Best of
Pre-K

2015

A Rock Can Be...


Laura Purdie Salas - 2015
    Laura Purdie Salas's lyrical rhyming text and Violeta Dabija's glowing illustrations show how rocks decorate and strengthen the world around them.

LEGO® Awesome Ideas


Daniel Lipkowitz - 2015
    Beautifully clear photography and informative text demonstrates how entire models are built up while also providing step-by-step visual breakdowns and offering alternative ways to build models.Explore each chapter as it steadily creates a themed world and ultimately showcases a dynamic diorama of the complete build, showing readers that they too can build up an entire LEGO world from scratch — model by model, brick by brick.With creative model ideas and visual tips and techniques, LEGO Awesome Ideas will inspire anyone, from beginners to accomplished builders.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group. © 2015 The LEGO Group.Produced by DK Publishing under license from the LEGO Group.

But It's Not My Fault!


Julia Cook - 2015
    But it's not his fault that he didn't finish his homework or that her forgot to turn in his library book. Join Noodle on his journey as he learns not to blame others or try to find fault; but instead practices accepting responsibility.

Before I Sleep I Say Thank You


Carol Gordon Ekster - 2015
    Includes notes for children and adults.

Animals


Ingela P. Arrhenius - 2015
    Every oversized page highlights a different specimen, from an adorable sheep to an elegant flamingo, from an endearing hippo to a silly-looking snake. Each animal’s name appears in a different eye-catching type treatment, making for an attractive graphic keepsake sure to find a prominent place in nurseries and bookshelves everywhere.

Little Critter Fall Storybook Collection: 7 Classic Stories


Mercer Mayer - 2015
    Fans of Little Critter's signature charm will love these autumn adventures. This collection includes the following books, complete and unabridged:The Fall FestivalThe Best Teacher EverGoing to the FirehouseThe Best Show & ShareSnowball SoupThe Lost Dinosaur BoneJust Critters Who Care

Families


Shelley Rotner - 2015
    Celebrate diversity with this picture book for very young children about the many faces of contemporary families. Bright photographs by National Geographic photographer Shelley Rotner capture families having fun together, enjoying all the ways they are similar and different.Some families have one parent, and some have two; some have aunts and uncles and grandparents living with them. Some have adopted children, some have children born to them. Whether they live all together or far apart, families love and care for each other.Designed to showcase the wide variety of modern families and spur discussions about young readers' own family history, this beautiful picture book is a must-have for children beginning to learn about the world and the people around them.

Max and Tallulah: A Little Love Story


Beverley Gooding - 2015
    But he is too shy to tell her. So he tries all sorts of other ways to get her attention, but it all goes wrong! Finally, he has the best idea of all A sweet, emotive picture book about a zebra in love, who eventually discovers that just being himself is the best way to impress.

The Pirate and the Firefly: A Boy, a Bug, and a Lesson in Wisdom


Amanda Jenkins - 2015
     2 But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night.  3 They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit in each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do. Oliver loves pretending to be a pirate, but learns that blindly following others doesn't leave him with a good feeling inside. In this Scripture adventure, kids join Oliver as he rights the wrongs done by his so-called Pirate friends. Through it all, Captain Oliver learns that following God's way is the true way to wisdom! The second book in the Firefly Chronicle series brings entire sections of Scripture to life via imaginative, fantastical stories that use a passage from Psalms to help children understand and applly biblical truths to their lives. Each book in the series will depict Oliver wearing a different costume as he imagines and adventures his way through God's Word with the help of Phineas, the firefly. The series will address the felt needs of children ages 4 to 8 including courage, confidence, friendship and more with biblical truths about God.

Bizzy Bear: Christmas Helper


Benji Davies - 2015
    Join in the fun as Bizzy makes the toys, packs the sleigh and then helps Santa deliver the presents!

Bible Stories Gone Crazy


Josh Edwards - 2015
    There is a sentence or two explaining the scene at the top, and then details to spot, mistakes to find, and questions to answer along the sides of the picture, such as, Did Noah s workmen REALLY have power tools? and How many rabbits are in the picture? Children will love scouring the illustrations to find the answers and spot more amusing details in the busy artwork of Emiliano Migliardo.The stories are Noah and His Great Ark, Moses Crossing the Red Sea, Joshua and the Fall of Jericho, David and Goliath, Daniel and the Lions, Jonah and the Big Fish, Feeding the 5,000, and Man Through the Roof.

Going to the Dentist


Sally Hewitt - 2015
    With fun photographs and fascinating facts, find out what happens during a trip to the dentist.

Reading and Writing in Preschool: Teaching the Essentials


Renee M. Casbergue - 2015
    Presenting shared reading, shared writing, and targeted instructional activities, each chapter features helpful classroom vignettes, a section debunking myths about preschool literacy, and Ideas for Discussion, Reflection, and Action. Strategies are provided for creating print-rich classroom and home environments and differentiating instruction for diverse students, including English language learners. The book also discusses how to assess preschoolers' reading and writing progress. Reproducible checklists and parent handouts can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.

My Little Princess


Ruth Wielockx - 2015
    Who can dance very gracefully and turn five times on one leg? Who controls the big airplane high up in the sky?When you grow up, you might become a ballerina or a pilot! But now you are still very small, and you are...my sweet little princess!A lovely book for all little princesses with big dreams.

The Berenstain Bears' Please Thank You Book


Mike Berenstain - 2015
    In The Berenstain Bears' Please & Thank You Book, little readers are introduced to the importance of manners, through gentle reminders given to Brother, Sister, and Honey as they await their milk and cookies. The shorter story length and well-loved characters provide toddlers a perfect introduction to valuable life lessons and routines. Ages 2 to 5.

The Big Book of Color: An adventurous journey into the magical marvelous world of color!


Walter Foster Creative Team - 2015
    With The Big Book of Color, young artists will be treated to an in-depth exploration of the wonderful world of color through simple step-by-step projects and unique educational content. Commencing with an introduction to color basics, children will learn about the color wheel, complementary colors, warm and cool colors, color mood, and much more. Young artists will also learn how to combine two colors to create new colors. Additionally, they will discover how to use a monochromatic color scheme; pair complementary colors for impact; and all about the various tints, tones, and shades of their favorite colors. The Big Book of Color also invites children to dive into the main color groups and explore the various shades of red, green, blue, yellow, purple, and pink through a range of artwork and a series of colorful, fun step-by-step projects. Myriad creative exercises and projects throughout the book make learning color concepts fun and applicable, while perforated pages make it easy to display new masterpieces. With a plethora of fun projects, easy-to-understand concepts, and pages bursting with color, The Big Book of Color is sure to be a hit for young readers and budding artists everywhere.