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Baby Bear’s Books
Submitted by Ms. Janis!
How Rocket Learned to Read
Submitted by Ms. Tess!
How Rocket Learned to Read by Tad Hills is an adorable story about the experience of learning to read, and loving to read! Rocket is a dog who loves to play outside. One day, as he is trying to nap, he is a accosted by an enthusiastic and scholarly bird, who wants Rocket to be her student. At first Rocket is disturbed, but soon finds he is interested in the stories the bird reads, and the letters and words that make up the stories. Soon Rocket is visiting the bird every day, until the seasons change and the bird must fly away. During the cold months, Rocket continues to practice his spelling, and when spring comes again, he is reunited with his bird teacher to read, spell, and learn some more. I really love this book. The message is wonderful and the illustrations are colorful and inviting. This is an excellent story for the young dog, bird, or book lover in your life! See this book listed in our catalog
Manners with a Library Book
Lola Loves Stories
Submitted by Ms. Carol!
Lola Loves Stories written by Anna McQuinn, and illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw, is a cute story about a little girl with quite an imagination. Lola loves stories, and she loves the library! Lola’s daddy takes her to the library every Saturday. Lola’s mommy and daddy read to her every night. One night Lola’s daddy reads her a story about a fairy princess, and the next day Lola wears a fancy dress and pretends to be a fairy princess herself. One night Lola’s daddy reads her a story about magic shoes, and the next day Lola pretends her shoes are truly amazing. Whatever Lola reads, the next day she acts out. An adorable story about the magic of books and a child’s imagination! See this book listed in our catalog
Hooray for Reading Day!
Submitted by Ms. Tammy!
Hooray for Reading Day! by Margery Cuyler, illustrated by Arthur Howard. Jessica finds herself filled with anxiety as she battles the difficult task of learning to read. Jessica stumbles over her words in class and everyone laughs, making her even more nervous over the upcoming Reading Theater Day. Each child must wear a costume and read a short line aloud in front of classmates and families. Her teacher continues to encourage her, and soon, with the help of her family and her dog Wiggles, Jessica is ready for the big show! After a glowing performance, with no mistakes, Jessica finds she loves to read, and spends the rest of the night reading to Wiggles! See this book listed in our catalog