep up with mother in this young horses’ life. Horse is a warm and loving tale that will touch the horse lover of any age and bring them back to read it again and again.
Max’s Bunny Business by Rosemary Wells
A learning experience for young readers, Max’s Bunny Business will help reinforce some math concepts while reading this fun tale. Flip through as you follow a quick money idea of two friends Ruby and Louise, and a little brother Max who gets in the way. Max’s Bunny Business will have you smiling as you read the tale of brothers and sisters, and then laugh out loud with the twist in the end as you find out who is the better business bunny.
Old MacDonald Had a Farm by Jane Cabrera
Read this tale of Old MacDonald and all the things he has on his farm from dogs, sheep, goats and more while having fun singing along with this timeless classic. Jane Cabrera has added wonderful painted illustrations to this tale that will help young children follow along with the story and learn what word sounds go with each animal. This story is one every family should read over and over again.
The Cow That Laid an Egg by Andy Cutbill
Marjorie the cow feels very ordinary, until her friends the chickens come up with a plan. One morning Marjorie wakes to find she has laid an egg! Now all the other cows don’t feel very special at all. Families will enjoy reading this story to their young children as each page is filled with fun, colorful illustrations that help tell the tale of Marjorie and the egg that made her feel special.
Clarence the Copy Cat by Patricia Lakin
Clarence will not, can not and has not eaten a mouse even though his parents are the best mousers in town. Turn the pages and read along as Clarence is kicked out of everywhere he tries to stay because he can not bear to harm another living creature. Clarence finally finds a place he thinks is perfect, and best of all no mice in sight. Families will enjoy this wonderful tale of a cat who sticks to his morals, and still manages to outwit the mice. Clarence the Copy Cat will wiggle his way into your families’ heart and be at the top of your reading lists as you find out how this copy cat finally finds a home.
Zachary’s New Home by Geraldine M. Blomquist and Paul B. Blomquist
Complicated issues like adoption and foster care are hard subjects for kids to understand. Zachary’s New Home does a wonderful job through pencil sketches and an endearing tale to help shed light on these issues. Families going through some of the same situations will enjoy reading this tale together as they find out what really matters in the end.
Little Ballet Star by Adele Geras
Tilly is so excited she is about to burst. It is her birthday and her aunt Gina has a special present for her. Flip through the pages as you follow Tilly’s adventure into the magical world of being a ballerina through wonderful painted illustrations. Read about her anticipation before the ballet show and her excitement as her aunt’s present makes her birthday even better.
Roadwork by Sally Sutton
Giant, bold words will have youngsters yelling aloud with the story as you read this book about building a road. Learn about how they start by mapping it out, moving the earth, and laying the groundwork for the road. Then continue as the story brings you through each phase in building a new road and kids learn what each machine does for the construction crew. Have fun with making the machine sounds as this book leads you into a construction zone.
My Very Own Room: Mi propio cuartito by Amada Irma Perez
Winner of the Tomas Rivera Mexican American Book Award, My Very Own Room is a great story for every child. Written in Spanish and English, My Very own Room tells the story of a young girl wanting her very own space. The family pulls together to create a make-shift room using all of the resources available to them. Ingenuity, creativity, and love produce the best room a girl could ask for. Children of all nationalities will love this wonderful story.
Arabella Miller’s Tiny Caterpillar by Clare Jarrett
Follow Arabella Miller’s tiny caterpillar as it grows and grows until finally becoming a beautiful butterfly. Rhyming text and simple wording make this story perfect for the very young. Children will love to hear the story again and again on how a caterpillar turns into a butterfly. The Life Cycle of a Butterfly is included at the back of the book to assist caregivers in explaining the details.
The Searcher and Old Tree by David McPhail
The beautiful illustrations of David McPhail create the story of The Searcher and Old Tree. Read along as Searcher, a raccoon, takes refuge in his home, the old tree. When a huge storm hits, Searcher is safe and sound in old tree. Children will fall in love with this sweet story.
The Apple Pie that Papa Baked by Lauren Thompson
In the style of “The House that Jack Built”, The Apple Pie that Papa Baked shows all that goes into creating a delicious apple pie. Fun, creative and beautifully told caregivers and children will both enjoy this story. Bold and artistic illustrations create an original style to this entertaining story.
