This is one of several posts to help your early readers be successful and develop a love of books. For all of the strategies, as well as recommendations for picture books, easy readers, and chapter books, download the whole presentation, Resources for Beginning Readers, or pick up a printed copy in the Kids’ Area at the Library.
Beginning Readers: Wonderful Picture Books
Don’t forget to continue sharing picture books with your child in Kindergarten and beyond. Picture books have rich vocabulary and can encourage great conversations between parents and children…plus they are FUN! Click the title for more info and to place a hold.
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- Pete the Cat by Eric Litwin/James Dean
- Open This Little Book by Jesse Klausmeier
- Mr. Wuffles by David Wiesner
- Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin
- Are You a Horse? by Andy Rash
- Please Mr. Panda by Steve Antony
- Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Pena
- Goodnight Already by Jory John
- The Adventures of Beekle by Dan Santat
- The Book with No Pictures by B.J. Novak
- Shhhh! We Have a Plan by Chris Haughton
- Sam & Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett
- Mr. Tiger Goes Wild by Peter Brown
- My Teacher is a Monster by Peter Brown
- Count the Monkeys by Mac Barnett