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Sunday, February 27, 2011

Books to Hook Your Young Reader to Reading!


Sorry I've been MIA this past week.  It's been a busy one!  Had a friend ask yesterday which books would get her daughter more into reading.  While it depends on the child, I found these great book lists from Scholastic's website .  Also, interactive books are always a good bet.  These include flip book or books with texture.  For beginning readers (Ages 3-8) Bookflix is a great program to checkout.  However, you need to buy a subscription.  Check out the free trial though!

For ages 0-2

Good Night Gorilla

by Peggy Rathmann
In this almost wordless book, Gorilla opens the cages in the zoo and the animals follow the zoo keeper to his house and into his bed.

Goodnight Moon

by Margaret Wise Brown
In this classic of children's literature, beloved by generations of readers and listeners, the quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling illustrations combine to make a perfect book for the...

Kitten's First Full Moon

by Kevin Henkes
From one of the most celebrated and beloved picture book creators working in the field today comes a memorable new character and a suspenseful adventure just right for the very youngest. It is Kitten's...

Lasso The Moon

When April Hunter moves to St. Simon Island, Georgia, to live with her father, a recovering alcoholic, she becomes involved with an illegal alien from El Salvador and learns about his life and country.

No More Yawning!

by Paeony Lewis
Florence must be tired — her yawns are getting bigger by the minute. But neither little girl nor toy monkey can possibly go to bed. Good thing Mom knows the secret to falling asleep. With a story...

Oliver Who Would Not Sleep

by Mara Bergman
For all parents with an Oliver (or Olivia) in their lives, and every child seeking a little fun before shut-eye, "Oliver Who Would Not Sleep!" is an ideal bedtime adventure. Full color.

Polar Bear Night

by Lauren Thompson
A little polar bear cub wakes up on a still, Arctic night and walks out to explore her snowy world. Suddenly, the stars stir in the sky and begin to fall like snowflakes. Soothing words and luminous pictures...

Sleepy Bears

by Mem Fox
Mother Bear is ready to go to bed for the winter with her children. She promises each of them a rhyme if they will get into bed without any kind of fuss. Mother Bear's many rhymes help to send her young...

Sleepy Bunny

by Dorothy Kunhardt

Song of Night

by Katherine Riley Nakamura
Beautiful illustrations show the bedtime routines of rabbits, ducks, mice, and more.

Sweet Dreams

by Kimiko Kajikawa
With very simple language and beautiful pictures of sleeping animals, learn how koalas, bears, flamingos, and hippos sleep. The book even shares which animal sleeps with its eyes wide open!

Sweet Dreams, Sam

by Yves Got
It's bedtime for little Sam, but which plush animal friend should he take to bed with him? With charming, colorful illustrations and a variety of textures for little hands to explore, "Sweet Dreams,...

Time for Bed

by Mem Fox
As darkness falls, parents everywhere try to get their children ready for sleep.

For ages 3-5

Amanda Pig, First Grader

by Jean Van Leeuwen
Amanda is excited about starting first grade, but she becomes worried when she isn't able to read on the first day. In first grade, Amanda does learn how to read and many other lessons as well.
PUFFIN EASY-TO-READ — 2 SERIES

Get Ready for Second Grade, Amber Brown!

by Paula Danziger
Amber Brown and her classmates are worried about the new teacher. The students' concerns are soon put to rest as Ms. Light meets them at the door wearing cool earrings and revealing an upbeat attitude.

Amelia Bedelia, Bookworm

by Herman Parish
When she returns her books to the library, Amelia Bedelia gets caught up in helping children with bookmarks and reports.
AMELIA BEDELIA SERIES

On the Dog

by J. C. Greenburg
When Andrew's latest invention, the Atom Sucker, goes haywire, Andrew and Judy are shrunk down to microscopic level! They find themselves lost on their neighbor's dog, where they encounter everything...

Arthur's Eyes

by Marc Brown
His friends tease Arthur when he gets glasses, but he soon learns to wear them with pride.
AN ARTHUR ADVENTURE SERIES

Eloise in Moscow

by Kay Thompson
Six-year-old Eloise travels to Moscow as only Eloise can in the fourth book of the series. Hilary Knight's pictures are the perfect complement to Eloise's adventures.
ELOISE SERIES

Fly Guy Meets Fly Girl

by Tedd Arnold
Fly Guy has met his match, and her name is Fly Girl.  Fly Guy can do fancy flying.  Fly Girl can do fancier flying.  Fly Guy can eat gross stuff.  Fly Girl can eat grosser stuff.
FLY GUY SERIES: BOOK 8

Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas

by Cynthia Rylant
When Henry and his dog Mudge go with Henry's parents to visit Great-grandpa Bill in the home with lots of other grandpas and learn how much fun all grandpas can be. Full color.
HENRY AND MUDGE SERIES: BOOK 26

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