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Book Review: The Sneetches By Dr. Seuss

The Sneetches are a group of yellow bird-like creatures that live on a beach in a far away land. And on this beach there are two types of Sneetches: One type with green stars on their bellies and one type...

91 comments    family education fun
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No David! by David Shannon Children's Book Review With Sample Lesson

No David! ISBN 0590930028 is the first in a series of children's picture books starring the author's alter ego, a sharp-toothed little child who is delightfully naughty. This vividly-illustrated children's picture book by award-winning author David Shannon will delight even young toddlers. Included with the view is a sample preschool lesson for an informal preschool or library story hour.

2 comments    discipline toddlers lesson plan
If You're Happy and You Know It by Jane Cabrera. Use this book for a sing-along.86

Great Read-Aloud Children's Books with Reviews and Sample Lesson Plans

I was the library storytime presenter at my local library in a small town in western Arizona for three years. Here is my list of read-aloud children's books. I recommend these specific books for their readability in a group setting.

2 comments    library preschool buy online
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Snowballs by Lois Ehlert Review with Preschool Lesson Plan

Snowballs by Lois Ehlert ISBN 0152020950 is a whimsical children's picture book that uses collage art to depict an entire family of snowmen in colorful two-page spreads. This book introduces preschoolers and young grade schoolers to the art of collage and is a delightful winter storybook. Use the preschool lesson plan to augment your curriculum with this fun book that is about both art and snow.

0 comments    snowballs books about snow
Yearling cover of Thomas Rockwell's How to Eat Fried Worms.85

How to Eat Fried Worms

More and more children's books for boys are popping up in the last couple of decades. While it used to be boys would rarely do much reading, overall, unless it contained graphics and superheros and sound...

34 comments    children book review
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Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak Children's Book Review and Sample Lesson

Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak ISBN 0064431789 is one of the most well-loved children's picture books of all time. Winner of the prestigious Caldecott Medal in 1964, this book stars Max, the most wild thing of all. My in-depth review includes a sample lesson for your preschool or library story hour.

9 comments    monsters children's books max
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The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats Children's Book Review

The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats, first published in 1962 by The Viking Press (ISBN-13: 9780670867332), is a simple story about a child's day playing in the snow. This book won the Caldecott award in 1963 and was a ground-breaking book for featuring an African American hero, Peter.

0 comments    reviews play book review
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Best Read Aloud Books For Kids

The more often your child hears fluent reading, the better prepared she will be for learning to read. According to the National Commission of Reading, reading aloud to children is the most important activity...

15 comments    family home education
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Love You Forever by Robert Munsch

Robert Munsch has written a beautiful book that pays tribute to Mother's of all ages. This would be the perfect gift for any mother.

21 comments    love family mother
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Top Ten Christmas Picture Books for Kids

With the kids out of school for a long winter break, it’s a great time to snuggle up with a good picture book. Reading with and to your kids fosters a lifelong love of books. Here’s a Top Ten List of...

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