https://padlet.com/karistah/rc3v0bz21x99i44r This padlet showcases picture books that would interest a four year old child. It includes a variety of genres, artwork and language types to foster early literacy skills. en-us 2020-06-17 21:38:54 UTC 2021-07-19 03:57:46 UTC hello@padlet.com karistah https://padlet.com/karistah/rc3v0bz21x99i44r/wish/631242745 I am Enough by Grace Byers highlights the perspective of a young African-American girl. She makes positive statements about herself, as the pages depict her engaging in childhood experiences with other children of different races. Each page in the book begins with a repetitive phrase, and reads with rhythm. There are only a few words and lines on each page, in addition to realistic pictures of children in multiple contexts (i.e. playground, karate, track field).]]> 2020-06-17 21:44:39 UTC https://padlet.com/karistah/rc3v0bz21x99i44r/wish/631242745 karistah https://padlet.com/karistah/rc3v0bz21x99i44r/wish/635270653 The King of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes is about an African-American boy who describes his day in Kindergarten. The book centers around a metaphor of feeling like a king, making comparisons between ordinary items and royalty. The book introduces opportunities for new vocabulary, moving beyond the concrete into the world of imagination as a way to empower oneself. The beginning, middle, and end are easy for children to follow. Young children can connect to this book because it welcomes the routines and images that match a school experience.]]> 2020-06-21 19:33:59 UTC https://padlet.com/karistah/rc3v0bz21x99i44r/wish/635270653 karistah https://padlet.com/karistah/rc3v0bz21x99i44r/wish/635350397 I Got The Rhythm written by Connie Schofield Morrison depicts a young girl and her mother who travel through their neighborhood, understanding different ways to experience rhythm and sound. With only a few lines on each page, this book uses repetitive patterns and descriptive verbs. On each page, there is an onomatopoeia or sensory word (i.e., boom, snap, clap, blink).  ]]> 2020-06-21 21:42:09 UTC https://padlet.com/karistah/rc3v0bz21x99i44r/wish/635350397 karistah https://padlet.com/karistah/rc3v0bz21x99i44r/wish/635360973 Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae is a story about a sad giraffe named Gerald who is too clumsy to dance. Gerald overcomes his feelings of insecurity when he meets a cricket who encourages his confidence by helping him dance to his own song. This book has a clear problem and solution . It reminds children that they are able to love themselves and gain confidence apart from others' criticism.]]> 2020-06-21 22:02:43 UTC https://padlet.com/karistah/rc3v0bz21x99i44r/wish/635360973 karistah https://padlet.com/karistah/rc3v0bz21x99i44r/wish/635367449 Knuffle Bunny by Mo Willems is a story about a small child, Trixie, who loses her toy at the laundromat. When she tries to tell her father, he does not understand her language and she throws a tantrum. The book points out the power of communication through oral language, and provides a concrete understanding of nonsense words in comparison to real words. At the end of the book, Trixie's parents help her find her toy, and her sad feelings are resolved. This book shows a relatable scenario for young children, and may validate feelings they have experienced.]]> 2020-06-21 22:16:05 UTC https://padlet.com/karistah/rc3v0bz21x99i44r/wish/635367449 karistah https://padlet.com/karistah/rc3v0bz21x99i44r/wish/635383974 Stick and Stone by Beth Ferry is a story about kindness that personifies a stick and a stone as they discover their friendship. When they learn how to be selfless to help one another through hardships (like a bully, and a storm), they end up developing a strong bond. The book plays on multiple meanings of the word "stick". While the characters are not typical, this simple storyline has a clear beginning, middle, and end. Some pages only have one word, and this gives children opportunities to make meaning through picture clues.]]> 2020-06-21 22:51:02 UTC https://padlet.com/karistah/rc3v0bz21x99i44r/wish/635383974 karistah https://padlet.com/karistah/rc3v0bz21x99i44r/wish/635478759 A Butterfly is Patient by Diana  Aston is a nonfiction book that helps children learn facts about butterflies. While the book uses simple terms to describe the life cycle of the butterfly, it includes interesting specific, concrete details. The phrase "A butterfly is..." is repeated; this predictable structure creates cohesion, and exposes children to new vocabulary words. Each page has a small paragraph of text organized by the descriptive word on that page. The book has life-like and colorful drawings of many types of butterflies.]]> 2020-06-22 01:31:21 UTC https://padlet.com/karistah/rc3v0bz21x99i44r/wish/635478759 karistah https://padlet.com/karistah/rc3v0bz21x99i44r/wish/635494526 _{A Tree For All Seasons by Robin Bernard is a nonfiction book that explains the process that a tree goes through during Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. The book has real photographs on each page, with short descriptions and terms that are easy to understand. The explanations make important connections between trees, humans and wildlife. The language and pictures work together to convey interesting details about trees.}]]> 2020-06-22 01:54:25 UTC https://padlet.com/karistah/rc3v0bz21x99i44r/wish/635494526 karistah https://padlet.com/karistah/rc3v0bz21x99i44r/wish/635504022 Sheila Rae the Brave by Kevin Henkes is a story about a little girl mouse who learns a lesson about confidence. In the beginning of the story, she is not afraid of anything. When she gets lost in the woods and her courage seems to fail her, she learns to rely on her sister for help. This story has rich language, and pictures that help to convey additional meaning. Children can connect with the character's changing feelings in the story, and follow the simple problem-solution story line.]]> 2020-06-22 02:07:07 UTC https://padlet.com/karistah/rc3v0bz21x99i44r/wish/635504022 karistah https://padlet.com/karistah/rc3v0bz21x99i44r/wish/635515016 Homemade Love by Bell Hooks is told from a child's perspective as she gets ready for bed. She describes how it feels to be consistently loved by her parents, even when she makes mistakes. The bold, brightly-colored pictures help to convey meaning, showing her positive relationships with her parents, pets and toys throughout the book. The words are shown in big letters, winding across each page; a child cannot help but notice them. While there are only a few phrases on each page, the vocabulary used is rich and meaningful.]]> 2020-06-22 02:22:17 UTC https://padlet.com/karistah/rc3v0bz21x99i44r/wish/635515016