Archive for the ‘Age 3 reading list’ Category
Friday, July 30th, 2010
By Ludwig Bemelmans
Madeline
Set in picturesque Paris, this tale of a brave little girl’s trip to the hospital is as appealing today as it was in 1940. The combination of spirited heroine, timelessly appealing art, cheerful humor, and rhythmic text makes “Madeline” a perennial favorite with children of all ages
Rating: ****
This story captures its younger listeners more than its older readers. It has a wonderful singsong rhyme that places you right into the school.
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Sunday, July 18th, 2010
By Rachel Vail
Sometimes I’m Bombaloo
When little Katie loses her temper, she becomes Bombaloo. Being Bombaloo is scary, but a little time-out and a lot of love can help calm Bombaloo down and help Katie feel like Katie again.
Rating: *****
It’s good for kids to know that it’s okay to be angry and that that is a normal feeling. This book does a great job showing this. After we read this my son pretended to be Bombaloo for several days.
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Saturday, July 17th, 2010
By Ian Whybrow
Sammy and the Dinosaurs
Sammy discovers a box of dusty toy dinosaurs in the attic. He cleans them and takes them everywhere, including the library where he looks up all of their names, which he whispers to them. And the dinosaurs whisper their thanks.
Rating: *****
My son became instantly interested in dinosaurs after reading this book. It’s also captures the special bond between children and their toys.
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Friday, July 16th, 2010
By Stephanie Bodeen
Elizabeti’s Doll
As she watches her mother care for her new baby brother, Elizabeti decides that she needs a doll to look after. Since she doesn’t have a traditional doll, she picks up a nice, smooth stone, names it Eva, and takes good care of it.
Rating: *****
This is a wonderful book that can teach your child not only about imagination but also materialism.
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Thursday, July 8th, 2010
By Mo Willems
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus
When a bus driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take his place-a pigeon! But you’ve never met one like this before. As he pleads, wheedles, and begs his way through the book, children will love being able to answer back and decide.
Rating: *****
This is a really fun book that lets your child say NOOOO.
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Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
By Christopher Wormell
Blue Rabbit and Friends
Blue Rabbit doesn’t like living in a cave in the middle of a dark forest. So he decides to search for a new and more exciting place to live. Along the way he meets Bear, Goose, and Dog, who are unhappy and uncomfortable with their own homes.
Rating: *****
A good story to introduce your child to logic and size.
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Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
By Charlotte Zolotow
Peter and the Pigeons
Little Peter is fascinated by pigeons–the sounds of their cooing and their flapping wings, the feel of their pecking beaks, the soft colors of their feathers. His father, not unreasonably, believes that Peter will enjoy exotic animals even more. But after visiting zebras, polar bears, hippos, and other denizens of the city zoo, the youngster concludes that pigeons are still his favorites, precisely because of their familiarity.
Rating: *****
A nice reminder that kids see more innocence in the world.
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Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
By Audrey Wood
The Napping House
A cozy bed, a snoring granny, a dreaming child, a dozing dog, a snoozing–WAIT! There’s a surprise in store, and little ones will want to discover it over and over again. So pull on your sleeping cap and snuggle in for a timeless cumulative tale that’s truly like no other.
Rating: *****
A silly book which covers consecutive actions and consequences.
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010
By Elizabeth Winthrop
Bear and Mrs. Duck
When Mrs. Duck comes to babysit for Bear while Nora goes to the store, the story of their time together charming and full of gently funny dialogue provides plenty of good press for babysitters everywhere.
Rating: *****
Any child who has a special bear will love this book. My son really empathized with Nora. It’s also a nice book to talk about babysitting and having to leave every once in a while.
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Monday, June 21st, 2010
By Suzanne Williams
Library Lil
By the time she was eight, Lil had read every children’s book in the library and was working her way through the encyclopedias. So it’s no surprise to anyone when she grows up to become the librarian of nearby Chesterville. Unfortunately, folks there haven’t opened a book in twenty years.
Rating: *****
I can see why librarians love this story. Totes the benefits of reading over TV.
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