Mary Elizabeth Murphy (1)

Caterpillar, Bee, and Ladybug live together in a pretty garden. Bee and Ladybug often go flying, but they always come back to the garden. Caterpillar always stays behind and wishes that she, too, could fly.

One day, Bee and Ladybug come back to the garden, but Caterpillar is gone. Snail tells them that Caterpillar is sleeping and dreaming in her cocoon. So Bee and Ladybug visit the cocoon every day, waiting for Caterpillar to wake up. And then, one day, the cocoon cracks. Will Bee and Ladybug have a big surprise?

Bright, colorful illustrations accompany this charming tale that is sure to become a favorite with young readers.

This Toddler Story Book has special strong, sturdy "toddler-proof" pages so young readers can explore the book themselves. Then, using caterpillar, bee, ladybug, and butterfly finger puppets they can retell the story themselves.

Highly recommended.… (mehr)

HERE COMES SPRING...AND SUMMER AND FALL AND WINTER is an adorable little book that features a momma dog and her pup enjoying the four seasons.

The artwork is very bright and cheerful, and the artist didn't loose the 'dogginess' of the characters when having them play in leaves, or taking a nap. Honestly, so cute. In one scene mom is gardening and junior is digging a hole.

The text is large and the sentences are small. The font is more curvy than most books kindergarteners are likely to have come across, but still very readable.

With color from edge to edge and dogs! having so much fun, this is a good book to share. There's no heavy science but there are apple blossoms and the sun 'high in the sky', apple picking and crunchy leaves. The science isn't obvious, so adults may have to point out what they would like children to learn.

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if you need precise reading info, or would like to see sample pages you can find them here on this list: http://goodbooksforkids-lists.blogspot.com/2014/02/topic-spring-books-for-kinder...… (mehr)