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February 20, 2012
by MJ
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Go, Dog. Go! by P.D. Eastman

This great Dr. Seuss style book is a current favorite of Lizzie’s! I love these book for new readers for multiple reasons. First, they are extremely repetitive using the same small words over and over. This helps new readers to … Continue reading

December 20, 2011
by MJ
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The Mitten by Jan Brett

Reading Level: 3.9 Although this has a higher reading level, it lends itself to activities with much younger chompers. It’s a quick read, and easy to follow. I would hesitate to use with kids much older then second grade. This … Continue reading

December 6, 2011
by MJ
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Merry Christmas, Big Hungry Bear! by Don and Audrey Wood

Reading level: 1.6 This is the Christmas companion book to my absolute favorite story as a child-  The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry, and The Big Hungry Bear by Don and Audrey Wood. I’ve been inspired by some of … Continue reading

November 9, 2011
by MJ
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Llama Llama Misses Mama by Anna Dewdney

The adorable Llama Llama series of books have become very popular, but I didn’t discover them until after becoming a mother. They are perfect for anyone with young babies/toddlers. One of the reasons it’s perfect for younger kids is because … Continue reading

October 31, 2011
by MJ
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10 Fat Turkeys by Tony Johnston

Baby Book! My daughter’s absolute favorite book at the moment is 10 Fat Turkeys by Tony Johnston. At least 3 times a day since buying the book she comes over grunting (her main form of communication at this point ) … Continue reading