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EPL Great Stuff Preschool: Kindergarten Readiness- Reading

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Reading is one of the foundations of getting ready for Kindergarten and reading together is one of the best ways to help develop this skill. Use the following books to explore letters and their sounds, words and all the fun you can have with books and stories!

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Blog Post: Help Your Child Succeed in their First Year of School

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Starting Kindergarten can be a big transition for a child. To help them succeed in their first year of school, children need the necessary skills, referre...Show more Starting Kindergarten can be a big transition for a child. To help them succeed in their first year of school, children need the necessary skills, referred to as Kindergarten Readiness. Learn why these skills are important, and how parents (and the Library!) can help support their child's development at home. Show less

Animalphabet

Animalphabet

by Donaldson, Julia

Book - 2018

Reading begins with recognizing letters and their sounds. Learn the alphabet with with this gorgeous book of cut-out and fold-out pages featuring animals for every letter. Reading begins with recognizing letters and their sounds. Learn the alphabet with with this gorgeous book of cut-out and fold-out pages featuring animals for every letter. Show less

Reading begins with recognizing letters and their sounds. Learn the alphabet with with this gorgeous book of cut-out and fold-out pages featuring animals for every letter. Reading begins with recognizing letters and their sounds. Learn the alphabet with with this gorgeous book of cut-out and fold-out pages featuring animals for every letter. Show less

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Take Away the A

Take Away the A

by Escoffier, Michaël

Book - 2014

Explore the way letters represent sounds and change the meaning of words with this book full of wacky illustrations. See if you can find the letters that go missing and figure out what sounds they make. Explore the way letters represent sounds and change the meaning of words with this book full of wacky illustrations. See if you can find the letters that go missing and figure out what sounds they make. Show less

Explore the way letters represent sounds and change the meaning of words with this book full of wacky illustrations. See if you can find the letters that go missing and figure out what sounds they make. Explore the way letters represent sounds and change the meaning of words with this book full of wacky illustrations. See if you can find the letters that go missing and figure out what sounds they make. Show less

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The Traveling Dustball

The Traveling Dustball

by Henderson, Judith

Book - 2019

Learning new words is an important part of learning to read. In this fun comic you will find some BIG words that young readers will love to learn! Learning new words is an important part of learning to read. In this fun comic you will find some BIG words that young readers will love to learn! Show less

Learning new words is an important part of learning to read. In this fun comic you will find some BIG words that young readers will love to learn! Learning new words is an important part of learning to read. In this fun comic you will find some BIG words that young readers will love to learn! Show less

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The Word Collector

The Word Collector

by Reynolds, Peter H.

Book - 2018

Jerome loves to collect words. Short and long. Action words and sad words. But what can you do with so many words? Find out in this story and maybe learn some new favorite words along the way! Jerome loves to collect words. Short and long. Action words and sad words. But what can you do with so many words? Find out in this story and maybe learn some new favorite words along the way! Show less

Jerome loves to collect words. Short and long. Action words and sad words. But what can you do with so many words? Find out in this story and maybe learn some new favorite words along the way! Jerome loves to collect words. Short and long. Action words and sad words. But what can you do with so many words? Find out in this story and maybe learn some new favorite words along the way! Show less

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Le collectionneur de mots

Le collectionneur de mots

by Reynolds, Peter H.

Book - 2018

"Certains collectionnent les timbres.D'autres collectionnent les pièces de monnaie. D'autres encore collectionnent les oeuvres d'art. Et Jérôme? Jérôme collectionne les mots..." "Certains collectionnent les timbres.D'autres collectionnent les pièces de monnaie. D'autres encore collectionnent les oeuvres d'art. Et Jérôme? Jérôme collectionne les mots..." Show less

"Certains collectionnent les timbres.D'autres collectionnent les pièces de monnaie. D'autres encore collectionnent les oeuvres d'art. Et Jérôme? Jérôme collectionne les mots..." "Certains collectionnent les timbres.D'autres collectionnent les pièces de monnaie. D'autres encore collectionnent les oeuvres d'art. Et Jérôme? Jérôme collectionne les mots..." Show less

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Yaks Yak

Yaks Yak

Animal Word Pairs

by Park, Linda Sue

Book - 2016

Yaks, badgers, and hogs are all animals, but what else can these words mean? Explore these homographs and more with this goofy book full of animals doing unlikely things. Yaks, badgers, and hogs are all animals, but what else can these words mean? Explore these homographs and more with this goofy book full of animals doing unlikely things. Show less

