July 2017

Sea Monkey & Bob

Author: Aaron Reynolds

Illustrator: Debbie Ridpath Ohi

Summary: Sea Monkey and his pal Bob the puffer fish both have very strong fears. One is afraid that he will sink, while the other is afraid that he will float up to the surface of the ocean. Will they find a way to help each other with their fears AND find a way to enjoy life in the ocean? You and your child will be sure to smile at the humorous illustrations in this book!

Recommended Ages: 3 to 8 years

Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This would be a good book to use to talk to kids about fears and how to overcome them. It could also be used to research unusual fish in the ocean.

Extension Activities: Here are some fun activities to do with kids! Click here!

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June 2017

7 Ate 9

Author: Tara Lazar

Illustrator: Ross MacDonald

Summary: This is a fun story about a new case for Private “I”. Most of his cases involve numbers, because they are always in one kind of problem or another. You and your child will enjoy following the case as “6” explains why he is scared. Will his problem be solved? Or will his story come unraveled? Read to find out!

Recommended Ages: 4 to 8 years old

Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This would be a fun book to use with kids just learning their numbers (tons of fun “Can you spot the number” activities) but also could be read with older kids who would get the puns in the story.

Extension Activities: Want some fun number activities to do with your kids? Click here!

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June 2017

I Am Not A Chair

Author: Ross Burach

Illustrator: Ross Burach

Summary: Poor Giraffe…it’s his first day in the jungle and things are not quite going the way he expected. Instead of getting to know the other jungle animals, he is misjudged as a chair. You and your kids will surely end up laughing as Giraffe tries everything he can to show that he’s not a chair.

Recommended Ages: 3 to 7 years

Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This would be a good book to use to talk about paying attention, but also can be used to teach kids to look at things in new ways.

Extension Activities: Check out these fun storybook activities. Click here!

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April 2017

Great, Now We’ve Got Barbarians!

Author: Jason Carter Eaton

Illustrator: Mark Fearing

Summary: There's nothing worse than being told to clean up your room by your parents! What's the big deal?! Is leaving a few crumbs here and there really going to cause the end of the world? You and your kids will laugh out loud as you follow along (and if you’re lucky, you may even learn an important lesson or two!)

Recommended Ages: 4 to 8 years

Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This is a fun story to use as a reminder as to why it’s important to clean your room!

Extension Activities: Check out these free step-by-step downloadable directions to help your kids clean their room! Click here!

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March 2017

Du Iz Tak?

Author: Carson Ellis

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Summary: Carson Ellis weaves a magical story of a tiny seedling growing in a backyard filled with an assortment of bugs. Between the multiple stories happening on each page and the mysterious language spoken by the bugs, your child is sure to be captivated! Oh my goodness…I fell in love with this book the second I read it, and I know your kids will too!

Recommended Ages: 5 to 10 years

Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This is the perfect book to demonstrate how using visual clues can help you "read" and decipher the story.

Extension Activities: Have fun with the book activity guide. Click here!

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