Best of
Pre-K

2001

Two Homes


Claire Masurel - 2001
    . . . Simple, yet profoundly satisfying. - BOOKLIST (starred review)At Mommy’s house, Alex has a soft chair. At Daddy’s house, Alex has a rocking chair. In each home, Alex also has a special bedroom and lots of friends to play with. But whether Alex is with Mommy or with Daddy, one thing always stays the same - Alex is loved. The gently reassuring text focuses on what is gained rather than what is lost when parents divorce, while the sensitive illustrations, depicting two unique homes in all their small details, firmly establish Alex’s place in both of them. TWO HOMES will help children - and parents - embrace even the most difficult of changes with an open and optimistic heart.

I Spy Year-Round Challenger! A Book of Picture Riddles


Walter Wick - 2001
    Contents includes "Stegosaurus," "At the Beach," "Nature Close-Up," "House on the Hill," and more!More than 300,000 copies of I Spy Year-Round Challenger have been sold!

Down by the Cool of the Pool


Tony Mitton - 2001
    A wonderful watery and whimsical rhyming romp!

Bugs Are Insects


Anne Rockwell - 2001
    Is a spider an insect? Is a ladybug a bug? Lean how to tell what is an insect and what isn't, and discover the fascinating world of the tiny creatures who live in your own backyard.

A First Book of Fairy Tales


Mary Hoffman - 2001
    As well as favourites such as Cinderella, The Snow Queen and Jack and the Beanstalk, DK's A First Book of Fairy Tales also includes some wonderful stories that you might not know, such as The Fisherman and his Wife and Diamonds and Toads. Introduce your little one to the characters that enchanted you as a child and the nostalgic stories you could not put down! Mary Hoffman's charming retellings use simple language, ideal for reading or hearing aloud, while Julie Downing's stunning illustrations bring the characters to life, so children can follow and enjoy the fairy tales through the pictures. If your child loves disney and their princesses such as Rapunzel and Sleeping Beauty, or if they love stories about giants and spells, this children's book would make the perfect gift for them! Step inside this fairy tale kingdom and get ready for some magic!

In the Ocean (Nature Trails)


A.J. Wood - 2001
    Endearing animal characters and beautifully illustrated, nature-inspired settings encourage youngsters to ask for these books time and time again.

Picture Book Activities


Trish Kuffner - 2001
    Trish Kuffner shows parents how to make fifty favorite picture books come alive for children by providing a variety of activities that tie into the themes, characters, and plots of the books:discussion topicsarts and craftsrhymes and finger playsfun and gamesimaginative play ideasrecipesmusic and movementlearning activitiesoutdoor adventuresThis book will help you make reading with your child a favorite part of the day. You'll enjoy:"Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad DayAnd to Think That I Saw It On Mulberry StreetBlueberries for SaleBread and Jam for FrancesCaps for SaleA Chair for My MotherChicka Chicka Boom BoomCorduroy"Could Be Worse!"Curious GeorgeFortunatelyFrederickFrog and Toad TogetherGeorge and MarthaGeraldine's BlanketGilberto and the WindThe Happy LionHarold and the Purple CrayonHarquinHarry the Dirty DogA House for Hermit CrabIf You Give a Mouse a CookieImogene's AntlersIra Sleeps OverJust Plain FancyLittle BearThe Little Engine That CouldThe Little HouseLittle TootMadelineMillions of CatsMirette on the High WireMittensNoisy NoraOne Monday MorningOwl MoonPurple, Green and YellowThe Rag CoatThe Runaway BunnyThe SnowmanThe Snowy DayThe Story about PingThe Story of BabarThe Story of FerdinandSylvester and the Magi PebbleThere's an Alligator under My BedThe Three Little PigsTikki Tikki TemboWhere the Wild Things AreWilliam's Doll"

Telling Time with Tickety Tock [With Toy Clock]


Sarah Landy - 2001
    Telling time is easy when Tickety Tock helps out

Snappy Little Jungle


Dugald A. Steer - 2001
    Come take a special Snappy safari where leopards keep watch and elephants keep cool while young readers have the time of their lives! Simple habitat facts are revealed through clever rhyme, reinforced with imaginative illustrations and delightful pop-ups.

I had a Rooster


Laura Vaccaro Seeger - 2001
    As the lyrics add a meowing cat, a quacking duck, and more friendly critters, the stepped pages offer a creative way to read a cumulative story without leaving any of the animals behind. Emmy-Award winning artist, Laura Vaccaro Seeger beautifully illustrates a traditional folk song popularized by singer Pete Seeger. A CD recording and the written music make this the perfect gift for folk music fans of all ages!

Preschool Art: Collage Paper: It's the Process, Not the Product


MaryAnn F. Kohl - 2001
    Emphasizing the process of art, not the product, this series encourages children to feel successful, problem-solve, and experience the joy of exploration and discovery. Preschool Art: Collage & Paper makes art fun and accessible to children of all ages.

Preschool Art: Craft Construction: It's the Process, Not the Product


MaryAnn F. Kohl - 2001
    Emphasizing the process of art, not the product, this series encourages children to feel successful, problem-solve, and experience the joy of exploration and discovery. Preschool Art: Craft & Construction makes art fun and accessible to children of all ages.

I Know the Moon


Stephen Axel Anderson - 2001
    Not so, says the moth; it is a cocoon where moths of legend are born. Soon all of the night creatures are arguing, and glints of tooth and claw and angry eyes flash in the night. They turn to the Man of Science to settle their dispute, but can the truth of the moon really be found in books, rather than in the creatures' imaginations?Greg Couch reaches new levels of artistic brilliance with his lush, moonlit illustrations that bring the hidden treasures of the night to light. I Know the Moon is a deceptively simple, lyrical homage to the visionary in each of us.

Classroom Routines That Really Work for Pre-K and Kindergarten: Dozens of Other Routines That Set the Stage for Children's Literacy Help Them Feel At Home in the Classroom


Renee Creange - 2001
    From shared reading to snack time, literacy centers to outdoor play, this book provides all the step-by-steps to make teaching in a Pre-K or Kindergarten classroom a success. For use with Grades PreK-K.

Preschool Art: Clay Dough: It's the Process, Not the Product


MaryAnn F. Kohl - 2001
    Emphasizing the process of art, not the product, this series encourages children to feel successful, problem-solve, and experience the joy of exploration and discovery. Preschool Art: Clay & Dough makes art fun and accessible to children of all ages.

Preschool Art: Painting: It's the Process, Not the Product


MaryAnn F. Kohl - 2001
    Emphasizing the process, not the product, this series encourages children to feel successful, problem-solve, and experience the joy of exploration and discovery. Preschool Art: Painting makes art fun and accessible to children of all ages.

The Perfect Gift


Jenny Gago - 2001
    A touching story about a child's search for the perfect birthday gift for her mother.

Preschool Art: Drawing: It's the Process, Not the Product


MaryAnn F. Kohl - 2001
    Emphasizing the process of art, not the product, this series encourages children to feel successful, problem-solve, and experience the joy of exploration and discovery. Preschool Art: Drawing makes art fun and accessible to children of all ages.