BOOK SUGGESTIONS & REVIEWS
- Suggested Books and Activities (curry.edschool.virginia.edu)
- A Book A Week (curry.edschool.virginia.edu)
101 BEST BOOKS (taken from 101 Best Books For Children (pdf list))
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Story | Predictable Text Rhyming |
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ABC Book | Guessing Element |
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ABC Book | Alphabet Animals |
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Info Book | Science - Biology Suggestions for Children |
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Info Book Recount |
Fall Growing |
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Story | Science |
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Story | Foods We Eat Feelings |
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Info Book | Baking |
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Recount | Predictable Text & Colors |
| Info Book, Recount |
Sculpey Clay pictures Colors Farm |
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Story | Bed Time Feelings - fear |
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Story | Predictable Text Acting Out |
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Wordless, Story |
Language Development Block Play |
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Info/Recount | Sequence |
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Poetry | Predictable Text Months of the Year |
 
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Chant | Rhyming text with excellent meter. Children to follow directions |
 
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Recount | Predictable Book |
| Corn-On and Off the Cob (Rookie Read-About Science) 
| Info Book | Farming, Native Americans |
 
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Counting Book/ Story |
Rhyming Text |
 
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Story | Remembering Study Phonemic Awareness |
 
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Alphabet Book | Rhyme, Alphabet |
 
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"I Spy" Book | Nursery Rhyme Predictable Text |
Eating Fractions
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Info Book, Math |
Math Food |
 
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Alphabet Book | Growing |
 
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Alphabet Book | Alphabet Farm Objects |
 
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Counting Book | Dinner Preparations Numbers Af-Am Family |
 
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Song | Farm Animals |
 
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Counting Book | Number Concepts |
 
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Info | Predictable Text Transportation Unit |
 
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Story | Winter Attention to Sound |
 
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Story | Sounds Kindergarten Transition |
 
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Info | Sequence Ice Cream |
 
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Folk Tale | Acting Out Story Structure |
 
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Wordless Story (mostly) |
Zoo Bed Time Language Development Compare/Contrast |
 
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Info | Holidays |
 
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Story | Echoes |
 
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Story | Imagination Crayon Unit |
 
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Story | Predictable Text Where's Waldo aspect |
 
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Info Book | Social Studies |
 
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Info Book | Planting suggestions Attention to different Seeds |
 