Yaks, badgers, and hogs are all animals, but what else can these words mean? Explore these homographs and more with this goofy book full of animals doing unlikely things. Yaks, badgers, and hogs are all animals, but what else can these words mean? Explore these homographs and more with this goofy book full of animals doing unlikely things. Show less

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Yaks Yak

Yaks Yak

Animal Word Pairs

by Park Linda Sue

eBook - 2016

Yaks, badgers, and hogs are all animals, but what else can these words mean? Explore these homographs and more with this goofy book full of animals doing unlikely things. Yaks, badgers, and hogs are all animals, but what else can these words mean? Explore these homographs and more with this goofy book full of animals doing unlikely things. Show less

Yaks, badgers, and hogs are all animals, but what else can these words mean? Explore these homographs and more with this goofy book full of animals doing unlikely things. Yaks, badgers, and hogs are all animals, but what else can these words mean? Explore these homographs and more with this goofy book full of animals doing unlikely things. Show less

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How to Read A Book

How to Read A Book

by Alexander, Kwame

Book - 2019

Celebrate the joy of reading with fun collage illustrations and rich poetic language. This book is a great way to see the many ways you can use and shape letters and to talk about what you like best about reading! Celebrate the joy of reading with fun collage illustrations and rich poetic language. This book is a great way to see the many ways you can use and shape letters and to talk about what you like best about reading! Show less

Celebrate the joy of reading with fun collage illustrations and rich poetic language. This book is a great way to see the many ways you can use and shape letters and to talk about what you like best about reading! Celebrate the joy of reading with fun collage illustrations and rich poetic language. This book is a great way to see the many ways you can use and shape letters and to talk about what you like best about reading! Show less

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How to Read a Book

How to Read a Book

by Alexander, Kwame

Downloadable Audiobook - 2019

Celebrate the joy of reading with rich poetic language. The audiobook provides a whole new experience of enjoying the poems and sounds of the book! Celebrate the joy of reading with rich poetic language. The audiobook provides a whole new experience of enjoying the poems and sounds of the book! Show less

Celebrate the joy of reading with rich poetic language. The audiobook provides a whole new experience of enjoying the poems and sounds of the book! Celebrate the joy of reading with rich poetic language. The audiobook provides a whole new experience of enjoying the poems and sounds of the book! Show less

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Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Must Love Books

by Sumner Johnson, Janet

Book - 2020

When Shailey's Dad finds a new job, he doesn't have as much to read bedtime stories with her. She decides to hire a new bedtime storyteller, and only char...Show more When Shailey's Dad finds a new job, he doesn't have as much to read bedtime stories with her. She decides to hire a new bedtime storyteller, and only characters from fairytales apply! Will she find a replacement to read her bedtime stories? Find out while guessing which fairytales the characters are from. Show less

When Shailey's Dad finds a new job, he doesn't have as much to read bedtime stories with her. She decides to hire a new bedtime storyteller, and only char...Show more When Shailey's Dad finds a new job, he doesn't have as much to read bedtime stories with her. She decides to hire a new bedtime storyteller, and only characters from fairytales apply! Will she find a replacement to read her bedtime stories? Find out while guessing which fairytales the characters are from. Show less

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Cherche remplaçant, doit aimer les livres

Cherche remplaçant, doit aimer les livres

by Sumner Johnson, Janet

Book - 2020

"Le père de Shailey change de travail et ne peut plus faire la lecture à l'heure du conte. Alors la petite fille entreprend sur-le-champ de recruter ...Show more "Le père de Shailey change de travail et ne peut plus faire la lecture à l'heure du conte. Alors la petite fille entreprend sur-le-champ de recruter un remplaçant et voit avec ravissement se présenter les personnages de ses contes préférés. Mais la Belle au bois dormant ne parvient pas à rester éveillée, le Bonhomme de pain d'épice lui vole son livre et Blanche Neige amène tous ses amis, les sept nains. Shailey persévère dans sa recherche, mais elle est vite découragée. Va-t-elle devoir abandonner l'heure du conte pour toujours?" Show less

"Le père de Shailey change de travail et ne peut plus faire la lecture à l'heure du conte. Alors la petite fille entreprend sur-le-champ de recruter ...Show more "Le père de Shailey change de travail et ne peut plus faire la lecture à l'heure du conte. Alors la petite fille entreprend sur-le-champ de recruter un remplaçant et voit avec ravissement se présenter les personnages de ses contes préférés. Mais la Belle au bois dormant ne parvient pas à rester éveillée, le Bonhomme de pain d'épice lui vole son livre et Blanche Neige amène tous ses amis, les sept nains. Shailey persévère dans sa recherche, mais elle est vite découragée. Va-t-elle devoir abandonner l'heure du conte pour toujours?" Show less