A Kitten Tale by Eric Rohmann
A Kitten Tale is the sweet, simple story of four kittens waiting for snow. Three of the kittens are afraid of winter coming, one kitten can’t wait. What will happen when winter finally arrives? Read the story to find out. Children will enjoy this easy tale of four kittens’ adventure.
Are You Ready to Play Outside by Mo Willems
Are You Ready to Play Outside is an Elephant and Piggie book and if you’re not familiar with Mo Willems' Elephant and Piggie stories now is the time! Elphant and Piggie are on another adventure together getting ready to play outside when the rain spoils the fun. Or does it? Read along as Elephant shows his love for Piggie by helping him appreciate what he’s got. If you like Mo Willems other stories, then you’ll love this new Elephant and Piggie book.
Boo Bunny by Kathryn O. Galbraith
A fun, sweet Halloween story, Boo Bunny will enchant the youngest readers. One bunny heads out for trick-or-treats, scared of the dark he meets another bunny trick-or-treater and together they overcome their fears of this spooky night. Rhyming, simple language help to tell this story and will engage those young readers with a fun tale.
The Alphabet from A to Y with the Bonus Letter Z by Steve Martin
Zany and amusing, The Alphabet from A to Y with the Bonus Letter Z is a new take on alphabet books. Each letter of the alphabet is featured with a wacky sentence containing words beginning with that letter. Caregivers will laugh at the funny illustrations and descriptions, while children will enjoy learning their alphabet.
Tweedle Dee-Dee by Charlotte Voake
Sweet watercolor and ink illustrations help to tell the story of baby birds in a tree. Musical score at the end of the book provides the music to accompany the words. If you’re not musical, the story still creates a warm and wonderful tale all children will enjoy hearing.
Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox
Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes is a cute story for babies and their caregivers. Mem Fox’s adorable illustrations will appeal to both baby and their parent. Watercolor illustrations of babies showing how similar they are with ten little fingers and ten litter toes will enchant the reader. The ending closes with a rhyme to be shared with baby.
A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever by Marla Frazee
James and Eamon are off for their summer vacation. Visiting Eamon’s grandparent’s house on the beach for a week while going to nature camp together, James and Eamon are in for a roaring good time. Caregivers will laugh and relate to this charming story of two boys on summer vacation. Children will love the comic book format while also relating to the delightful characters.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Monday, March 9, 2009
20 Books to Build Narrative Skills
All of this week’s books help build narrative skills. Narrative skills is the ability to point out things and tell a story. As always reading any book, not just these, will help to build this early literacy skill. So just keep reading!
The Seals on the Bus by Lenny Hort
Seals, tigers, monkeys and more ride the bus and the fun they have making noise. Children and caregivers will have fun singing and playing with the actions in this book. Fun pencil and collage illustrations make the story all the more animated. Enjoy reading a new twist on a classic children’s song in The Seals on the Bus.
A Frog in the Bog by Karma Wilson and Joan Rankin
Children will have fun learning to count with this outrageously fun rhyming story of a frog on a log. How many insects can this little frog eat and how big will the frog become? A surprise ending will have everyone smiling as the little frog learns a big lesson. Beautiful watercolor illustrations create an enduring story children will want to hear again.
Duck on a Bike by David Shannon
Duck creates a whole bunch of excitement when he decides to ride a bike around the farmyard. Cow, horse, chicken, dog and many others all have an opinion of Duck’s antics, but in the end can’t help but join in on the fun. Duck on a Bike is a humorous tale everyone will love.
The Tortilla Factory by Gary Paulsen
The Tortilla Factory is a beautiful artistic and eloquent description of how and why this delicious food is made. Exquisite oil paintings make up the illustrations which accompany the story of how a tortilla is made. Children will enjoy learning their colors while hearing the story of the tortilla factory.
Tacky the Penguin by Helen Lester
Tacky the penguin is the odd bird out in this charming tale of how being different is a good thing. Tacky doesn’t act like the other penguins, but when the other penguins are threatened, being different is what saves them all. Children will enjoy reading this sweet and fun story.
Drummer Hoff adapted by Barbara Emberley
Rhythm and rhyme bring out the story in Drummer Hoff. Bold, colorful woodcut illustrations create an entertaining and enjoyable tale. Children will like building on the story as each verse is repeated to a vivid conclusion.
