Houghton Mifflin PRE-K

Bibliography

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Books for Browsing

Curious George's First Words About Animals: by Margret and H. A. Rey; Houghton Mifflin 2005; This set of four board books introduces preschoolers to words related to animals found on a farm, at the aquarium, at the circus, and at the zoo.
Do Pigs Have Stripes?: by Melanie Walsh; Houghton 1999 (16p); Playful questions invite readers to answer questions about animals.
The Animal ABC: by Leslie Baker; Holt 2003 (32p); Labeled illustrations present a different animal for each letter of the alphabet.
Each Living Thing: by Joanne Ryder; Harcourt 2000 (32p); This celebration of the creatures of the earth asks that we respect and care for them.; Social Studies
Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too?: by Eric Carle; Harper 2005 (32p); Simple, repetitive text and collage illustrations reveal that all kinds of animals have mothers.
Truck Duck: by Michael Rex; Putnam 2004 (32p); Rhyming word pairs describe animals and their different vehicles from “Boat Goat” to “Rig Pig.”
My Beak, Your Beak: by Melanie Walsh; Houghton 2002 (32p); This simple exploration of similarities and differences uses pairs of animals like dachsunds and dalmations.; Science
Cleo the Cat: by Caroline Mockford; Barefoot 2001 (24p); Rhyming text describes how and orange-striped cat named Cleo finds a home.

Books for Teacher Read Aloud

Castles, Caves, and Honeycombs: by Linda Ashman; Harcourt 2001 (32p); Rhyming text describes some of the unique places where animals make their homes.; Science
Wild About Books: by Judy Sierra; Knopf 2004 (32p); Molly McGrew mistakenly drives her bookmobile to the zoo, and creates a whole new audience for books.
At the Edge of the Woods: by Cynthia Cotten; Holt 2002 (32p); All kinds of animals, birds, and insects live at the edge of the woods in this rhyming counting book.; Math
Animal Babies on Mountains: Kingfisher 2005 (24p); A photographic concept book introduces young animals, such as pandas, that live in the world's highest places.; Science
Kitten's First Full Moon: by Kevin Henkes; Greenwillow 2004 (32p); A feisty kitten ventures off her front porch to pursue what she thinks is a bowl of milk.
Birthday Zoo: by Deborah Lee Rose; Whitman 2002 (32p); Brief, rhyming text describes how zoo animals get ready for a boy's birthday party.
Sparky: by Flora McDonnell; Candlewick 2003 (32p); Mary and her new dog Sparky share a day filled with fun and adventure.
Ocean Babies: by Deborah Lee Rose; National Geographic 2005 (32p); This ocean tour introduces young sea animals and some surprising facts about them.; Science
Where Is Bear?: by Leslea Newman; Harcourt 2004 (44p); When the animals in the forest play hide-and-seek, no one can find Bear.
Inside Mouse, Outside Mouse: by Lindsay Barrett George; Greenwillow 2004 (40p); Two mice finally meet face-to-face in this story about their contrasting but parallel activities.
Cool Time Song: by Carole Lexa Schaefer; Viking 2005 (32p); Zebras, giraffes, lions, and other animals of the African savannah share a song about loving and protecting the earth.; Social Studies
One Dark Night: by Lisa Wheeler; Harcourt 2003 (32p); Mouse and Mole meet an unexpected friend in the middle of the night in this rhyming story.
Way Out in the Desert: by T. J. Marsh and Jennifer Ward; Rising Moon 1998 (32p); A song introduces children to the animals and plants of the Sonoran Desert.; Music
We Are Bears: by Molly Grooms; Northwood 2002 (32p); A mother bear teaches her two cubs to search for food, climb trees, and swim.; Science
What Do You Do with a Tail Like This?: by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page; Houghton 2003 (32p); Children learn about the many amazing things animals can do with their tails, eyes, ears, and other body parts.

Classics Corner

Katy No-Pocket: by Emmy Payne; Houghton 1944 (32p); Pocketless Katy Kangaroo sets out to find something in which to carry her son, Freddy.
Make Way for Ducklings: by Robert McCloskey; Viking 1941 (67p); Mr. And Mrs. Mallard look for the perfect place to bring up their ducklings.
Harry the Dirty Dog: by Gene Zion; Harper 1956 (32p); Harry the dog absolutely does not want to take a bath when he gets dirty.
May I Bring a Friend?: by Beatrice Schenk de Regniers; Macmillan 1964 (32p); A boy brings along his animal friends when he's invited to tea with the king and queen.
Henny-Penny: by Paul Galdone; Clarion 1968 (32p); Convinced the sky is falling, Henny Penny and her gullible friends rush off to tell the king.
Three Billy Goats Gruff: by Paul Galdone; Clarion 1973 (32p); Three goat brothers trick their way past a troll to reach a feast of fresh, green grass.