This Beach is Loud! by Samantha Cotterill (Preschool, School Age)
Days at the beach are supposed to be fun, but sometimes it can be overwhelming with all the sights, sounds, and sensations. Fortunately, one dad has some tips and tricks to help his young child regulate their emotional response and get back to having fun again. Find it at the Library
My Brave Year of Firsts: Tries, Sighs, and High Fives by Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell (School Age)
Trying new things can be exciting, stressful, anxiety-inducing, or overwhelming, but they don’t have to be! In this book, we join Frankie as she celebrates the experience of everyday firsts: her first time riding a bike, the first family pet, the first new friends she makes. As we follow along, we’re reminded that no matter the feelings that come with experiencing something for the first time, what matters is being courageous enough to try in the first place. Find it at the Library
Who Has Wiggle-Waggle Toes? by Vicky Shiefman (Toddler, Preschool)
Celebrate all the wonderful parts of yourself in this book about body action and movement. It’s especially great for little ones who don’t like to sit still during shared reading time. Find it at the Library
Does a Hippo Go to the Doctor? Think About How Everyone Keeps Healthy by Harriet Ziefert (Toddler, Preschool)
For some children, going to the doctor can be a scary experience. As adults, we are more used to waiting in the office, being examined, and all that comes with it. But children are experiencing these things for the first time and the doctor’s office, tools, and even the doctor themselves can be a source of anxiety. Since regular checkups are so important, you can help your child prepare by reading books about what will happen during their appointments, like this silly book. Find it at the Library
Celebrate You! by Sherri Duskey Rinker (Preschool, School Age)
From the author of the much beloved Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site, comes this book to celebrate all the small but important milestones during childhood, from those first few steps up on until they are ready to start out on their own. Perfect for birthdays, graduations, or any day in between. Find it at the Library
Good Sports: Rhymes About Running, Jumping, Throwing and More by Jack Prelutsky (Preschool)
An exuberant homage to physical movement, sport celebrations, and playground games, brought to you by America’s first children’s poet laureate Jack Prelutsky. Find it at the Library
These resources were recommended by Samantha Blanquart, Early Literacy Outreach Librarian with the Anchorage Public Library. Visit APL’s website for more info about early literacy or to check out one of their reading kits for young children.
