Book Recommendations 10/17/17

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What a week. My husband and I got a case of either the stomach flu or food poisoning, which makes it way harder than I thought it would take care of M. I’ve suffered from stomach issues since my early 20s so I am much weaker when hit by the stomach bug than my husband. I was/am so thankful that he was able to stay home and help me take care of M while I slept. But needless to say, even with my husband here, M and I read a lot of books in bed this week.

Here is this week’s list of recommended books:

1.  Dinosaur Kisses by David Ezra Stein – This may be wishful thinking on my part but I have already noticed that M likes dinosaur books. He gets so mesmerized by the picture. This book is no exception. I love this book and have read it many times in my classroom. It is super easy and short but really cute.
2.  Knuffle Bunny Too by Mo Willems – I love love love Mo Willems. He is such a great author and his books usually have a lesson embedded in them. Is your child having a hard time with social-emotional concepts like sharing, waiting, being assertive? Check out Mo Willems Elephant and Piggie books. Are you looking for something funny? Check out the Pigeon books. Are you just looking for a story to read? Try the Knuffle Bunny trilogy. I have loved all the books he has written. Also, this book was awarded a Caldecott Award.
   • Caldecott medals are awarded to the “most distinguished American picture book for children” of the preceding year. The Caldecott award started in 1937 and is awarded to the illustrator by the Association for Library service to children.  The Caldecott and Newbery Medals are the most prestigious awards for American children’s books.
     • Criteria for the Caldecott Award are
       • A picture book that provides a visual experience: it has a collective unity of story-line, theme, or concept, developed through the series of pictures that make up the book.
       • Picture books are for an audience up to 14-year-olds.
       • for distinguished illustrations in a picture book and excellence of pictorial presentation for children.
       • The book must be self-contained and independent of other media for its enjoyment.
     • Award winners in the past 10 years:
       • 2017 Radiant Child by Javaka Steptoe
       • 2016 Finding Winnie by Sophie Blackall
       • 2015 The Adventures of Beekle by Dan Santat
       • 2014 Locomotive by Brian Floca
       • 2013 This Is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen
       • 2012 A Ball for Daisy by Chris Raschka
       • 2011 A Sick Day for Amos McGee by Erin E. Stead
       • 2010 The Lion & the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney
       • 2009 The House in the Night by Beth Krommes
       • 2008 The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick
       • 2007 Flotsam by David Wiesner
   • For more information and a full list of all the winners visit here.
3.  Help! the Wolf Is Coming! by Cedric Ramadier – I love this book. I have a soft spot in my heart for books that make you a part of the story. In this book to keep the wolf from getting you, you have to shake the book, turn it upside down, etc. Making it easier to get kids involved in the story.
4.  Who Done It? by Olivier Tallec – If you enjoy look and find books you will love this book. It is a great way to introduce kids to look and find books. There is a page of 8 “people” and you have to find “who is nervous?” or “who is in disguise?” etc. There is a whole series, we also checked out Who What Where?. These books are a little advanced for M since he is only 4 months old…But I am including them here because I want to remember the names when he is ready for these books.

Last week people were sharing with me that they don’t really go to their local library…Do you get to the library with your family? What are the obstacles that keep you from going?

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If you are interested in How to Build a Love of Reading in Your Family, Why it’s Important to Read to Babies, or last weeks book recommendations see the previous blog posts.