Materials/Resource List and Storytelling Websites
Please scroll below to find the 100 Resources!
Storytelling Websites
I was in a class where we were able to go to a Storytelling Festival in Douglas County.
It was so much fun, I decided to look for some helpful websites. And now,
I share with you different types of storytelling. Enjoy!
Storytelling Web Sites
Judy Sierra’s Storyteller’s Guide to Research
The Storytelling Ring
Encyclopedia Mythica: Folklore
Illinois Storytelling
Tell Me A Story
Mythology: Mything Links
Tales of the Punjab
Tips on Selection and Learning Stories
Folklore Research Guide
Better Kid Care: Storytelling
Article on Fairy Tale Justice
Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute: Folktales
Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute: The Oral Tradition
Sources for the Analysis and Interpretation of Folk & Fairy Tales
Storypower
Storytelling and Healing
Francis J. Child Ballads
Marvels & Tales: Journal of Fairy-Tale Studies
Junior Great Books: The Value of Folktales
National Storytelling Network
NCTE: Stories: Abstract Index
Project Gutenberg
-- for some reason this website isn’t currently working, but keep checking back!
There are many great sources from this site!
Storyteller.Net
Orkneyjar — Orkney Folklore
Folk and Fairy Tales:Web Site Links
The Story Connection
It was so much fun, I decided to look for some helpful websites. And now,
I share with you different types of storytelling. Enjoy!
Storytelling Web Sites
Judy Sierra’s Storyteller’s Guide to Research
The Storytelling Ring
Encyclopedia Mythica: Folklore
Illinois Storytelling
Tell Me A Story
Mythology: Mything Links
Tales of the Punjab
Tips on Selection and Learning Stories
Folklore Research Guide
Better Kid Care: Storytelling
Article on Fairy Tale Justice
Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute: Folktales
Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute: The Oral Tradition
Sources for the Analysis and Interpretation of Folk & Fairy Tales
Storypower
Storytelling and Healing
Francis J. Child Ballads
Marvels & Tales: Journal of Fairy-Tale Studies
Junior Great Books: The Value of Folktales
National Storytelling Network
NCTE: Stories: Abstract Index
Project Gutenberg
-- for some reason this website isn’t currently working, but keep checking back!
There are many great sources from this site!
Storyteller.Net
Orkneyjar — Orkney Folklore
Folk and Fairy Tales:Web Site Links
The Story Connection
Resource List of Early Childhood Materials
These 100 materials are books, magazines and music CDs appropriate for children ages birth-5 years. This original work was done by me, Lauren Williams, as an assignment in an Early Childhood Materials and Services class at the University of Denver.
1. Don’t Slam the Door by Dori Choconas
Keywords/Themes: Farm, Rhyming, Animals, Read Aloud, Cause and Effect, Prediction, Preschool, Manners
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Dont-Slam-Door-Dori-Chaconas/dp/0763637092/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1296077992&sr=1-1
2. The Quiet Book by Deborah Underwood
Keywords/Themes: Animals, Emotions, *Soft Sensory and Art Activities, Toddler, Preschool, Repetition, Manners
Early Literacy Relevance: Print Motivation, Print Awareness
http://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Book-Deborah-Underwood/dp/0547215673/ref=pd_sim_b_11
3. Bedtime for Bear by Brett Helquist
Keywords/Themes: Animals, Hibernation, Friends, Sequencing, Seasons, Weather
Early Literacy Relevance: Print Motivation, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Bedtime-Bear-Brett-Helquist/dp/0060502053/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1296078898&sr=1-2
4. Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile by Bernard Waber
Keywords/Themes: Animals, Friends, Sequencing, Rhyming, Exploration, Identity
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Narrative Skills, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Lyle-Crocodile/dp/0395137209/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1296079284&sr=1-1
5. Mud Puddle by Robert Munsch
Keywords/Themes: Body, Cleaning, Messy, Outside, Exploration, Sequencing, Prediction, *Sensory Activities
Early Literacy Relevance: Narrative Skills, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Mud-Puddle-Classic-Munsch-Robert/dp/1550374680/ref=pd_sim_b_5
6. The Alphabet Tree by Leo Lionni
Keywords/Themes: Animals, Alphabet, Picture Book, Teamwork, Colors
Early Literacy Relevance: Letter Knowledge, Print Awareness, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Alphabet-Tree-Dragonfly-Books/dp/0679808353/ref=sr_1_17?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1296080043&sr=1-17
7. A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni
Keywords/Themes: Acceptance, Friendship, Animals, Sequencing, Colors, Identity, Living Things
Early Literacy Relevance: Print Awareness, Print Motivation, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Color-His-Own-Leo-Lionni/dp/0375836977/ref=pd_sim_b_1
8. Interrupting Chicken by David Ezra Stein
Keywords/Themes: Animals, Manners, Fairy Tales, Prediction, Sequencing, Child, Parent, Imagination
Early Literacy Relevance: Print Awareness, Print Motivation, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Interrupting-Chicken-David-Ezra-Stein/dp/0763641685/ref=pd_sim_b_3
9. Cowboy Small by Lois Lenski
Keywords/Themes: Cowboys, Teamwork, Sharing, Vocabulary, Animals
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Cowboy-Small-Lois-Lenski-Books/dp/0375810757/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1296081439&sr=1-1
10. Moon Bear by Brenda Guiberson
Keywords/Themes: Animals, Hibernation, Seasons, Child, Baby, Parent, Endangered Species
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Moon-Bear-Brenda-Z-Guiberson/dp/0805089772/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1296081852&sr=1-2
11. Mirror, Mirror: A Book of Reversible Verse by Marilyn Singer
Keywords/Themes: Fairy Tales, Reversos, Poems, Punctuation, Capitalization, Prediction, Sequencing, Imagination
Early Literacy Relevance: Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Vocabulary, Phonological Awareness, Letter Knowledge, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Mirror-Book-Reversible-Verse/dp/0525479015/ref=pd_sim_b_5
12. I Am the Dog by Daniel Pinkwater
Keywords/Themes: Animals, Relationships, Sequencing, Prediction, Vocabulary
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/I-Am-Dog-Daniel-Pinkwater/dp/006055505X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1296082822&sr=1-1
13. Bertie At Bedtime by Marcus Pfister
Keywords/Themes: Sequencing, Parent, Child, Relationships, Animals, Bedtime
Early Literacy Relevance: Print Motivation, Vocabulary, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Bertie-at-Bedtime-Marcus-Pfister/dp/0735823138/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1296083071&sr=1-1
14. Honk Honk! Beep Beep!by Daniel Kirk
Keywords/Themes: Repetition, Rhyming, Transportation, Construction, Animals, Exploration
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Narrative Skills, Print Motivation, Vocabulary, Print Awareness
http://www.amazon.com/Honk-Beep-Daniel-Kirk/dp/1423124863/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1296083287&sr=1-1
15. Tugga-Tugga Tugboat by Daniel Kirk
Keywords/Themes: Repetition, Rhyming, Transportation, Exploration
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Narrative Skills, Print Motivation, Vocabulary, Print Awareness
http://www.amazon.com/Honk-Beep-Daniel-Kirk/dp/1423124863/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1296083287&sr=1-1
16. The Last Trainby Gordon Titcomb
Keywords/Themes: Transportation, Rhyming, Exploration, Relationships, *Songs, History
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Vocabulary, Narrative Skills, Letter Knowledge
http://www.amazon.com/Last-Train-Gordon-M-Titcomb/dp/1596431644/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1296083618&sr=1-1
17. I Can Be Anything by Jerry Spinelli
Keywords/Themes: Rhyming, Relationships, Animals, Identity, Growing Up, Exploration
Early Literacy Relevance: Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Vocabulary
http://www.amazon.com/Can-Be-Anything-Jerry-Spinelli/dp/0316162264/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1296083866&sr=1-1
18. Once Upon A Baby Brother by Sarah Sullivan
Keywords/Themes: Relationships, Siblings, Identity, Growing Up, Acceptance
Early Literacy Relevance: Narrative Skills, Print Motivation, Vocabulary, Print Awareness
