Best of
Pre-K

2003

Curious George Visits the Library


Margret Rey - 2003
    But it’s not easy for a little monkey to sit still too long. From selecting books to getting his very own library card, George’s day at the library makes reading fun.

Goldilocks and the Three Bears


Jim Aylesworth - 2003
    Yes she did... " But worse is when she forget's not to do what she is told not to do. For sometimes that can lead to much more serious trouble....like what happened the day of this story. McClintock's art, that is reminscent of 19th Century children's book art, perfectly compliments Aylesworth's playful, original, and very involving rendition of the classic Three Bears story.

Brown Bear & Friends Board Book Gift Set


Bill Martin Jr. - 2003
    Now, for the first time, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?; Polar Bear, Polar Bear,What Do You Hear?; and Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See? are available together in a boxed board book gift set—perfect for every baby's first library.This title has Common Core connections.

Designs for Living and Learning: Transforming Early Childhood Environments


Debbie Curtis - 2003
    Full-color photographs of actual early childhood programs demonstrate that the spaces children learn and grow in can be comfortable for children, teachers, and parents alike.Margie Carter serves on the adjunct faculty at Pacific Oaks College Northwest, Seattle, Washington. Deb Curtis works as a child care teacher at the Burlington Little School in Seattle. Their other books include The Art of Awareness, The Visionary Director, Training Teachers, Spreading the News, and Reflecting Children’s Lives.

Look-Alikes Jr.: The More You Look, the More You see!


Joan Steiner - 2003
    features 3-D picture puzzles, but this time invites even the youngest child to join in the fun by featuring simpler, easier-to-find look-alikes in childlike settings. There are 11 scenes - house, parlor, kitchen, bedroom, school bus, classroom, construction site, movie lobby, train, farm, and rocket - each with 50+ objects to identify (700+ in total). Look for a cement mixer made out of a mustard bottle, kitchen cabinets made out of cakes of soap, and a bed built with crayons and pasta! Fun for all ages. This best-selling book is back with a brand new series design and a striking new cover.

Curious George and Friends: Favorite Stories by Margret and H.A. Rey


Margret Rey - 2003
    A. Rey features eight classic stories by the creators of Curious George. The book opens with an introduction called “Memories of the Reys” by Margaret Bloy Graham, the illustrator of the popular Harry the Dirty Dog and other books about Harry. Graham was a long-time friend and neighbor of Hans and Margret Rey. Throughout their lives the Reys created many lively books together. The character for whom the author-illustrator team became best known, Curious George, arrived as one of many monkey children in Cecily G. and the Nine Monkeys, Hans’s first book for children. Encouraged by their publisher and children throughout the world, the Reys continued with more books about Curious George. In the meantime, the Reys published a number of books showcasing their creative talents and their rare, immediate connection with childhood. These books feature characters, all with their own personalities, and a few with resemblances to George. Whether they come to you as new friends or old, they are sure to entertain children’s book lovers everywhere.

The Big Blue Spot


Peter Holwitz - 2003
    A big blue spot. It was all alone. Until one day . . . Follow the big blue spot as it drips and races its way through the pages of this fun, interactive book, eventually finding just the friend it has been searching for. Told in catchy rhyming verse, this simple yet clever story introduces children to the concept of combining colors to form new ones. Who knew spots could be so much fun?

Who Will Tuck Me In Tonight?


Carol Roth - 2003
    Who will tuck him in? ""I will, I will,"" said Mrs. Cow. ""Don't you worry. I know how. Everything will be all right. I'll tuck you in real snug and tight."" But Mrs. Cow wraps poor Woolly up so tight that he can't move. ""STOP!"" cries Woolly. ""That's not right! Oh, who will tuck me in tonight?"" Mrs. Cat, Mrs. Horse, Mrs. Pig, and Mrs. Duck all try, but their efforts prove disastrous, and Woolly grows more and more desperate. Mother Sheep returns at last and tucks her little one in just right--""as only a mother can. From the team who created the best-selling ""Little Bunny's Sleepless Night comes another comic, yet sweet and satisfying, bedtime story.

The Skeleton in the Closet


Alice Schertle - 2003
    "Creak . . . creak . . . creak . . . Now he's going up the steps -- but this skeleton isn't looking for what you'd expect. There are both snickers and shivers awaiting readers in this wickedly funny rhyming story that is sure to tickle funny bones.

