The Someone New

Author: Jill Twiss

Illustrator: EG Keller

Summary: Jitterbug woke up to a nervous feeling that something “new” was going to happen. When Pudding, a new snail, enters the garden, Jitterbug panicked and told Pudding he couldn’t stay. While the nervous feeling goes away, Jitterbug soon learns from his friends that “Kindness is stronger than fear.” You and your kids will be sure to love the beautiful watercolor pictures as you read this sweet story of friendship.

Recommended Ages: 4 to 8 years

Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This is a great book to read to discuss how it’s important to adapt to changes and meet new friends with an open heart.

Extension Activities: Check out the cute book trailer! Click here!

Giraffe Problems

Author: Jory John

Illustrator: Lane Smith

Summary: Giraffe is very insecure about his long neck, and feels that every one is staring at it. He tries decorating it with ties and bows, hiding in ditches and rivers, but nothing seems to work. But then he meets Cyrus, the turtle, and realizes that others have neck issues as well. This is a sweet story about how friends can help each other and feel good about themselves.

Recommended Ages: 3 to 7 years

Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This is a sweet story that can be used to talk about how to be a friend that encourages others, as well as how to be happy with yourself.

I Can Only Draw Worms

Author: Will Mabbitt

Illustrator: Will Mabbitt

Summary: This is a book about worms…because the author can only draw worms. With each turn of the page, you are introduced to new worms. Some are different colors, some have glasses, some are even riding on a flying unicorn! Everything is going well until a “dreadful accident” occurs and one of the worms goes missing? Will all 10 worms survive the telling of the story? You and your kids will be sure to have fun reading this silly story.

Recommended Ages: 3 to 6 years

Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This would be fun to use with counting, and also to talk about things you can draw.

Extension Activities: Check out this fun website that helps kids learn to draw! Click here!

Holy Squawkamoly!

Author: Susan Wood

Illustrator: Laura González

Summary: Little Red Hen wanted some guacamole, but unfortunately she didn’t have any avocados. As she searches for the ingredient for her guacamole, she comes across her friends. Each time she asks them to help her, they all say that they are busy. When it comes time to eat the guacamole, all the friends are right there! But will Little Red Hen share her guacamole with them, even though they didn’t help? You and your friends will be sure to smile at the surprise ending.

Recommended Ages: 3 to 9 years

Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This is a fun retelling of the fable “The Little Red Hen”, and could be used to talk about morals of a story.

Extension Activities: Be sure to check out all the amazing facts and recipes at the end of the book.