An appealing, fun retelling of the three little pigs for kids that love space or robots. It's been the number one request from my kindergartner since we checked it out from the library 2 weeks ago. Title: The Three Little Aliens and the Big Bad Robot Author: Margaret McNamara Illustrator: Mark ...
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The Pout-Pout Fish
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It you have a little pout-pout kid (and who doesn't at least some of the time?), this book might be the cure. This rhyming tale about a grumpy fish who is determined to be unhappy has a cute ending that both my 3 and 5 year olds enjoyed. Title: The Pout-Pout Fish Author: Deborah Diesen Illustrator: ...
Dragons Love Tacos
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My 5 year old, who loves dragons, went through a period of being obsessed with this funny and entertaining book. After having it from the library for a couple weeks, he practically had it memorized. Title: Dragons Love Tacos Author: Adam Rubin Illustrator: Daniel Salmieri Publication Year: ...
The Book with No Pictures
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Who would have thought that one of my kindergartener's favorite "picture books" would not have a single picture or illustration? This book is comedy at it's finest for 5 year olds. Title: The Book with No Pictures Author: B.J. Novak Publication Year: 2014 Website: www.bjnovak.com Age Group: ...
Mrs. Piggle Wiggle
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Title: Mrs. Piggle Wiggle Author: Betty MacDonald Illustrator: Alexandra Boiger Publication Year: 1947 Website: bettymacdonald.net Age Group: Mid Elementary Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Recommended By: 100 Best Books for Children Valerie and Walter's Best Books for Children What to ...
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson
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Title: In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson Author: Bette Bao Lord Illustrator: Marc Simont Publication Year: 1984 Age Group: Mid Elementary Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Recommended By: 100 Best Books for Children The Read-Aloud Handbook The New York Times Parent's Guide to ...
D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths
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Title: D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths Author/Illustrator: Ingri and Edgar Parin D'Aulaire Publication Year: 1962 Age Group: Mid Elementary, Late Elementary, Middle School Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Recommended By: 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up Valerie and ...
Nate the Great
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Title: Nate the Great Author: Marjorie Weinman Sharmat Illustrator: Marc Simont Publication Year: 1972 Website: www.randomhouse.com/kids/natethegreat/ Age Group: Early Elementary Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Recommended By: 100 Best Books for Children Valerie and Walter's Best Books ...
Mirette on the High Wire
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Title: Mirette on the High Wire Author/Illustrator: Emily Arnold McCully Publication Year: 1992 Website: www.emilyarnoldmccully.com Age Group: Kindergarten, Early Elementary Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Recommended By: The Read-Aloud Handbook Valerie and Walter's Best Books for ...
Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born
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Title: Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born Author: Jamie Lee Curtis Illustrator: Laura Cornell Publication Year: 1996 Website: www.jamieleecurtisbooks.com Age Group: Preschool, Kindergarten, Early Elementary Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Recommended By: Valerie and Walter's Best ...
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