GRADE K
READING FOCUS: Kindergartners love stories—and they are learning that stories have a beginning, a middle, and an end. These two books offer an opportunity for families and their kindergartners to not just enjoy stories together—but also to enjoy retelling the stories to share with others what happens in the books.
Creativity & Curiosity
How Do Dinosaurs Learn to Read? Written by Jane Yolen & illustrated by Mark Teague Young dinosaurs romp and roar as they soak books in the bathtub, throw them, and finally learn how to enthusiastically—and carefully— read them... with Mama and Papa at bedtime. With a combination of childish antics followed by a gentle lesson, this read-aloud is sure to get kindergartners excited about exploring the wonders of reading.
AMAZING ANIMAL CHARACTERS
HUMOR
Imagination & Exploration
Strictly No Elephants Written by Lisa Mantchev & illustrated by Taeeun Yoo
A boy with an unusual pet wants to join the neighborhood pet club, but he is turned away. There will be cats and dogs and fish at the meeting, but strictly no elephants are allowed. The Pet Club members don’t understand that pets come in all shapes and sizes, just like friends. Now it is time for the boy and his tiny pet elephant to show the Pet Club members what it means to be a true friend: The boy starts a new club that allows all kinds of pets!
ADVENTURE
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