Sea Monkey & Bob
Author: Aaron Reynolds
Illustrator: Debbie Ridpath Ohi
Summary: Sea Monkey and his pal Bob the puffer fish both have very strong fears. One is afraid that he will sink, while the other is afraid that he will float up to the surface of the ocean. Will they find a way to help each other with their fears AND find a way to enjoy life in the ocean? You and your child will be sure to smile at the humorous illustrations in this book!
Recommended Ages: 3 to 8 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This would be a good book to use to talk to kids about fears and how to overcome them. It could also be used to research unusual fish in the ocean.
Extension Activities: Here are some fun activities to do with kids! Click here!
Happy Dreamer
Author: Peter H. Reynolds
Illustrator: Peter H. Reynolds
Summary: You and your child will love this new installment to the series of books by Peter H. Reynolds! Each page takes the reader on a colorful journey, exploring different types of dreamers you can be. Don’t forget to take time to look at the inside covers for even eloquent thoughts for discussion with your kids!
Recommended Ages: 4 to 8 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This is a lovely book to use to talk to kids about their dreams.
Extension Activities: Check out this fun book activity kit! Click here!
One More Dino on the Floor
Author: Kelly Starling Lyons
Illustrator: Luke Flowers
Summary: What could be better than a book filled with colorful, hip-hopping, dancing dinosaurs! Read along with the rhyming text and watch as you and your child can’t help but start dancing yourselves!
Recommended Ages: 4 to 8 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This is a fun book to practice counting, and of course, exploring different types of dinosaurs and dance moves!
Extension Activities: Want an assortment of activities to go along with the book? Click here!
Be Quiet!
Author: Ryan T. Higgins
Illustrator: Ryan T. Higgins
Summary: Poor Rupert the mouse! All he wants to do is be the ONE and ONLY star in his very own wordless picture book. Unfortunately, he friends aren’t making that easy to achieve with all their talking! Will he ever get the chance to finish his book? You and your child will be sure to laugh even as Rupert’s frustration grows!
Recommended Ages: 3 to 7 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This is a cute story to talk about wordless picture books, and how to write a story.
Extension Activities: Check out these fun downloadable activities! Click here!
The Pout-Pout Fish Far, Far from HOme
Author: Deborah Diesen
Illustrator: Dan Hanna
Summary: Mr. Fish is ready for his very first vacation “far from home”. He has researched, planned, and packed for the best vacation ever! Unfortunately, things don’t go as planned, and he ends up having one problem after another. Will all these problems ruin his first vacation or will Mr. Fish find a way to enjoy the adventure? Read along to find out!
Recommended Ages: 3 to 7 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This would be a fun book to read before going on a vacation with your kids.
Extension Activities: Check out this fun back to school kit to go along with the Pout-Pout Fish books! Click here!
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