Book Thoughts: Tornado (Byars)
Type: beginner chapter bookAges: 5-7Author: Betsy ByarsIllustrator: Doron Ben-Ami If you’re looking for a very short chapter book with simple language, yet keeps the pages turning, check out Tornado!
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Book Thoughts: Read-Aloud Rhymes for the Very Young (Prelutsky)
Type: poetry anthologyAges: 3-8Selected by: Jack PrelutskyIllustrated by: Marc Brown I was pleasantly surprised when we checked this out–so much so that I added it to my Amazon wish list. It’s a really sweet collection! None of the poems are…
Book Thoughts: Round Trip (Jonas)
Type: picture bookAges: 3-8Author: Ann Jonas This book is amazing! All the illustrations are in black and white. You only make it halfway on your journey when you hit the end of the book. Then, turning it upside down and…
Book Thoughts: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom (Martin Jr.)
Type: picture bookAges: 2-5Authors: Bill Martin, Jr., John ArchambaultIllustrator: Lois Ehlert This one grew on me. It didn’t impress me the first time I read it, but a few years later that all changed. I’m not sure why! Regardless, It’s…
Book Thoughts: The Biggest House in the World (Lionni)
Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: Leo Lionni Material possessions can be tricky! Hopefully we can all learn a lesson from this simple story.
Book Thoughts: The Gingerbread Boy (Galdone)
Type: picture bookAges: 3-6Author: Paul Galdone Many people and animals chase down the gingerbread boy, but who will be the one to eat him?
Book Thoughts: The Three Bears (Galdone)
Type: picture bookAges: 2-6Author: Paul Galone I imagine you’ve heard of Goldilocks and her shenanigans in the bears’ house! Make sure your kids learn the fun story, too. 🙂
Book Thoughts: Three Little Kittens (Galdone)
Type: picture bookAges: 2-5Author: Paul Galdone This is a cute and short read.
Book Thoughts: The Three Billy Goats Gruff (Galdone)
Type: picture bookAges: 3-6Author: Paul Galone Add this to your “classics” list to read to your littles!
Book Thoughts: The Little Red Hen (Galdone)
Type: picture bookAges: 3-6Author: Paul Galdone I’m quickly becoming a Galdone fan! This was another winner of his. It’s written well, illustrated superbly and teaches a good message.