http://www.amazon.com/Once-Upon-Brother-Sarah-Sullivan/dp/0374346356/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1296084038&sr=1-1
19. Growing Like Me by Anne Rockwell
Keywords/Themes: Exploration, Growing Up, Relationships, Animals, Living Things, Nature
Early Literacy Relevance: Narrative Skills, Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Vocabulary
http://www.amazon.com/Growing-Like-Me-Anne-Rockwell/dp/0152022023/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1296084258&sr=1-1
20. " Slowly , Slowly , Slowly , " said the Sloth by Eric Carle
Keywords/Themes: Animals, Relationships, Identity, Vocabulary
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Slowly-said-Sloth/dp/0142408476/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1296526024&sr=1-1
21. A Crash Course for Molly by Eva Eriksson
Keywords/Themes: Animals, New Experiences, Bicycle, Growing Up, Relationships
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Print Awareness, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Crash-Course-Molly-Eva-Eriksson/dp/9129661560
22. A is for … ? : A Photographer's Alphabet of Animals by Henry Horenstein
Keywords/Themes: Letter Knowledge, Alphabet, Identity, Animals
Early Literacy Relevance: Letter Knowledge, Vocabulary, Print Motivation, Print Awareness
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0152015825/sr=1-7-spell/qid=1296526214/ref=olp_tab_new?ie=UTF8&coliid=&me=&qid=1296526214&sr=1-7-spell&seller=&colid=&condition=new
23. A Pig is Big by Doulgas Florian
Keywords/Themes: Rhyming, Vocabulary, Repetition, Animals, Nature
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Vocabulary, Print Awareness, Letter Knowledge
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0688164587/$%7B0%7D
24. Winter Eyes by Douglas Florian
Keywords/Themes: Rhyming, Vocabulary, Repetition, Outdoors, Nature, Seasons, Weather
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Phonological Awareness, Print Motivation, Print Awareness
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0688164587/$%7B0%7D
25. A Teeny Tiny Baby by Amy Schwartz
Keywords/Themes: Baby, Identity, Family, Relationships, Exploration
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Narrative Skills, Print Awareness, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Teeny-Tiny-Baby-Amy-Schwartz/dp/0531071774
26. Alphabeasties: And Other Amazing Types by Sharon Werner
Keywords/Themes: Alphabet, Animals, Prediction, Alliteration
Early Literacy Relevance: Letter Knowledge, Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Phonological Awareness
http://www.amazon.com/Alphabeasties-Other-Amazing-Sharon-Werner/dp/1934706787/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1296528364&sr=1-2
27. Where’s My Teddy? by Alborough, Jez
Keywords/Themes: Animals, Bears, Teddy Bear, Rhyming, Friendship
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Vocabulary
http://www.amazon.com/Wheres-My-Teddy-Jez-Alborough/dp/1564022803
28. Miss Nelson is Missing by Allard, Harry
Keywords/Themes: School, Classroom, Teacher, Student, Relationship, Behavior, Manners, Sequencing
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Print Awareness, Print Motivation, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Miss-Nelson-Missing-Harry-Allard/dp/0395401461
29. Happy Birthday, Moon by Asch, Frank
Keywords/Themes: Friendship, Caring, Birthday, Animals, Bear, Moon, Feelings
Early Literacy Relevance: Narrative Skills, Print Awareness, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Happy-Birthday-Moon-Moonbear-Frank/dp/0689835442
30. Ten, Nine, Eight by Bang, Molly
Keywords/Themes: Rhymes, Parent, Child, Relationship, Bedtime
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Vocabulary, Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Ten-Nine-Eight-Caldecott-Collection/dp/0688149014
31. Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing by Barrett, Judi
Keywords/Themes: Animals, Clothing
Early Literacy Relevance: Print Motivation, Print Awareness
http://www.amazon.com/Animals-Should-Definitely-Wear-Clothing/dp/0689708076
32. I Like Myself by Beaumont, Karen
Keywords/Themes: Rhyming, Self, Identity, Acceptance
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Letter Knowledge
http://www.amazon.com/I-Like-Myself-Karen-Beaumont/dp/0152020136
33. Madelineby Bemelmans, Ludwig
Keywords/Themes: Teacher, Student, Relationship, Friendship, Identity
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Print Motivation, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Madeline-Ludwig-Bemelmans/dp/014056439X/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297968261&sr=1-3
34. The Mitten by Brett, Jan
Keywords/Themes: Animals, Caring, Sequencing, Prediction, Seasons, Winter
Early Literacy Relevance: Narrative Skills, Vocabulary, Print Awareness, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Mitten-20th-Anniversary-Jan-Brett/dp/0399252967/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297968516&sr=1-1
35. Clifford, the Big Red Dog by Bridwell, Norman
Keywords/Themes: Animals, Dog, Girl, Friendship, Caring, Pets
Early Literacy Relevance: Print Awareness, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Clifford-Big-Red-Norman-Bridwell/dp/0545215781/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297968664&sr=1-1
36. Goodnight, Moon by Brown, Margaret Wise
Keywords/Themes: Parent, Child, Bedtime, Moon, Rhyming
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Print Motivation, Vocabulary
http://www.amazon.com/Goodnight-Moon-Margaret-Wise-Brown/dp/0060775858/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297968936&sr=1-1
37. Mr. Gumpy’s Outing by Burningham, John
Keywords/Themes: Friendship, Animals, Seasons, Summer, Sequencing, Predictions
Early Literacy Relevance: Narrative Skills, Print Awareness, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Gumpys-Outing-John-Burningham/dp/080503854X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297968974&sr=1-1
38. Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel by Burton, Virginia Lee
Keywords/Themes: Transportation, Machines, Teamwork, Friendship
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Print Motivation, Print Awareness
http://www.amazon.com/Mike-Mulligan-His-Steam-Shovel/dp/0618737561/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297969116&sr=1-1
39. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Carle, Eric
Keywords/Themes: Insects, Changes, Living Things, Food, Sequencing
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Narrative Skills, Print Motivation, Print Awareness
http://www.amazon.com/Very-Hungry-Caterpillar-Pop-Up-Book/dp/0399250395/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpi_1
40. Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Carle, Eric
Keywords/Themes: Animals, Colors, Rhyming, Repetition, Sequencing
Early Literacy Relevance: Narrative Skills, Letter Knowledge, Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Phonological Awareness
http://www.amazon.com/Brown-Bear-What-You-See/dp/0805087184/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_2
41. Cha-Cha Chimps by Durango, Julia
Keywords/Themes: Repetition, Rhyming, Music, Counting, Animals, Sequencing, Prediction
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Phonological Awareness, Letter Knowledge, Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Cha-Cha-Chimps-Julia-Durango/dp/1416995749/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1297970313&sr=1-1
42. Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin by Moss, Lloyd
Keywords/Themes: Music, Rhyming, Instruments, Comparison, Onomatopoeias, Rhythm
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Print Motivation, Vocabulary, Print Awareness, Letter Knowledge
http://www.amazon.com/Zin-Violin-Aladdin-Picture-Books/dp/0689835248/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297970456&sr=1-1
43. The Relatives Came by Rylant, Cynthia
Keywords/Themes: Parent, Child, Family, Relationships
Early Literacy Relevance: Narrative Skills, Vocabulary, Print Awareness, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Relatives-Came-Cynthia-Rylant/dp/0689717385/ref=pd_sim_b_9
44. Freight Train by Crews, Donald
Keywords/Themes: Shapes, Colors, Trains, Travel, Country, City
Early Literacy Relevance: Print Motivation, Print Awareness
http://www.amazon.com/Freight-Train-Big-Book-Mulberry/dp/0688129404/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1297970931&sr=8-1
45. Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type by Cronin, Doreen
Keywords/Themes: Farm, Farmer, Animals, Identity, Rights, Privileges, Sequencing, Prediction
