We are all so happy to be back to school. I thought this might be a fun story to read for the first week of school. Dinosaurs go to school?? I do like that he is reading a book. A dinosaur takes a lunch to school – just like we do. We wondered about these … More HOW DO DINOSAURS GO TO SCHOOL? By Jane Yolen, Illustrated by Mark Teague
Another Aesop fable! (If you are not familiar with Aesop, please see link at the end of the blog). This is a nice story to talk to preschoolers about the difference between the country and the city. I also liked this story because I could ask questions, and have the children really look and think. … More THE TOWN MOUSE AND THE COUNTRY MOUSE retold by Susanna Davidson, illustrated by Jacqueline East
How does Santa go down the chimney? Isn’t that the question every child has asked for as long as anyone can remember? And they are still asking. What if you don’t have a chimney? This is a cute, funny book that addresses these questions. And of course, Mrs. Clause knows all. Does he go headfirst? … More HOW DOES SANTA GO DOWN THE CHIMNEY? by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klassen
I love reading The Nutcracker with preschoolers, because it is about imagination, music, movement, emotions, culture, and the warmth of tradition. So many wonderful things included for our young learners. This page really got the attention of the children. Always the most favorite scene! The battle. Brave Marie. Land of the Sweets! I have an old toe … More THE NUTCRACKER by Susan Jeffers