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Dot, by Peter Reynolds
A sensitive story about finding hidden talents and having
enough confidence to share those talents with others.
Although rated for 5-8 year olds, some middle school
teachers who have read this to 6th and 7th
graders have reported being able to hear a pin drop when
sharing this timeless and ageless Peter Reynolds tale.
Madlenka, by Peter Sis
This artistically illustrated book incorporates many interesting and entertaining
elements to help young children understand their place in
their home, neighborhood, city and world communities – all
while delivering the news that a lucky little girl has lost
a tooth. Ages 5-8.
Chicka Chicka Boom
Boom by Bill Martin and John
Archabault
A delightful rhyming story of
each letter in the alphabet trying to make its way up a coconut tree. A creative way to both
strengthen alphabet and vocabulary skills and simply enjoy
the ride up (and down) the coconut tree. Ages 3-6.
 Pancakes
for Breakfast
by Tomie dePaola
The ultimate picture book. This wordless tale follows
the trials of a little old lady who attempts to make
pancakes for breakfast. Delivers a message about the
virtues of hard work and persistence. Ages Baby – PreSchool. |
 The Very Hungry Caterpillar
by Eric Carle, Follows the progress of a hungry little caterpillar as he eats
his way through a varied and very large quantity of food until,
full at last, he forms a cocoon around himself and goes to
sleep. One of many beautifully written and illustrated books by
Eric Carle. Ages Baby – Pre-School
Where the Wild Things
Are
by Maurice Sendak, It would be
hard to imagine a best picture book list without this Sendak
classic. Max's imagination transforms his bedroom into
an fantastic setting, with a forest, an ocean and a little boat
that Max sails in until he comes to a land full of "wild
things."
The Giving Tree
by Shel Silverstein
"Once there was a tree . . . and she loved a little boy." This
opening line belies the quite bittersweet tale that follows.
Over a lifetime the boy strips the tree of leaves, fruit,
branches and bark until it is nothing more than a stump, yet the
tree remains happy. While a controversial book in some circles,
we found it to be a wonderful vehicle for discussion with
children about many topics, from the fairness of personal
relationships to ethical environmental responsibilities. Ages
4-8.
More Picture Books coming soon!
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