The Good Egg – Jory John

The Good Egg is a fun read that is filled with colorful, engaging illustration.  Many lessons can be gleaned from this text that would benefit older learners well as young children.  This is a super book to use for a read aloud!

The Good Egg Book Cover The Good Egg
Jory John
Juvenile Fiction
HarperCollins
February 12, 2019
40

Little Mouse’s Big Valentine – Thacher Hurd

This is my favorite Valentine’s Day book in our collection. Little Mouse has a very big valentine that he wants to share, but none of his friends are interested because it is just too big.  As he ponders how to solve his dilemma, Little Mouse makes a new friend and together they come up with a solution that allows everyone to enjoy a Valentine’s Day treat.

Little Mouse's Big Valentine Book Cover Little Mouse's Big Valentine
Thacher Hurd
Juvenile Fiction
Harper Collins
December 20, 1991
36

Shawn and His Amazing Shrinking Sister (Teaching Kids to Use Their Words Wisely Series) – Ginger Hubbard and Al Roland

Shawn and His Amazing Shrinking Sister is the latest title in the Teaching Kids to Use Their Words Wisely Series.  The illustrations in this book are powerful and reinforce the story in which teasing not only hurts feeling but actually ends up reducing self worth making the character feel smaller.  One of the benefits of this series in the inclusion of the parent guide in the back of the book which helps aid discussion of the text and ultimately connecting the lesson to everyday life.

While this complimentary book was provided for review by New Growth Press, no other compensation was given. All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

Shawn and His Amazing Shrinking Sister Book Cover Shawn and His Amazing Shrinking Sister
Ginger Hubbard, Al Roland,
Juvenile Fiction
January 23, 2023

The Sour Grape – Jory John

The Sour Grape is an entertaining story with a big lesson.  This humorous tale is delightfully illustrated and would make a wonderful read aloud for all instructional levels.  This book is the perfect example of the power of picture books for learners of all ages.  A gem to be read and enjoyed!

The Sour Grape Book Cover The Sour Grape
Jory John
HarperCollins
2022-11
40

Little Hoot – Amy Krouse Rosenthal

With a similar slant to the previous best seller Little Pea, Little Hoot is a fun bedtime story.  Rather than stay up late as his parents desire, Little Hoot wants nothing more than to go to bed early like all of his friends.  A truly charming story.

Little Hoot Book Cover Little Hoot
Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Juvenile Fiction
Chronicle Books
2008
36

The Lantern House – Erin Napier

The Lantern House features a beautiful house becoming a family home not just once but twice.  Watercolor like illustrations make the text come alive in this quiet, gentle book which can be thoroughly enjoyed by young and old alike.  This one is a winner!

The Lantern House Book Cover The Lantern House
Erin Napier
Juvenile Fiction
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
May 24, 2022
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