Dear Reader,
This Blog is designed for the parents, grandparents and caregivers of young children. Each post will highlight a great book that all children should hear, with tips to enrich beginning reading skills. You will also find fun recipes that go along with each story. Enjoy reading and cooking with the children in your life.
*Read to the children in your life every day. You are giving them a gift that will last a lifetime!
A Snowy Day By: Ezra Jack Keats
Ages: Toddlers through Kindergarten
This is a classic story about a child’s adventures on a snowy day. Peter does all of the things that children love to do on snowy days. He makes tracks in the snow, makes snow angels and builds a snowman, but he learns that you can’t save the snow in your pocket for the next day. This lovely book was a Caldecott winner for its illustrations. Children will enjoy sharing this snowy day with Peter.
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.