“Yes, parents are bossy--but they also have their perks. Discover the best of them in this lively picture book from two Roald Dahl Funny Prize favorites It might seem like parents spend an awful lot of time telling kids what to do. And, well, that's true But there's so much more to them: Parents are towels for wiping your grime on. They're whirlers and twirlers and tree trunks to climb on. Parents sort out all your messes and muddles. And best of all, parents give cuddles This funny and affectionate look at all the things parents do is a blast to read aloud.” (Thriftbooks.com)
Words Alive Story Station reads The Summer Nick Taught His Cats to Read
“It's not easy to teach a cat to read, but one boy tries to anyway in this sweet and silly picture book debut that captures the challenges and rewards of learning to read. Nick loves to read books--and he loves to play with his cats, Verne and Stevenson. So naturally Nick decides it's a great idea to teach his cats to read. But Verne and Stevenson don't appreciate when Nick wakes them up with a flashcard that says NAP. Nick finally piques Verne's interest with words like MOUSE and FISH. But not Stevenson's. While Nick and Verne go to the library, Stevenson hides under the porch. Will Nick ever find a way to share his love of reading with his feline friends?” (Thriftbooks.com)
And Tango Makes Three
“At the penguin house at the Central Park Zoo, two penguins named Roy and Silo were a little bit different from the others. But their desire for a family was the same. And with the help of a kindly zookeeper, Roy and Silo got the chance to welcome a baby penguin of their very own.” (Thriftbooks.com)
Words Alive Story Station reads If I Were a Jungle Animal
Morton is bored playing baseball all the way in the outfield. But if he were in the jungle, he could be a lion or a zebra or a hippopotamus Yeah, if he were a jungle animal, then things would be exciting. But maybe too much excitement is too distracting After all, a ball could be coming right toward him
Words Alive Story Station reads Quiet
Words Alive Story Station reads Little Joe Chickapig by Brian Calhon
Words Alive Story Station reads Knuffle Bunny Too by Mo Willems
Words Alive Story Station reads Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale by Mo Willems
Words Alive read Mighty Mighty Construction Site by Sherri Rinker & Tom Lichtenheld
Words Alive read Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing by Judi Barrett
Words Alive reads The Pigeon Needs a Bath! by Mo Willems
Words Alive reads All Different Now by Angela Johnson
Words Alive read The Night Gardener by The Fan Brothers
Words Alive reads I Wish You More by Amy Krouse Roenthal & Tom Lichtenheld
Words Alive read Manfish: A Story of Jacques Cousteau by Jennifer Berne
Words Alive reads Dinosaur Bones by Bob Barner
Words Alive reads Way Down Deep in the Deep Blue Sea by Jan Peck
Come along for another adventure in the deep blue sea! A young sea diver encounters numerous sea creatures while hunting for treasure. But not every undersea creature is friendly, as the explorer finds out when he's discovered by a shark. Fortunately, there’s a twist in the end!