Thankful

Author: Eileen Spinelli

Illustrator: Archie Preston

Summary: In this short and sweet rhyming book, Eileen Spinelli manages to remind readers to be thankful for the things and people in their lives. Be prepared for the hugs that are sure to come when you read this book out loud to your kids!

Recommended Ages: 4 to 8 years

Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This is a sweet book to remind kids (and adults) to be thankful for the little (and big) things in life.

Extension Activities: Have your kids write thank you letters to someone special.

Creepy Pair of Underwear

Author: Aaron Reynolds

Illustrator: Peter Brown

Summary: Jasper Rabbit is back in this hilarious sequel to “Creepy Carrots”! This time, Jasper pleads with his mom to buy him a pair of creepy underwear instead of his normal “plain white” ones. To Jasper’s delight, she agrees. But Jasper soon learns that owning a pair of creepy underwear may not have been the best decision. You and your kids will be sure to laugh out loud as you follow the ghoulish scares on each page!

Recommended Ages: 4 to 8 (but really, ANY AGE is going to laugh)

Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This is a fun book to use to start talking about how to overcome your fears!

Extension Activities: Check out the book’s fun story time activity page. Click here!

K is For Kindergarten

Author: Erin Dealey

Illustrator: Joseph Cowman

Summary: This ABC book about kindergarten is not just for students, but also for parents and teachers! Each alphabet letter has a short poem introducing kids to what kindergarten will be like. But each page also has activities for parents and teachers to do with their students!

Recommended Ages: 4 to 6 years

Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This is a great book to use to talk about getting ready for Kindergarten and the alphabet.

Extension Activities: This book is filled with fabulous activities that you can do with your kids!

What the Dinosaurs Did at School

Author: Refe and Susan Tuma

Illustrator: Refe and Susan Tuma

Summary: The dinosaurs are back again in a fun sequel to "What the Dinosaurs Did Last Night". This time, the dinosaurs are causing havoc at school! From the art room, to the library, and even to gym class, the dinosaurs are definitely up to no good! You and your child will be sure to giggle at the hilarious pictures in this book!

Recommended Ages: 3 to 7 years

Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This would be a fun book to use to talk about different types of dinosaurs, bringing toys to school, and even photography and animation.

Extension Activities: Create your own crazy stories with your toy animals at home.

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!