Illustrated Treasury of Read-Aloud Poems for Young People


Black Dog Publishing - 2003
    The selections in this elegant volume are designed to be read aloud in ten minutes or less, or to be devoured by developing readers on their own.READ-ALOUD CLASSICS includes fairy tales from Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm, and selections from The Black Stallion, Kipling's Just-So Stories, The Story of Dr. Doolittle, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Chronicles of Narnia, Little Women, and many more, reflecting a diversity of styles, cultures, and subject matter. Full-color illustrations throughout-many drawn from the original books-enhance reading enjoyment.

Go, Go, Go


William S. Gray - 2003
    Dick, Jane, Sally, Tim, and even Spot find ways to go, go, go in this fun easy-to-read book. They ride bikes, wear roller skates, sail boats, and even travel in a wagon.

Hello Shapes! (Hello Kitty)


Sandra Higashi - 2003
    Circles are circus balls...squares are paper for painting pictures...triangles are yummy slices of pizza. Young readers will quickly catch on to Hello Kitty's lessons--and soon they will be spotting rectangular mirrors, star-shaped fish, baseball diamonds, and much more. Bonus punch-out shape stencils reinforce the lesson and help teach shapes the Hello Kitty way

Counting with Oswald


Phoebe Beinstein - 2003
    Count with Oswald and Weenie as they go for a picnic in the park!

Over in the Rainforest


Connie Roop - 2003
    Animals of the rain forest.

Understand and Care


Cheri J. Meiners - 2003
    This book builds empathy in children. In clear, child-friendly words and illustrations, it helps them to understand that other people have feelings like theirs—and different from theirs. It guides children to show they care by listening to others and respecting their feelings. Includes questions to discuss and empathy games to play.

Jump and Run


William S. Gray - 2003
    Now Dick and Jane and all their pals are back with revised editions of these classic readers for a whole new generation of readers to enjoy!Jump and Run Sally said, "Oh, look. Mother can jump. Mother can jump and play."

The Hidden Alphabet


Laura Vaccaro Seeger - 2003
    Lift the frame and the arrowhead will be magically transformed into the letter A. And so it goes, from Balloons, Cloud, and Door, through Leaf and Mice, to Yolk and Zipper. Bold distinctive images and a simple yet ingenious format make this a concept book, and a gift book, to treasure.

I Am Honest


Marie Bender - 2003
    - Highlighted content and supporting visuals strengthen reading and comprehension skills and strategies- Uses context to predict unfamiliar vocabulary- Provides a moderate level of text support with engaging, full-page photographs- Reflects multicultural diversity- Includes index and glossary- Designed to use for guided, shared and independent reading- Full-color Photographs- Picture Glossary- Word List

One Grain of Sand: A Lullaby


Pete Seeger - 2003
    The result is a gorgeous gift book for babies and families that celebrates the world's precious places and people, reflecting Seeger's lifelong commitment to social and environmental harmony. Pete Seeger wrote this Iullaby in 1956 for his daughter, Tynia, to whom this book is dedicated. When Linda Wingerter was researching this book, she discovered that her grandparents had designed several posters to advertise Pete's concerts at their local library in the 1960s.

Fruits


Robin Nelson - 2003
    An introduction to different fruits and the part they play in a healthy diet.

American Tall Tales


Greathall Productions - 2003
    You'll meet Paul Bunyan, taller than the trees and mightier than the rivers; Johnny Appleseed, whose gentle generosity make him a beloved legend; and Pecos Bill, whose outrageous Texas-sized exploits make him the greatest of all cowboys. There's even one of Jim's own tales, a tongue-twisting, hilarious tale of the Old West. The entire family will listen to this recording over and over again. Paul Bunyan Johnny Appleseed Pecos Bill The Fastest Draw in the WestTimeline: 1800s (United States)

Creation


Gerald McDermott - 2003
    Then came light, water, earth, sun, moon, and stars. Creatures swam in the sea, crawled in the grass, and moved over the land. Man and Woman were created to be the keepers of this beauty. All this was a gift to them. Rich in color, shapes, and textures, Gerald McDermott's meditation on the creation story from Genesis is a gift to readers of all ages. Parents, educators, and art collectors will welcome this glorious celebration of the creative spirit and of life itself.

My Favorite Bible Storybook for Toddlers (My Favorite Bible Storybook)


Carolyn Larsen - 2003
    With faithfully-adapted Bible stories, full-color illustrations and added features, each Bible Storybook is designed to appeal to a specific age group, from birth to nine years old. Visual appeal and lasting value make My Favorite Bible Storybooks from Dalmatian Press a guaranteed sales success