*Read to the children in your life every day. You are giving them a gift that will last a lifetime!
You Are My Happy By: Hoda Kotb Illustrated by: Suzie Mason
Age Range: Toddlers through Kindergarten
Sometimes we just want to read books to children that express our love for them. Hoda Kotb’s book does just that. It is important to remember that reading to children doesn’t just help them be successful in school, it also creates a special bond that cannot be measured. Reading at bedtime should be a tradition. The only thing to be negotiated is the number of books you read. Children also love to hear the same book over and over again and this is important to do. Reading at bedtime is an experience that children will remember forever.
Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a timeless classic that teaches children the days of the week, counting, and the life cycle of a butterfly. It is also great for vocabulary development with new words such as “caterpillar” and “cocoon”. What a surprise it is for children to see that the caterpillar has changed into a beautiful butterfly. The book has repetitive text, so that children can share in the reading. This delightful book has bright and colorful illustrations that children will enjoy.
All parents and grandparents want to teach their children and grandchildren “life lessons” such as cooperation, honesty, and respect. Cookies, Bite-Size Life Lessons accomplishes this task in a very understandable way for young children. It does this through the process of making and enjoying cookies. This book is exceptional for vocabulary development and teaching values and social skills.