Early Literacy Relevance: Letter Knowledge, Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Vocabulary, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Click-Clack-Moo-Cows-That/dp/0689832133/ref=pd_sim_b_32
46. Tubby The Tuba by Tripp, Paul
Keywords/Themes: Music, Instruments, Comparison, Identity, Feelings, Rhythm
Early Literacy Relevance: Print Motivation, Vocabulary, Print Awareness, Letter Knowledge
http://www.amazon.com/Tubby-Tuba-Paul-Tripp/dp/0525477179/ref=pd_sim_b_24
47. Today I Feel Silly by Curtis, Jamie Lee
Keywords/Themes: Rhyming, Emotions, Feelings, Identity, Repetition, Rhythm
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Vocabulary, Print Motivation, Print Awareness
http://www.amazon.com/Today-Feel-Silly-Other-Moods/dp/0060245603/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297971395&sr=1-1
48. Bed Hogs by DiPucchio, Kelly
Keywords/Themes: Animals, Rhyming, Rhythm, Sequencing
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Narrative Skills, Letter Knowledge, Vocabulary, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Bed-Hogs-Kelly-S-DiPucchio/dp/0786818840/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297971742&sr=1-1
49.One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish by Dr. Suess
Keywords/Themes: Rhyming, Colors, Repetition, Sequencing, Rhythm
Early Literacy Relevance: Narrative Skills, Phonological Awareness, Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Vocabulary
http://www.amazon.com/One-Fish-Blue-Read-Myself/dp/0394800133/ref=pd_sim_b_3
50. Feathers For Lunch by Ehlert, Lois
Keywords/Themes: Rhyming, Animals, Shapes, Colors, Birds
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Print Awareness, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Feathers-Lunch-Lois-Ehlert/dp/0152009868/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297972052&sr=1-1
51. Millions of Cats by Gag, Wanda
Keywords/Themes: Repetition, Rhyming, Rhythm, Cats, Pets, Sequencing, Prediction
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Vocabulary, Letter Knowledge, Print Awareness, Print Motivation, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Millions-Cats-Picture-Puffin-Books/dp/0142407089/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297972317&sr=1-1
52. The Magic Hat by Fox, Mem
Keywords/Themes: Imagination, Rhyming, Sequencing, Prediction
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Phonological Awareness, Letter Knowledge, Print Awareness, Print Motivation, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Magic-Hat-Mem-Fox/dp/0152057153/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297972357&sr=1-1
53. Is Your Mama a Llama? by Guarino, Deborah
Keywords/Themes: Rhyming, Parent, Child, Relationship, Animals
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Phonological Awareness, Print Motivation, Print Awareness
http://www.amazon.com/Your-Mama-Llama-Along-Library/dp/0439875889/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297972517&sr=1-1
54. In the Tall, Tall Grass by Fleming, Denise
Keywords/Themes: Onomatopoeias, Nature, Living Things, Colors, Animals, Day, Night
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Phonological Awareness, Print Awareness, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Tall-Grass-Owlet-Book/dp/0805039414/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1297972630&sr=1-2
55. Alphabet Under Construction by Fleming, Denise
Keywords/Themes: Alphabet, Construction, Tools
Early Literacy Relevance: Letter Knowledge, Vocabulary, Print Awareness, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Alphabet-Under-Construction-Denise-Fleming/dp/0805068481/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1297972630&sr=1-3
56. B is for Bulldozer by Sobel, June
Keywords/Themes: Construction, Alphabet, Rhythm
Early Literacy Relevance: Letter Knowledge, Vocabulary, Print Awareness, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/B-Bulldozer-Construction-June-Sobel/dp/0152057749/ref=pd_sim_b_5
57. My Truck Is Stuck by Lewis, Kevin
Keywords/Themes:
Early Literacy Relevance:
http://www.amazon.com/My-Truck-Stuck-Kevin-Lewis/dp/078680534X/ref=pd_sim_b_4
58. Wheels on the Race Car by Zane, Alex
Keywords/Themes: Music, Rhythm, Cars, Racing, Animals, Onomatopoeias, Sequencing, Prediction
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Letter Knowledge, Print Awareness, Print Knowledge, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Wheels-Race-Car-Alex-Zane/dp/0439590809/ref=pd_sim_b_3
59. Is it Red? Is it Yellow? Is it Blue? An Adventure in Color by Hoban, Tana
Keywords/Themes: Colors, Shapes, Objects, Children, Playing
Early Literacy Relevance: Print Awareness, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Red-Yellow-Blue-Tana-Hoban/dp/0688801714/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1297973346&sr=1-1
60. Dinosaur Opposites by Strickland, Paul
Keywords/Themes: Dinosaurs, Opposites, Shapes, Sizes, Colors
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Print Awareness, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Dinosaur-Opposites-Paul-Stickland/dp/1402764812/ref=sr_1_54?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297973559&sr=1-54
61. Dinosaur ROAR! by Strickland, Paul
Keywords/Themes: Dinosaurs, Shapes, Sizes, Colors, Opposites, Differences, Rhyming
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Letter Knowledge, Vocabulary, Print Motivation, Print Awareness
http://www.amazon.com/Dinosaur-Roar-Board-Henrietta-Stickland/dp/0525458344/ref=sr_1_76?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297973591&sr=1-76
62. What’s Up, Duck? A Book of Opposites by Hills, Tad
Keywords/Themes: Animals, Opposites, Differences
Early Literacy Relevance: Letter Knowledge, Vocabulary, Print Motivation, Print Awareness
http://www.amazon.com/Whats-Up-Duck-Opposites-Goose/dp/0375847383/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297974014&sr=1-1
63. The Snowy Day by Keats, Ezra Jack
Keywords/Themes: Seasons, Winter, Child, Exploration, Sequencing, Prediction
Early Literacy Relevance: Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Snowy-Day-Ezra-Jack-Keats/dp/0140501827/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297974401&sr=1-1
64. Frog and Toad are Friends by Lobel, Arnold
Keywords/Themes: Friendship, Animals, Caring, Relationships, Sequencing
Early Literacy Relevance: Print Awareness, Print Motivation, Vocabulary, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Frog-Toad-Friends-Read-Book/dp/0064440206/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297974603&sr=1-1
65. Make Way for Ducklings by McCloskey, Robert
Keywords/Themes: Duck, Mother, Child, Exploration, Rhythm, Sounds *44 Sounds in English Language can be heard in this book*
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Make-Way-Ducklings-Robert-McCloskey/dp/0670050172/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297974683&sr=1-4
66. I Love It When You Smile by McBratney, Sam
Keywords/Themes: Animals, Parent, Child, Feelings, Identity, Caring
Early Literacy Relevance: Narrative Skills, Print Awareness, Print Motivation, Vocabulary
http://www.amazon.com/I-Love-When-You-Smile/dp/B0012FB9M0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1297974954&sr=1-1
67. The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Scieszka, Jon
Keywords/Themes: Fairy Tales, Animals, Sequencing, Predictions
Early Literacy Relevance: Narrative Skills, Vocabulary, Print Awareness, Print Motivation, Letter Knowledge
http://www.amazon.com/True-Story-Three-Little-Pigs/dp/0140544518/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297975049&sr=1-1
68. Amelia Bedelia by Parish, Peggy
Keywords/Themes: Relationship, Figurative Meanings, Caring
Early Literacy Relevance: Narrative Skills, Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Vocabulary
http://www.amazon.com/Amelia-Bedelia-Can-Read-Book/dp/006020186X/ref=sr_1_24?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297975271&sr=1-24
69. Caps for Sale by Slobodkina, Esphyr
Keywords/Themes: Repetition, Sequencing, Predictions, Monkeys, Behavior
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Print Motivation, Vocabulary, Print Awareness
http://www.amazon.com/Caps-Sale-Book-Reading-Rainbow/dp/0064433137/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297975467&sr=1-1
70. What Do You Do With A Kangaroo? by Mayer, Mercer
Keywords/Themes: Rhyming, Animals, Child, Relationship, Manners, Behavior
Early Literacy Relevance: Letter Knowledge, Phonological Awareness, Vocabulary, Narrative Skills, Print Motivation, Print Awareness