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Info Book | Growing Animals |
"I Can't" Said the Ant
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Story | Rhyming Text |
SERIES
Berenstain Bears
I love reading Berenstain Bears books to my girls and they love them as well. Not only are they fun to read, each one contains a great message that is important for young children to learn. They are a little long for very young children but my 2 1/2 year old will sit though as many as I read.
Little Critter Books
Another of my favorite series are the Little Critter Books. They are shorter than the Berenstain Bear books and use language young children can understand.
Clifford The Big Red Dog
Clifford the Big Red Dog are also fun books that children enjoy.
Curious George
This little curious monkey just can't seem to stay out of trouble. Things always turn out right in the end though.
Dr. Seuss
This list would never be complete without Dr. Seuss books. From Green Eggs and Ham to One Fish, Two Fish, these fun, nonsensical books will keep you coming back for more.
Fisher-Price Little People Books
I found these Fisher-Price Little People books at the library and checked them out for my 2 1/2 year old. At first I was a little nervous because they have flaps that you can lift and I was affraid the book would end up in pieces before the day was over. The flaps were pretty sturdy (unlike some books) and my daughter was so excited about lifting the flaps and seeing what was under them that she didn't even attempt to rip them off.
She loved these books! She was entertained by them for a long time. They are full of many things to look at and many things I can talk about with her.
Not only are these books filled with things to see, they also teach children many different things like colors, shapes, counting, matching and opposites.
This book teaches colors, shapes, counting, matching and pairing. |
This book teaches counting, shapes, animal sounds, colors and opposites. |
This book teaches action words, shapes and colors, counting, opposites and feelings. |
Sandra Boynton
I really like Sandra Boynton books. They are funny, the pictures are adorable and the rhymes are great.
PARENTING BOOKS
From Playpens to Proving Grounds is a book on discipline and natural consequences that was recommended to me. Although I have not read it yet I am told it is very good.
Here are several other parenting books. I can't really recommend any in particular since I haven't read any of them, but there are many options and resources out there for parents that are looking to get ideas on parenting their toddler or preschooler.
I would recommend the Parents Magazine to those parents looking for ideas on parenting. It comes monthly and has some great articles on parenting children ages 0-12 years.
ACTIVITY BOOKS
Peak with Books: An Early Childhood Resource for Balanced Literacy
This book has several activities that children can do using picture books as a base. Here is a link to some sample activities for each picture book.
Here are some books that are full of ideas for activities you can do with your toddler and/or preschooler. I especially like the "Busy Books". They have so many great ideas.
MORE BOOK REVIEWS
| "The Goose Girl" by Shannon Hale |
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What a lovely and lyrical retelling of the old Grimm's fairytale in this fantasy book for middle school readers! The clearly drawn and complex characters clash in a gripping story told in a delicate and poetic writing style.
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| Top 5 Must-Read Books For Kids in 2010 |
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Along with kids clothes, kids books must be the most gifted item for kids presents on special occasions. The best book awards for 2010 are to be held in March and there will be an excellent selection again and no doubt a hard choice for judges. Here are 5 must-read books for kids this year as determined by the winners and shortlisted books of 2009 CECA awards and these make perfect presents for kids.
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| Spanish Children's Books - Help You Learn Spanish |
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Spanish children's books are a great tool for learning Spanish. Beginners and intermediates alike can benefit from reading Spanish children's books, they can boost their vocabulary and generally help them learn the language.
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| Where to Find Free Online Children's Books to Read |
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Thanks to internet, people now have a very wide source of information. Not only that, but there are also a lot of free that you can get from many different sites. For instance, if you are looking for free online children's books to read, then there many sites that can provide you with what you are looking for.
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| Do You Have a Favourite Children's Book Memory? |
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Most people I know have a favourite children's book memory like I do. I am referring to a special, beloved and treasured children's book of my early childhood. Some of us have several of these treasured books which have always been there when we needed to be comforted, encouraged and captured into a wonderful world of adventures.
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| Top Children's Book Authors |
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Read about 6 of my all-time favorite children's book authors. Jean De Brunhoff / Babar Series - This children's book series originated in France in 1931 and has been a huge success through the years.
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| Read and Love Personalized Children's Story Books |
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With the present world, almost everybody tries to be creative in everything, from household items to gadgets and even books. With personalized children's story books, your child will become the star of the story and it would definitely encourage him to read more and love reading more.
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| Preschool Books - How to Find Great Books For Your Kids |
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It seems like I've been reading to my daughters from the day they were born. Not only is it a great way for them to unwind and relax from a long day, but it's also a great way to bond and share a cuddle. There's a short timeframe to enjoy preschool books with your kids because once they can read on their own, they probably won't ask you to read to them any more. They might want to read to you instead, but soon they will be out there, reading on their own.
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| Audio Books For Girls - Ways to Encourage Reading |
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In the media we hear a lot about boys being reluctant readers but what about girls? If your daughter doesn't seem interested in reading here are list of audio books that will expand her mind and develop reading-related skills.
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| Star Wars the Clone Wars Gift Guide - The Best Books |
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The Star Wars Clone Wars series is a hit with kids and adults. Here are some great books to enhance a viewer's experience of the series and maybe even get kids into reading.
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| The Best Disney Fairies Books For Young Girls |
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If your daughter likes Disney Fairies then you have a wealth of wonderful books to choose from. We select a few of the best to engage a girl's sense of fun and imagination.
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| Punk Wig - A Children's Picture Book - By Lori Ries & Illustrated by Erin Eitter Kono |
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Children often times are the innocent victims when a parent has cancer. Explaining to children what is happening can be a tricky endeavor. A book like Punk Wig might be the perfect tool to begin that conversation: simple language, attractive pictures, and an amusing story of love and support.
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| Letters And Sounds Are The Basics Of Reading |
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As you may or may not know, letters and sounds are the basics of reading properly. There are plenty of rules in the English language that applying and often are subject to exceptions. This can really lead to a lot of confusion with young readers.
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| Phonic Books - Letters And Sounds |
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One of the basic skills we have is reading. Without it, life can be very difficult. And unfortunately, there are way too many children who grow up and continue to be illiterate.
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| Help Your Child Grow With Phonics Worksheets |
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As parents, we are always looking for ways in which we can help our children, no matter what the situation. When it comes to their education, you can help your children grow with phonics worksheets. Soon after you begin, you will notice a huge change in the way that they read.
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