This is a Ball

Author: Beck & Matt Stanton

Illustrator: Beck & Matt Stanton

Summary: This is another fabulous book in the series "Books That Drive Kids Crazy"! It starts off with a quick little check to make sure the reader and the author are in agreement on certain facts. But, don't get too comfortable because that agreement may not last long! You and your kids will be sure to giggle and laugh as you turn each page. Will you ever agree again?

Recommended Ages: 5 to 8 years

Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This is a fun book to read to talk about facts and opinions.

Extension Activities: Check out these fun book activities! Click here!

Life

Author: Cynthia Rylant

Illustrator: Brendan Wenzel

Summary: This is a beautiful book about life. From the beginning to the end, through the ups and downs, the beauty and challenges, the reader will be taken on a journey of discovery.

Recommended Ages: 6 to 9 years

Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This is a great book to use either at the beginning of the year or end of the year. It can be used to start conversations about life changes, new roads and new friends that enter your life.

Say Zoop!

Author: Hervé Tullet

Illustrator: Hervé Tullet

Summary: Another great book by the author of "Press Here"! Kids will love to use their imagination as they read this engaging interactive book. With a whisper "oh" or a shout "OH!", kids will enjoy acting out the hilarious directions on each page.

Recommended Ages: 2 to 6 years

Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This is a great book to use to help kids follow directions.

Extension Activities: Check out the great activity pages for all of Hervé Tullet's books! Click here!

Nothing Rhymes with Orange

Author: Adam Rex

Illustrator: Adam Rex

Summary: Orange is hopeful as different pieces of fruit take turns writing their page in the rhyming book. But, with each turn of the page, Orange begins to feel more and more left out. "Nothing rhymes with Orange" he sighs. But will his "sadness" turn into "gladness" by the end of the book? Read to find out!

Recommended Ages: 5 to 8 years

Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This is a great book to use to teach the concept of rhyming and to practice coming up with rhyming words. It can also be used to teach alliteration (check out the Kiwi page). It's also a great book to use to remind kids about including everyone when playing.

Extension Activities: Check out the Reader's Theater script! Click here!