Tag: Great read alouds

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!

The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be            By:  Joanna Gaines            Illustrated by:  Julianna Swaney

Ages:  Preschool through Adult

This beautiful book describes how we are all different and yet can work together to create something beautiful.  Joanna Gaines challenges us to embrace who we are while still remaining kind and compassionate to others.  This would be a lovely gift for a recent graduate.  The final page of the book says it all, “The world needs who YOU were made to be.”

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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!

Love You Forever            By:  Robert Munsch              Illustrated by:  Sheila McGraw

Ages:  Preschool through Adult

“Love You Forever” may be the best known children’s book of all time.  It not only appeals to children, but to every mother who reads it.  The amazing fact about this touching story is that it is over 75 years old and still touches our hearts with every read.  It is the perfect gift for new mothers.

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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!

When Spring Comes            By:  Kevin Henkes            Illustrated by:  Laura Dronzek

Ages:  Preschool through First Grade

This beautiful book describes for children the lovely transition from winter to spring.  It describes the changes from snow to blooming trees, the birth of baby birds and the growth of seeds into flowers.  The illustrations are lovely and add so much to the text.   Put this one on your spring reading list.

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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!

Misty the Cloud, A Very Stormy Day            By: Dylan Dreyer with Alan Katz            Illustrated by:  Rosie Butcher

Ages:  Preschool through Second Grade

The author of our story is Dylan Dreyer, who is a meteorologist on the Today Show.  Our story is about Clare, who has a ballgame, and Misty the Cloud, who is having a bad day.  As you might guess, Misty has the power to ruin the day for Clare.  The game is rained out by an angry Misty, but both of our main characters end up having a very good day.  This book is about making the best of a difficult situation.  It also focuses on the science behind how rain happens.  The author has also included many weather facts at the end of the book.  This is a great springtime story!

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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!

The Box Turtle            By:  Vanessa Roeder

Ages:  Preschool through First Grade

Terrance the turtle was born without a shell.  His parents gave him a box for a shell which he loved.  However, others made fun of him, so Terrance went in search of a new shell.  With the help of friends, he realizes that his original box, with a little work, was just perfect.  Terrance was so much more than just a shell!  This is a beautiful story about acceptance and friendship.

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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!

I Found a Kitty!            By:  Troy Cummings

Ages:  Preschool through Second Grade

We now have a sequel to one of our favorite books, “Can I Be Your Dog?”.  In our  new story, Arfy finds a kitten named Scamper and tries to find a home for him.  Alfy writes letters to everyone in the neighborhood, but can’t find the right home until his last try.  The home he found for Scamper was perfect.  Put this book on your reading list.  It will also give the listener a lesson on the lost art of letter writing.

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