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Every Tuesday night during the month of July our little neighborhood garden is teeming with moms, dads and kids. That's because every Tuesday night stories are read and lemonade and cookies are offered. It's a fun time and a great way to socialize with the neighborhood folk. This Tuesday, I'm one of the readers.
While we have a vast collection of books at our house I'm at a loss as to what I should read. And that's where you come in: Any suggestions?
I'm guessing that the books can't be too long as most of the children are pre-school or early elementary aged. I've been encouraged to bring props if need be like puppets or musical instruments. And the pictures should be lively.
Any thoughts?
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While we have a vast collection of books at our house I'm at a loss as to what I should read. And that's where you come in: Any suggestions?
I'm guessing that the books can't be too long as most of the children are pre-school or early elementary aged. I've been encouraged to bring props if need be like puppets or musical instruments. And the pictures should be lively.
Any thoughts?
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posted by jch at
10:02 AM
16 Comments:
"How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?" by Jane Yolen
"King Bidgood's in the Bathtub" (and he won't get out!)
by Audrey and Don Wood
These are our girls favorite books.
And Houston is insisting that I recommend "Some Dogs Do" by Jez Albrorough
I just love the idea of neighborhood story time!! Wish we could sit on a blanket in the park, sip lemonade and hear you read on Tuesday night. Have fun!
-Karen Heflin
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems. So funny and preschoolers will squeal with delight answering the Pigeon's questions.
Some of Eric Carle's books are sort of like puppets themselves--"The Very Hungry Caterpillar," and "The Very Quiet Cricket." Also, "From Head to Toe" is great because kids love it and they act out the different animals. So cute!
"Madlenka" by Peter Sis would be a great one for kids living in NYC because it's all about a little girl who explores her city block and finds out about her diverse neighbors.
Also, "Julius, the Baby of the World" by Kevin Henkes is another one of my favorites.
Sounds like a really fun evening!
Depends.
Do you want to give them a taste of good young children's literature, or do you want to be liked and revered by everyone for being the best and funniest reader?
Call your local library. Ask for a recommendation. They do read-alouds all the time. The possibilities are endless! Have fun!!
Only in July? What an awesome neighboring time!
"Is There Really a Human Race?" by Jamie Lee Curtis...I love that book! Fun, colorful illustrations as well.
Fox in Socks. As fast as possible. :)
I would go with "Dogzilla" or "Katkong" by Dav Pilkey if you want to please the boys -- a little scary and a lot funny.
I agree with the comment about The Very Hungry Caterpillar and From Head to Toe, which I call the "gorilla book." I also love The Little Red Caboose by Marian Potter and Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. My little buddies love these books, too.
From Jonathan, age 2 1/2
The following books were either Mockingbird Award winners or nominees (to be considered for this list, a book must be suitable for a K-2 audience and lend itself to group readings):
_Punk Farm_ by Jarrett Krosoczka
_He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands_ by Kadir Nelson
_Tooth Fairy’s First Night_ by Anne Bowen
_Armadilly Chili_ by Helen Ketteman
_Everybody Works_ by Shelley Rotner
_The Beeman_ by Laurie Krebs
_The neighborhood Mother Goose_ by Nina Crews
_What do you do with a tail like this?_ by Steve Jenkins
_I Stink!_ by Kate McMullan
For the whole list, see:
http://tinyurl.com/38rlrg
"Is Your Mamma a Llama?" is a great one. Very short and better for younger one's with short attention spans.
Have fun!
The Truth about Poop.
http://www.amazon.com/Truth-About-Poop-Susan-Goodman/dp/0142409308/ref=sr_1_15/104-0395569-4589562?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1185583764&sr=8-15
I went to an authority, my Mom who was an elementary school teacher for years and years now manages at Borders and these are her suggestions:
Any books by Giles Andreae ("Dinosaurs Galore", "Rumble in the Jungle", "Commotion in the Ocean") They are written in rhyme and have GREAT pictures!!
"The Remarkable Farkle McBride" by John Lithgow. Mom says you would have to practice reading this one, but it's wonderful!
There is also "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day" by Judith Viorst and Ray Cruz
I love this idea, good for your neighborhood! Have a great time!!!
what a great idea! I have a daughter who is 2.5 and here are some books she loves...
"From Head to Toe"
"Where do Balloons go?"
"Hilda Must be Dancing"
"The bear snores on"
"Do princesses wear hiking boots?"
"Today I feel silly"
good luck and let us know how it goes!
SO, HEY! JOE! What did you read???
I agree...Our girls love How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight and also How Do Dinosaurs Eat their Food?
You could demonstrate sticking beans up your nose like the dinosaur! Moms might not appreciate it but it would be funny!
Clare was given a book titled, Click, Clack, Moo, Cows That Type which won a Caldecott for the illustrations. The story is about cows and chickens who go on strike because they want electric blankets from Farmer Brown...
Viva la resistance!
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