*Read to the children in your life every day. You are giving them a gift that will last a lifetime!
The Carrot Seed By: Ruth Krauss Illustrated by: Crockett Johnson
Age Range: Preschool through Kindergarten
As Spring approaches it is very special to see the emergence of leaves on the trees and flowers beginning to bloom. Children can be a part of this by planting something that they take care of and watch develop into a flower or something good to eat. The Carrot Seed is a book that has been around for a very long time, but is perfect in explaining the patience needed as you wait for your plant to grow. The book also shows the care needed to grow a healthy plant. This is a story of optimism that should not be missed.
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.
