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!

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!

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!