The Crayon’s Christmas
Author: Drew Daywalt
Illustrator: Oliver Jeffers
Summary: Duncan and his crayons are back, but this time they are hoping to spread some holiday cheer and show how giving someone a gift is the BEST gift of all! You and your kids will have so much fun exploring each of the letters, games, and activities that are in the book. Hours of fun for sure!
Recommended Ages: 4 to 8 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This is a great book to teach the parts of a letter.
Extension Activities: Check out all the activities that are inside the book! Even more activities can be found as well! Click here!
Bob Ross and Peapod the Squirrel
Author: Robb Pearlman
Illustrator: Bob Ross with Jason Kayser
Summary: Peapod, the squirrel, needs a new home and Bob Ross, the painter, knows just what to do. Paint one, of course! Step by step, Bob Ross shows the reader how to paint the sky blue, add in little happy floating clouds, and use a painting knife to create the perfect mountaintops. Peapod loves each new addition to the painting, but will he get in the way of his new home being finished? You and your kids will be sure to smile by the end.
Recommended Ages: 4 to 8 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This would be a great book for any budding artist!
Extension Activities: Check out the back of the book where Bob Ross lists the materials needed to create your own masterpiece!
How to Catch a Snowman
Author: Adam Wallace
Illustrator: Andy Elkerton
Summary: The snowman is back, thanks to the magic of the snow star shining down on midnight. Will the clever kids finally catch him, or will he outsmart them once again? You and your kids will be sure to smile with each new trick the kids try.
Recommended Ages: 3 to 7 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This book could be used to talk about rhyming, but it would be even more fun to use to talk about building traps.
Extension Activities: Let your kids design their own “snowman trap” and then write a “how-to” story about it! Click here!
The Broken Ornament
Author: Tony DiTerlizzi
Illustrator: Tony DiTerlizzi
Summary: Jack wants to have the best Christmas ever, but in his haste to decorate he breaks an important ornament that makes his mom cry. With the help of his magical friend Tinsel, Jack learns an important message on Christmas.
Recommended Ages: 4 to 8 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This is a fabulous book to use to teach about the treasures of homemade gifts for the holiday season.
Extension Activities: Check out the activities to go along with the book! Click here!
Bruce's Big Storm
Author: Ryan T. Higgins
Illustrator: Ryan T. Higgins
Summary: Bruce liked living alone, but unfortunately he has plenty of neighbors lately who always seem to stop by for something. One day a big storm blew in, and suddenly all his neighbors wanted to wait out the storm in Bruce’s house! Will Bruce blow his top or will he learn to appreciate his neighbors? You and your kids will be sure to smile at the heartwarming ending!
Recommended Ages: 4 to 8 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This is a great book to use to teach character traits and how to handle everything that happens when company comes over!
Extension Activities: Check out the activities to do with the book! Click here!
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