The Panda Problem
Author: Deborah Underwood
Illustrator: Hannah Marks
Summary: Panda has a big problem….but he didn’t realize he did until the narrator of the story informed him of this very fact. That’s when things take a turn for the worse...or better, depending upon your view. Will the narrator ever get the Panda to help him with the story? You and your kids will be sure to laugh throughout this crazy story!
Recommended Ages: 4 to 8 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This would be a fun book to read to talk about the parts of a story.
Croc and Turtle
Author: Mike Wohnoutka
Illustrator: Mike Wohnoutka
Summary: Croc and Turtle are best friends. Croc tries to show his friend how he’s the best at lifting heavy rocks, jumping over things, running fast. Unfortunately, other animals come by and prove that they are better. Will Croc ever find something that he’s best at? Read to find out!
Recommended Ages: 3 to 7 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This is a sweet story about friendship, and would be great to use with supporting your friends.
Koala is Not a Bear
Author: Kristin L. Gray
Illustrator: Rachel McAlister
Summary: Koala is excited to finally get to go to camp. When she arrives, she’s just about to enter the bear cabin when Kangaroo says that she’s not a bear! She immediately tries to prove that she IS a bear, but Kangaroo argues every point she makes. Will Koala ever feel like she belongs at camp? You and your kids will be sure to laugh at the surprise ending!
Recommended Ages: 4 to 8 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This is a great book to use to talk about belonging and including others. It’s also a great book to use to Segway into research about unique animals like marsupials.
Underwear!
Author: Jenn Harney
Illustrator: Jenn Harney
Summary: This is just a cute and VERY FUNNY book about a father bear who is desperately trying to get his “bare bear” to put on his underwear. Unfortunately, the little “bare bear” has other ideas in mind like wearing underwear as a vest, awesome hair, and goggles! Will the little “bare bear” ever put on a pair of underwear? You and your kids will be sure to laugh at the hilarious pictures!
Recommended Ages: 2 to 6 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This is a super silly book that would make quite the bedtime tradition! It can also be used to review rhymes and homonyms!
Extension Activities: Check out these hilarious activities to do along with the book! Click here!
This Book is Spineless
Author: Lindsay Leslie
Illustrator: Alice Brereton
Summary: Book is scared of most everything. Every turn of his page makes him nervous and afraid of what will happen. As the reader continues, Book is taken through scary ghost parts, mysteries, and adventures. Will Book survive you reading his story? You and your kids will be sure to have fun with this story!
Recommended Ages: 4 to 8 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This is a great book to use to talk about genres or different types of stories.
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