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: ...
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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 ...
George and Martha
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Title: George and Martha Author/Illustrator: James Marshall Publication Year: 1972 Age Group: Preschool, Kindergarten Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Recommended By: 100 Best Books for Children Valerie and Walter's Best Books for Children What to Read When The New York Times Parent's ...
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