Monday, July 16, 2012

Must Have Picture Books

The Teacher Wife
I'm trying a linky.   My very first. 
Okay, here it goes...my first linky.  I've been tempted to try this before, but chickened out.  I hope this works.  I couldn't resist this linky.  I LOVE picture books.  I work part time as a children's reference assistant at a public library in addition to teaching Kindergarten.  I used to work as a youth services programmer at the public library.  I know my picture books.  There are too many that I can't live without, so I thought I would share some that make good read-alouds for beach themed interactive storytimes.  You can click on the book titles to check out the book in Amazon.  I copied the summaries from our local library website. 

1.  I love The Pout Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen.
The pout-pout fish believes he only knows how to frown, even though many of his friends suggest ways to change his expression, until one day a fish comes along that shows him otherwise.
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2.  Way Down Deep in the Deep Blue Sea  by Jan Peck is another summer favorite. 
A child explores the treasures of the deep blue sea from the safety of a bathtub.
Jan Peck has written others in this series including Way Up High in the Tall Green Tree. 




3.  I'm the Biggest Thing in the Ocean  by Kevin Sherry is so very fun. 
A giant squid brags about being bigger than everything else in the ocean--almost.
There is a sequel  I'm The Best Artist in the Ocean. 
I'm The Biggest Thing in the Ocean
4.  I'm a Shark  by Bob Shea is a newer fun ocean book. 

A boastful shark is not afraid of anything, which impresses his underwater friends until they ask about spiders.
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5.  A House for Hermit Crab  by Eric Carle is an older, but wonderful book. 
Poor Hermit Crab! He's outgrown his snug little shell, so he finds himself a larger one -- and many new friends to decorate and protect his new house. But what will happen when he outgrows this shell, and has to say good-bye to all the sea creatures who have made Hermit Crab's house a home? Children facing change in their own lives will relate to Hermit Crab's story -- and learn a lot about the fascinating world of marine life along the way.










I have used all of these in a storytime and in my classroom and I checked to make sure they are still available.    My first linky. 


26 comments:

  1. Thanks for linking up!

    Your blog design is adorable! I love it! :)

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    1. Thank you Lindsey. I love this linky and I couldn't resist. I think I did it correctly.
      Cindy

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  2. I'm in Virginia too! I love Eric Carle, and A House for Hermit Crab (because I used to have five or six ages ago).
    ~Heather

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    1. Wow! I didn't think anyone blogged in Virginia.
      :) Cindy

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  3. Great book picks!! Eric Carle is one of my favorite authors!

    Newest Follower
    Nicole
    Lanier's Kindergarten Lions

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    1. I just checked out your list too. My little Kinder-kiddos are The Smarty Bears. You know...Smith's Smarty Bears. Your Lanier's Lions caught my eye. :)
      I am soooo excited...I have 4 followers! I think I might have to actually blog now.
      Cindy

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  4. I'm visiting through the Linky Party. Don't you just love picture books?!!? Eric Carle has great books! Come by when you get a chance. I'm your newest follower.

    Waving from The Teacher's Chatterbox,
    Rebecca

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  5. Thanks for making a beach themed list, these books look great. I will have to be on the look out for them in the library! I am now your 6th follower :)
    Shawna
    The Picture Book Teacher's Edition

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  6. Welcome to my blog. I am sooooo excited! 6 followers!
    Cindy

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  7. OK, since you're on a beach/fish theme, do you know "When A Dragon Moves In" by Jodi Moore? It came out last summer and is AdOrAbLe!

    Eager to check out your choices; come by to see mine if you get a chance!

    Barbara
    The Corner On Character

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    1. Hi! I'm not familiar with When A Dragon Moves In. I'm working this weekend at the libary and I am going to check it out! Thanks for the recommendation.
      Cindy

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  8. Love Eric Carle! How could you not?!? I'm your newest follower :)

    Susan
    T.G.I.F. (Thank God it's First Grade!)

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    1. I really want to go to the Eric Carle Museum of picture book artwork. http://www.carlemuseum.org/ I just love his books and artwork.
      Thank for following my blog. I'm going to try hard to do a good job!
      Cindy

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  9. I'm The Biggest Thing is on my list too. I'm so excited to hear there is going to be a sequel. Thanks for linking up and sharing your ideas. I'm looking forward to some more great posts.
    ✰ Stacy

    Simpson Superstars

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    1. I love The Biggest Thing and I do a fun math activity with measurement that I'll share in another post. I just love this book. The artist one if fabulous too.
      Thanks for following my blog. I hope I don't disappoint. :)
      Cindy

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  10. How sweet is that pic on your sidebar?! Great list! I'm a new follower!

    ✪Crystal✪
    Strive to Sparkle

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    1. I love the picture too. That little one is one of the students that will be in my heart forever. The last day of school is always so bittersweet.
      Thanks for following.
      Cindy

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  11. Thanks for your book suggestions! I look forward to checking them out and seeing how I can use them in my own classroom.

    Make sure to stop by and enter my giveaway!
    -Courtney
    2ndgradesnapshots.blogspot.com

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  12. I love I'm the Biggest Thing in the Ocean. Looking forward to reading I'm the Best Artist in the Ocean - thanks for the tip.

    I am your newest follower.

    sandi
    rubber boots and elf shoes

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    1. I love your blog. So cute and informative. I wish you lived closer, I'd love to see your classroom and talk about all things science. Thank you for following. I hope I don't disappoint. :)
      Cindy

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  13. I love the Pout Pout Fish -- have you seen the song on you tube? http://youtu.be/Lron1wlXfxU It was our favorite this year.
    We have a lot in common -- I also home-schooled for 17 years, worked as a librarian, and started teaching kindergarten in my 50's.
    And I've just been blogging for a year -- and still have a lot to learn. I might even hire someone to make a pretty design like yours someday!

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  14. I am your newest follower! Thanks for sharing these books!
    Drop by anytime :)

    Tracy

    Creekside Teacher Tales

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    1. Welcome to the blog! I hope you find something you LOVE.
      Cindy

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  15. Thanks for including The Pout-Pout Fish in your list!

    Best Fishes,
    Debbie Diesen (author of The Pout-Pout Fish)

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