Best of
Pre-K

2005

Eloise Wilkin Stories


Eloise Wilkin - 2005
    This collection, which contains nine of her best-loved books, will be cherished by collectors, parents, and children for years to come. It contains Wilkin’s most famous Little Golden Books (such as Baby Dear), as well as lesser-known Little Golden Books, prayers, poems, Mother Goose rhymes, and an introduction written by Wilkin’s daughter.There are various authors of the books contained in the treasury, including Jane Werner Watson, who edited and wrote hundreds of Golden Books. She called Eloise Wilkin "the soul of Little Golden Books."

He's Got the Whole World in His Hands


Kadir Nelson - 2005
    Most importantly, he wished to portray the world as a child might see it--vast and beautiful.

Little Critter Storybook Collection


Mercer Mayer - 2005
    When Little Critter is your friend, even the most ordinary day can turn into an adventure!This storybook collection features these seven favorite Little Critter books:Bye-Bye, Mom and DadGood for Me and YouJust a Tugboat Just a School ProjectJust a Dump TruckJust a Snowman Just Big Enough

In the Spirit of the Studio: Learning from the Atelier of Reggio Emilia


Lella Gandini - 2005
    This beautiful book describes the revolution that the Reggio Emiliaatelier (art studio) brought to the education of young children in Italy, and follows that revolution across the ocean to North America. It explores how the experiences of children interacting with rich materials in the atelier affect an entire school's approach to the construction and expression of thought and learning.

Josie's Gift


Kathleen Long Bostrom - 2005
    It is the first holiday for this depression era family since the death of their father and husband. He had always taught this simple family that "Christmas is not about what we want. It's about what we have." But this Christmas, all Josie could think about is what she had lost.Trying to fill the emptiness, Josie begs her mother for a new blue sweater she has been admiring in the store window for weeks. She knows that they can't afford it, but she wants desperately to know joy again. But in the form of three visitors and a surprise sacrificial gift on Christmas morning, Josie finds the joy she is seeking in the true meaning of Christmas.

Transformed: How Everyday Things Are Made


Bill Slavin - 2005
    Blackboard chalk comes from tiny sea creatures. The objects all around us --- every single product in the world --- is made from elements found in nature. Discover how nature is transformed into more than 60 things we eat, drink, play with, wear or use every day. Technology changes constantly, but the stages raw materials go through to become finished objects remain much the same. On every page of this big book, these processes are described and illustrated step by step. The text and artwork combine playfulness with encyclopedic attention to detail. This unique and fascinating book will inform and entertain every step of the way. Includes a glossary, index and further resources to help children, parents and teachers.

Away in a Manger


Thomas Kinkade - 2005
    And now this traditional scene is brought to life with all the luminous charm ofthe Kinkade style. Join the Thomas Kinkade Studios in celebrating one of the most recognizable Christmas songs, illustrated here with breathtaking beauty and aglow in the Kinkade light. With a sense of reverence and awe, these paintings connect the true meaning of Christmas to today's holiday season. Away in a Manger is a book to treasure -- to read and enjoy with family and friends year after year.

Let's Sign: Every Baby's Guide to Communicating with Grownups


Kelly Ault - 2005
    Studies show that babies who sign develop increased vocabularies, experience less frustration, and begin to speak earlier. These short stories, playful pictures, and clear instructions are practical for parents and fun for older siblings. Let’s Sign! is designed to help you more fully enjoy mealtime, playtime, bedtime, and other daily activities with the baby in your life.

Where Do Chicks Come From?


Amy E. Sklansky - 2005
    Learn how chicks develop,how they get the food they need to grow, and how a mother hen helps keep them safe in this simple introduction to the life cycle of a baby chick. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.This is a Level One Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science title, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades and supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.

Snappy Sounds: Rock and Roll!


Beth Harwood - 2005
    Playful jumbo pop-ups and interactive sound effects are an innovative, engaging introduction to the guitar, keyboard, saxophone, and drums. While the Snappy gang practices their instruments, young readers practice their vocabulary skills as they match pictures to words on the sidebars of each spread. This delightful story ends with a crowd-pleasing concert and a giant, jammin’ pop-up spectacular!

A Chick Grows Up


Pam Zollman - 2005
    - Format includes large color photographs, easy-to-read font, and simple interior design.- Series features vocabulary preview and review pages and backmatter, which gives young readers additional material to discuss or think about.

The Day Scooter Died: A Book about the Death of a Pet


Kathleen Long Bostrom - 2005
    Is he part of God's family now? Written with sensitivity and candor, this tender story addresses the tough questions young children ask about the death of a pet. The book includes two pages of helpful advice from a professional child counselor--for parents and others comforting a child through a loss of this kind.

Happy Feet: The Savoy Ballroom Lindy Hoppers and Me


Richard Michelson - 2005
    It was a night to remember, when blacks and whites, rich and poor, all came together to dance! This inspiring story of the world-famous dancing palace and home of the Lindy Hoppers is told from a father to his son, Happy Feet. It's Happy Feet's favorite story--after all, he was born on the very night the Savoy opened. And he hopes that one day he'll make his own dancing debut at the legendary ballroom . . . because with a lot of hard work and a little Savoy magic, anything is possible.Includes an author's note with biographies of Swing-Era dancers.

My Bipolar, Roller Coaster, Feelings Book


Bryna Hebert - 2005
    Even with successful medical treatment, however, both children and adults with bipolar disorder usually need coping skillls to manage and live with this challenging illness.The purpose of this book is to help the child with bipolar disorder better understand his or her feelings, and feel less alone in this world. This book is written for elementary school age children, but may be of use for those younger or older.Children with bipolar disorder usually have strong emotional responses to their world. The first step to treating this illness is proper medical attention. Once these children receive treatment, it is important to help them identify, understand, cope with and manage these feelings. In order to give children a sense of control over these strong feelings, a caring adult can first learn how to label their feelings. Next, guide the child to strategize appropriate responses and practice or role play the strategies.Our hope is that this book facilitates discussions with your child to help in that process. In using this book, help the child understand that feelings are an emotional response to stimulus, and it's very hard, if not impossible, to change those initial feelings. What a healthy and stable child can learn to do, however, is manage the resulting behavior and choose how much control feelings have over their lives. In other words, while it is acceptable to be angry, it is not acceptable to act destructively because of that anger. That doesn't mean, however, that an unstable child should be expected to control their illness through sheer willpower.

A Trip to the Doctor


Deborah Lock - 2005
    Full color.

An Angel Came to Nazareth


Maggie Kneen - 2005
    An angel asks four animals to choose which traveler they would like to carry. The horse chooses the brave soldier; the camel, the wise king; the ox, the good Samaritan. But the donkey, who chooses the poor woman with child, discovers that his humble-looking passenger is the one carrying the greatest of them all. With its simple rhymes, lavish illustrations and eye-catching foil throughout, this book conveys the very special spirit of the Christmas season.

Matt's Sand and Sea Dragon


Su Swallow - 2005
    The sand dragon that Matt makes at the beach has many adventures after he goes home, and when he and his mother return the next day, the dragon is still there.

A Frog Thing


Eric Drachman - 2005
    He wanted to fly, but he was a frog and frogs can't fly. Follow along as Frank jumps and runs and leaps and dives until he finally finds his place in the pond. The companion book on cd will transport you and your child into Frank's world with sound effects and wonderful performances by children and adults.Book Details: Format: Book+CD Publication Date: 5/18/2006 Pages: 32 Reading Level: Age 3 and Up