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• Noodle Conquers Comfy Mountain

  Graziano, Jonathan,

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  Have fun and laugh as you read about how Noodle Conquers Comfy Mountain (back of the sofa). Talk about what the harder words in the story mean; words such as conquer, lounging, etc. Discuss the things Noodle tried when conquering the mountain, and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Smeds and the Smoos

  Donaldson, Julia,

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  This book is reminiscent of Dr. Seuss books with fantastical creatures coupled with an enthusiastic story told with wonderful rhyme! There are a couple of changes in font so help your child to Notice Print.

• Twinkle, Twinkle, Winter Night

  Litwin, Megan,

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  Sing this one to the tune of the nursery rhyme Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star! The illustrations are brilliant and really showcase the beauty of a winter night.

• Chicken Story Time

  Asher, Sandy

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  This book will make you chuckle. Story time at the library needs some crowd control as more and more chickens and kids come to enjoy a story. Point out the text on buildings and signs as you read. Another fun feature to highlight is how the text…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Yawnicorn

  Hamilton, Emily,

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  A delightful bedtime story that your child will be asking you to read every night! Ask your unicorn lover why there is not a unicorn but a "yawnicorn" in the story. Point out all the different ways the author played with the font in the text…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Mary Had a Little Plan

  Sauer, Tammi,

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  A delightful twist on Mary and her lamb, told with rhyme and cadence. Sprinkled throughout the pages are colorful words that are sure to be noticed by your child.

• Bathe the Cat

  McGinty, Alice B., 1963-

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  Get ready for some fun! This book is funny and instructional with rhyme and colorful letters! Be prepared to laugh – and take special note of the illustrations. What a blast!

• Parker's Place

  Willms, Russ

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  Laugh out loud as Parker tries to find his place on the farm. Stop and talk about some possible new words like scurried and contribute. Point out, or have the kids point out the words in all caps. Why did the author write them that way? Don’t…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Every Little Kindness

  Bartolj, Marta,

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  “Every Little Kindness” is a wordless picture book that shows many acts of kindness throughout a neighborhood. The illustrations tell the story beautifully. It’s a book you can have fun with by looking through it many times. It also provided the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hooray for Trucks!

  Hughes, Susan, 1960-

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  This new book features a wide variety of trucks getting very dirty. But then they all help each other get cleaned up! Help your child wonder why they are all getting cleaned up. Along the way, point out the bold font and the signs in the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Penguin Journey

  Kunkel, Angela Burke,

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  Using delightful rhyme, this is a simple telling of a penguin’s life. The book could be used as a tool for calming down or you could ask questions of your little one about the cold and the babies etc. Enjoy the sweet time together!

• Let's Read Animal Words

  Lee, Ji,

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  Have fun and talk, talk, talk to build vocabulary as you and your young kiddos engage with this picture book of animals that are created out of letters that make up their names. Play a game of "I spy" letters and have your child guess which animal…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Love You Little, I Love You Lots

  Wood, Douglas, 1951-

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  Start with the heart-warming (literally) end papers! Introduce your child to some new words such as Bruise, valley, and rambling.

• If You Believe in Me

  Wells, Rosemary,

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  Compare the two-page spreads to those pages that have their own unique illustrations. Talk about the things your child sees (curtains, a loaf of bread, a few red blocks). Don’t get so engrossed in the smooth rhyme that you miss the wonderful…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Little Taco Truck

  Valentine, Tanya,

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  Notice Print All Around You as you identify the letters/words on all the new trucks Little Taco Truck meets. Also, note how the font is different when the Taco Truck is thinking to himself. The colorful illustrations and message of kindness make…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• What Does Little Crocodile Say at the Beach?

  Montanari, Eva, 1977-

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  Before beginning to read this, take a look at the end pages and have a discussion with your child. Perhaps they can tell a story (real or pretend) about what they see. Before a child learns to read, they need to be able to tell a story. As you enjoy…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• How to Catch a Daddysaurus

  Walstead, Alice,

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  Each time you turn a page there will be one word highlighted so be sure to point this out to your child and pause for emphasis while reading. With the cadence of the verses, your little one might be able to finish the rhyming words.

• Mister Kitty Is Lost!

  Pizzoli, Greg,

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  This highly interactive picture book is the epitome of our "Have Fun with Books" skill. It gets preschoolers who love guessing games excited to turn the pages as they help the narrator find their lost kitty. It's also an excellent example of our…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Make Way for Butterfly

  Burach, Ross,

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  Will Butterfly ever just want to be a butterfly? Have fun laughing out loud as you read this one. It includes a mini lesson on pollination. Tell Stories About Everything by having the child retell why pollen is important to the ecosystem.

• Blinker, Blinker Little Car

  Katz, Susan B., 1971-

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  Blinker, Blinker Little Car has rhyming text set to the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star,” so have fun and sing this one. There are also some words that may not be familiar to kids. Talk, Talk, Talk about what words like veering, shiny, and…Read moreRead more of this annotation