Little Readers Ages 6-8

     The Day the Kids Took Over  written by Sam Apple, illustrated by Julie Robine, and published by JIMMY Patterson Books, an imprint of Little, Brown and Company, a division of Hachette Book Group Inc. in 2021.
     Listeners will discover the meaning of compromising, and how to resolve disputes through this story.
     

Who Will Kiss the Crocodile? written by Suzy Senior, with illustrations by Claire Powell, and published originally in Great Britain by Little Tiger Press Ltd. & the U.S. by Tiger Tales Books in 2022.
   A modern version of Sleeping Beauty that will delight little readers with its rhyming cadence and happy ending!

Splat the Cat and the Lemonade Stand ; A Level 2 I Can Read Book, created by Rob Scotton, with cover art by Rick Farley, and Laura Driscoll, with pictures by Robert Eberz, published by Harper Collins Children's Books, a division of Harper Collins Publishers, in 2019.
          This is a story is about summer fun for two friends.   Splat and Spike learn to enjoy working together, and learn responsibility in this venture.  Listeners might also discuss goal setting after hearing this story.

Flat Stanley and the Bees, created by Jeff Brown, story by Lori Haskins Houran, with pictures by Macky Pamintuan and published by Harper Collins Children's Books, a division of Harper Collins Publishers in 2019.
          This is a perfect story of summer fun with Stanley, Arthur, and their friends!   The episode encourages listeners to retell the story by highlighting story elements that promote comprehension.

Good Driving, Amelia Bedelia  is written by Herman Parish, with illustrations by Lynn Sweat, and published by Greenwillow  Books, a division of William Morrow & Company, Inc. in 1995.
          Back by popular demand- Amelia is loved by our listeners all over the globe!  Get ready to laugh out loud as you enjoy the antics of Amelia and Mr. Rogers trying to drive through the countryside!

          Last Stop On Market Street  is written by  Matt De La Pena, with pictures by Christian Robinson and was published by Puffin Books, part of Penguin Random House of London, in 2015.
          This story of realistic fiction reminds us of the rewards that come from simply being kind, and that beauty is all around us.  Also, it reminds us that sharing is caring, and simple acts of kindness can make us feel good inside.

Polar Bear Island  written by Lindsay Bonilla, illustrated by Cinta Villalobos, and published by Sterling Children's Books, NY.
   This story is about accepting differences among new friends.  Always be kind!

Roses Are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink is written & illustrated by Diane deGroat, manufactured in 1996 by South China Printing Company Ltd. and distributed by Harper Collins Children's Books, a division of Harper Collins Publishers, NY.
     This is a special Valentine's Day episode that includes a lesson about "The Golden Rule"-
Treat others as you want to be treated.   Always be kind and you will get kindness from others in return!
     Happy Valentine's Day!
      Miss Joanne

'Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving is written and illustrated by David Pilkey, and published by Orchard Books, New York, in 1990.  Children may enjoy retelling this story as families gather during the holidays!  This story also commemorates Thanksgiving and Little Readers' second year anniversary!  We are very grateful to ALL of our listeners around the globe!  

Bear Has A Story To Tell is written by Philip C Stead, illustrated by Erin E. Stead, and published by Roaring Book Press, a division of Holtzbrinck Publishing Holdings Limited Partnership in 2012.
   This story is about changing seasons, friendship, and also includes an introduction to hibernation and migration.  Miss Joan encourages listeners to further investigate animal's behavior, and retell the story using their own different voices for the characters in the story.