Meerkat Mail by Emily Gravett
Sunny the meerkat leaves his family in search of a new home. The meerkat family motto, “stay safe, stay together” proves to be true in this fun and creative story. Sunny sends postcards home from the various stops in his journey and the reader gets the fun of turning them over and reading them. Children will enjoy this originally interactive story and caregivers will enjoy the moral.
Drive by Nathan Clement
Daddy is a semi-truck driver and Drive shows us a day in his life. Beautiful, colorful computer generated illustrations create a unique perspective. Big, bold text help children follow along with the words of the story. Caregivers and children will enjoy this creative, modern, and original story.
While Mama Had a Quick Little Chat by Amy Reichert
Children won’t believe all that happens to a little girl name Rose while her mama has a quick little chat on the telephone. Party guests, magician, drummers and more all happen into Rose’s house while mama has a quick little chat. Children will be delightfully surprised to see what happens next in this fun and sweet story.
Yikes! by Robert Florczak
Yikes is the depiction of a young boy meeting wild and dangerous animals and having lots of fun doing it. Bold, colorful pictures fill every page to tell the story of what it’s like coming face to face with different amazing creatures. Children will have a great time seeing what animal lays waiting on the next page. Big, bold words accentuate the entertaining story.
How Are You Peeling? by Saxton Freymann and Joost Elffers
Innovative and extremely inventive, How Are You Peeling? is a book of fruits and vegetables with expressive faces. Rhyming text helps to describe the different emotions that the produce are depicting in the illustrations. Children will love to see how the food they eat everyday can take on a personality all their own, while also helping children to identify with their emotions.
The Magic Hat by Mem Fox
A beautiful story about a magic hat and the delightful enchantment it brings. Where the magic hat will land nobody can know and what wonderful changes occurs to those it lands on. Until a wizard appears and everything changes again. Children and caregivers will love this wonderful captivating story.
Two Old Potatoes and Me by John Coy
A young girl finds two old potatoes and before she can throw them away her father persuades her to plant them. Two old potatoes turn into a fun garden, a delightful story and many, many more potatoes. Unique painting illustrations lend charming detail to a lovely story.
The Secret Science Project That Almost Ate the School by Judy Sierra
A fun story of a science experiment gone wrong, The Secret Science Project That Almost Ate the School will have children and caregivers mesmerized to find out what happens next. A young girl is pressed to find the perfect science experiment and ends up purchasing some slime online guaranteed to win first prize at a science fair. The slime gets out of control though when it starts eating everything in sight. Who or what will be next? Rhyming text and captivating illustrations will make this book a family favorite.
Drat That Fat Cat by Pat Thomson
A fat cat is not fat enough, so he gobbles up everything in his path. A rat, a duck, a dog, even an old lady until finally that fat cat meets his match when he gobbles up a bumble bee. A delightful story in the same theme of There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly. Children will enjoy reading along to find out what that fat cat eats next.
Every Friday by Dan Yaccarino
A sweet story, Every Friday tells of a father-son tradition of having breakfast together every Friday. After waking up in the morning the story takes us along on the walk to the dinner and what the father and son see along the way. Children will enjoy pointing out the sights they recognize in the book and start the tradition of pointing out what they see during their own outings about town.
Mr. Cookie Baker by Monica Wellington
For every child that loves to pretend to be a chef, Mr. Cookie Baker is the perfect book for them. Bold, colorful and charming illustrations draw the reader into the story of a day-in-the-life of a cookie baker. Simple, straight forward text will assist the early readers, while the story itself will enthrall all ages. Everyone loves cookies and what better way to reminisce than to read about how to make cookies. Recipes are included in the back for those do-it-yourselfers.
What a Hat by Holly Keller
What a Hat is the story of Newton who won’t take off his hat. When Newton arrives to visit his cousins, he won’t take off his hat. Not to play spaceship or to play circus, Newton simply doesn’t want to take off the hat. Until his cousin Wizzie needs a little comfort, then Newton is ready to sacrifice his hat so someone he loves can enjoy it too. A sweet story for children who enjoy security items, What a Hat shows how everyone needs a little comfort.
