EARLY LIT RESOURCES: Books Adams, Jennifer. A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream. Gibbs Smith, 2016. 22 p. (9781423641810, board book). Brightly colored and beautifully illustrated, readers will enjoy this simple Shakespearean text and an introduction to Puck. Alperin, Mara. The Elves and the Shoemaker (My First Fairy Tales). Tiger Tales, 2017. 32 p. (978158925961, pb). Two shoemakers who love to dance and make shoes get some mysterious help in completing the shoes. Anstee, Ashlyn. No, No Gnome. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2016. 40 p. (9781481430913, hc). A small gnome wants to help harvest the school garden. But, his enthusiasm leads to trouble Astley, Nevill & Baker, Mark. The Magical World of Ben and Holly. Scholastic, Inc., 2017. 32 p. (9781338223538, hc). The Little Kingdom is full of fairies and elves who are all friends. Meet Ben and Holly the best of friends. Bolam, Emily. Hello, Bugs. Tiger Tales, 2010. 10 p. (9781589258624, board book). Little bugs flutter and fly in black and white illustrations with bursts of color. Drescher, Daniela. Pippa and Pelle in the Summer Sun. Floris Books, 2017. 12 p. (9781782503798, board book). Two colorful gnomes have a packed bag and set out for a summer adventure. Gay, Marie-Louise. Stella: Fairy of the Forest. Groundwood Books, 2010. 32 p. (9780888999931, hc). Stella reassures her brother, Sam, that fairies are real and sets out on an adventure through the forest to show him. Gershator, Phyllis. Who’s in the Garden. Barefoot Books, 2010. 14 p. (9781846864032, board book). See who’s playing in the garden in this tactile and interactive book. Hague, Kathleen. Good Night, Fairies. Chronicle Books, 2002. 40 p. (9781587171345, hc). At bedtime, a mother reveals how fairies live, work, and play. Hughes, Emily. The Little Gardener. Flying Eye Books, 2015. 40 p. (9781909263437, hc). A little gardener works hard to build a beautiful garden, but feels he is just too little. With beautiful illustrations and simple text, this is a book about not giving up. THE LAND OF THE LITTLES 20 EARLY LIT Kwant, Admar. Pip the Gnomes Bedtime. Floris Books, 2017. 12 p. (9781782504139, board book). Pip and friends sit together to watch the sunset. One by one they all fall asleep. Liddiard, Merrilee. Fairy Friends Series: A Color Primer. Gibbs Smith, 2016. 22 p. (9781423645313, board book). Learn the colors with these vibrant fairy friends. Liddiard, Merrilee. Fairy Friends: An Opposite Primer. Gibbs Smith, 2016. 22 p. (9781423645375, board book). Colorful fairies explore opposites in this beautifully illustrated board book. Mayer, Kirsten. Go Big or Go Gnome. Imprint, 2017. 40 p. (9781250111272, hc). In a world where it’s all about the beard, poor Al can’t even grow a whisker. This is a great story about friendship and self-acceptance. Mora, Julissa. Hello, Garden Bugs. Duopress, 2017. 20 p. (9781938093845, board book). Explore bugs in the garden in this high- contrast black and white book. Read, Lorna. The Elves and the Shoemaker (First Favourite Tales). Penguin UK, 2015. 32 p. (9781409306283, hc). Meet the elves as they try and help the shoemaker finish his projects in this simple, beginning tale of the classic. Wahl, Phoebe. Backyard Fairies. Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2018. 32 p. (9781524715274, hc). A young girl ventures into her backyard and finds clues to the presence of fairies. Music Twins Sisters. 50 Toddler Sing-Along Songs. Twin Sisters, 2006. B000E4FDJK. A collection of traditional songs and rhymes. Various Artists. Elves, Fairies, and Merfolk. Various Artists, 2015. B00YI7C7RK. All relaxing, whimsical, instrumental music that would be great for finishing a program. Various Artists. Songs Kids Really Love to Sing. Various Artists, 2011. B005CAAT7C. A great collection of traditional songs and rhymes. Apps Busy Shapes & Colors. Edoki Academy, 2018. iOS and Android. Practice sorting shapes and colors. (preschool) Drawing Pad. Darren Murtha Design, 2012. $1.99. iOS and Android. Be creative and draw your own pictures with this Common Sense Media recommended app. (preschool) THE LAND OF THE LITTLES 21 EARLY LIT Felt Board. Software Smoothie, 2012. iOS and Android. Create your own felt world with easy to pull out drawers and lots of pieces to tell your own stories. (preschool) Writing Wizard. L’Escapadou, 2017. iOS and Android. Practice the letter shapes with this fun app recommended by Common Sense Media. (preschool) Web Resources Fairies in the Garden by LBB Junior http://bit.ly/2GH7UNr Fairy Dancing by The Fairies http://bit.ly/2GJuRzC Round and Round the Garden http://bit.ly/2CDzjvO Ring Around the Rosy http://bit.ly/2EUk4Rl Peekaboo, I Love You http://bit.ly/2EVsyaW Five Little Fairies http://bit.ly/2EWyOPR Wind the Bobbin Up http://bit.ly/2Q35Nmx Going on a Bear Hunt http://bit.ly/2Aiyh6S THE LAND OF THE LITTLES 22 EARLY LIT CHAPTER RESOURCES EARLY LITERACY TIP Books Using scissors and Ahulii, Gabrielle. Maui Hooks the Islands. Join Maui as he fishes practicing cutting is up the Hawaiian Islands. Beach House Publishing, 2016. 