http://www.amazon.com/What-You-Kangaroo-Scholastic-Bookshelf/dp/0545169097/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297974908&sr=1-1
71. Here is the African Savannah by Dunphy, Madeleine
Keywords/Themes: Repetition, Animals, Africa, Nature, Living Things
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Phonological Awareness, Narrative Skills, Print Motivation, Print Awareness
http://www.amazon.com/Here-African-Savanna-Web-Life/dp/0977379531/ref=sr_1_27?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297975795&sr=1-27
72. A Rainbow of My Own by Freeman, Don
Keywords/Themes: Imagination, Colors, Weather, *Sensory and Art Activities
Early Literacy Relevance: Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Vocabulary
http://www.amazon.com/Rainbow-My-Own-Don-Freeman/dp/0140503285/ref=pd_sim_b_86
73. Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs by Barrett, Judy
Keywords/Themes: Imagination, Food, People, Weather, Sequencing, Predictions
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Cloudy-Chance-Meatballs-Judi-Barrett/dp/0689306474/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297976019&sr=1-1
74. Little Bear by Minarik, Elsa Holmelund
Keywords/Themes: Animals, Parent, Child, Imagination, Birthday, Weather, Identity
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Narrative Skills, Print Awareness, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Little-Bear-Can-Read-Book/dp/0064440044/ref=pd_sim_b_62
75. The Doorbell Rang by Hutchins, Pat
Keywords/Themes: Relationships, People, Friendship, Cooking, Child, Parent
Early Literacy Relevance: Narrative Skills, Vocabulary, Print Awareness, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Doorbell-Rang-Pat-Hutchins/dp/0688092349/ref=pd_sim_b_55
76. Mean Soup by Everitt, Betsy
Keywords/Themes: Child, Parent, Feelings, Emotions, Cooking, *Sensory Activity
Early Literacy Relevance: Print Awareness, Print Motivation, Vocabulary, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Mean-Soup-Betsy-Everitt/dp/0152002278/ref=pd_sim_b_50
77. The Feelings Book by Parr, Todd
Keywords/Themes: Child, Feelings, Emotions
Early Literacy Relevance: Print Awareness, Print Motivation, Vocabulary, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Feelings-Book-Todd-Parr/dp/031604346X/ref=sr_1_12?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297976439&sr=1-12
78. The Way I Feel by Cain, Janan
Keywords/Themes: Child, Feelings, Emotions, Rhyming
Early Literacy Relevance: Print Awareness, Print Motivation, Vocabulary, Phonological Awareness
http://www.amazon.com/Way-I-Feel-Janan-Cain/dp/1884734715/ref=pd_sim_b_10
79. Feelings to Share by Snow, Todd
Keywords/Themes: Child, Feelings, Emotions, Alphabet
Early Literacy Relevance: Print Awareness, Print Motivation, Vocabulary, Letter Knowledge
http://www.amazon.com/Feelings-Share-Z-My-Favorites/dp/1934277002/ref=sr_1_7?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297976439&sr=1-7
80. Here Are My Hands by Martin, Jr. Bill
Keywords/Themes: Body, Identity, Self, Awareness
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Print Awareness, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Here-Are-Hands-Bill-Martin/dp/0805059113/ref=pd_sim_b_31
81. What Will the Weather Be? by Dewitt, Lynda
Keywords/Themes: Weather, Predictions
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Letter Knowledge, Print Awareness, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/What-Weather-Lets-Read---Find-Out-Science/dp/0064451135/ref=sr_1_29?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297976821&sr=1-29
82. Flash, Crash, Rumble, Roll by Branley, Franklyn
Keywords/Themes: *Music Activity, Weather, Predictions, Onomatopoeias
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Letter Knowledge, Print Awareness, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Flash-Crash-Rumble-Franklyn-Branley/dp/0064451798/ref=pd_sim_b_1
83. Read Leaf, Yellow Leaf by Elhert, Lois
Keywords/Themes: Seasons, Fall, Change, Colors
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Letter Knowledge, Print Awareness, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Red-Leaf-Yellow-Lois-Ehlert/dp/0152661972/ref=sr_1_17?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297977122&sr=1-17
84. The Tiny Seed by Carle, Eric
Keywords/Themes: Plants, Living Things, Flowers, Change, Growing, Sequencing, Prediction
Early Literacy Relevance: Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Vocabulary, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Tiny-Seed-World-Eric-Carle/dp/1416979174/ref=pd_sim_b_19
85. LMNO Peas by Baker, Keith
Keywords/Themes: Rhyming, Alphabet, Food
Early Literacy Relevance: Letter Knowledge, Phonological Awareness, Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Vocabulary
http://www.amazon.com/LMNO-Peas-Keith-Baker/dp/1416991417/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1298002522&sr=1-1
86. Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? by Dr. Seuss
Keywords/Themes: Rhyming, Animals, Onomatopoeias
Early Literacy Relevance: Letter Knowledge, Vocabulary, Print Awareness, Print Motivation, Phonological Awareness
http://www.amazon.com/Brown-Bright-Early-Beginning-Beginners/dp/0394806220/ref=sr_1_32?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1298002838&sr=1-32
87. Chalk by Thompson, Bill
Keywords/Themes: Narrative Skills, Picture Book, Dinosaurs, Children, Teamwork
Early Literacy Relevance: Narrative Skills, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Chalk-Bill-Thomson/dp/0761455264/ref=pd_sim_b_6
88. A Boy, A Dog and a Frog by Mayer, Mercer
Keywords/Themes: Narrative Skills, Picture Book, Child, Animals
Early Literacy Relevance: Narrative Skills, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Boy-Dog-Frog/dp/0803728808/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1298003140&sr=1-1
89. Interrupting Chicken by Stein, David Ezra
Keywords/Themes: Animals, Relationships, Behavior, Manners
Early Literacy Relevance: Print Awareness, Vocabulary, Narrative Skills, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Interrupting-Chicken-David-Ezra-Stein/dp/0763641685/ref=pd_sim_b_7
90. Ella Jenkins – Multicultural Children’s Song– Music CD
Keywords/Themes: Multicultural, Folk Music, Young Children, Preschool Ages, Rhythm, Repetition
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Multicultural-Childrens-Songs-Ella-Jenkins/dp/B000001DOE/ref=sr_1_3?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1298003578&sr=1-3
91. Greg and Steve- Playing Favorites- Music CD
Keywords/Themes: Classic Children’s Songs, Young Children, Preschool Ages, Nursery Rhymes, Rhythm, Repetition
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Playing-Favorites-Greg-Steve/dp/B00000GX0U/ref=sr_1_7?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1298003787&sr=1-7
92. Raffi- Baby Beluga – Music CD
Keywords/Themes: Folk Songs, Classic Children’s Songs, Young Children, Preschool Ages, Rhythm, Repetition
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Baby-Beluga-Raffi/dp/B0000003HD/ref=pd_sim_m_33
93. Raffi - The Singable Songs Collection – Music CD
Keywords/Themes: Counting, Folk Songs, Classic Children’s Songs, Young Children, Preschool Ages, Rhythm, Repetition
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Singable-Songs-Collection-Raffi/dp/B0000003IO/ref=pd_sim_m_13
94. Sharon, Lois and Bram- One Elephant Deux Elephants – Music CD
Keywords/Themes: Counting, Animals, Classic Children’s Songs, Young Children, Preschool Ages, Rhythm, Repetition, Nursery Rhymes
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Elephant-Deux-Elephants-Sharon-Lois/dp/B000068QQ0/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1298004606&sr=1-1
95. Sharon, Lois and Bram- Mainly Mother Goose – Music CD
Keywords/Themes: Nursery Rhymes, Animals, Classic Children’s Songs, Young Children, Preschool Ages, Rhythm, Repetition
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Mainly-Mother-Goose-Sharon-Lois/dp/B000065SFQ/ref=sr_1_4?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1298004606&sr=1-4
96. Sharon, Lois and Bram- ABC’s Alphabet Sing and Dance-Along – Music CD
Keywords/Themes: Alphabet, Rhythm, Repetition, Classic Children’s Songs, Young Children, Preschool Ages, Dancing
Early Literacy Relevance: Letter Knowledge, Phonological Awareness, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Sharon-Lois-Bram-Alphabet-Dance-Along/dp/B00008DDJW/ref=sr_1_5?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1298004606&sr=1-5
97. Trout Fishing in America- Big Trouble – Music CD
Keywords/Themes: Animals, Relationships, Rhythm, Young Children, School Age Children
