Today I’m participating in a blog party called August 10 for 10 hosted by Cathy Mere and Mandy Robek. The purpose of this party is to share your Top 10 favorite picture books. For somebody like me who has an addiction to picture books this was quite difficult. I’m adding an early childhood spin to this party so “Let the wild rumpus begin!”
I don’t know about you but I look forward to getting the new Scholastic book club catalogs in the mail every August {I got mine already!} I take them home and read them in bed each night with my highlighter until I have my list perfected and my bonus points strategy in place. Each time a new box arrives it’s like Christmas and my birthday all rolled into one!
You know what’s even more exciting? Finding books from my favorite authors that haven’t been released yet! That’s why the first 5 titles on my August 10 for 10 list are brand spanking new, and 4 haven’t even been released yet. Here they are in no particular order:
- Llama Llama Home with Mama
by Anna Dewdney
- If You Give a Dog a Donut
by Laura Numeroff
- Bear’s Loose Tooth
by Karma Wilson
- Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes
by Eric Litwin and James Dean
- Home for Christmas
by Jan Brett
I am a huge Anna Dewdney and Little Llama fan, everything she writes is perfect for young children. Because the text usually rhymes you can incorporate lots of early literacy skills.
I’m also a big Karma Wilson fan, Bear is such a lovable character.
Who doesn’t love Laura Numeroff’s series of If You Give a… books? They are perfect for an author study!
I was introduced to Pete the Cat last year I fell in love with him! I was thrilled to discover that the author is back again this year with a new title.
I knew Jan Brett wouldn’t let me down, and just in time for Christmas too, I’m putting this one on my Christmas list now! My kids can instantly identify any Jan Brett book by the illustrations.
- Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
by Mo Willems
- No, David!
by David Shannon
- Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
by John Archambault and Bill Martin Jr.
- I Ain’t Gonna Paint No More!
by Karen Beaumont
- David Goes To School
by David Shannon
There’s kind of a “Back to School” theme to the last five titles above, they’re all perfect for the beginning of the school year.
You can never go wrong with any book written by David Shannon, his books are always favorites of my students.
Anything by Mo Willems is also a must have in my opinion, they are perfect for young children and so humorous.
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is my read-aloud of choice on the first day of school and throughout the school year, the kids adore it.
I Ain’t Gonna Paint No More! is another humorous story about another “bad boy” making it an instant hit with all young children, the naughtier the better in their opinion!
What new books are you looking forward to this year?
What books are on your Top 10 list?
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