Punk Farm by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
When Farmer Joe heads off to bed the animals get ready to rock. Cow, pig, goat, and sheep set up their instruments and punk farm is in full swing. Animals line up to see the rock show, but will they get caught? Children will love this cool twist on Old McDonald. Caregivers will smile at this silly story.
The Seals on the Bus by Lenny Hort
Seals, tigers, monkeys and more ride the bus and the fun they have making noise. Children and caregivers will have fun singing and playing with the actions in this book. Fun pencil and collage illustrations make the story all the more animated. Enjoy reading a new twist on a classic children’s song in The Seals on the Bus.
A Frog in the Bog by Karma Wilson and Joan Rankin
Children will have fun learning to count with this outrageously fun rhyming story of a frog on a log. How many insects can this little frog eat and how big will the frog become? A surprise ending will have everyone smiling as the little frog learns a big lesson. Beautiful watercolor illustrations create an enduring story children will want to hear again.
Duck on a Bike by David Shannon
Duck creates a whole bunch of excitement when he decides to ride a bike around the farmyard. Cow, horse, chicken, dog and many others all have an opinion of Duck’s antics, but in the end can’t help but join in on the fun. Duck on a Bike is a humorous tale everyone will love.
The Tortilla Factory by Gary Paulsen
The Tortilla Factory is a beautiful artistic and eloquent description of how and why this delicious food is made. Exquisite oil paintings make up the illustrations which accompany the story of how a tortilla is made. Children will enjoy learning their colors while hearing the story of the tortilla factory.
Tacky the Penguin by Helen Lester
Tacky the penguin is the odd bird out in this charming tale of how being different is a good thing. Tacky doesn’t act like the other penguins, but when the other penguins are threatened, being different is what saves them all. Children will enjoy reading this sweet and fun story.
Drummer Hoff adapted by Barbara Emberley
Rhythm and rhyme bring out the story in Drummer Hoff. Bold, colorful woodcut illustrations create an entertaining and enjoyable tale. Children will like building on the story as each verse is repeated to a vivid conclusion.
Meerkat Mail by Emily Gravett
Sunny the meerkat leaves his family in search of a new home. The meerkat family motto, “stay safe, stay together” proves to be true in this fun and creative story. Sunny sends postcards home from the various stops in his journey and the reader gets the fun of turning them over and reading them. Children will enjoy this originally interactive story and caregivers will enjoy the moral.
Drive by Nathan Clement
Daddy is a semi-truck driver and Drive shows us a day in his life. Beautiful, colorful computer generated illustrations create a unique perspective. Big, bold text help children follow along with the words of the story. Caregivers and children will enjoy this creative, modern, and original story.
While Mama Had a Quick Little Chat by Amy Reichert
Children won’t believe all that happens to a little girl name Rose while her mama has a quick little chat on the telephone. Party guests, magician, drummers and more all happen into Rose’s house while mama has a quick little chat. Children will be delightfully surprised to see what happens next in this fun and sweet story.
Yikes! by Robert Florczak
Yikes is the depiction of a young boy meeting wild and dangerous animals and having lots of fun doing it. Bold, colorful pictures fill every page to tell the story of what it’s like coming face to face with different amazing creatures. Children will have a great time seeing what animal lays waiting on the next page. Big, bold words accentuate the entertaining story.
How Are You Peeling? by Saxton Freymann and Joost Elffers
Innovative and extremely inventive, How Are You Peeling? is a book of fruits and vegetables with expressive faces. Rhyming text helps to describe the different emotions that the produce are depicting in the illustrations. Children will love to see how the food they eat everyday can take on a personality all their own, while also helping children to identify with their emotions.
The Magic Hat by Mem Fox
A beautiful story about a magic hat and the delightful enchantment it brings. Where the magic hat will land nobody can know and what wonderful changes occurs to those it lands on. Until a wizard appears and everything changes again. Children and caregivers will love this wonderful captivating story.
Two Old Potatoes and Me by John Coy
A young girl finds two old potatoes and before she can throw them away her father persuades her to plant them. Two old potatoes turn into a fun garden, a delightful story and many, many more potatoes. Unique painting illustrations lend charming detail to a lovely story.
