Carle, Eric. (1969). The
Very Hungry Caterpillar. New York: Philomel Books.
Eric Carle’s wonderful illustrations depict the eating spree of a
very hungry caterpillar. The holes on the pages do a great job in showing the
caterpillar munching away through so much food. That is, until the now very
full caterpillar starts to make its cocoon and sleeps it off only to make its
way out in a very different yet beautiful way. This book would be great to use
when teaching young student about the life cycle of a butterfly.
Eastman, P.D. (1960). Are
You My Mother?. New York: Random House Children’s
Books.
Books.
After a little bird hatches from its egg, it becomes lost after
falling off the nest looking around for his mother. He then starts his small
journey in search of mother bird, asking everyone and everything he sees if
they are his mother. This book can be used when teaching children about parent
animals and their offspring. Children can be asked if the animal or object is
the mother of the baby bird and they can then explain what the mother of that
animal or object can be.
Eastman, P.D. (1961). Go,
Dog. Go! New York: Random House Children’s Books.
“Go, dog. Go!” is one of the many books in the “I Can Read it All
by Myself: Beginner Books” series that is often confused with books written by
Dr.Seuss. In the story we see all types of dogs of all shapes, sizes, breeds
and colors. The book implements so many things that it makes for a great
learning tool for students and a great teaching tool for parents and teachers.
Lesieg, Theo. (1961). Ten
Apples Up On Top! New York: Random House
Children’s Books.
Children’s Books.
“Ten Apples Up On Top” is just one of the many books that Dr.Seuss
wrote under the alias of Theo Lesieg which is a play with words from his real
name, Theodor Geisel. He often did this when he wrote a book that would be
illustrated by someone other than him. In this book a lion, a tiger and a dog
have balancing competition using apples. The story is a great combination of
sight word reading, repetition and counting skills that children can benefit
from.
Numeroff, Laura. (1985). If
You Give a Mouse a Cookie. New York: HarperCollins
Publishers.
Publishers.
“If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” follows the day of a boy and a
mouse. The boy gives the mouse a cookie and what follows is a big chain of
events due to the mouse’s funny requests that the mouse and the boy go through
together. This book is great to read aloud during snack time, especially when
said snack is of course, a cookie! “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” is one of
Numeroff’s many books in her “If You Give…” series.
Seuss, Dr. (1960). Green
Eggs and Ham. New York: Random House Children’s
Books.
Books.
The oh-so-persistent “Sam I am” tries to convince the other
nameless character in the story in various silly ways to try some green eggs
and ham. The character frustratingly refuses each and every time until he
finally gives in as to get Sam off his back. Sam’s persistence paid off at the
end. The story teaches a lesson about not being afraid to try new things.
Seuss, Dr. (1960). One Fish
Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish. New York: Random
House Children’s Books.
House Children’s Books.
Although this book does not necessarily have a plot, it is one of
the books most used for teaching children how to read. Its bright illustrations
keep children interested in the book and the repetition, sight words, and
rhyming make it a book in which beginning readers can practice with. The fact
that the story doesn’t really follow a plot makes it easy for children to skip
around in pages if they need or want to. It being a classic from Dr.Seuss also
makes adults enjoy just as well.
Seuss, Dr. (1957). The Cat
in the Hat. New York: Random House, Inc.
One of Dr.Seuss’ most iconic books, The Cat in the Hat, is a
favorite time and time again. The cat in the hat barges into a home with
children that are left unsupervised. The cat along with all his tricks and
friends make a mess of the home and the kids know they are surely in trouble.
Not only is this book widely popular because of its author but also because of
the message it conveys which is about teaching children not to talk to
strangers or let them into their homes.
Willems, Mo. (2003). Don’t
Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!. New York: Hyperion
Books for Children.
Books for Children.
The book that started the Pigeon series, “Don’t Let the Pigeon
Drive the Bus”, is hilarious both in its words and illustrations. Pigeon tries
to work him charm on the reader to allow him to drive the bus. His sarcasm and
sass increase as the story continues until he finally explodes with anger which
makes for a quite comical ending.
Willems, Mo. (2006). Don’t
Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!. New York: Hyperion
Books for Children.
Books for Children.
Yet another comedic story from Willems’ Pigeon series is “Don’t
Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late”. Like in
all Pigeon stories, he tries to convince the reader to allow him to do whatever
he wants. In this case he wants to stay up way past his bedtime. Pigeon will
try to use his comical charm to get his way but it usually never turns out well
for him. He will most certainly have some sort of meltdown as well which are
quite chucklesome when they occur.
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