GRADE K
READING FOCUS: Kindergartners love animal stories. Families can talk about what makes the animal in the book funny, unusual, or special.
Creativity & Curiosity
The Koala Who Could Written by Rachel Bright & illustrated by Jim Field
Sometimes a little change can open your world to BIG possibilities. In this tale told in rhyme, Kevin the koala spends every day clinging to his tree, where it’s snug and safe. And every time others invite him to come down and play, he declines. But when his tree branch breaks, Kevin learns all the joys that come with trying something new.
HUMOR
THE WORLD AROUND US
Imagination & Exploration
The Kissing Hand Written by Audrey Penn & illustrated by Ruth E. Harper and Nancy M. Leak School is starting in the forest, but Chester Raccoon does not want to go. He begs his mom to let him stay home to play, read, and swing on his swing. To help ease Chester’s fears, Mrs. Raccoon shares a family secret called “the Kissing Hand” to give him the reassurance of her love any time his world feels a little scary. Whenever Chester feels lonely or sad, he can use the kissing hand to remind himself of his mother’s love. The endearing illustrations help convey Chester’s growth as he becomes more confident and independent.
AMAZING ANIMAL CHARACTERS
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