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Variations of The Wheels on the Bus

Are you tired of singing the same version of "The Wheels on the Bus" with your toddler or preschooler? Here are some picture book adaptations that you might want to try. Besides being fun, singing stories is a great way to help your child learn new vocabulary and develop listening and memory skills.

Kindness and Good Manners

It’s always a good time to practice kindness and good manners. Below are some books that are perfect for seeing those good manners in action. Other authors to check out include Elizabeth Verdick, Michael Dahl, Anna Dewdney, and Jane Yolen.

You can also find more books online. Little Parachutes is a website that matches picture books with issues and problems children face. Check out the link below for more picture books about manners. https://www.littleparachutes.com/category/behaviour/manners-politeness/

Catch Me If You Can

“Run, run, as fast as you can. You can’t catch me, I’m the Gingerbread Man!” I recently read a variation of the classic tale of the Gingerbread Man, but this Gingerbread Man was loose in the library! I thought it might be fun to read some other variations, so here are some you might want to try.  

The Princess in Black Series Read-alikes

Have you heard of the Princess in Black series written by Shannon and Dean Hale and illustrated by Leuyen Pham? When there’s monster trouble in the kingdom, Princess Magnolia changes into her alter ego and becomes the Princess in Black! This series is recommended for kindergarten-third grade and is a great transition for children who are ready to read chapter books.

If you’ve already read The Princess in Black series and enjoyed it, you might like some of these beginning chapter books, too:

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