The Secret Science Project That Almost Ate the School by Judy Sierra
A fun story of a science experiment gone wrong, The Secret Science Project That Almost Ate the School will have children and caregivers mesmerized to find out what happens next. A young girl is pressed to find the perfect science experiment and ends up purchasing some slime online guaranteed to win first prize at a science fair. The slime gets out of control though when it starts eating everything in sight. Who or what will be next? Rhyming text and captivating illustrations will make this book a family favorite.
Drat That Fat Cat by Pat Thomson
A fat cat is not fat enough, so he gobbles up everything in his path. A rat, a duck, a dog, even an old lady until finally that fat cat meets his match when he gobbles up a bumble bee. A delightful story in the same theme of There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly. Children will enjoy reading along to find out what that fat cat eats next.
Every Friday by Dan Yaccarino
A sweet story, Every Friday tells of a father-son tradition of having breakfast together every Friday. After waking up in the morning the story takes us along on the walk to the dinner and what the father and son see along the way. Children will enjoy pointing out the sights they recognize in the book and start the tradition of pointing out what they see during their own outings about town.
Mr. Cookie Baker by Monica Wellington
For every child that loves to pretend to be a chef, Mr. Cookie Baker is the perfect book for them. Bold, colorful and charming illustrations draw the reader into the story of a day-in-the-life of a cookie baker. Simple, straight forward text will assist the early readers, while the story itself will enthrall all ages. Everyone loves cookies and what better way to reminisce than to read about how to make cookies. Recipes are included in the back for those do-it-yourselfers.
What a Hat by Holly Keller
What a Hat is the story of Newton who won’t take off his hat. When Newton arrives to visit his cousins, he won’t take off his hat. Not to play spaceship or to play circus, Newton simply doesn’t want to take off the hat. Until his cousin Wizzie needs a little comfort, then Newton is ready to sacrifice his hat so someone he loves can enjoy it too. A sweet story for children who enjoy security items, What a Hat shows how everyone needs a little comfort.
Punk Farm by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
When Farmer Joe heads off to bed the animals get ready to rock. Cow, pig, goat, and sheep set up their instruments and punk farm is in full swing. Animals line up to see the rock show, but will they get caught? Children will love this cool twist on Old McDonald. Caregivers will smile at this silly story.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Books to promote Print Awareness
This week the book selections are all children’s book titles that promote the early literacy skill of print awareness. Print awareness is the knowledge of how a book works and how to follow the words on the page. As I always say, exposing your children to any children’s book assists in building this early literacy skill, but here are some fun titles to promote print awareness development.
The Great Doughnut Parade by Rebecca Bond
Cheerful rhymes accompany the wonderful watercolor paintings as you read the story of young Billy and the doughnut tied to his belt with a string. Laugh along as you read about the real and imaginary characters that begin to follow Billy and his doughnut. A hen with a “cluck, cluck” begins a long chain of followers including waiters, diners, porter, mailmen, bricklayers, and painters join what becomes a parade. Enjoy this story with your children over and over as you read along to find out where Billy is leading the great parade.
Heat Wave by Eileen Spinelli
The town of Lumberville is in a heat wave! Wonderful charcoal and watercolor paintings bring us back to the simple days of being a kid on hot and sticky summer days. Heat Wave is a charming story of what happens in a small town before air conditioning and what people did to keep cool during an extremely hot summer week. Follow this tale and remember a time gone by as you follow all the different characters in the story as each one finds their own way to stay cool.
Jazz Baby by Lisa Wheeler and R. Gregory Christie
A family lays down some soft and jazzy toot-toots, clap-claps, and snap-snaps to help put baby to sleep. Follow along with the wonderful paintings that illustrate this tale, and bop your head along with the beat of the story as you watch each family member add their own style in their bedtime sequence. A Theodor Suess Geisel Honor book, Jazz Baby is an enjoyable rhyming story that will encourage children to read.
Mother, May I? by Lynn Plourde
Parents and children will enjoy and relate to this story right from the first page. Smile along with the story and read as a young girl tries to mother her mom. Is she more of a hinder than a help? Follow along with the watercolor and charcoal illustrations that bring you through yet another hectic day with this energetic young girl, and laugh along as you see scenes that will seem all too familiar.
