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This was such a resource to have in class. We do a punctuation unit in the beginning of the year to help students understand what each punctuation mark is and how/when you use them and this was a great way to wrap up the unit. The kiddos love to play bingo so this made it extra engaging.

This acclaimed Caldecott Honor Book is a visually exciting introduction to colors, shapes, and animals for preschoolers. Share this classic die-cut concept book at home or at circle time. Lois Ehlert, of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom fame, was a picture book genius. “Boldly designed pages easily carry to the rear of the room during story hours, and brilliant juxtapositions of vibrant primary colors will make children’s eyes tingle.” (School Library Journal) “A masterpiece of graphic design.” (American Library Association Caldecott Committee) “Color Zoo is about concepts—shapes, colors, and animals—but also about looking at the world in a new and creative way.” (Children’s Books and Their Creators) “Employs ingeniously designed, perfectly die-cut and bound pages which line up exactly to unfold nine distinctly recognizable abstractly formed animal heads. Immensely enjoyable.” (CCBC Choices) Shapes and colors in your zoo, lots of things that you can do. Heads and ears, beaks and snouts, that’s what animals are all about. I know animals and you do too; make some new ones for your zoo.

This Caldecott Honor classic is a simple yet important story about friendship. Two kids meet on a street. “Yo!” says one. “Yes?” says the other. And so begins a conversation that turns strangers into friends. With vibrant illustrations, Chris Raschka’s rhythmic read-aloud is a celebration of differences – and how it just takes a few words to overcome them. More relevant than ever in our divided world, this 1993 Caldecott Award-winning classic is presented in an accessible paperback format.

A charmingly funny read-aloud that asks an important question: “Who sank the boat?” Beside the sea, there once lived a cow, a donkey, a sheep, a pig, and a tiny little mouse. They were good friends, and one warm, sunny morning, for no particular reason, they decided to go for a row in the bay. Do you know who sank the boat? “The idea is funny, the pictures are splendid, and the easy text is just right for the very young.”—The New Yorker “A bright, brisk tale, simply told, illustrated by cheerful, comical pictures.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

With bright, bold art and simple yet engaging text, this board book favorite is the perfect gift for curious young minds and readers who love Little Blue Truck. From fire trucks to convertibles and snails to elephants, here’s a book that’s full of toddler favorites! Kids can solve the puzzle: which animal is driving which vehicle? Bold illustrations full of funny details will make kids love reading–and playing–this simple guessing game again and again. Check this book out for: A fun, interactive read-along Teaching kids how to build listening skills Kids who love animals A great gift that provides endless entertainment

A hide-and-seek picture book from New York Times award-winning author Leo Timmers, about three silly knights and a clever dragon in disguise. The king can’t sleep for fear of the dragon, so he sends his three knights outside to find it. With only one candle between them, they go out into the dark. Is that a dragon? Attack! But every suspicious shape turns out to be something else, until the knights confidently turn for home, not noticing what’s behind them. This cleverly illustrated game-inside-a-book will have young children shouting out loud in delight as they spot the dragon hidden on every page. With intricately detailed illustrations and joyful rhyming text, this picture book is a fun read-aloud for toddlers and pre-schoolers aged 2 years and up. Where Is the Dragon? is an absurdly fun take on mistaken dragon identity, from the master storyteller and author of Monkey on the Run, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book. Leo Timmers is one of Belgium’s pre-eminent picture book artists. Translated from the Dutch edition by poet James Brown. Picture Book Winner, Teach Early Years Awards 2021. Other books by Leo Timmers: Elephant Island Monkey on The Run Who’s Driving? Gus’s Garage Franky Bang! Praise for Where Is the Dragon? “[A] beautiful, unsolvable riddle about fear, its manifestations and what it means to try to conquer what might have no intention of ever causing any harm.”―The New York Times “[A] lilting Seussian singsong, with wonderful, surprising rhymes, and little readers and their grown-ups will have a great time combining their voices and giggling through the proceedings.”―Kirkus Reviews, starred review Praise for Leo Timmers: Monkey On The Run: “The silly antics of the little monkey provide forward momentum, but the details in each illustration kept calling us back for a more thorough examination.” A New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Book 2019 Gus’s Garage: “Clearly, one animal’s clutter is another pig’s livelihood in this buoyant, rhyming tale.” The New York Times Who‘s Driving?: “Belgian illustrator Leo Timmers creates a delightful play on the fable of ‘The Tortoise and the Hare’, which sees the hare driving a racing car.” The Telegraph, Book of the Year 2020