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I Am A Story

I Am A Story

by Yaccarino, Dan

Book - 2016

Stories have been around for a long time, but they haven't always been told in books! Explore some of the ways that stories have existed and are spread with your young reader using bold illustrations and simple phrases. Stories have been around for a long time, but they haven't always been told in books! Explore some of the ways that stories have existed and are spread with your young reader using bold illustrations and simple phrases. Show less

Stories have been around for a long time, but they haven't always been told in books! Explore some of the ways that stories have existed and are spread with your young reader using bold illustrations and simple phrases. Stories have been around for a long time, but they haven't always been told in books! Explore some of the ways that stories have existed and are spread with your young reader using bold illustrations and simple phrases. Show less

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Je suis une histoire

Je suis une histoire

by Yaccarino, Dan

Book - 2017

"Les histoires ont toujours existé. Depuis la nuit des temps, elles nous font rire ou pleurer, elles nous font peur ou nous exaltent, et toujours, el...Show more "Les histoires ont toujours existé. Depuis la nuit des temps, elles nous font rire ou pleurer, elles nous font peur ou nous exaltent, et toujours, elles nous rassemblent. Des peintures rupestres aux arts numériques, des presses mécaniques aux imprimantes sophistiquées, découvrez les multiples façons de raconter une histoire." Show less

"Les histoires ont toujours existé. Depuis la nuit des temps, elles nous font rire ou pleurer, elles nous font peur ou nous exaltent, et toujours, el...Show more "Les histoires ont toujours existé. Depuis la nuit des temps, elles nous font rire ou pleurer, elles nous font peur ou nous exaltent, et toujours, elles nous rassemblent. Des peintures rupestres aux arts numériques, des presses mécaniques aux imprimantes sophistiquées, découvrez les multiples façons de raconter une histoire." Show less

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You Can Read

You Can Read

by Becker, Helaine

Book - 2017

Where can you read? Anywhere! Explore the many places and ways you can read at anytime and maybe suggest some of your own favorite reading places! Where can you read? Anywhere! Explore the many places and ways you can read at anytime and maybe suggest some of your own favorite reading places! Show less

Where can you read? Anywhere! Explore the many places and ways you can read at anytime and maybe suggest some of your own favorite reading places! Where can you read? Anywhere! Explore the many places and ways you can read at anytime and maybe suggest some of your own favorite reading places! Show less

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You Can Read

You Can Read

by Becker Helaine

eBook - 2017

Where can you read? Anywhere! Explore the many places and ways you can read at anytime and maybe suggest some of your own favorite reading places! Where can you read? Anywhere! Explore the many places and ways you can read at anytime and maybe suggest some of your own favorite reading places! Show less

Where can you read? Anywhere! Explore the many places and ways you can read at anytime and maybe suggest some of your own favorite reading places! Where can you read? Anywhere! Explore the many places and ways you can read at anytime and maybe suggest some of your own favorite reading places! Show less

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What This Story Needs Is A Pig in A Wig

What This Story Needs Is A Pig in A Wig

by Virján, Emma J.

Book - 2015

Explore rhymes in this wacky story that is sure to have kids laughing along. Why not try guessing what rhyming word is going to be next or make your own silly rhymes? Explore rhymes in this wacky story that is sure to have kids laughing along. Why not try guessing what rhyming word is going to be next or make your own silly rhymes? Show less

Explore rhymes in this wacky story that is sure to have kids laughing along. Why not try guessing what rhyming word is going to be next or make your own silly rhymes? Explore rhymes in this wacky story that is sure to have kids laughing along. Why not try guessing what rhyming word is going to be next or make your own silly rhymes? Show less

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What This Story Needs Is a Pig in a Wig

What This Story Needs Is a Pig in a Wig

by Virjan, Emma J.

