Jen is scared of the big dog down the street. Her brother and his friend Diep decide to scare the dog by dancing under the Chinese Lion Dance costume. When they come out of their yard, the dog is not where it should be, safe behind the fence.
Rating: ****
Lots of kids are afraid of dogs. This is a nice book that will let you talk about their fear of dogs and how to overcome it.
After planting the garden he has dreamed of for years, Mr. McGreely tries to find a way to keep some persistent bunnies from eating all his vegetables.
Rating: ****
As cute as the bunnies’ actions are portrayed, I always feel so bad for the farmer. This book does allow for a discussion of many topics though including how hard work can pay off, how animals get their food, and sequences.
“Bark, George,” says George’s mother, and George goes: “Meow,” which definitely isn’t right, because George is a dog. And so is his mother, who repeats, “Bark, George.” And George goes, “Quack, quack.” What’s going on with George?
Rating: ****
A nice spin on the traditional “what does a dog say…” kind of books. Also has a great surprise ending.
“Run run run as fast as you can. You can’t catch me! I’m the gingerbread man.”
Rating: *****
This classic book will have your child chasing the gingerbread boy along with all of the storybook characters. A timeless story from your childhood that you can share together.
Saturday wants to know all about the other farmyard animals and do all the things they can do–things that his mother tells him he can never do. Soon, Saturday discovers something that a little chick can do.
Rating: ****
This book will let you discuss your child’s natural abilities as well as inspire an attempt to try new things.
Tommy is afraid of absolutely everything, from the rain to the paper crown he must wear at his birthday party. His mother gives him a puppy as a present and tells Tommy he must teach it not to be scared. Together, the two overcome their fears.
Rating: ****
This book will let you discuss everyday fears with your preschooler and ways to overcome them. It also has a surprise ending.
When the little animals hear that a big, bad wolf lives in their forest, they decide they have to get a closer look. Excitement mounts with every turn of the page, and children will delight in discovering the surprise Grandma Wolf has in store for the curious animals.
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