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On Monday When It Rained, by Cherryl Kachenmeister
Houghton Mifflin, 2001
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"On Monday when it rained my mother said I couldn't play outside. I was disappointed." The author and photographer capture the thoughts and feelings of one little boy. (Fiction)
Award-winning illustrator
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My Feet, by Aliki
HarperTrophy, 1992
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We use our feet all the time! With simple words and delightful pictures, Aliki explains the many ways our feet are important to us. Our feet hold us up, help us balance, and most importantly, take us wherever we want to go. (Nonfiction)
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Wash Your Hands! by Tony Ross
Kane/Miller Book Publishers, 2006
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When the little princess hears about the germs and nasties living all around her, she understands the importance of washing her hands more frequently than before. (Fiction)
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From Head to Toe, by Eric Carle
HarperCollins, 1997
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Animals and multiethnic children illustrate various body movements. A giraffe bends its neck, a monkey waves its arms, etc. The repetitive text has the animal stating the movement and asking, "Can you do it?" Each child responds, "I can do it!" (Fiction)
Available in Spanish: De la cabeza a los pies
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Hands Can, by Cheryl Willis Hudson
Candlewick, 2003
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Engaging photographs and simple text show things that hands can do, such as hold things, mix things, wave goodbye, plant seeds, and play peek-a-boo. (Nonfiction)
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Me and My Senses, by Joan Sweeney
Dragonfly Books, 2004
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Using everyday experiences, the five senses are introduced, including the functions of the eyes, ears, hands, nose and mouth and the messages they send to the brain. (Nonfiction)
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My Five Senses, by Aliki
HarperTrophy, 1989
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Photo-essay of children's portraits that celebrates the senses through sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures. Simple text corresponds to each photo, ending with "With our five senses, we enjoy our world." (Nonfiction)
Available in Spanish: Mis cinco sentidos
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Wash Up! by Gwenyth Swain
First Avenue Editions, 2002
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Come travel around the globe to see what children in other countries do to get clean. Washcloths, soap, and fresh water are replaced with some interesting things in other places. (Nonfiction)
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Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? by Dr. Seuss
Random House, 1996
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Children and adults will love Mr. Brown and the wacky sounds he makes. Not only is this book a delight to read aloud with Seuss's clever brand of rhythm and rhyme, children will also get practice with their sounds and letters. (Fiction)
Award-winning author
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Doctors, by Marlene Targ Brill
Lerner, 2005
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Young children learn how doctors help to keep them healthy. Using simple terms and colorful photographs, the different steps of a doctor's visit are shown, including the use of tools such as a thermometer and stethoscope. (Nonfiction)
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Teeth Are Not for Biting, by Elizabeth Verdick
Free Spirit Publishing, 2003
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"Crunch crunch crunch. Teeth are strong and sharp. Crunch crunch crunch. Teeth can help you chew. But teeth are not for biting. Ouch! Biting hurts!" An upbeat little book that suggests positive things children can do instead of biting. (Fiction)
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Sometimes I'm Bombaloo, by Rachel Vail
Scholastic Press, 2002
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Katie is usually happy and tolerates her little brother's interference with her play. However, sometimes she gets REALLY mad at him and turns into "Bombaloo". A warm and reassuring book to share with children who feel out of control. (Fiction)
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My Nose, Your Nose, by Melanie Walsh
Houghton Mifflin, 2002
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A very gentle approach to the concept of diversity using close-up and colorful illustrations of kids and all their features: eyes, hair, skin, noses, legs. Children explore what's unique about themselves, and also what they have in common with others. (Fiction)
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Who's Not Asleep? by Shirley Hillard
Mamoo House, 2004
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When the stars come out and night is falling, it's time to go to sleep. In the backyard, little animals are curling up and closing their eyes. The kitty, the puppy, the bunny, the squirrel ... everyone is falling asleep. But wait a minute, who's not asleep? A gentle tale to woo young ones into Dreamland. (Fiction)
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Froggy Gets Dressed, by Jonathan London
Viking Juvenile, 1992
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Froggy wakes from a winter's sleep to discover snow. "Snow! Snow! I want to play in the snow!" Accompanied by silly sound effects (zoop! zup! zat!) Froggy puts on cold-weather gear and goes outdoors. He returns to the house repeatedly for items he has forgotten: his pants, shirt, coat, and his long johns! Exhausted, he goes back to sleep. (Fiction)
Available in Spanish: Frogge se viste
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First Experiences: Going to the Dentist, by Sally Hauitt
QED Publishing, 2004
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Color photographs support this account of a young boy's first visit to the dentist. (Nonfiction)
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Farm Flu, by Teresa Bateman
Albert Whitman & Company, 2001
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Tending the farm becomes quite a task when all the animals get the flu. The boy puts the cow to bed with a tissue and hot tea and comforts the pig by rubbing his belly. But the sickly animals begin to have too much fun, watching TV, playing games, gorging on chocolate. How will the boy restore order? (Fiction)
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Don't You Feel Well, Sam? by Amy Hest
Candlewick, 2002
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Mrs. Bear is putting Sam to bed when she hears him cough. Mrs. Bear gets her sick cub cough syrup and a cup of hot tea. Then the two snuggle up in a cozy chair, where Mrs. Bear begins a story about a bear named Sam and before long, they're fast asleep. (Fiction)
Available in Spanish: ¿No te sientes bien, Sam?
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Germs Are Not for Sharing, by Elizabeth Verdick
Free Spirit Publishing, 2006
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Achoo! Cough! F-L-U-S-H! Children learn that germs are not for sharing. This delightfully simple book teaches the basics of not spreading germs. Cover up a sneeze or cough. Hug or blow kisses when you're sick. And most of all, wash your hands! (Fiction)
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Little Pea, by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Chronicle Books, 2005
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In a twist that will tickle finicky eaters, Mama Pea has to coax Little Pea to eat 5 pieces of candy before he can have dessert. Little Pea chokes the candy down and then rejoices when dessert is served: A bowl of spinach! (Fiction)
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A First Book about Bodies, by Nicola Tuxworth
Gareth Stevens Publishing, 1999
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Photographs and easy text identify body parts and their uses in a Look and Learn book. Each page provides a wealth of discussion possibilities. (Nonfiction)
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I Can Be Safe: A First Look at Safety, by Pat Thomas
Barron's Educational Series, 2003
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An easy-to-understand book to help children feel safe in different situations. They learn to look both ways when crossing a road, to wear special clothing for sports, to know their parents' names, phone number, and emergency numbers, and many other details. (Nonfiction)
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I Am Fire, by Jean Marzollo
Scholastic, 1996
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Science and safety come together in this very simple book illustrated with bright cut-paper pictures. (Nonfiction)
Available in Spanish: Soy el fuego
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The Tooth Book, by Dr. Seuss
Random House, 2003
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Teeth come in handy when you chew or smile! Dr. Seuss lets children know all the things teeth can do and how to take care of them so they last a lifetime! (Fiction)
Award-winning author
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Red Eyes or Blue Feathers: A Book About Animal Colors, by Patricia M. Stockland
Picture Window Books, 2005
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Did you know that animals make a rainbow of colors in the animal world? This colorful book shows how colors help animals survive and stay safe in the wild.
Winner Outstanding Science Trade Book Award
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