Hurry! Hurry! By Eve Bunting
Hurry, hurry and read along with this sweet and fun barnyard story. Kids will be able to read this story as early readers because of the fun pictures and large simple text that make this story a short, fun bedtime tale. Find out what all the fuss is about going on in the barnyard as you continue through the story.
Top Cat by Lois Ehlert
This loveable tale brings us through the tale of Top Cat and a new kitty. Follow the wonderful and intricate tissue paper cutout collages as Top Cat teaches a new kitten their daily routine. From frolicking on the couch to chasing birds outside you will have fun reading along as Top Cat gives kitty lessons on how to be a top cat.
Joey and Jet by James Yang
Open this book to meet Joey and his dog Jet. Jet likes to chase the ball when Joey throws it. Follow Jet’s adventure through the birds, rooftops, tables, and more as he chases the ball. Families will love reading the simple sentences enhanced with colorful and fun illustrations as you read the adventure. Then find out if Jet is the best ball chaser in the world as the story ends where it began, and you can read it again and again.
No Biting, Louise by Margie Palatini and Matthew Reinhart
Wonderfully colorful and exciting drawings enhance the story of young Louise. She is so proud of her new baby choppers that she is biting on anything and everything. Kids are going to enjoy hearing the story and parents will relate to this common childhood problem. This is a great story that helps teach children not to bite but will Louise have another problem after learning not to bite?
All for Pie Pie for All by David Martin
Grandma cat has made a delicious apple pie. As the whole cat family enjoys a piece of pie there is one left over. This piece is perfect for the mouse family, and as they each enjoy their pie there is a few crumbs left over that are perfect for the ant family. Enjoy reading this story and benefit from the moral of sharing illustrated by all the families in this tale.
Flower Garden by Eve Bunting
Flower Garden is filled with soft and enchanting illustrations that bring you through a story of a little girl and her father building a flower garden for their apartment. Read along as they pick up the flowers from the grocery store, bring them home on the bus and plant them. This story will lift your spirits as you read further to find out who the little girl and her father made the flower box for.
Fancy Nancy by Jane O’Connor
Nancy loves to be fancy, but her family is not fancy at all. They don’t understand a lot of the extras that Nancy needs to be fabulous. Can Nancy teach her family how to be fancy? Children will build their vocabulary as Nancy teaches those around her the finer points of being fancy. Come along on this cute, sweet adventure into a little girls’ world and grin as you read about the family’s fancy dinner at Kings Corner. Families will love reading about this fun and glamorous little girl and her fancy way of life.
Sally and the Purple Socks by Lisze Bechtold
Sally couldn’t wait to try on her new perfect purple socks. But there is a problem, they are too small. The note that came with the socks said they will grow to the perfect size after opened. Families and children will enjoy reading along as Sally finds new and ingenious ways to use her socks as they grow to enormous proportions. Will they ever stop growing? We don’t know, but follow this cute story to find out.
Mighty Max! by Harriet Ziefert
Fun, inviting and childlike illustrations help guide the reader through the adventure of young Max. He is not Superman, King Kong or Evil Kneivel, he is Mighty Max! This superhero can save the day, but will he be able to save his lunch from sudden disaster? Mighty Max will bring a smile to your face when you read through the tale of just one day in Max’s superhero life.
Taking a Bath with the Dog and Other Things that Make Me Happy by Scott Menchin
Simple sentences and large colorful illustrations help you follow the story of Sweet Pea and her quest to find what makes her happy. What makes you happy? Sweet Pea asks everyone she meets. Read along to find out what she decides makes her happy, and how that will make her mom happy too.
There Are Cats In This Book by Viviane Schwarz
There Are Cats In This Book is a fun, lift-the-flap book to find what lies underneath. Three cats encourage the reader in turning the pages to find out what fun things lie ahead for the cats to play with. Fun, bold colorful illustrations and text will encourage children to follow along and help build early literacy skills.
My Life as a Chicken by Ellen A. Kelley
Follow the adventures of Pauline the chicken as she escapes the life she knows in search of a better one. Predators, pirates, and more confront Pauline as she attempts a better life for a chicken. Where she ends up is the best part of the story. Bright, colorful and fun illustrations help to tell this rhyming story. Children and grown ups will enjoy reading this enjoyable book.
