We received this book from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (www.imaginationlibrary.com) and immediately fell in love with it. It is about a young kangaroo named Joey (of course) and his struggle to be brave as he separates from Mama. Each time he leaves the pouch, he hops a little farther away. As soon as he encounters a new animal, he asks who it is and proceeds to hop back to Mama while … [Read more...]
ABC Look At Me by Roberta Grobel Intrater
You Should Love It Because... It is an engaging little book which will help your readers learn to identify and express emotions as well as introduce them to the alphabet. The bright colors contrast nicely with the black and white print and the photography captures the attention of children. There are also two versions of the book. The version I used for my lesson plan is appropriate for preschool … [Read more...]
Freight Train, by Donald Crews
You Should Love It Because... It is so simply fascinating. It is a winner of the Caldecott medal, which means it is highly valued for the illustrations. In its simplicity of both word and picture, it stimulates imagination. The story opens with an empty track and proceeds to fill the track with an entire freight train. The reader is taken on a journey, all the while learning about colors, train … [Read more...]
Can I Play Too? by Mo Willems
You Should Love It Because... This book is a celebration of differences. As the delightful duo begin playing a game of catch, a snake asks to play along. After a few hilarious trial-and-error efforts, the friends hit upon the perfect way to play together. Anticipate lots of giggles, especially once the game gets rolling. This book is perfect for helping children learn empathy and to appreciate … [Read more...]