Piggies in the Pumpkin Patch

Piggies in the Pumpkin Patch
Author: Mary Peterson
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2010
Genre: Domestic animals
ISBN: 1570914605

Pigs have a wonderful time playing in the pumpkin patch and other spots on the farm, encountering other animals along the way.

Piggies in the Pumpkin Patch

Piggies in the Pumpkin Patch
Author: Jennifer Rofe
Publisher: Charlesbridge
Total Pages: 31
Release: 2010-07-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1607342367

Pigs have a wonderful time playing in the pumpkin patch and other spots on the farm, encountering other animals along the way.

Pigs in Pajamas

Pigs in Pajamas
Author: Maggie Smith
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2012-12-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0375987479

At Penelope Pig's sleepover party, six pigs in pj's eat pizza and pasta, pound a pinata, pin the tail on the pony, prance to piano, and then form a precarious pyramid--collapsing, of course, into a sqealing pig pile! Maggie Smith combines rollicking rhymes and infectious alliterations to make a perfectly pleasing book filled with fun and the letter P. And while there are scads of P words in the text, the art has even more--the pictures are filled with more than 75 objects beginning with the letter P for young readers to find. The playful pictures also introduce other preschool concepts, such as colors, shapes, patterns, and counting. Pigs in Pajamas offers a fun way to get preschoolers thinking about language and building their vocabularies. Party on, Penelope Pig!

Pigs

Pigs
Author: Wendy Strobel Dieker
Publisher: Animals on the Farm (Hardcover
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781620310052

In Pigs, emergent readers will learn about the behaviors of pigs that live on a farm. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover why pigs have curly tails, floppy ears, and other physical attributes. A labeled diagram helps readers identify body parts of a pig, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about pigs online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Pigs also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Pigs is part of the Animals on the Farm series.

Pig Takes a Bath

Pig Takes a Bath
Author: Michael Dahl
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 11
Release: 2010
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 140485729X

Little Pig makes a mess then has lots of fun cleaning up in the bathtub.

We're Going on a Pumpkin Hunt

We're Going on a Pumpkin Hunt
Author: Mary Hogan Wilcox
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2020-08-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1632898888

Best-selling illustrator Lynn Munsinger (Tacky the Penguin, What Mommies/Daddies Do Best) puts pumpkins and autumn center stage in this rollicking take on the classic song, We're Going on a Bear Hunt. A spooky nighttime hunt for the biggest pumpkin in town results in a fright but also a great adventure Laugh out loud at the sweet silliness and be heartened to know you might not be the only scaredy cat...er, mouse...in the pumpkin patch. • PUMPKIN PACK: bonus downloadable kit includes printable activities for more coloring, counting, puzzles, patterns, and discovery fun! • BASED ON A POPULAR FOLK SONG: The repeating, sing-song rhythm imparts an age-appropriate lesson of camaraderie and overcoming fears. A fun, simple story for the smallest listeners. • SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL LEARNING: The theme of courage will stand out in the array of Halloween books that are more focused on the holiday itself. • HUMOROUS HALLOWEEN HOOK: The colorful trek through the neighborhood will please listeners eager for their own Halloween adventures. • BELOVED ILLUSTRATOR: Lynn Munsinger is the illustrator of the bestselling Tacky the Penguin series and What Mommies/Daddies Do Best series. Her classic, charming art never goes out of style!

The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin

The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin
Author: Joe Troiano
Publisher: Open Road Media
Total Pages: 29
Release: 2014-10-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1504001915

One day in the pumpkin patch the strangest little pumpkin hatched . . . Spookley the Pumpkin was different. All the other pumpkins teased him, until Spookley proved that being different can save the day! This perennial best-selling children’s book delivers a special message of tolerance and kindness that is just right for fall . . . and any time of year! This fixed-layout ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book, features read-along narration.

Mechanimals

Mechanimals
Author: Chris Tougas
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2013-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1459806263

When a tornado leaves a farmer with a heap of scrap metal and no animals, his neighbors are sure it's all over for him. But the determined farmer refuses to admit defeat. His plans are big, and when his neighbors dismiss them with the words, "When pigs fly," they grow bigger still. The farmer sets to work to turn that scrap metal into some rather surprising creatures. Mechanimals will help all of us believe in our dreams, despite what the neighbors may say.

Effective Read-Alouds for Early Literacy

Effective Read-Alouds for Early Literacy
Author: Katherine A. Beauchat
Publisher: Guilford Press
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2012-04-11
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1462506526

Sharing high-quality storybooks and nonfiction books not only is enjoyable for young children and teachers—it is also a powerful way to build crucial literacy skills. This engaging guide provides effective strategies for selecting books and using read-alouds to develop children's oral language, vocabulary, concepts of print, alphabet knowledge, phonological awareness, and comprehension. Illustrated with rich examples from diverse classrooms, the book takes teachers step by step through planning and setting goals for read-alouds, as well as reflecting on each lesson to inform future instruction. Helpful planning templates can be reproduced for repeated use; the large-size format facilitates photocopying.

The Storytime Handbook

The Storytime Handbook
Author: Nina Schatzkamer Miller
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 279
Release: 2014-01-27
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0786466685

Fresh, fun ideas for children's storytime fill this book. The author, a long-time storytime facilitator, has put together 52 weekly themes plus additional plans for holidays, all with detailed instructions for talking about the theme and choosing the books, crafts, songs, poems, games and snacks. Each storytime idea is illustrated with photographs of a suggested craft and snack for easy reference. Libraries, bookstores, preschools and parents alike can use this book to offer themed storytimes that include discussion, literature, art, music, movement and food. Options are provided for each storytime, so the ideas can be used year after year.