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Ducks Don’t Wear Socks

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The perfect book for serious kids that need to loosen up a bit, all four of my children (ages 3 through 9) thought this book was hysterical. Title: Ducks Don't Wear SocksAuthor: John NedwidekIllustrator: Lee WhitePublication Year: 2008Age Group: Preschool, Kindergarten, Early ...

Wolfie the Bunny

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My 7 and 9 year olds thought this book about Wolfie the Bunny was HILARIOUS. I thought it was really funny as well. I'm pretty sure it went over the heads of my 3 and 5 year olds a bit. During the first reading I think my 5 year old in particular was concerned about the direction this book was ...

There Might Be Lobsters

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Some kids tend to worry more than others. I definitely have one who keeps himself up late at night worrying about all the things that could ever possibly go wrong. If you have a worrier too, then this is a read-aloud you won't want to miss. Title: There Might Be LobstersAuthor: Carolyn ...

A Mind for Numbers

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Not to brag, but I'm pretty good at math. It is something that has always seemed to come naturally to me. I read this book after hearing about it on the Bravewriter podcast. I think the author did an excellent job summarizing some of the techniques that I unknowingly used as student. She also ...

The Old Woman Who Named Things

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I want my kids to be compassionate people who not only respect their elders, but have empathy for all human beings. This book is a great way to allow kids to understand what it feels like to be nearer the end of your life in a way that is sweet, without being sad. Title: The Old Woman Who Named ...

The Girl and the Bicycle

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This sweet, wordless picture book teaches kids lessons about hard work and generosity. It also teaches kids how to handle disappointment gracefully. Title: The Girl and the BicycleAuthor: Mark PettIllustrator: Mark PettPublication Year: 2014Age Group: Preschool, KindergartenAmazon ...

A Sick Day for Amos McGee

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This is such a sweet book for a child that is not feeling well. First the main character is there for all his animal friends. Then when he is sick, they are all there for him. Title: A Sick Day for Amos McGeeAuthor: Philip C. SteadIllustrator: Erin E. SteadPublication Year: 2010Age ...

We Don’t Eat Our Classmates

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This book had all my kids laughing, ages 2 through 8, though once we explained it to my toddler, he didn't think it was very funny after all. This made us all laugh harder. Title: We Don't Eat Our ClassmatesAuthor: Ryan T. HigginsIllustrator: Ryan T. HigginsPublication Year: 2018Age ...

The 5 Love Languages of Children

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I wasn't expecting this book to have much influence on how I relate to my children. However, I was surprised to learn things about my kids after reading this book that I didn't already know. I finished this book about a month ago and I still find myself thinking about it. As a result of learning my ...

The Talent Code

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Is “talent” real? After reading this book, I’m not so sure. The author of this book explores talent hot beds in a variety of fields such as soccer and music to try and understand why certain places seem to produce a disproportionate amount of talent. The concept is fascinating. Through understanding ...