Sarah Townsend

It can be easy to stick to "common" traditional tales in your classroom libraries... but be sure to check out Malia Collins's book, "Pele and Poli'ahu", a classic retelling of the Hawaiian goddesses of Fire and Ice! Traditional tales expand beyond Disney! #diversityinliterature!

Looking for a nonfiction book that includes quality and diverse information for students to enjoy? "Fry Bread" by Kevin Noble Maillard is a wonderful addition to your library, because it tells a Native American Family Story through the lens of traditional cooking. #nonfiction! 📚

Another emergent book is "The Night Before Kindergarten" by Natasha Wing. This predictable book has fun rhymes and relatable themes that young readers will love! Whether it's being read aloud or enjoyed independently, "The Night Before Kindergarten" is a great emergent pick. 😊

An Emergent book?? "I Like Me" by Nancy Carlson is a great place to start! Not only does this book provide helpful picture clues, but its short sentences and big font sizes also support younger readers. Lastly, its applicable plot of self love is important to share at this age!

Another fun, pre-emergent book is "Itsy Bitsy Spider" by Annie Kubler! This book includes engaging sign and sing along activities with the well-known nursery rhyme, making it a captivating experience for young readers at this stage! #movement #readandplay 🕷️😄

Looking for that perfect, pre-emergent book? "Finger Rhymes", a collection of nursery rhymes compiled and illustrated by Marc Brown, includes patterned language and engaging activities, making it developmentally appropropriate and fun for our youngest readers! #sensorymotor ! ☺️