You Don’t Want a Unicorn!
Author: Ame Dyckman
Illustrator: Liz Climo
Summary: Wishing for a unicorn is something many kids do…but this book hilariously explains why this is NOT a good idea! From shedding, to scratching, jumping to chewing, the narrator tries valiantly to show you why wishing for a unicorn is the WORST possible thing to do. This book is sure to make you laugh, and keep on laughing even after the end!
Recommended Ages: 3 to 8 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This would be a fun book to practice making predictions.
Extension Activities: Check out this great storytime activity kit! Click here!
Strictly No Elephants
Author: Lisa Mantchev
Illustrator: Taeeun Yoo
Summary: Today is Pet Club Day, and a little boy is very excited about bringing his small, pet elephant. Unfortunately, when he arrives, he finds a note on the door that says his elephant is not welcome. Follow this little boy’s journey as he discovers the real meaning of friendship and along the way finds his true friends.
Recommended Ages: 4 to 8 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This is a great book to open discussions about leaving people out of activities or how to handle being left out of an activity.
Extension Activities: Check out these fun book activities. Click here!
Little Penguin Gets the Hiccups
Author: Tadgh Bentley
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Summary: Penguin needs your help! He ate chili last night and despite great ideas by his friends, he STILL has a bad case of hiccups. This book will be sure to make your kids giggle as they attempt to “scare” the hiccups out of the Penguin.
Recommended Ages: 4 to 8 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This would be a fun book to use to research hiccups and find out what causes them.
Extension Activities: Check out these fun penguin songs and arts and crafts! Click here!
Leaping Lemmings!
Author: John Briggs
Illustrator: Nicola Slater
Summary: Meet Larry. He’s a lemming, but he’s not like all the other lemmings. Larry is an odd duck and actually thinks for himself. Follow along as Larry helps the other lemmings learn that it’s okay to be different.
Recommended Ages: 4 to 8 years old
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This is a great book to open discussions about being different, thinking for yourself, making your own choices and not just following the crowd.
Too Many Carrots
Author: Katy Hudson
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Summary: Rabbit loves carrots, but his love of carrots begins to cause problems for all his friends. Follow the adventure as rabbit moves from turtle’s house, to bird’s house, to rabbit’s house, and finally to beaver’s house only to find the solution was back at his house all along.
Recommended Ages: 4 to 7 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This is a great book to talk about the importance of sharing.
Extension Activities: Check out this fun book activity kit! Download here!
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