Hynes Summer Reading 2012 - Kindergarten

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
By Martin, Bill, Jr.
Joint Author Archambault, John
Illustrator Ehlert, Lois
1989-10 - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
9780671679491 Check the Library

"Bright color . . . crisp . . . stylized shapes . . . This book begs to be read aloud."--"Booklist, " starred review. 1990 ALA Notable Children's Book; 1990 "Boston Globe/Horn Book" Honor Book; 1990 "Parents' Choice" Honor Book for Story Books; 1990 IRA/CBC Children's Choice Book. Full color. …More

The Cat in the Hat
By Dr Seuss
1957-03 - Random House Children's Books
9780394800011 Check the Library

Illus. in color. The Cat in the Hat came to play one rainy, nothing-to-do afternoon. His hilarious antics are "recommended for all libraries."--(starred) "School Library Journal.

Also available in German J 430 SEU; Chinese J 495.1 SEU; Spanish J 460 SEU

Goodnight Moon
By Brown, Margaret Wise
Illustrator Hurd, Clement
2005-09 - HarperCollins Publishers
9780060775858 Check the Library

In this classic of children's literature, beloved by generations of readers and listeners, the quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling illustrations combine to make a perfect book for the end of the day. Full color. …More

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
By Martin, Bill, Jr.
Illustrator Stringari
Illustrator Carle, Eric
1992-04 - Henry Holt & Company
9780805017441 Check the Library

A big happy frog, a plump purple cat, a handsome blue horse, and a soft yellow duck all parade across the pages of this delightful book. Combined with Martin's sing-song text, Carle's boldly colored collages create unforgettable images of these endearing animals. Full color. …More

If You Give a Moose a Muffin
By Numeroff, Laura Joffe
Illustrator Bond, Felicia
Author Bond, Felicia
1991-09 - Laura Geringer Book
9780060244057 Check the Library

Chaos can ensue if you give a moose a muffin and start him on a cycle of urgent requests. …More

No, David!
By Shannon, David
1998-09 - Scholastic
9780590930024 Check the Library

Georgia Children's Book Award Winner - 2000

When author and artist David Shannon was five years old, he wrote a semi-autobiographical story of a little kid who broke all his mother's rules. He chewed with his mouth open, jumped on the furniture, and he broke his mother's vase. As a result, all David ever heard his mother say was "No, David!" Full color. …More

Green Eggs and Ham
By Dr Seuss
1960-08 - Random House Books for Young Readers
9780394900162 Check the Library

From this magically right beginning came the concept of Beginner Books, exacting blends of words and pictures that encourage children to read--all by themselves. …More

These are some of the versions of The Three Little Pigs we have at the Library; there are many more:

Retells the fatal episodes in the lives of two foolish pigs and how the third pig managed to avoid the same pigfalls.

Location: Picture Books J GALDONE

2002 Caldecott Medal Winner

A Caldecott medalist playfully deconstructs the familiar nursery tale, taking the visual narrative to a new level. Dialogue balloons, text excerpts, and a wide variety of illustration styles guide the reader through a fantasy universe to the surprising and happy ending. Full-color illustrations.

Location: Caldecott Award Books J WIESNER

The Three Little Pigs
By Moore, Maggie
Illustrator Hefferan, Rob
2002-11 - Picture Window Books
9781404800717 Check the Library

Introduce young readers to the captivating world of classic fairy tales in this beautifully illustrated easy-reader series.

Location: Easy Reader Nonfiction J 398.2 MOO

The Three Little Pigs
By Donehoo, Timothy S.
Editor Curry, Don
Editor Don, Curry
2006-01 - Meredith Books
9780696228551 Check the Library

The brand-new My Turn! Your Turn! series will have your kids reading confidently in no time! Designed for pre-readers and parents to read together, the books uses predictable language and concepts, repetition and rhyme to make learning to read enjoyable and fun! Loveable characters and storylines including the Three Little Pigs and Goldilocks and the Three Bears make these books timeless classics and favorites for bedtime reading!

Location: Beginning Readers J DONEHOO

The Gingerbread Man is by various authors, here are some at the Library:

The Gingerbread Man
By MacKinnon, Mairi
Illustrator Temporin, Elena
2007-06 - Usborne Books
9780794517861 Check the Library

Everyone wants to catch the Gingerbread Man, but hes just too fast for them. Until he reaches a river, and meets a suspiciously helpful fox. With lively text and enchanting illustrations, this fresh new version of the classic tale is a book to treasure.

Location: Nonfiction J 398.2 MAC

The Gingerbread Man
By Donehoo, Timothy S.
Illustrator Elizalde, Marcelo
2006-07 - Meredith Corporation
9780696228537 Check the Library

Based on the classic children's story "The Three Little Pigs," this My Turn! Your Turn! reader is designed to give parents the tools to help their young children learn to read.By sharing quality time and reading aloud together, youngsters gain confidence and their reading skills quickly improve.

Parent pages on the left side move the plot along.

The Child pages on the right side encourage kids to repeat and rhyme easy to remember sentences.

Children will quickly become fluent readers with strong comprehension skills.

You will delight as they say in the wolf's voice, aLittle pig, little pig, let me in.a And imitate the voice of the pig by squeaking, aNot by the hair of my chinny chin chin!a

Location: Beginning Reader J DONEHOO

The Gingerbread Man
By Scarry, Richard
As Told by Nolte, Nancy
2004-09 - Golden Books
9780375925894 Check the Library

Recently discovered in the Golden Books archive, this favorite folktale has been out of print for over 30 years. The early painterly art style of Richard Scarry looks new and fresh again in this keepsake edition. His lively images will run off the pages and into the hearts of a new generation of children.

Location: Picture Books J NOLTE

Much-loved stories are retold as easy readers in this fun, exciting series of folktales.

Location: Easy Reader Nonfiction J 398.2 BLA

These are some of the versions of Jack and the Beanstalk at the Library:

Jack and the Beanstalk
By Crews, Nina
Illustrator Crews, Nina
2011-07 - Henry Holt & Company
9780805087659 Check the Library

Photo-collage illustrations and updated text provide a new look at the traditional tale of a boy who plants magic beans, climbs the beanstalk, and is captured by a giant and his wife…More

Jack and the Beanstalk
By Cech, John
Illustrator MacKenzie, Robert
2008-04 - Sterling
9781402730641 Check the Library

Jack and his marvelous beanstalk made their first appearance in England in 1734--and for nearly three centuries the tale has continued to enchant children. After all, what could be more reassuring to a small child than the idea that even a little boy can outwit a scary giant?

John Cech retells this popular story with humor and warmth, adding plenty of entertaining detail and bringing in some less familiar elements, too. (For example, when Jack escapes for the last time, the giant's wife comes along with him, and becomes his mother's good friend.) And Robert Mackenzie's art captures all the magic of the huge beanstalk and the giant's oversized world up in the clouds.

Location: Nonfiction J 398.20942 CEC

Jack and the Beanstalk
By Nesbit, Edith
Illustrator Tavares, Matt
2006-09 - Candlewick Press (MA)
9780763621247 Check the Library

First published in 1908, this unabridged text features the dynamic artwork and dramatic perspectives of Matt Tavares in full-color for the first time.

Location: Nonfiction J 398.20942 NES

Jack and the Beanstalk
By Moore, Maggie
Illustrator Cox, Steve
2002-08 - Picture Window Books
140480059X Check the Library

Poor Jack sells his cow for just five beans. But the beans are magical, and they grow into an enormous beanstalk. Jack climbs the beanstalk, and the adventure begins!

Location: Easy Nonfiction J 398.2 MOO