This is an adorable story about a boy who is going to a sleepover for the first time and is unsure whether or not to bring his beloved stuffed bear. It is the perfect story to read to a child who is nervous about going into a new and unfamiliar situation. Through this story, children learn that they ...
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Brave Irene
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Title: Brave Irene Author/Illustrator: William Steig Publication Year: 1986 Age Group: Kindergarten, Early Elementary Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Recommended By: The Read-Aloud Handbook Valerie and Walter's Best Books for Children What to Read When The New York Times ...
Math Curse
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Title: Math Curse Author/Illustrator: Jon Scieszka Publication Year: 1995 Website: www.jsworldwide.com Age Group: Kindergarten, Early Elementary Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Recommended By: 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up 100 Best Books for Children What to ...
Grandfather’s Journey
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Title: Grandfather's Journey Author/Illustrator: Allen Say Publication Year: 1993 Age Group: Kindergarten, Early Elementary 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 ...
The Relatives Came
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Title: The Relatives Came Author/Illustrator: Cynthia Rylant Publication Year: 1985 Website: www.cynthiarylant.com Age Group: Kindergarten, Early Elementary Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Recommended By: 100 Best Books for Children Valerie and Walter's Best Books for Children What to ...
Martha Speaks
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Title: Martha Speaks Author/Illustrator: Susan Meddaugh Publication Year: 1992 Website: www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com/features/ marthathetalkingdog/ Age Group: Kindergarten, Early Elementary Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Recommended By: 100 Best Books for Children Valerie and Walter's ...
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 ...
Blueberries for Sal
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Title: Blueberries for Sal Author/Illustrator: Robert McCloskey Publication Year: 1948 Age Group: Preschool, Kindergarten Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Recommended By: 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up Valerie and Walter's Best Books for Children What to Read ...
The New Way Things Work
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Title: The New Way Things Work Author/Illustrator: David Macaulay Publication Year: 1998 Website: hmhbooks.com/davidmacaulay Age Group: Kindergarten, Early Elementary Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Recommended By: 100 Best Books for Children Valerie and Walter's Best Books for Children ...
Swimmy
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Title: Swimmy Author/Illustrator: Leo Lionni Publication Year: 1963 Website: www.randomhousekids.com/brand/leo-lionni Age Group: Kindergarten, Early Elementary Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Recommended By: 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up 100 Best Books for ...
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