Downloadable Audiobook - 2015

Explore rhymes in this wacky story that is sure to have kids laughing along. Why not try guessing what rhyming word is going to be next or make your own silly rhymes? Explore rhymes in this wacky story that is sure to have kids laughing along. Why not try guessing what rhyming word is going to be next or make your own silly rhymes? Show less

Explore rhymes in this wacky story that is sure to have kids laughing along. Why not try guessing what rhyming word is going to be next or make your own silly rhymes? Explore rhymes in this wacky story that is sure to have kids laughing along. Why not try guessing what rhyming word is going to be next or make your own silly rhymes? Show less

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What This Story Needs Is a Pig in a Wig

What This Story Needs Is a Pig in a Wig

by Virjan, Emma J.

eBook - 2015

Explore rhymes in this wacky story that is sure to have kids laughing along. Why not try guessing what rhyming word is going to be next or make your own silly rhymes? Explore rhymes in this wacky story that is sure to have kids laughing along. Why not try guessing what rhyming word is going to be next or make your own silly rhymes? Show less

Explore rhymes in this wacky story that is sure to have kids laughing along. Why not try guessing what rhyming word is going to be next or make your own silly rhymes? Explore rhymes in this wacky story that is sure to have kids laughing along. Why not try guessing what rhyming word is going to be next or make your own silly rhymes? Show less

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This Is A Serious Book

This Is A Serious Book

by Parachini, Jodie

Book - 2016

This book is VERY serious. Or is it? Find out what happens when unexpected animals show up inside the narrator's story. This book is VERY serious. Or is it? Find out what happens when unexpected animals show up inside the narrator's story. Show less

This book is VERY serious. Or is it? Find out what happens when unexpected animals show up inside the narrator's story. This book is VERY serious. Or is it? Find out what happens when unexpected animals show up inside the narrator's story. Show less

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The Boy & the Book

The Boy & the Book

A Wordless Story

by Slater, David Michael

Book - 2015

It might seem counter-intuitive to build a love of reading using a book with no writing, but wordless books are great for building a child's sense of narrative and encouraging them to tell their own stories. It might seem counter-intuitive to build a love of reading using a book with no writing, but wordless books are great for building a child's sense of narrative and encouraging them to tell their own stories. Show less

It might seem counter-intuitive to build a love of reading using a book with no writing, but wordless books are great for building a child's sense of narrative and encouraging them to tell their own stories. It might seem counter-intuitive to build a love of reading using a book with no writing, but wordless books are great for building a child's sense of narrative and encouraging them to tell their own stories. Show less

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Pet This Book

Pet This Book

by Young, Jessica

eBook - 2018

Interactive picture books are a great way to get children engaged and having fun with books. Follow along with the text in this book to take care of the animals. Interactive picture books are a great way to get children engaged and having fun with books. Follow along with the text in this book to take care of the animals. Show less

Interactive picture books are a great way to get children engaged and having fun with books. Follow along with the text in this book to take care of the animals. Interactive picture books are a great way to get children engaged and having fun with books. Follow along with the text in this book to take care of the animals. Show less

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The Black and White Factory

The Black and White Factory

by Telchin, Eric

Book - 2016

Welcome to the black and white factory! It's up to you to help keep the color from spreading and ruining the black and white! An interactive picture book that allows little fingers to explore the pages and they way you can hold a book. Welcome to the black and white factory! It's up to you to help keep the color from spreading and ruining the black and white! An interactive picture book that allows little fingers to explore the pages and they way you can hold a book. Show less

Welcome to the black and white factory! It's up to you to help keep the color from spreading and ruining the black and white! An interactive picture book that allows little fingers to explore the pages and they way you can hold a book. Welcome to the black and white factory! It's up to you to help keep the color from spreading and ruining the black and white! An interactive picture book that allows little fingers to explore the pages and they way you can hold a book. Show less

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Open This Little Book

Open This Little Book

by Klausmeier, Jesse

Book - 2013

What is inside a book? In this case another book! A fun book that plays with the structure of books! What is inside a book? In this case another book! A fun book that plays with the structure of books! Show less

What is inside a book? In this case another book! A fun book that plays with the structure of books! What is inside a book? In this case another book! A fun book that plays with the structure of books! Show less

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Grandmother Ptarmigan

Grandmother Ptarmigan

by Mikkigak, Qaunak

Book - 2013

Not all stories are told in books! Grandmother Ptarmigan is telling baby Ptarmigan a bedtime story, but it is just a bit too scary and something unexpected happens. Based on a traditional Inuit story. Not all stories are told in books! Grandmother Ptarmigan is telling baby Ptarmigan a bedtime story, but it is just a bit too scary and something unexpected happens. Based on a traditional Inuit story. Show less

Not all stories are told in books! Grandmother Ptarmigan is telling baby Ptarmigan a bedtime story, but it is just a bit too scary and something unexpected happens. Based on a traditional Inuit story. Not all stories are told in books! Grandmother Ptarmigan is telling baby Ptarmigan a bedtime story, but it is just a bit too scary and something unexpected happens. Based on a traditional Inuit story. Show less

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