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Big-Trouble-Trout-Fishing-America/dp/B000003JX9/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1298005311&sr=1-1
98. Putumayo Presents- Dreamland: World Lullabies and Soothing Songs– Music CD
Keywords/Themes: Lullaby, Young Children, School Age Children, Babies
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Narrative Skills, Vocabulary
http://www.amazon.com/Dreamland-World-Lullabies-Soothing-Songs/dp/B00008XESC/ref=pd_sim_m_25
99. Animal Playground – Music CD
Keywords/Themes: Animals, Rhythm, Repetition, Young Children, Preschool Ages, School Age Children
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Narrative Skills, Vocabulary
http://www.amazon.com/ANIMAL-PLAYGROUND-PUTUMAYO-KIDS-PRESENTS/dp/B000OLHGIE/ref=pd_sim_m_3
100. Elizabeth Mitchell – You Are My Sunshine – Music CD
Keywords/Themes: Classic Children’s Songs, School Age Children, Young Children, Preschool Age, Rhythm, Relationships, Children, Parents
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Narrative Skills, Vocabulary
http://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Sunshine-Elizabeth-Mitchell/dp/B00007LB2W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1298006806&sr=1-1
1. Don’t Slam the Door by Dori Choconas
Keywords/Themes: Farm, Rhyming, Animals, Read Aloud, Cause and Effect, Prediction, Preschool, Manners
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Dont-Slam-Door-Dori-Chaconas/dp/0763637092/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1296077992&sr=1-1
2. The Quiet Book by Deborah Underwood
Keywords/Themes: Animals, Emotions, *Soft Sensory and Art Activities, Toddler, Preschool, Repetition, Manners
Early Literacy Relevance: Print Motivation, Print Awareness
http://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Book-Deborah-Underwood/dp/0547215673/ref=pd_sim_b_11
3. Bedtime for Bear by Brett Helquist
Keywords/Themes: Animals, Hibernation, Friends, Sequencing, Seasons, Weather
Early Literacy Relevance: Print Motivation, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Bedtime-Bear-Brett-Helquist/dp/0060502053/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1296078898&sr=1-2
4. Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile by Bernard Waber
Keywords/Themes: Animals, Friends, Sequencing, Rhyming, Exploration, Identity
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Narrative Skills, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Lyle-Crocodile/dp/0395137209/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1296079284&sr=1-1
5. Mud Puddle by Robert Munsch
Keywords/Themes: Body, Cleaning, Messy, Outside, Exploration, Sequencing, Prediction, *Sensory Activities
Early Literacy Relevance: Narrative Skills, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Mud-Puddle-Classic-Munsch-Robert/dp/1550374680/ref=pd_sim_b_5
6. The Alphabet Tree by Leo Lionni
Keywords/Themes: Animals, Alphabet, Picture Book, Teamwork, Colors
Early Literacy Relevance: Letter Knowledge, Print Awareness, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Alphabet-Tree-Dragonfly-Books/dp/0679808353/ref=sr_1_17?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1296080043&sr=1-17
7. A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni
Keywords/Themes: Acceptance, Friendship, Animals, Sequencing, Colors, Identity, Living Things
Early Literacy Relevance: Print Awareness, Print Motivation, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Color-His-Own-Leo-Lionni/dp/0375836977/ref=pd_sim_b_1
8. Interrupting Chicken by David Ezra Stein
Keywords/Themes: Animals, Manners, Fairy Tales, Prediction, Sequencing, Child, Parent, Imagination
Early Literacy Relevance: Print Awareness, Print Motivation, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Interrupting-Chicken-David-Ezra-Stein/dp/0763641685/ref=pd_sim_b_3
9. Cowboy Small by Lois Lenski
Keywords/Themes: Cowboys, Teamwork, Sharing, Vocabulary, Animals
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Cowboy-Small-Lois-Lenski-Books/dp/0375810757/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1296081439&sr=1-1
10. Moon Bear by Brenda Guiberson
Keywords/Themes: Animals, Hibernation, Seasons, Child, Baby, Parent, Endangered Species
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Moon-Bear-Brenda-Z-Guiberson/dp/0805089772/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1296081852&sr=1-2
11. Mirror, Mirror: A Book of Reversible Verse by Marilyn Singer
Keywords/Themes: Fairy Tales, Reversos, Poems, Punctuation, Capitalization, Prediction, Sequencing, Imagination
Early Literacy Relevance: Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Vocabulary, Phonological Awareness, Letter Knowledge, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Mirror-Book-Reversible-Verse/dp/0525479015/ref=pd_sim_b_5
12. I Am the Dog by Daniel Pinkwater
Keywords/Themes: Animals, Relationships, Sequencing, Prediction, Vocabulary
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/I-Am-Dog-Daniel-Pinkwater/dp/006055505X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1296082822&sr=1-1
13. Bertie At Bedtime by Marcus Pfister
Keywords/Themes: Sequencing, Parent, Child, Relationships, Animals, Bedtime
Early Literacy Relevance: Print Motivation, Vocabulary, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Bertie-at-Bedtime-Marcus-Pfister/dp/0735823138/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1296083071&sr=1-1
14. Honk Honk! Beep Beep!by Daniel Kirk
Keywords/Themes: Repetition, Rhyming, Transportation, Construction, Animals, Exploration
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Narrative Skills, Print Motivation, Vocabulary, Print Awareness
http://www.amazon.com/Honk-Beep-Daniel-Kirk/dp/1423124863/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1296083287&sr=1-1
15. Tugga-Tugga Tugboat by Daniel Kirk
Keywords/Themes: Repetition, Rhyming, Transportation, Exploration
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Narrative Skills, Print Motivation, Vocabulary, Print Awareness
http://www.amazon.com/Honk-Beep-Daniel-Kirk/dp/1423124863/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1296083287&sr=1-1
16. The Last Trainby Gordon Titcomb
Keywords/Themes: Transportation, Rhyming, Exploration, Relationships, *Songs, History
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Vocabulary, Narrative Skills, Letter Knowledge
http://www.amazon.com/Last-Train-Gordon-M-Titcomb/dp/1596431644/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1296083618&sr=1-1
17. I Can Be Anything by Jerry Spinelli
Keywords/Themes: Rhyming, Relationships, Animals, Identity, Growing Up, Exploration
Early Literacy Relevance: Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Vocabulary
http://www.amazon.com/Can-Be-Anything-Jerry-Spinelli/dp/0316162264/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1296083866&sr=1-1
18. Once Upon A Baby Brother by Sarah Sullivan
Keywords/Themes: Relationships, Siblings, Identity, Growing Up, Acceptance
Early Literacy Relevance: Narrative Skills, Print Motivation, Vocabulary, Print Awareness
http://www.amazon.com/Once-Upon-Brother-Sarah-Sullivan/dp/0374346356/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1296084038&sr=1-1
19. Growing Like Me by Anne Rockwell
Keywords/Themes: Exploration, Growing Up, Relationships, Animals, Living Things, Nature
Early Literacy Relevance: Narrative Skills, Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Vocabulary
http://www.amazon.com/Growing-Like-Me-Anne-Rockwell/dp/0152022023/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1296084258&sr=1-1
20. " Slowly , Slowly , Slowly , " said the Sloth by Eric Carle
Keywords/Themes: Animals, Relationships, Identity, Vocabulary
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Slowly-said-Sloth/dp/0142408476/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1296526024&sr=1-1
21. A Crash Course for Molly by Eva Eriksson
Keywords/Themes: Animals, New Experiences, Bicycle, Growing Up, Relationships
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Print Awareness, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Crash-Course-Molly-Eva-Eriksson/dp/9129661560
22. A is for … ? : A Photographer's Alphabet of Animals by Henry Horenstein
Keywords/Themes: Letter Knowledge, Alphabet, Identity, Animals
Early Literacy Relevance: Letter Knowledge, Vocabulary, Print Motivation, Print Awareness
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0152015825/sr=1-7-spell/qid=1296526214/ref=olp_tab_new?ie=UTF8&coliid=&me=&qid=1296526214&sr=1-7-spell&seller=&colid=&condition=new
23. A Pig is Big by Doulgas Florian
