Thursday, July 31, 2014

T is For...

Tantalizing treats that start with T?  Turtles, teachers, trees and tractors!

Tap the Magic Tree by Christie Matheson
Tap the magic tree, then wiggle your fingers and blow it a kiss... And see what happens!  Will its leaves change colors?  Or maybe it will grow flowers that bloom?  Now close your eyes and count to ten...







The Gobble Gobble Moooooo Tractor Book by Jez Alborough
While Farmer Dougal is sleeping, Sheep and the other farm animals take a ride on his tractor and imitate the different noises that it makes!  Can you make those sounds too?







T is for...  TRACTOR!

Friday, July 25, 2014

S is For...

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Several sassy somethings start with the letter S!

Silly Sally by Audrey Wood
Silly Sally makes many new friends on her way to town, walking backwards and upside down!









Mister Seahorse by Eric Carle
After Mrs. Seahorse leaves her eggs in a pouch on Mr. Seahorse's belly, he drifts gently though the water where he encounters many other sea creatures camouflaged by the environment...  Until it's time for the eggs to hatch!







S is for...  SEAHORSE!

Thursday, July 17, 2014

R is For...

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Reading, rainbows and rabbits!  Robots, roosters and rocket ships!  The letter 'R' is righteous!

Boy + Bot by Ame Dyckman
A boy and a robot strike up a friendship despite their differences!










Rooster Can't Cock-a-Doodle-Doo by Karen Rostoker-Gruber
When rooster wakes up with a sore throat, the other animals must help him figure out how to wake Farmer Ted!







R is for...  ROOSTER!

Friday, July 11, 2014

Q is For...

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Quick!  Dig into your 'Q' sound box for a quality quip!

Shoe Baby by Joyce Dunbar
A baby takes a journey in a shoe, and after visiting the zoo, flying and inviting the Queen to tea, he falls asleep...  And awakens to two very big surprises!








The Quilt by Ann Jonas
A child's new patchwork quilt recalls old memories and provides new adventure at bedtime!









Q is for...  QUILT!

Saturday, July 5, 2014

Read, White and Blue!

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Red, White, and Boom! by Lee Wardlaw
Parades, beach picnics and fireworks in the park!  There are so many ways to celebrate America's birthday...









Olivia Forms a Band by Ian Falconer
Olivia decides there has to be a marching band at the fireworks display, even if she has to do it herself!









I felt like the Statue of Liberty in my crown of red, white and blue! 
Yay for Craft Time!