This is the part of our newsletter where normally we would send recommendations for books you can read with your child that explore our monthly topic. However, with libraries closed across the state, we would be remiss to not acknowledge that access to the books we recommend might be harder to come by this month. Read More
Book Recommendations |
Books You’ll Love to Develop Words
My Word: A Book of First Words by Frank Preston-Gannon (Infant, Toddler) With charming illustrations, this visual dictionary-style book introduces babies and toddlers to all kinds of words for things that go, food, animals, and more! Each page is grouped by theme and every item has a label. ▸ Get it at the Library Goodbye Friend! Hello Friend! Read More
Books You’ll Love About Winter STEM
Walk and See Opposites by Rosalind Beardshaw (Infant, Toddler) Little ones can enjoy this adorably illustrated opposites book that showcases many fun things to do in wintertime as we follow two children on their walk in the country. ▸ Get it at the Library Best in Snow by April Pulley Sayre (Toddler, Preschool) This non-fiction Read More
Books You’ll Love to Learn Paths to Print
We Dig Worms by Kevin McCloskey (Preschool) In this graphic novel-style nonfiction book, preschoolers can learn about how worms work and all the ways they help our planet. Even little ones who shy away from bugs or other “yucky” things can be drawn in by the charming illustrations. ▸ Get it at the Library I Read More
Books You’ll Love About Music
Squeak! Rumble! Whomp! Whomp! Whomp! A Sonic Adventure by Wynton Marsalis (Toddler, Preschool) This interactive book is a fun romp through onomatopoeia and New Orleans jazz. It shows how music can come from instruments and from everyday objects like a screen door or water faucet. ▸ Get it at the Library Monster Boogie by Read More
Books You’ll Love About Family
Stella Brings the Family by Miriam B Schiffer (Preschool) At her school, Stella’s teacher announces that they will have a Mother’s Day celebration, but Stella doesn’t have a mother to bring. She has two daddies and many other relatives who care for her instead. How will Stella solve the “problem” of whom to invite to the Read More
Books You’ll Love for On the Go
Backseat A-B-see by Maria Van Lieshout (Toddler, Preschool) This fun version of the classic alphabet book uses many different kinds of street signs that your little one may see from their point of view in the backseat. Can you guess what sign would work for L? Hint: it’s the place you can find this book! ▸ Read More
Wordless Books You’ll Love
Journey by Aaron Becker (All Ages) (See also Quest and Return, books 2 and 3) A lonely young girl uses a magical red marker to draw a door on her bedroom wall. When she goes through the door, she finds herself in another world, where she experiences adventures. Told using intricate illustrations, the girl continues Read More
Bilingual Books You’ll Love
Besos for Baby by Jen Arena and Bianca Gomez (Infant, Toddler) Spanish Everyone in the family has a kiss for baby, even the perro and gato. This appealing story will delight readers whether or not you speak Spanish. ▸ Get it at the Library Picking Berries by Hanna Lindoff (Preschool) Tlingit, Haida, Tsimshian Enjoy beautifully Read More
Books You’ll Love to Play With
Silly, lovable, and fun to read. These titles are perfect for playing with words! Not a Box by Antoinette Portis (Toddler, Preschool) A young rabbit is sitting in a cardboard box. Why? Well, it turns out that it’s NOT a box after all: it’s a racecar, or a mountain peak, or even a robot costume. Simple Read More
