This Book Will Not Be Fun!
Author: Cirocco Dunlap
Illustrator: Olivier Tallec
Summary: As you begin reading, you are assured by the mouse that there will NOT be any excitement and absolutely NO FUN in this book. But with surprising twists and turns, you and your kids will be in tickles as crazier and crazier things begin to happen! This book is sure to become a family favorite!
Recommended Ages: 3 to 7 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This would be fun to use to practice prediction skills!
Don't Blink!
Author: Tom Booth
Illustrator: Tom Booth
Summary: Have you ever thought about having a staring contest? What would happen if you started a staring contest with a group of animals? Would the alligator win? The elephant? The gorilla? Read, and don’t blink, to find out who wins!
Recommended Ages: 3 to 6 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This book could be used to practice counting as each page brings more animals into the contest. It can easily be used as an introduction into studying animals.
Caring For Your Lion
Author: Tammi Sauer
Illustrator: Troy Cummings
Summary: Imagine ordering a cute and cuddly kitten, but instead, you receive a large, wooden crate with a lion! Thankfully, it comes with a handy guide teaching you the 14 most important things to know about caring for your lion! You and your child will be sure to laugh out loud as you follow the 14 steps!
Recommended Ages: 3 to 7 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This would be a cute book to use to talk about how to take care of pets, especially if you are about to get your first pet. Use this book as a springboard to making a list on how to take care of the pet you are about to get.
Extension Activities: Check out this fun interview with the author and a free book activity. Click here!
Touch the Earth
Author: Julian Lennon with Bart Davis
Illustrator: Smilijana Coh
Summary: This is a lovely interactive book that you and your child can read together. Each page gives directions on things for your child to do, all the while learning about how to take care of the earth.
Recommended Ages: 3 to 6 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This would be a great book to use during Earth Day (April 22nd).
Extension Activities: Check out this Pinterest page with lots of different types of Earth Day activities Click here!
Around the World Right Now
Author: Gina Cascone and Bryony Williams Sheppard
Illustrator: Olivia Beckman
Summary: Readers are taken on a journey around the world, through 24 different times zones. From San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro, you and your kids will be sure to enjoy the adventures on each page.
Recommended Ages: 5 to 9 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This is a great book to use with kids to talk about time zones, telling time, as well as different cultures around the world.
Extension Activities: Check the last page of the book for a variety of activities that you can do with your kids.
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