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Word Awareness
One of the six skills children need before they learn to read is print awareness. The books in this list emphasize words by using large type or giving them special treatment.
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Search the Library Catalog for this title Allen, Jonathan
The Little Rabbit Who Liked to Say Moo
Animals on the farm experiment with languages other than their own. Children can read along when they see the animal noises in large print.
Search the Library Catalog for this title Boutignon, Beatrice
Not All Animals are Blue
Pictures help children spot differences in colors, movement, attitude, and even discoveries. An interactive book for adults and children to play with together.
Appears on the following book lists:
Staff-created book list New Picture Books 2009 01-02
Search the Library Catalog for this title Butler, John
Can You Growl Like a Bear?
In rhyming text, the reader is asked to mimic a variety of animal noises (shown with large, boldface words) in preparation for a good night's sleep.
Search the Library Catalog for this title Calmenson, Stephanie
Late for School!
Mr. Bungles the teacher tries various forms of transportation to try to get to school on time. Kids can help tell the story by predicting what comes next. A turn of each page reveals the rhyming answer in big text.
Search the Library Catalog for this title Cronin, Doreen
Bounce
Rhyming text offers advice on the best ways for toddlers to bounce as the words bounce across the pages. Also see the author's book "Wiggle."
Appears on the following book lists:
Staff-created book list Letter Sounds - B
Search the Library Catalog for this title Cutbill, Andy
The Cow That Laid an Egg
Marjorie the cow is left feeling sad until a group of caring chickens with a plan comes up with the perfect solution to make her realize just how special she is. The punchline crosses two pages!
Appears on the following book lists:
Staff-created book list Silly Stories
Staff-created book list Classroom Read Aloud - picture books
Search the Library Catalog for this title Cuyler, Margery
Monster Mess!
A monster sneaks into a boy's room and cleans up while the boy is asleep. Pages feature pairs of oversized words.
Search the Library Catalog for this title Feldman, Eve
Billy and Milly Short and Silly
Follow Billy and Milly through thirteen very short rhyming adventures told in only three or four words apiece.
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Staff-created book list New Picture Books 2009 07-08
Search the Library Catalog for this title Florczak, Robert
Yikes!
Wow! Eek! Yippee! A young boy sees such fearsome and exotic creatures as a cobra, gorillas and crocodiles. Giant words express his reactions.
Search the Library Catalog for this title Garcia, Emma
Tip Tip Dig Dig
Kids can chime in when they see the large, repeated words for what each construction vehicle does as it builds a special place for children to play.
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Staff-created book list Things That Go
Search the Library Catalog for this title Hooks, Bell
Grump Groan Growl
The oversized words, drawn in a heavy solid black, are used sparingly but make the message of a bad mood loud and clear.
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Staff-created book list Feelings
Staff-created book list Letter Sounds - G
Search the Library Catalog for this title Johnston, Lynn Franks
Farley Follows his Nose
Farley the dog follows his nose from one good food smell to another all over town and is fed wherever his nose leads.
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Staff-created book list New Picture Books 2009 03-04
Search the Library Catalog for this title Lobel, Anita
Hello, Day!
Various animals greet the sunrise in their own unique voices, except for the owl who welcomes the night.
Search the Library Catalog for this title London, Jonathan
Froggy Gets Dressed
Froggy hops out into the snow for a winter frolic. When his mother calls him back inside to put on more clothing, kids can see her cry "Frrrooggyy!" as much as they hear the stretched-out word read aloud.
Appears on the following book lists:
• Kid's Book
Search the Library Catalog for this title London, Jonathan
Wiggle Waggle
Oversized words describe how various animals walk, from the wiggle waggle of a duck to the boing, boing, boing of a kangaroo.
Search the Library Catalog for this title McMullan, Kate
I Stink!
A big city garbage truck makes its rounds, consuming everything from apple cores to ziti. The truck's super sassy attitude comes through loud and clear with super big words.
Search the Library Catalog for this title Monks, Lydia
Aaaarrgghh! Spider!
A clever spider is lonely and longs to become a family pet. Kids can help tell the story every time they see the oversized words "Aaaarrgghh! Spider!"
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Search the Library Catalog for this title Neubecker, Robert
Wow! City!
A child's view of the big city in a big book. Readers can't help but marvel along with Izzy as she exclaims "Wow!"
Search the Library Catalog for this title O'Connell, Rebecca
The Baby Goes Beep
A baby makes various sounds as he explores the world around him. With extra-large type for words repeated several times, kids can "read" along with you.
Appears on the following book lists:
Staff-created book list Letter Sounds - B
Search the Library Catalog for this title Perl, Erica S.
Chicken Butt!
Yes, the title is the answer to “You know what?” with call-and-response parts for parent and child. With giant words for the punchlines, kids won't miss their chances to chime in!
Appears on the following book lists:
Staff-created book list New Picture Books 2009 05-06
Staff-created book list Silly Stories
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