Keywords/Themes: Rhyming, Vocabulary, Repetition, Animals, Nature
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Vocabulary, Print Awareness, Letter Knowledge
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0688164587/$%7B0%7D
24. Winter Eyes by Douglas Florian
Keywords/Themes: Rhyming, Vocabulary, Repetition, Outdoors, Nature, Seasons, Weather
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Phonological Awareness, Print Motivation, Print Awareness
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0688164587/$%7B0%7D
25. A Teeny Tiny Baby by Amy Schwartz
Keywords/Themes: Baby, Identity, Family, Relationships, Exploration
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Narrative Skills, Print Awareness, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Teeny-Tiny-Baby-Amy-Schwartz/dp/0531071774
26. Alphabeasties: And Other Amazing Types by Sharon Werner
Keywords/Themes: Alphabet, Animals, Prediction, Alliteration
Early Literacy Relevance: Letter Knowledge, Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Phonological Awareness
http://www.amazon.com/Alphabeasties-Other-Amazing-Sharon-Werner/dp/1934706787/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1296528364&sr=1-2
27. Where’s My Teddy? by Alborough, Jez
Keywords/Themes: Animals, Bears, Teddy Bear, Rhyming, Friendship
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Vocabulary
http://www.amazon.com/Wheres-My-Teddy-Jez-Alborough/dp/1564022803
28. Miss Nelson is Missing by Allard, Harry
Keywords/Themes: School, Classroom, Teacher, Student, Relationship, Behavior, Manners, Sequencing
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Print Awareness, Print Motivation, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Miss-Nelson-Missing-Harry-Allard/dp/0395401461
29. Happy Birthday, Moon by Asch, Frank
Keywords/Themes: Friendship, Caring, Birthday, Animals, Bear, Moon, Feelings
Early Literacy Relevance: Narrative Skills, Print Awareness, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Happy-Birthday-Moon-Moonbear-Frank/dp/0689835442
30. Ten, Nine, Eight by Bang, Molly
Keywords/Themes: Rhymes, Parent, Child, Relationship, Bedtime
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Vocabulary, Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Ten-Nine-Eight-Caldecott-Collection/dp/0688149014
31. Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing by Barrett, Judi
Keywords/Themes: Animals, Clothing
Early Literacy Relevance: Print Motivation, Print Awareness
http://www.amazon.com/Animals-Should-Definitely-Wear-Clothing/dp/0689708076
32. I Like Myself by Beaumont, Karen
Keywords/Themes: Rhyming, Self, Identity, Acceptance
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Letter Knowledge
http://www.amazon.com/I-Like-Myself-Karen-Beaumont/dp/0152020136
33. Madelineby Bemelmans, Ludwig
Keywords/Themes: Teacher, Student, Relationship, Friendship, Identity
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Print Motivation, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Madeline-Ludwig-Bemelmans/dp/014056439X/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297968261&sr=1-3
34. The Mitten by Brett, Jan
Keywords/Themes: Animals, Caring, Sequencing, Prediction, Seasons, Winter
Early Literacy Relevance: Narrative Skills, Vocabulary, Print Awareness, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Mitten-20th-Anniversary-Jan-Brett/dp/0399252967/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297968516&sr=1-1
35. Clifford, the Big Red Dog by Bridwell, Norman
Keywords/Themes: Animals, Dog, Girl, Friendship, Caring, Pets
Early Literacy Relevance: Print Awareness, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Clifford-Big-Red-Norman-Bridwell/dp/0545215781/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297968664&sr=1-1
36. Goodnight, Moon by Brown, Margaret Wise
Keywords/Themes: Parent, Child, Bedtime, Moon, Rhyming
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Print Motivation, Vocabulary
http://www.amazon.com/Goodnight-Moon-Margaret-Wise-Brown/dp/0060775858/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297968936&sr=1-1
37. Mr. Gumpy’s Outing by Burningham, John
Keywords/Themes: Friendship, Animals, Seasons, Summer, Sequencing, Predictions
Early Literacy Relevance: Narrative Skills, Print Awareness, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Gumpys-Outing-John-Burningham/dp/080503854X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297968974&sr=1-1
38. Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel by Burton, Virginia Lee
Keywords/Themes: Transportation, Machines, Teamwork, Friendship
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Print Motivation, Print Awareness
http://www.amazon.com/Mike-Mulligan-His-Steam-Shovel/dp/0618737561/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297969116&sr=1-1
39. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Carle, Eric
Keywords/Themes: Insects, Changes, Living Things, Food, Sequencing
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Narrative Skills, Print Motivation, Print Awareness
http://www.amazon.com/Very-Hungry-Caterpillar-Pop-Up-Book/dp/0399250395/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpi_1
40. Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Carle, Eric
Keywords/Themes: Animals, Colors, Rhyming, Repetition, Sequencing
Early Literacy Relevance: Narrative Skills, Letter Knowledge, Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Phonological Awareness
http://www.amazon.com/Brown-Bear-What-You-See/dp/0805087184/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_2
41. Cha-Cha Chimps by Durango, Julia
Keywords/Themes: Repetition, Rhyming, Music, Counting, Animals, Sequencing, Prediction
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Phonological Awareness, Letter Knowledge, Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Cha-Cha-Chimps-Julia-Durango/dp/1416995749/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1297970313&sr=1-1
42. Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin by Moss, Lloyd
Keywords/Themes: Music, Rhyming, Instruments, Comparison, Onomatopoeias, Rhythm
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Print Motivation, Vocabulary, Print Awareness, Letter Knowledge
http://www.amazon.com/Zin-Violin-Aladdin-Picture-Books/dp/0689835248/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297970456&sr=1-1
43. The Relatives Came by Rylant, Cynthia
Keywords/Themes: Parent, Child, Family, Relationships
Early Literacy Relevance: Narrative Skills, Vocabulary, Print Awareness, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Relatives-Came-Cynthia-Rylant/dp/0689717385/ref=pd_sim_b_9
44. Freight Train by Crews, Donald
Keywords/Themes: Shapes, Colors, Trains, Travel, Country, City
Early Literacy Relevance: Print Motivation, Print Awareness
http://www.amazon.com/Freight-Train-Big-Book-Mulberry/dp/0688129404/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1297970931&sr=8-1
45. Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type by Cronin, Doreen
Keywords/Themes: Farm, Farmer, Animals, Identity, Rights, Privileges, Sequencing, Prediction
Early Literacy Relevance: Letter Knowledge, Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Vocabulary, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Click-Clack-Moo-Cows-That/dp/0689832133/ref=pd_sim_b_32
46. Tubby The Tuba by Tripp, Paul
Keywords/Themes: Music, Instruments, Comparison, Identity, Feelings, Rhythm
Early Literacy Relevance: Print Motivation, Vocabulary, Print Awareness, Letter Knowledge
http://www.amazon.com/Tubby-Tuba-Paul-Tripp/dp/0525477179/ref=pd_sim_b_24
47. Today I Feel Silly by Curtis, Jamie Lee
Keywords/Themes: Rhyming, Emotions, Feelings, Identity, Repetition, Rhythm
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Vocabulary, Print Motivation, Print Awareness
http://www.amazon.com/Today-Feel-Silly-Other-Moods/dp/0060245603/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297971395&sr=1-1
48. Bed Hogs by DiPucchio, Kelly
Keywords/Themes: Animals, Rhyming, Rhythm, Sequencing
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Narrative Skills, Letter Knowledge, Vocabulary, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Bed-Hogs-Kelly-S-DiPucchio/dp/0786818840/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297971742&sr=1-1
49.One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish by Dr. Suess
Keywords/Themes: Rhyming, Colors, Repetition, Sequencing, Rhythm
Early Literacy Relevance: Narrative Skills, Phonological Awareness, Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Vocabulary
