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.
Posted in Age 3 reading list, responsibilities | No Comments »
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.
Posted in Age 3 reading list, logic, size | No Comments »
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.
Posted in Age 3 reading list, animals | No Comments »
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.
Posted in Age 3 reading list | No Comments »
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.
Posted in Age 3 reading list, babysitters, lonliness | No Comments »
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.
Posted in Age 3 reading list, reading | No Comments »
June 18th, 2010
By Margaret Wild
The Pocket Dogs
Biff and Buff are two very small dogs who are happy to travel in Mr. Pockets’s pockets, until Biff falls through a hole one day.
Rating: *****
This is an adorable story. You will come to love Biff and Buff.
Posted in Age 3 reading list, fear | No Comments »
June 16th, 2010
By Carrie Weston
Lucky Socks
All week Kevin suffered a string of bad luck, but when he wears his yellow socks on Friday everything goes great. Can the socks actually be lucky?
Rating: *****
If you’ve ever had trouble getting your children dressed when their favorite item is dirty this book is for you.
Posted in Age 3 reading list, routine, superstitions | No Comments »
June 16th, 2010
By Rosemary Wells
Yoko
It is Yoko’s first day at school, so of course her mother wants to sendher off with healthy comfort food for lunch–a delectable package of homemade sushi. “Have a wonderful day at school, my Little Cherry Blossom,”her mother says as Yoko climbs into the bus. And it would have been, had it not been for lunchtime.
Rating: *****
My son loved this book and now can’t wait to try sushi. It’s a great book to talk about differences and trying new things.
Posted in Age 3 reading list, differences, trying | No Comments »
June 15th, 2010
By Martin Waddell
Farmer Duck
In all kinds of weather, this downtrodden duck hauls in the sheep, tends the hens, and does the housework as well. How goes the work? the farmer repeatedly asks. Quack, the duck constantly replies–until all the barnyard animals convene to help the exhausted servant exact revenge and oust the lazy lout.
Rating: *****
This book shows how hard work pays off in the end and is noticed by others.
Posted in Age 3 reading list, effort, helping, teamwork | No Comments »