Ms. Emily's Favorites for Story Times

Updated September 4, 2024
TLC - AW Esome Schools Emily Jones, Children's Librarian
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Chicka chicka boom boom
Martin, Bill
Paper Book
Find out what happens when the whole alphabet tries to climb a coconut tree.

Hello! This book can easily be turned into a felt board story or any other variety of activities. It's a favorite for many parents too, but kids never seem to get tired of hearing it. -Ms. Emily

Kitten's first full moon
Henkes, Kevin.
Paper Book
This nationally bestselling picture book about a kitten, the moon, and a bowl of milk, written by the celebrated author and illustrator Kevin Henkes, was awarded a Caldecott Medal. From one of the most celebrated and beloved picture book creators working in the field today comes a...

I recommend accompanying this story with a sing and dance along of the song Moon, Moon, Moon by Laurie Berkener! - Ms. Emily

Brown bear, brown bear, what do you see?
Martin, Bill
Paper Book
This beloved classic is now available in an extra large format perfect for reading aloud in classrooms or at home during bedtime! A big happy frog, a plump purple cat, a handsome blue horse, and a soft yellow duck-- all parade across the pages of this delightful classic...
Panda bear, panda bear, what do you see?
Martin, Bill.
Paper Book
The author and illustrator team behind the classic Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you see? turn their extraordinary talents to the theme of animal conservation. A Bald Eagle soars, a Spider Monkey swings, a Macaroni Penguin struts, and a Red Wolf sneaks through Bill...
The very hungry caterpillar
Carle, Eric.
Paper Book
THE ICONIC #1 BESTSELLER * The all-time classic picture book starring the world's favorite caterpillar! Generations of children have grown up on this beautifully dramatized story of a caterpillar who eats his way to becoming a butterfly. One of The Atlantic's 65 Essential...
We're going on a bear hunt
Rosen, Michael
Paper Book
Winner of the 1989 Smarties Book Prize and was highly commended for the 1989 Kate Greenawway Medal.

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