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• Abuela

  Dorros, Arthur

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  If you could fly, where would you go? What might you see? What could you do? Colors collide and things only imagined take shape and stimulate more things to imagine. Use this title to learn a little Spanish, to count and sort, but mostly to see…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

  Viorst, Judith

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  This book became a classic almost as soon as it was published. The voice of a young boy describing the worst day EVER when everything that could go wrong does? – ends up reassuring readers of all ages that everyone has a bad day sometimes. And it’s…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• All the World

  Scanlon, Liz Garton

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  Rhyming couplets and luminous illustrations celebrate small details of a child’s world and connects them to the larger world around us. Showing a variety of natural settings and family activities, it leaves plenty of room for encouraging…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Amazing Grace

  Hoffman, Mary, 1945-

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  You will immediately love Grace and quickly realize just how amazing she is. Her imagination, tenacity, and confidence transport her to new worlds and fantastic adventures, and one particular experience reminds her that if she puts her mind to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Anansi and the Moss-covered Rock

  Kimmel, Eric A.

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  Use this trickster tale to talk about right and wrong. Dig deeper by going through the story again paying close attention to the illustrations. There’s a satisfying “Ka-Pom!” sound made over and over; when read aloud, it will signal to children…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing

  Barrett, Judi,

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  This classic book never ceases to elicit giggles and guffaws from listening children. It's hilarious to imagine what could go wrong if animals wore clothes. The page with the elephant is the best! Extend the story by asking, "What else should…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Are You My Mother?

  Eastman, P. D. (Philip D.)

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  A book countless preschoolers want to hear again and again and again. This classic opens up a question that many young children worry about.Young readers appreciate that while the newly hatched little bird may not be sure what his mother looks like,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Bark, George

  Feiffer, Jules

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  Point to the words and encourage children to make the animal sounds along with you and George. Pay special attention to the ending and ask your child, "why do you think George said 'Hello'?" Even very young children find humor in this classic.

• Bear Snores on

  Wilson, Karma

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  Reading books that contain rhyming sounds and then asking your child to guess the next correct rhyming word helps a child become aware of letters, words and sounds of the language around us. Bear Snores On is a charming, winter tale filled to the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Book With No Pictures

  Novak, B. J., 1979-

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  Get ready to be silly! This brilliant book really does not have any pictures; rather, it gets its charm from delivering the words in a playful way, the sillier the better!

• Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

  Martin, Bill, 1916-2004

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  Bill Martin Jr’s classic picture book has been a favorite of children (and adults) for many years. Simple, repeating text makes reading along a breeze while Eric Carle’s big, bright pictures bring excitement with each turn of the page. Learning…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Caps for Sale

  a Tale of a Peddler, Some Monkeys and Their Monkey Business

  Slobodkina, Esphyr, 1908-2002,

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  Kids will love when grown-ups use funny voices and sounds while reading this book. This classic tale is great for acting out, expanding vocabulary, talking about emotions, and so much more!

• The Carrot Seed

  Krauss, Ruth

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  Sendak believes it to be a perfect picture book "that permanently transformed the face of children's book publishing." A truly minimalist creation, this tale of faith and belief on the part of a child living in his own world is deeply satisfying to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Cat in the Hat

  Seuss, Dr

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  The Cat and the Hat is full of playful language and lots of rhyming words. After reading, play a rhyming game with your child. Say a word and then have your child name a word that rhymes. Continue trading rhymes back and forth until you can’t think…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

  Martin, Bill, 1916-2004

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  This nonsense verse delights with its deceptively simple narrative and with the repetition of such catchy phrases as "skit skat skoodle doot.'' Ehlert's bold color scheme, complete with hot pink and orange borders, matches the crazy mood perfectly.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Click, Clack, Moo

  Cows That Type

  Cronin, Doreen

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  Farm-smart cows recycle outdated technology, a manual typewriter, to improve barnyard conditions. Seemingly simple watercolors and fluid, confident black lines supported by careful color choices, dramatic shadows, and dynamic page design combine to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Corduroy

  Freeman, Don, 1908-1978

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  With expressive, action-based text that explores a variety of moods and feelings, a small bear and a small girl both find what they are looking for. Read the story again and ask your child questions directly related to the story. Children will…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Day the Crayons Quit

  Daywalt, Drew

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  After reading this book, kids will know what their crayons have been thinking all this time. Red is tired of coloring fire engines, and green is weary of frogs. The whole family will enjoy these humorous letters written by a box of crayons. They may…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Dinosaur Vs. Bedtime

  Shea, Bob

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  The author/illustrator crafts a high-volume attention-grabber that will have audiences roaring along enthusiastically. Give children the opportunity to guess what Dinosaur will battle with every turn of the page. Interacting with the story makes…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

  Willems, Mo

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  Interactive books like this funny tale can get even the squirmiest child’s attention.