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By Kelly DiPucchio
Illustrated by Stephanie Graegin
2017
I plan on sharing this book with children who will love the fun way Manny the raccoon has a different color cape for every imaginary brave task he accepts. I also plan to share the book with parents and teachers who will love the way Manny bravely steps in to stop a bully at his school.
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By Alison Murray
2013
Opportunities throughout the book exist for children to interact with sounds and actions in the book, hence this title allows me a great recommendation for parents or a read aloud storytime title. Little Mouse also invites a discussion of opposites--big and little, quiet and loud, etc.
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By Philip C. Stead
Illustrated by Erin E. Stead
2015
Stead writes a beautiful friendship story, perfect for my preschool storytime or a "friendship" display aimed at Pre-K to 2nd graders. The text and illustrations aid in making predictions, which will lend well to discussion during the program.
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by Matt de Pena
Illustrated by Loren Long
2018
The lyrical text in Love begs to be read aloud and shared in the classroom, in library programs, and in the home. I would display Love in a prominent display for families during the time leading up to Library Lovers Day/Valentines Day.
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By Felicia Bond
2012
Aimed at storytime audiences of children ages 0-2 years, I would use this picturebook for a friendship, love, or opposites-themed program. The book offers beginning readers confidence boosting text with repetitive words and character illustrations children will recognize from the If You Give... stories.
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By Mem Fox
Illustrated by Steve Jenkins
2009
This picturebook comes with paper or board pages, perfect for me to share in a toddler storytime or circulate for individual enjoyment of the collage illustrations by little hands. The text encourages participants in storytime to mimic animal actions.
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by Kevin Henkes
1993
Owen shows preschoolers they can hang on to what they love and still be "big kids." I want to make sure to keep this Caldecott Honor on hand for parents helping their young children transition to school.
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By Suzanne Bloom
2005
While this picturebook has very few words per page and could be read to toddlers, my pre-k audience will appreciate the humor of the duck who boldly talks throughout the book. Vocabulary in this book also lends itself to programming geared toward kindergarten reading readiness.
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by Rebecca E. Hirsch
Illustrated by Mia Posada
2016
The text and illustrations from this picturebook sparked ideas for K-2nd and 3rd-5th art and STEM programs. Activities could include creating watercolor paintings like the ones in the book or going outdoors to seek and identify seeds and the plants they belong.
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By Andrea Zimmerman and David Clemesha
Illustrated by Dan Yaccarino
1999
Upon reading Trashy Town for this assignment, I put it to use right away in my pre-k storytime. The kids absolutely love chiming along to the repetitive text (we also incorporate sign language) and motions of dumping in the trash, smashing it down, and driving all over Trashy Town. This is my favorite!
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