Books like What's the Time, Mr. Wolf?
Award winning
Tog the Dog (Rhyme-and -read Stories)
Colin Hawkins, Jacqui Hawkins, 1986
Why to read
Enhances Phonemic Awareness: 'Tog the Dog' utilizes rhyming patterns that are essential for young readers to develop phonemic awareness, an important precursor to reading success.
Promotes Language Development: The repetitive and rhythmic nature of the story helps children to learn new words and understand sentence structure, thereby enhancing their language development.
Engages Young Readers: The fun and playful story of Tog the Dog, combined with Colin Hawkins' lively illustrations, capture the attention of children, making reading an enjoyable activity.
Builds Confidence in Reading: As a 'Rhyme-and-Read' story, this book is designed to help early readers predict the text and read along, which can boost their confidence and encourage a love for reading.
Tog the Dog (Rhyme-and -read Stories)
Colin Hawkins, Jacqui Hawkins, 1986
Zug the Bug
Colin Hawkins, Jacqui Hawkins, 1988
16 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, engaging illustrations captivate young readers.
Teaches valuable life lessons through Zug's adventures.
Encourages curiosity and exploration in children.
Supports language development and early literacy skills.
Zug the Bug
Colin Hawkins, Jacqui Hawkins, 1988
Award winning
Mig the Pig
Colin Hawkins, Jacqui Hawkins, 1986
19 pages
Why to read
Engaging Storyline: 'Mig the Pig' offers a captivating and entertaining story that keeps young readers engaged and eager to turn the pages, making it an excellent choice for encouraging a love of reading.
Language Development: The book is designed to help children enhance their vocabulary and language skills through repetitive phrases and simple, easy-to-understand language that is perfect for early readers.
Charming Illustrations: Colin Hawkins is known for his delightful illustrations that complement the text, providing visual cues to the story and helping children to better understand and remember the narrative.
Educational Themes: 'Mig the Pig' incorporates important life lessons and educational themes such as friendship, sharing, and problem-solving, making it not only a fun read but also a valuable learning tool for young minds.
Mig the Pig
Colin Hawkins, Jacqui Hawkins, 1986
Award winning
Jen the Hen
Colin Hawkins, Jacqui Hawkins, 1985
20 pages
Why to read
Engaging storyline fosters early reading skills.
Teaches values like teamwork and responsibility.
Vivid illustrations captivate and stimulate imagination.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Jen the Hen
Colin Hawkins, Jacqui Hawkins, 1985
One White Crane
Vickie Lee, 2022
24 pages
Why to read
Explores wildlife through captivating, vibrant illustrations.
Encourages empathy and care for nature.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Provides engaging, interactive storytelling experience.
One White Crane
Vickie Lee, 2022
Award winning
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Tiger Tales, 2013
26 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, engaging illustrations capture children's attention.
Simplifies complex concepts with clear, catchy narratives.
Fosters early numeracy skills effectively.
Encourages enjoyable family reading moments.
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Tiger Tales, 2013
Count on Culebra: Go From 1 to 10 in Spanish
Ann Whitford Paul, 2008
40 pages
Why to read
Bilingual counting adventure from 1 to 10.
Engaging animal characters inspire learning and fun.
Enhances bilingual language skills and numeracy.
Culturally rich storyline; deepens cultural understanding.
Count on Culebra: Go From 1 to 10 in Spanish
Ann Whitford Paul, 2008
Award winning
Counting Sheep
Catherine L Russell, 1989
52 pages
Why to read
Enhances counting skills through playful narrative.
Engages young minds with charming, relatable sheep characters.
Supports early math literacy and cognitive development.
Encourages fun family reading and learning time.