If You’re Happy and You Know It by James Warhola
A new take on an old favorite, James Warhola presents a jungle version of If You’re Happy and You Know It. Roar, stomp, beat your chest, and jump up high just like the animals. Children will enjoy singing and playing along to this classic song, while taking on a new animal persona with each verse. The rhyming and repletion will assist early readers in their literacy development.
Hello Tilly by Polly Dunbar
Tilly and her friends all live together in a little yellow house and what fun adventures they have! Read along as Tilly introduces you to all her friends and the fun times they have living together. Each friend has their own unique personality which makes for an interesting arrangement of characters. Beautiful illustrations and easy text will engage early readers.
Clinton Gregory’s Secret by Bruce Whatley
Clinton Gregory has a wonderful imagination and because of that leads a most interesting life. A week in the life of Clinton Gregory is a fabulous adventure. Follow along as Clinton Gregory wrestles a dragon, washes a tiger, and eats with giants. Fun and creative, Clinton Gregory’s Secret will want to be read again and again.
Carry Me! by Rosemary Wells
Sweet, song-like words make up the text of this beautifully illustrated book. Carry Me, Talk to Me, and Sing to Me are the three divisions of the story which encourages parents and children to interact. Reminding the readers of how magical and special childhood is, Carry Me is a precious read everyone is sure to enjoy.
The Great Doughnut Parade by Rebecca Bond
Cheerful rhymes accompany the wonderful watercolor paintings as you read the story of young Billy and the doughnut tied to his belt with a string. Laugh along as you read about the real and imaginary characters that begin to follow Billy and his doughnut. A hen with a “cluck, cluck” begins a long chain of followers including waiters, diners, porter, mailmen, bricklayers, and painters join what becomes a parade. Enjoy this story with your children over and over as you read along to find out where Billy is leading the great parade.
Heat Wave by Eileen Spinelli
The town of Lumberville is in a heat wave! Wonderful charcoal and watercolor paintings bring us back to the simple days of being a kid on hot and sticky summer days. Heat Wave is a charming story of what happens in a small town before air conditioning and what people did to keep cool during an extremely hot summer week. Follow this tale and remember a time gone by as you follow all the different characters in the story as each one finds their own way to stay cool.
Jazz Baby by Lisa Wheeler and R. Gregory Christie
A family lays down some soft and jazzy toot-toots, clap-claps, and snap-snaps to help put baby to sleep. Follow along with the wonderful paintings that illustrate this tale, and bop your head along with the beat of the story as you watch each family member add their own style in their bedtime sequence. A Theodor Suess Geisel Honor book, Jazz Baby is an enjoyable rhyming story that will encourage children to read.
Mother, May I? by Lynn Plourde
Parents and children will enjoy and relate to this story right from the first page. Smile along with the story and read as a young girl tries to mother her mom. Is she more of a hinder than a help? Follow along with the watercolor and charcoal illustrations that bring you through yet another hectic day with this energetic young girl, and laugh along as you see scenes that will seem all too familiar.
Hurry! Hurry! By Eve Bunting
Hurry, hurry and read along with this sweet and fun barnyard story. Kids will be able to read this story as early readers because of the fun pictures and large simple text that make this story a short, fun bedtime tale. Find out what all the fuss is about going on in the barnyard as you continue through the story.
Top Cat by Lois Ehlert
This loveable tale brings us through the tale of Top Cat and a new kitty. Follow the wonderful and intricate tissue paper cutout collages as Top Cat teaches a new kitten their daily routine. From frolicking on the couch to chasing birds outside you will have fun reading along as Top Cat gives kitty lessons on how to be a top cat.
Joey and Jet by James Yang
Open this book to meet Joey and his dog Jet. Jet likes to chase the ball when Joey throws it. Follow Jet’s adventure through the birds, rooftops, tables, and more as he chases the ball. Families will love reading the simple sentences enhanced with colorful and fun illustrations as you read the adventure. Then find out if Jet is the best ball chaser in the world as the story ends where it began, and you can read it again and again.
No Biting, Louise by Margie Palatini and Matthew Reinhart
Wonderfully colorful and exciting drawings enhance the story of young Louise. She is so proud of her new baby choppers that she is biting on anything and everything. Kids are going to enjoy hearing the story and parents will relate to this common childhood problem. This is a great story that helps teach children not to bite but will Louise have another problem after learning not to bite?
