The 13th installment in Mo Willems’ Elephant and Piggie series features the return of his popular characters, Gerald and Piggie, who discover they’re actually characters within a book! This creative story format puts the characters in direct interaction with the reader as the two not only acknowledge the reader’s presence, but directly engage with them throughout the book.
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Airline Anderson’s Neither is absolutely one of our favorite children’s books. The uplifting message and fun illustrations keep this one permanently in our bedtime story rotation. It’s appealing to a wide age group, and is a great option for reading at home or in the classroom.
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Dreamers is the latest work by accomplished author/illustrator Yuyi Morales. The story is based on Yuyi’s real-life journey from Mexico to the United States. It uses captivating storytelling and illustrations to describe how she and her son built a new life for themselves after discovering the power of books and libraries.
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For those familiar with the collection of author Mo Willems, they’d likely expect Because to be lighthearted and full of his trademark comedy. Instead, Because breaks from Willems’ traditional writing style and tells a much more inspirational story.
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If you’re looking for a new wrinkle to your bedtime story routine, you should consider giving the Moonlite projector a try. My family was lucky enough to receive one of these for Christmas a couple of years ago and it’s been a huge hit with our preschooler.
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The best way to get the most fun out of story time with your little one is to simply pick up a book with a funny character, illustration or subject. There are so many funny stories for kids available these days that are sure to own your child’s full attention. Authors like Mo Willems, Ryan T. Higgins and Aaron Blabey are just a few of the top-notch writers who’ve produced hilarious picture book series for kids of all ages.
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