Books for Pre School 4
An Egg is Quiet by Dianna Hutts Aston
This book brings eggs to life, in a variety of colors, shapes, and textures. A lovely literary introduction to looking closely at the natural world. This experience is different from what children know about eggs.
Fancy Nancy by Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser
Little sister Nancy likes all things FANCY (The color fuchsia, lace-trimmed socks, tiaras, French accents and fancy toothpicks). In this story, she is willing to share her expertise in private lessons.
Books for Primary 1 – 3
The Dot by Peter H.
“Just make a mark and see where it takes you,” Vashti’s art teacher advises. When a simple dot gets kudos in class, Vashti ups her own ‘antie’ and makes quite a splash at the art show.
The Giants and the Joneses by Julia Donaldson
With the help of a glossary, children will soon be bilingual in Giantese, as they enjoy the story of Jumbeelia and Colette. Both are passionate collectors, but Jumbeelia is a Giant while Colette is human.
Books for Primary 4 – 6
The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick
If Hugo can repair the robot-like “automaton” rescued from a fire, he feels sure its metal hand will write a note from his departed father, conveying a plan to keep him safe. Set in and out of the sewers of Paris, the cinematic quality of this novel reinvents the fiction genre for a generation of visually literate children.
D’Aulaires Book of Greek Myths by Ingri and Parin D’Aulaires
The definitive guide to Greek mythology for children, these high-octane adventures are accentuated by full-page illustration.
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