All for Pie Pie for All by David Martin
Grandma cat has made a delicious apple pie. As the whole cat family enjoys a piece of pie there is one left over. This piece is perfect for the mouse family, and as they each enjoy their pie there is a few crumbs left over that are perfect for the ant family. Enjoy reading this story and benefit from the moral of sharing illustrated by all the families in this tale.
Flower Garden by Eve Bunting
Flower Garden is filled with soft and enchanting illustrations that bring you through a story of a little girl and her father building a flower garden for their apartment. Read along as they pick up the flowers from the grocery store, bring them home on the bus and plant them. This story will lift your spirits as you read further to find out who the little girl and her father made the flower box for.
Fancy Nancy by Jane O’Connor
Nancy loves to be fancy, but her family is not fancy at all. They don’t understand a lot of the extras that Nancy needs to be fabulous. Can Nancy teach her family how to be fancy? Children will build their vocabulary as Nancy teaches those around her the finer points of being fancy. Come along on this cute, sweet adventure into a little girls’ world and grin as you read about the family’s fancy dinner at Kings Corner. Families will love reading about this fun and glamorous little girl and her fancy way of life.
Sally and the Purple Socks by Lisze Bechtold
Sally couldn’t wait to try on her new perfect purple socks. But there is a problem, they are too small. The note that came with the socks said they will grow to the perfect size after opened. Families and children will enjoy reading along as Sally finds new and ingenious ways to use her socks as they grow to enormous proportions. Will they ever stop growing? We don’t know, but follow this cute story to find out.
Mighty Max! by Harriet Ziefert
Fun, inviting and childlike illustrations help guide the reader through the adventure of young Max. He is not Superman, King Kong or Evil Kneivel, he is Mighty Max! This superhero can save the day, but will he be able to save his lunch from sudden disaster? Mighty Max will bring a smile to your face when you read through the tale of just one day in Max’s superhero life.
Taking a Bath with the Dog and Other Things that Make Me Happy by Scott Menchin
Simple sentences and large colorful illustrations help you follow the story of Sweet Pea and her quest to find what makes her happy. What makes you happy? Sweet Pea asks everyone she meets. Read along to find out what she decides makes her happy, and how that will make her mom happy too.
There Are Cats In This Book by Viviane Schwarz
There Are Cats In This Book is a fun, lift-the-flap book to find what lies underneath. Three cats encourage the reader in turning the pages to find out what fun things lie ahead for the cats to play with. Fun, bold colorful illustrations and text will encourage children to follow along and help build early literacy skills.
My Life as a Chicken by Ellen A. Kelley
Follow the adventures of Pauline the chicken as she escapes the life she knows in search of a better one. Predators, pirates, and more confront Pauline as she attempts a better life for a chicken. Where she ends up is the best part of the story. Bright, colorful and fun illustrations help to tell this rhyming story. Children and grown ups will enjoy reading this enjoyable book.
If You’re Happy and You Know It by James Warhola
A new take on an old favorite, James Warhola presents a jungle version of If You’re Happy and You Know It. Roar, stomp, beat your chest, and jump up high just like the animals. Children will enjoy singing and playing along to this classic song, while taking on a new animal persona with each verse. The rhyming and repletion will assist early readers in their literacy development.
Hello Tilly by Polly Dunbar
Tilly and her friends all live together in a little yellow house and what fun adventures they have! Read along as Tilly introduces you to all her friends and the fun times they have living together. Each friend has their own unique personality which makes for an interesting arrangement of characters. Beautiful illustrations and easy text will engage early readers.
Clinton Gregory’s Secret by Bruce Whatley
Clinton Gregory has a wonderful imagination and because of that leads a most interesting life. A week in the life of Clinton Gregory is a fabulous adventure. Follow along as Clinton Gregory wrestles a dragon, washes a tiger, and eats with giants. Fun and creative, Clinton Gregory’s Secret will want to be read again and again.
Carry Me! by Rosemary Wells
Sweet, song-like words make up the text of this beautifully illustrated book. Carry Me, Talk to Me, and Sing to Me are the three divisions of the story which encourages parents and children to interact. Reminding the readers of how magical and special childhood is, Carry Me is a precious read everyone is sure to enjoy.
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