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| Story Rug by Sophie Blackall; illustrated by Phoebe WahlWhen a "braiding CRAZE" takes hold of classroom 203, the whole class begins contributing fabric scraps to plait and sew while Ms. Morena reads out loud. But what can they do with the epic braid they create? Find out in this gentle story about the joy and comfort of community crafting.
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The Inkpot Fairy
by Jane Yolen
Caroline takes down the green inkpot from the high shelf. It belongs to Mama so she's careful not to make a mess. When she pries open the lid, out pops a green inkpot fairy who demands she make art. Using green, her favorite color, the inkpot fairy guides her to make drawings of things she never knew she was capable of in this touching and fantastical tale that speaks to the power and magic of creating art.
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Worm on the Job
by Maureen Fergus
Size isn't everything. Especially when it comes to Worm, who's willing to stretch his limits to get the job done Worm loves being a librarian but has decided it's time for a new job. He considers many options - lifeguard, deep-sea fisherman, window washer - but none of them quite fits his, um, skill set. Until he comes across a posting looking for a courageous security guard to keep a thief from stealing the Invention Convention's exhibits during the night. It sounds like the perfect job for him Unfortunately, the hiring manager doesn't agree. Worm is too small Also, he's a worm. Can Worm convince the manager he's got what it takes? And, if he does get hired, will he really be able to capture the dastardly thief? Award-winning author Maureen Fergus's story about the loveable, winsome Worm is just the right kind of absurd to tickle the funny bones of young children everywhere. With his outsized self-confidence and can-do spirit, Worm is sure to steal their hearts as well. Some facts about worms are introduced right into the story, such as when Worm sells himself to the manager by asking, Can you survive being cut in half, eat your own weight in soil every day and turn kitchen scraps into valuable fertilizer? Award-winning illustrator Paul G. Hammond's artwork is packed with loads of clever details (and hilarious inventions ) and manages to make Worm the star of every page, even as he's interacting with the much larger creatures in the human world. This is a great story for character education lessons on optimism and perseverance.
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Everything Is Music
by Miran Park
A revelatory, beguiling celebration of sound and observation, inviting readers to listen as an act of imagination--and to recognize the music already woven through their days. -- Booklist, STARRED REVIEWWhizz, whoosh, whirr Follow a girl and her dog on a journey along city streets and nature trails as they learn that there's music all around in everyday sounds--a symphony waiting to be heard. When morning comes, the sounds stretch awake. There is music in everything. Raindrops, footsteps, birds, breeze, and trees. Can you hear it? Join a girl and her dog on their day spent collecting sounds. They whirr past the community fountain, whizz up to a vista point, and whoosh through the bustle of city streets to a final forest crescendo.Camouflaged in the artwork are nine instruments and numerous musical notations. Pops of color highlight the unexpected moments, creatures, and places where music hides in plain sight. Here, in this book.There, on the sidewalk.Overhead, in the distance.Look closely . . . Everything is music . . . to inspire your own tune.
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What Do We Do in Preschool?
by Kathryn Wanless
An essential tool for parents and teachers alike -School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW Lovely reassurance that preschool will indeed be joyous. . . this one's a must-have. -Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW Offers up a consistent what-to-expect scaffolding for preschoolers-to-be.-Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEWA reassuring introduction for those precious first days of school by a teacher who yearned for a book like this to share with her studentsThe time to start preschool is a huge transition for young learners--emotionally, socially, and psychologically. Many children suffer from the separation anxiety of leaving their caregivers, fear of the unknown, and nervousness about making friends, and they find the social setting of a classroom extremely intimidating.The core message of this comforting book is that the day flies by when you are having fun, learning with friends . . . and before you know it, it's time to return to your family.The book is also a celebration of this brief-but-sweet moment in a child's life; it highlights the important work that educators do in preparing children to transition to the next phase in their educational careers; all too soon it is time to go and move on to a more formal school setting. Featuring inviting crayon illustrations, children will feel reassured by the rhythmic text and repetitive phrases, reflecting the predictable schedule of each new day.The reassuring message communicated in this book is sure to be embraced by parents, caregivers, and preschool teachers alike. Educator and artist Kathryn Wanless has created a book she wished she had to use with her students facing this giant step in their lives.
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Make New Friends: A Picture Book
by Joshua David Stein
Struggling to make friends at his new school, Tomasso creates his own playmates by drawing faces on found objects, but he worries about how his father will react--
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Yeti Is Not Ready for School
by Leigh Anne Carter
First day of school jitters? Yeti knows all about that! She's not ready for her first day of school either in this colorful picture book that is a gentle reminder that's it OK to be scared to start something new. It's almost the first day of monster school, but Yeti is NOT ready. Even though she has practiced her stomp, perfected her growl, and filed her fangs ... her stomach is still full of fire-breathing moths! Can Yeti survive her first day? Or will she find a way to stay home instead? With a gentle reminder from dad that Yeti may not be the only nervous new student, YETI IS NOT READY FOR SCHOOL is the perfect read to help assuage pre-first day anxieties. --
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The Pigeon Has to Go to School!
by Mo Willems
The pigeon must go to school, but frets about math, learning the alphabet, heavy backpacks, and what the teacher and other birds will think of him.
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I Will Not Walk to School
by Naseem Hrab
From award-winning author Naseem Hrab, an uproariously funny and totally relatable tale of a monster who loves school, but hates the commute It's eight o'clock, Bird tells Monster -- time to walk to school. Monster stays in bed. It's not school he's resisting. He loves school It's the getting there he hates. And, today, Monster declares, he will not walk to school. Will Bird's cajoling help? Nope. How about Bird's reminder that the pancake breakfast is today? Hmm. Will there be pepperoni and pineapple on those pancakes? Erm ... yes? With maple syrup on the side? Yes. Okay. Monster will drag himself out the door. But, no matter what, he will not walk to school Author Naseem Hrab's hilarious story, told entirely in speech balloons, is sure to resonate with young children everywhere (and their grown-ups ). Who hasn't had one of those days? With an absurdity and nuttiness reminiscent of Mo Willems, this book will keep readers laughing out loud, unable to resist Monster's hilarious antics as he sticks to his promise Kelly Collier's playful illustrations perfectly capture the emotional state of Monster and of Bird's growing exasperation. While books about going to school are perennial favorites, this one's focus on simply getting there sets it apart from other picture books about school readiness. It's just the right weekday morning story for children who are delaying their own walks to school ... and looking for ways to make them more fun
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Dino-School
by Lisa Wheeler
There's always something new happening at Dino-School Whether they're decorating the classroom, celebrating the 100th day of school, or racing across the schoolyard during Field Day, the dinos of Room 3 are always busy. Join them for a full school year of discovery and fun with rhyming verse from Lisa Wheeler and high-energy illustrations from Barry Gott
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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Avon Lake Public Library
32649 Electric Blvd.
Avon Lake, Ohio 44012
440-933-8128alpl.org |
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