I Am Not A Chair
Author: Ross Burach
Illustrator: Ross Burach
Summary: Poor Giraffe…it’s his first day in the jungle and things are not quite going the way he expected. Instead of getting to know the other jungle animals, he is misjudged as a chair. You and your kids will surely end up laughing as Giraffe tries everything he can to show that he’s not a chair.
Recommended Ages: 3 to 7 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This would be a good book to use to talk about paying attention, but also can be used to teach kids to look at things in new ways.
Extension Activities: Check out these fun storybook activities. Click here!
Pen Pals
Author: Alexandra Pichard
Illustrator: Alexandra Pichard
Summary: An octopus and an ant are paired up in a pen pal school project. You might wonder “What on earth could they have to talk about?!” You and your child will enjoy reading the letters between the two friends, and may even be surprised at the end!
Recommended Ages: 4 to 7 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This would be a great book to go with teaching how to write letters.
The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes
Author: Erica S. Perl
Illustrator: Henry Cole
Summary: Beatrice prides herself on never making mistakes, and she’s even famous in her hometown for this very thing. But what happens when she makes her first mistake? Will she find a way to overcome the embarrassment?
Recommended Ages: 4 to 8 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This would be a good book to open the discussion about making mistakes and how it happens to everyone.
Extension Activities: Check out some fun discussion questions and activities to go along with the book. Click here!
The Field Guide to the Grumpasaurus
Author: Edward Hemingway
Illustrator: Edward Hemingway
Summary: Have you ever heard of the Grumpasaurus? If not, then this book will introduce you to the most feared creature of all! It explains where these creatures can be found, how to approach them, and how to make them disappear. This sweet story would be a great read aloud for any “grumpasauruses” you may come across!
Recommended Ages: 4 to 7 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This is a cute book to read to get kids talking about their feelings, specifically grumpiness.
Extension Activities: Watch the book trailer before reading the book! Click here!
The Story Book Knight
Author: Helen Docherty
Illustrator: Thomas Docherty
Summary: Leo is not your usual knight…he is gentle and kind and doesn’t understand why knights must fight. On his parents’ insistence, he went in search of a dragon that needed taming. Along the way, he runs into griffins, trolls, and dragons. Will the power of a story help him survive? Read to find out!
Recommended Ages: 4 to 8 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This book showcases the power of books but also would be great to teach kids to stand up for things they believe in.
Extension Activities: Here are some fun storybook activities to do with the book! Click here!
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This book is great! It got a boy who barely came to Library interested in a book!
Yeah! I’m glad he liked the books! 🙂