Please Don't Give Me a Hug! by Judi Moreillon

Their emerging reading skills are fun and exciting for them. They want to listen to read-alouds and they want to do it for themselves.

They have a seemingly insatiable appetite to learn at this age and they are happy to tell you all about their newly attained knowledge! They also love to dive into topics and learn all about their interests. Or do they?įour-year-olds enjoy the wacky sort of humor that is found in many picture books. They enjoy books with concrete topics that reflect their passions, such as ‘dinosaurs’, but, they also begin to enjoy ‘silly’ humor like Duck on a Bike, by David Shannon, because they know that ducks don’t really ride bikes…. Three-year-olds are just beginning to learn about humor and they love funny picture books. Children need to ‘see’ themselves in books as well as be exposed to books that depict other children and families that are similar different from their own. Books that encourage singing are also highly recommended for this age. They are about concrete subjects (farm animals or pets) and include first words and simple language that is easy to read. Board books are a perfect choice! Books for toddlers are usually short and rhyming. This age group likes to sit on a lap and listen to a book. What types of books are appropriate by age-level? We hope you'll use the resources below to add some of these wonderful titles to your story-time rotation.įifty Lists of Multicultural and Social Justice Books for children, young adults and educatorsīest multicultural and social justice board books for younger children There are many children's books that promote kindness, inclusiveness, equity, the importance of diversity and the power of voice to make a change.

Finding the words to explain to young children America’s issues of race, religion, gender and equity are tough. At Paddington we recognize the power of story in children’s literature and celebrate it! Stories can convey the virtues and values we want our children to learn and live by every single day.

Please Don't Give Me a Hug! by Judi Moreillon