http://www.amazon.com/One-Fish-Blue-Read-Myself/dp/0394800133/ref=pd_sim_b_3
50. Feathers For Lunch by Ehlert, Lois
Keywords/Themes: Rhyming, Animals, Shapes, Colors, Birds
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Print Awareness, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Feathers-Lunch-Lois-Ehlert/dp/0152009868/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297972052&sr=1-1
51. Millions of Cats by Gag, Wanda
Keywords/Themes: Repetition, Rhyming, Rhythm, Cats, Pets, Sequencing, Prediction
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Vocabulary, Letter Knowledge, Print Awareness, Print Motivation, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Millions-Cats-Picture-Puffin-Books/dp/0142407089/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297972317&sr=1-1
52. The Magic Hat by Fox, Mem
Keywords/Themes: Imagination, Rhyming, Sequencing, Prediction
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Phonological Awareness, Letter Knowledge, Print Awareness, Print Motivation, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Magic-Hat-Mem-Fox/dp/0152057153/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297972357&sr=1-1
53. Is Your Mama a Llama? by Guarino, Deborah
Keywords/Themes: Rhyming, Parent, Child, Relationship, Animals
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Phonological Awareness, Print Motivation, Print Awareness
http://www.amazon.com/Your-Mama-Llama-Along-Library/dp/0439875889/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297972517&sr=1-1
54. In the Tall, Tall Grass by Fleming, Denise
Keywords/Themes: Onomatopoeias, Nature, Living Things, Colors, Animals, Day, Night
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Phonological Awareness, Print Awareness, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Tall-Grass-Owlet-Book/dp/0805039414/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1297972630&sr=1-2
55. Alphabet Under Construction by Fleming, Denise
Keywords/Themes: Alphabet, Construction, Tools
Early Literacy Relevance: Letter Knowledge, Vocabulary, Print Awareness, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Alphabet-Under-Construction-Denise-Fleming/dp/0805068481/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1297972630&sr=1-3
56. B is for Bulldozer by Sobel, June
Keywords/Themes: Construction, Alphabet, Rhythm
Early Literacy Relevance: Letter Knowledge, Vocabulary, Print Awareness, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/B-Bulldozer-Construction-June-Sobel/dp/0152057749/ref=pd_sim_b_5
57. My Truck Is Stuck by Lewis, Kevin
Keywords/Themes:
Early Literacy Relevance:
http://www.amazon.com/My-Truck-Stuck-Kevin-Lewis/dp/078680534X/ref=pd_sim_b_4
58. Wheels on the Race Car by Zane, Alex
Keywords/Themes: Music, Rhythm, Cars, Racing, Animals, Onomatopoeias, Sequencing, Prediction
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Letter Knowledge, Print Awareness, Print Knowledge, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Wheels-Race-Car-Alex-Zane/dp/0439590809/ref=pd_sim_b_3
59. Is it Red? Is it Yellow? Is it Blue? An Adventure in Color by Hoban, Tana
Keywords/Themes: Colors, Shapes, Objects, Children, Playing
Early Literacy Relevance: Print Awareness, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Red-Yellow-Blue-Tana-Hoban/dp/0688801714/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1297973346&sr=1-1
60. Dinosaur Opposites by Strickland, Paul
Keywords/Themes: Dinosaurs, Opposites, Shapes, Sizes, Colors
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Print Awareness, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Dinosaur-Opposites-Paul-Stickland/dp/1402764812/ref=sr_1_54?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297973559&sr=1-54
61. Dinosaur ROAR! by Strickland, Paul
Keywords/Themes: Dinosaurs, Shapes, Sizes, Colors, Opposites, Differences, Rhyming
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Letter Knowledge, Vocabulary, Print Motivation, Print Awareness
http://www.amazon.com/Dinosaur-Roar-Board-Henrietta-Stickland/dp/0525458344/ref=sr_1_76?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297973591&sr=1-76
62. What’s Up, Duck? A Book of Opposites by Hills, Tad
Keywords/Themes: Animals, Opposites, Differences
Early Literacy Relevance: Letter Knowledge, Vocabulary, Print Motivation, Print Awareness
http://www.amazon.com/Whats-Up-Duck-Opposites-Goose/dp/0375847383/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297974014&sr=1-1
63. The Snowy Day by Keats, Ezra Jack
Keywords/Themes: Seasons, Winter, Child, Exploration, Sequencing, Prediction
Early Literacy Relevance: Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Snowy-Day-Ezra-Jack-Keats/dp/0140501827/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297974401&sr=1-1
64. Frog and Toad are Friends by Lobel, Arnold
Keywords/Themes: Friendship, Animals, Caring, Relationships, Sequencing
Early Literacy Relevance: Print Awareness, Print Motivation, Vocabulary, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Frog-Toad-Friends-Read-Book/dp/0064440206/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297974603&sr=1-1
65. Make Way for Ducklings by McCloskey, Robert
Keywords/Themes: Duck, Mother, Child, Exploration, Rhythm, Sounds *44 Sounds in English Language can be heard in this book*
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Make-Way-Ducklings-Robert-McCloskey/dp/0670050172/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297974683&sr=1-4
66. I Love It When You Smile by McBratney, Sam
Keywords/Themes: Animals, Parent, Child, Feelings, Identity, Caring
Early Literacy Relevance: Narrative Skills, Print Awareness, Print Motivation, Vocabulary
http://www.amazon.com/I-Love-When-You-Smile/dp/B0012FB9M0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1297974954&sr=1-1
67. The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Scieszka, Jon
Keywords/Themes: Fairy Tales, Animals, Sequencing, Predictions
Early Literacy Relevance: Narrative Skills, Vocabulary, Print Awareness, Print Motivation, Letter Knowledge
http://www.amazon.com/True-Story-Three-Little-Pigs/dp/0140544518/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297975049&sr=1-1
68. Amelia Bedelia by Parish, Peggy
Keywords/Themes: Relationship, Figurative Meanings, Caring
Early Literacy Relevance: Narrative Skills, Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Vocabulary
http://www.amazon.com/Amelia-Bedelia-Can-Read-Book/dp/006020186X/ref=sr_1_24?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297975271&sr=1-24
69. Caps for Sale by Slobodkina, Esphyr
Keywords/Themes: Repetition, Sequencing, Predictions, Monkeys, Behavior
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Print Motivation, Vocabulary, Print Awareness
http://www.amazon.com/Caps-Sale-Book-Reading-Rainbow/dp/0064433137/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297975467&sr=1-1
70. What Do You Do With A Kangaroo? by Mayer, Mercer
Keywords/Themes: Rhyming, Animals, Child, Relationship, Manners, Behavior
Early Literacy Relevance: Letter Knowledge, Phonological Awareness, Vocabulary, Narrative Skills, Print Motivation, Print Awareness
http://www.amazon.com/What-You-Kangaroo-Scholastic-Bookshelf/dp/0545169097/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297974908&sr=1-1
71. Here is the African Savannah by Dunphy, Madeleine
Keywords/Themes: Repetition, Animals, Africa, Nature, Living Things
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Phonological Awareness, Narrative Skills, Print Motivation, Print Awareness
http://www.amazon.com/Here-African-Savanna-Web-Life/dp/0977379531/ref=sr_1_27?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297975795&sr=1-27
72. A Rainbow of My Own by Freeman, Don
Keywords/Themes: Imagination, Colors, Weather, *Sensory and Art Activities
Early Literacy Relevance: Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Vocabulary
http://www.amazon.com/Rainbow-My-Own-Don-Freeman/dp/0140503285/ref=pd_sim_b_86
73. Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs by Barrett, Judy
Keywords/Themes: Imagination, Food, People, Weather, Sequencing, Predictions
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Cloudy-Chance-Meatballs-Judi-Barrett/dp/0689306474/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297976019&sr=1-1
74. Little Bear by Minarik, Elsa Holmelund
Keywords/Themes: Animals, Parent, Child, Imagination, Birthday, Weather, Identity
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Narrative Skills, Print Awareness, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Little-Bear-Can-Read-Book/dp/0064440044/ref=pd_sim_b_62
75. The Doorbell Rang by Hutchins, Pat
