Pig the Pug
Author: Aaron Blabey
Illustrator: Aaron Blabey
Summary: Meet Pig the Pug…a greedy and selfish doggie who refuses to share his toys. Meet Trevor, a wiener dog who tries to get Pig to play together and share his cool toys. Just when Pig stockpiles all his possessions in a mini-mountain, something happens that may change his outlook on sharing. Get ready to giggle at the ending!
Recommended Ages: 3 to 7 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This is a great book to open discussions about sharing instead of being selfish. You can also use it for rhyming and making predictions.
Extension Activities: Check out these great discussion questions to use with the book. Click here!
When An Elephant Falls In Love
Author: Davide Cali
Illustrator: Alice Lotti
Summary: This is a sweet story about the silly things elephant does when he is in love. From hiding to wearing stylish clothes, the anticipation grows with each page as the reader wonders WHO does the elephant love! Read to find out in this endearing story of love.
Recommended Ages: 4 to 8 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This would be great to use for predictions…what do you think the elephant will do next, who do you think the elephant loves?
Plenty of Love to Go Around
Author: Emma Chichester Clark
Illustrator: Emma Chichester Clark
Summary: Plum has been “The Special One” for Emma and Rupert for a long time. Unfortunately, a new cat named Binky moves in next door and turns Plum’s life upside down. Everywhere Plum goes, the cat goes too, even to the dog park! Will the cat replace Plum as “The Special One”? Read to find out if there is enough love for both Plum and Binky.
Recommended Ages: 4 to 8 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This is a fantastic book to use to help open discussions about jealousy and how to learn to share the love and attention in a family.
I'm Going To Give You A Bear Hug
Author: Caroline B. Cooney
Illustrator: Tim Warnes
Summary: Have you ever wondered how to give a horse hug? Or a bug hug? Or a whale hug? Then this book is for you! This book will quickly become a new bedtime routine for you and your kids.
Recommended Ages: 3 to 7 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This would be a great book to practice rhyming.
Extension Activities: Have your kids create their own additional rhyming pages with other animals.
I'll Hug You More
Author: Laura Duksta
Illustrator: Melissa Iwai
Summary: Hugs can say different things, but most of all they say “I love you!” Share this book with your kids but be ready to cuddle as you read!
Recommended Ages: 3 to 7 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This is a great book to teach different perspectives in a story as well as rhyming.
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