Recommended for Early Childhood
Simple stories that tickle imagination, celebrate making good choices, and entertain with delightful words.
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So many burros--there must be one that's just right. Weighing the pros and cons, comparing and contrasting, Pedro and his papa find the decision isn't difficult after all! Rich storytelling through lively illustrations and sparse text. AUTHOR
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After complaining of job dissatisfaction, Puff (a caboose) gets to trade positions with Huff (the engine) for a day. But soon enough, Puff realizes he is better designed for the job he is used to. Soft illustrations and brief thoughts throughout make this a clear and manageable read for the very young. AUTHOR
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Sid and Sam start to sing. But Sid doesn't stop. What can Sam do when Sid's song is too long? AUTHOR
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Simple text and appealing animal characters make this enchanting story perfect for this very first reader for beginners. Full color. AUTHOR
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A young boy wakes up one morning to find he has his very first loose tooth. But no matter what he does, it won't come out. AUTHOR
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Toddlers are totally entranced by trucks, it's true! Tough Trucks delivers lumbering tractor-trailers, dump trucks, tankers, and monster trucks galore--the way kids love them. Rumble down the road with a team of wacky animal truckers in this truck-tastic picture book. AUTHOR
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Winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science SeriesWhat's inside that pretty blue egg?A baby bird is growing inside that egg. Slowly the bird develops, until one day it cracks through the shell. Safe inside the nest, under the care of its parents, the chick grows stronger. Soon it will learn how to fly and take care of ... AUTHOR
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"Giraffes Can't Dance" is a touching tale of Gerald the giraffe, who wants nothing more than to dance. With crooked knees and thin legs, it's harder for a giraffe. Gerald is finally able to dance to his own tune when he gets some encouraging words from an unlikely friend. Full color. AUTHOR
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The kids at school want to know why Becca is wearing glasses and a patch. Instead of telling them she has amblyopia, Becca leads her friends on imaginative adventures to explain her new fashion accessory. Mitch Vane's illustrations capture the spunky exuberance of this resourceful heroine. AUTHOR
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Farfallina the caterpillar and Marcel the gosling are an unlikely pair, but they are best friends. But when the two are separated, both transform in wondrous ways. Will these buddies ever find each other again? Full color. AUTHOR
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Pack this one in a beach bag and share the laughs with a young reader while your toes are in the sand. A laugh-outloud tale that will have readers sharing the fun! AUTHOR
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Reading is fun, but it is even more fun with friends. This delightful story celebrates the simple joy of stories and the power they have to bring together family and friends. It encourages families to stop and make reading a regular part of their routine and to enjoy the time together. Simple and relatable this is a story that gives voice to the very youngest of readers and celebrates the formatio ... AUTHOR
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First grader Harry and Mr. George Baker, an African-American jazz drummer, share a special bond revealed through Harry's descriptive, first-person observations. The biggest connection the two share is that they're both learning to read. Full color. AUTHOR
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Jealousy breaks out in the henhouse when peacock arrives. Farm business picks up as peacock entertains passersby, but the hens have had it. So, when a confrontation ends in a role-switch, everyone learns the disappointment of being something other than they should be, and the peace when living as they are designed. An accessible truth told with bright color and humor. AUTHOR
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This layered story will impact different ages differently. The storyline conveys the gruffness expected from a pirate and his mates, while a repetitive pattern incorporates rich descriptors of pirate life. But when pirate Boris suffers loss, illustrations convey deep sadness even a tough character can feel, and readers understand the importance comforting companions offer. AUTHOR
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A single act of kindness creates a chain of events that transforms a community in this simple but powerful story. A beautiful tribute to the power of thoughtfulness! AUTHOR
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When a language barrier makes their mouths "as empty as our breadbaskets," this determined granddaughter begins bridging the gap just like her teacher showed her in class. Soon, she and her Abuela share words, Spanish and English, back and forth. A beautiful example of how creative problem solving and patience overcomes obstacles. AUTHOR
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Tacky makes us smile because he’s quirky and even though his outside-the-box thinking seems very odd, it is valuable. This one celebrates the unique gifts we are each given. There are more Tacky books, each as praiseworthy. © 2009-2024 Clerestory Learning/Make Way for Books, llc