An excellent, modern, engaging easy reader to get kids started reading on their own. My kindergartner thinks it's so funny that he practically has it memorized. Title: Watch Me Throw the Ball! Author/Illustrator: Mo Willems Publication Year: 2009 Website: www.mowillems.com/ Age Group: ...
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Chester
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This is a funny, original, unique book which might confuse younger children, but will definitely be enjoyed by kids in kindergarten and early elementary. My 6 year old thinks it's laugh-out-loud hilarious (and so does his 4 year old sister, though she's definitely following his lead to some ...
Cookies: Bite-Size Life Lessons
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Title: Cookies: Bite-Size Life Lessons Author: Amy Krouse Rosenthal Illustrator: Jane Dyer Publication Year: 2006 Website: www.whoisamy.com Age Group: Preschool, Kindergarten, Early Elementary Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) I had no idea what to expect when we checked out this book of ...
The Three Little Aliens and the Big Bad Robot
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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 ...
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: ...
Freak the Mighty
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Title: Freak the Mighty Author: Rodman Philbrick Publication Year: 1993 Website: www.rodmanphilbrick.com Age Group: Middle School Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Recommended By: The Read-Aloud Handbook Valerie and Walter's Best Books for Children What to Read When Included on Lists: ...
The Chocolate War
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Title: The Chocolate War Author: Robert Cormier Publication Year: 1974 Age Group: Middle School Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Recommended By: 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up 100 Best Books for Children The New York Times Parent's Guide to the Best Books ...
Nothing But the Truth
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Title: Nothing But the Truth Author: Avi Publication Year: 1991 Website: www.avi-writer.com Age Group: Middle School Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Recommended By: The Read-Aloud Handbook Valerie and Walter's Best Books for Children The New York Times Parent's Guide to the Best Books ...
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