Keywords/Themes: Relationships, People, Friendship, Cooking, Child, Parent
Early Literacy Relevance: Narrative Skills, Vocabulary, Print Awareness, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Doorbell-Rang-Pat-Hutchins/dp/0688092349/ref=pd_sim_b_55
76. Mean Soup by Everitt, Betsy
Keywords/Themes: Child, Parent, Feelings, Emotions, Cooking, *Sensory Activity
Early Literacy Relevance: Print Awareness, Print Motivation, Vocabulary, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Mean-Soup-Betsy-Everitt/dp/0152002278/ref=pd_sim_b_50
77. The Feelings Book by Parr, Todd
Keywords/Themes: Child, Feelings, Emotions
Early Literacy Relevance: Print Awareness, Print Motivation, Vocabulary, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Feelings-Book-Todd-Parr/dp/031604346X/ref=sr_1_12?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297976439&sr=1-12
78. The Way I Feel by Cain, Janan
Keywords/Themes: Child, Feelings, Emotions, Rhyming
Early Literacy Relevance: Print Awareness, Print Motivation, Vocabulary, Phonological Awareness
http://www.amazon.com/Way-I-Feel-Janan-Cain/dp/1884734715/ref=pd_sim_b_10
79. Feelings to Share by Snow, Todd
Keywords/Themes: Child, Feelings, Emotions, Alphabet
Early Literacy Relevance: Print Awareness, Print Motivation, Vocabulary, Letter Knowledge
http://www.amazon.com/Feelings-Share-Z-My-Favorites/dp/1934277002/ref=sr_1_7?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297976439&sr=1-7
80. Here Are My Hands by Martin, Jr. Bill
Keywords/Themes: Body, Identity, Self, Awareness
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Print Awareness, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Here-Are-Hands-Bill-Martin/dp/0805059113/ref=pd_sim_b_31
81. What Will the Weather Be? by Dewitt, Lynda
Keywords/Themes: Weather, Predictions
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Letter Knowledge, Print Awareness, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/What-Weather-Lets-Read---Find-Out-Science/dp/0064451135/ref=sr_1_29?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297976821&sr=1-29
82. Flash, Crash, Rumble, Roll by Branley, Franklyn
Keywords/Themes: *Music Activity, Weather, Predictions, Onomatopoeias
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Letter Knowledge, Print Awareness, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Flash-Crash-Rumble-Franklyn-Branley/dp/0064451798/ref=pd_sim_b_1
83. Read Leaf, Yellow Leaf by Elhert, Lois
Keywords/Themes: Seasons, Fall, Change, Colors
Early Literacy Relevance: Vocabulary, Letter Knowledge, Print Awareness, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Red-Leaf-Yellow-Lois-Ehlert/dp/0152661972/ref=sr_1_17?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297977122&sr=1-17
84. The Tiny Seed by Carle, Eric
Keywords/Themes: Plants, Living Things, Flowers, Change, Growing, Sequencing, Prediction
Early Literacy Relevance: Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Vocabulary, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Tiny-Seed-World-Eric-Carle/dp/1416979174/ref=pd_sim_b_19
85. LMNO Peas by Baker, Keith
Keywords/Themes: Rhyming, Alphabet, Food
Early Literacy Relevance: Letter Knowledge, Phonological Awareness, Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Vocabulary
http://www.amazon.com/LMNO-Peas-Keith-Baker/dp/1416991417/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1298002522&sr=1-1
86. Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? by Dr. Seuss
Keywords/Themes: Rhyming, Animals, Onomatopoeias
Early Literacy Relevance: Letter Knowledge, Vocabulary, Print Awareness, Print Motivation, Phonological Awareness
http://www.amazon.com/Brown-Bright-Early-Beginning-Beginners/dp/0394806220/ref=sr_1_32?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1298002838&sr=1-32
87. Chalk by Thompson, Bill
Keywords/Themes: Narrative Skills, Picture Book, Dinosaurs, Children, Teamwork
Early Literacy Relevance: Narrative Skills, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Chalk-Bill-Thomson/dp/0761455264/ref=pd_sim_b_6
88. A Boy, A Dog and a Frog by Mayer, Mercer
Keywords/Themes: Narrative Skills, Picture Book, Child, Animals
Early Literacy Relevance: Narrative Skills, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Boy-Dog-Frog/dp/0803728808/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1298003140&sr=1-1
89. Interrupting Chicken by Stein, David Ezra
Keywords/Themes: Animals, Relationships, Behavior, Manners
Early Literacy Relevance: Print Awareness, Vocabulary, Narrative Skills, Print Motivation
http://www.amazon.com/Interrupting-Chicken-David-Ezra-Stein/dp/0763641685/ref=pd_sim_b_7
90. Ella Jenkins – Multicultural Children’s Song– Music CD
Keywords/Themes: Multicultural, Folk Music, Young Children, Preschool Ages, Rhythm, Repetition
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Multicultural-Childrens-Songs-Ella-Jenkins/dp/B000001DOE/ref=sr_1_3?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1298003578&sr=1-3
91. Greg and Steve- Playing Favorites- Music CD
Keywords/Themes: Classic Children’s Songs, Young Children, Preschool Ages, Nursery Rhymes, Rhythm, Repetition
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Playing-Favorites-Greg-Steve/dp/B00000GX0U/ref=sr_1_7?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1298003787&sr=1-7
92. Raffi- Baby Beluga – Music CD
Keywords/Themes: Folk Songs, Classic Children’s Songs, Young Children, Preschool Ages, Rhythm, Repetition
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Baby-Beluga-Raffi/dp/B0000003HD/ref=pd_sim_m_33
93. Raffi - The Singable Songs Collection – Music CD
Keywords/Themes: Counting, Folk Songs, Classic Children’s Songs, Young Children, Preschool Ages, Rhythm, Repetition
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Singable-Songs-Collection-Raffi/dp/B0000003IO/ref=pd_sim_m_13
94. Sharon, Lois and Bram- One Elephant Deux Elephants – Music CD
Keywords/Themes: Counting, Animals, Classic Children’s Songs, Young Children, Preschool Ages, Rhythm, Repetition, Nursery Rhymes
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Elephant-Deux-Elephants-Sharon-Lois/dp/B000068QQ0/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1298004606&sr=1-1
95. Sharon, Lois and Bram- Mainly Mother Goose – Music CD
Keywords/Themes: Nursery Rhymes, Animals, Classic Children’s Songs, Young Children, Preschool Ages, Rhythm, Repetition
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Mainly-Mother-Goose-Sharon-Lois/dp/B000065SFQ/ref=sr_1_4?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1298004606&sr=1-4
96. Sharon, Lois and Bram- ABC’s Alphabet Sing and Dance-Along – Music CD
Keywords/Themes: Alphabet, Rhythm, Repetition, Classic Children’s Songs, Young Children, Preschool Ages, Dancing
Early Literacy Relevance: Letter Knowledge, Phonological Awareness, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Sharon-Lois-Bram-Alphabet-Dance-Along/dp/B00008DDJW/ref=sr_1_5?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1298004606&sr=1-5
97. Trout Fishing in America- Big Trouble – Music CD
Keywords/Themes: Animals, Relationships, Rhythm, Young Children, School Age Children
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Narrative Skills
http://www.amazon.com/Big-Trouble-Trout-Fishing-America/dp/B000003JX9/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1298005311&sr=1-1
98. Putumayo Presents- Dreamland: World Lullabies and Soothing Songs– Music CD
Keywords/Themes: Lullaby, Young Children, School Age Children, Babies
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Narrative Skills, Vocabulary
http://www.amazon.com/Dreamland-World-Lullabies-Soothing-Songs/dp/B00008XESC/ref=pd_sim_m_25
99. Animal Playground – Music CD
Keywords/Themes: Animals, Rhythm, Repetition, Young Children, Preschool Ages, School Age Children
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Narrative Skills, Vocabulary
http://www.amazon.com/ANIMAL-PLAYGROUND-PUTUMAYO-KIDS-PRESENTS/dp/B000OLHGIE/ref=pd_sim_m_3
100. Elizabeth Mitchell – You Are My Sunshine – Music CD
Keywords/Themes: Classic Children’s Songs, School Age Children, Young Children, Preschool Age, Rhythm, Relationships, Children, Parents
Early Literacy Relevance: Phonological Awareness, Narrative Skills, Vocabulary
http://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Sunshine-Elizabeth-Mitchell/dp/B00007LB2W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1298006806&sr=1-1
- Another WONDERFUL resource for finding books related to themes and/or the Early Literacy Skills from Every Child Ready to Read (version 2 now available): ELISE from Hennepin County Library