16 p. an important skill for (9781933067766, board book). children to practice. Not only are they building Beall, Pamela. Wee Sing Fun N Folk. Sing along with these classic folk muscles in their hands songs. Book contains written music, lyrics and cd. Price Stern Sloan, that will help them with 2006. 64 p. (9780843120981, pb). writing, they are also developing hand-eye Begin Smart. What Does Baby See? High-contrast graphics stimulate coordination. With focus and recognition with baby. Begin Smart Books, 2009. 12 p. children, it is always important to use scissors (9781934618851, board book). designed and safe dePaola,Tomie. Jamie O’Rourke and the Big Potato. A lazy man meets a for children. leprechaun and all of a sudden grows the biggest potato in the world. Grosset & Dunlap, 2009. 14 p. (9780448450902, board book). OPTIONAL: Give the children a sheet dePaola,Tomie. My First Legends: The Story of Bluebonnet. One girl’s of construction paper to courage saved the people of Texas and helped to bring the flower to the glue their shapes onto. state. Grosset & Dunlap, 2011. 12 p. (9780448455327, board book). Have them make up a story about Ehlert, Lois. Cuckoo/Cucú: A Mexican Folktale. A beautiful but lazy bird is their creation. faced with saving the crops or saving her feathers. HMH Books for Young Readers, 2000. 36 p. (9780152024284, pb). Frazee, Marla. Hush, Little Baby: A Folk Song with Pictures. A young pioneer girl tries to help her baby sister go to sleep by singing her a song. HMH Books for Young Readers, 2007. 42 p. (9780152058876, board book). Global Fund for Children. Global Babies. Photographs of babies around the world show heritage, culture, and tradition. Charlesbridge, 2006. 16 p. (9781580891745, board book). Hoberman, Mary Ann. You Read to Me, I’ll Read to You: Very Short Tall Tales to Read Together. Alliteration, rhyme, and repetition make the telling of classic folktales such as Annie Oakley and Johnny Appleseed fun and entertaining. Little Brown Books for Young Readers, 2014. 32 p. (9780316183291, hc). Holub, Joan. Mini Myths. Colorful illustrations and simplified stories make this series of Greek myths perfect for little ones. Appleseed, 2016. 24 p. Be Patient, Pandora (9781419709517, board book) Don’t Get Lost, Odysseus (9781419718977, board book) Be Careful, Icarus (9781419716775, board book) THE LAND OF HEROES 43 EARLY LIT Brush Your Hair, Medusa (9781419709531, board book) Please Share, Aphrodite (9781419716782, board book) Good Job, Athena (9781419718984, board book) Play Nice, Hercules (9781419709548, board book) Houran, Lori Haskins. My Little Golden Book About Johnny Appleseed. This is a simple introduction to John Chapman, who planted thousands of apple seeds to help the American settler. Golden Books, 2017. 24 p. (9780399555909, hc). Hunt, Angela Elwell. The Tale of Three Trees: A Traditional Folktale. Three little trees dream of their future. See how their dreams come true in unexpected ways. David C. Cook, 2001. 14 p. (9780745945934, board book). Kellogg, Steven. Paul Bunyan. Lively illustrations and great storytelling combine to the story of Paul Bunyan and his adventures with his ox. Reading Rainbow Book, 2004. 48 p. (9780688058005, pb). Lester, Julius. John Henry. An American hero comes to life in this retelling of his story with award-winning illustrations by Jerry Pinkney. Dial Books, 1994. Dial Books, 1994. 48 p. (9780803716063, hc). Mora, Pat. Dona Flor: A Tall Tale About a Giant Woman. When a puma terrifies a village, Dona Flor, a giant woman is sent to investigate. Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2013. 40 p. (9780375823374, hc). Nolen, Jerdine. Thunder Rose. A girl grows up to be big and strong and ready to tackle a raging storm. HMH Books for Young Readers, 2007. 32 p. (9780152060060, pb). Stevens, Janet. Tops and Bottoms. Hare tricks lazy Bear into helping him solve his problems. Harcourt Brace, 1995. 40 p. (9780152928513, hc). Thele, Bob. What a Wonderful World. Beautiful illustrations and simple text showcase the lyrics of the song made famous by Louis Armstrong. Henry Holt and Company, 2014. 28 p. (97816272561, board book). MUSIC Garcia, Jerry & Grisman, David. Not For Kids Only. A collection of folk tunes played by Jerry Garcia and David Grisman with a variety of instruments. Acoustic Disc, 1993. B000003913. Various Artists. Children’s Favorite Songs Volume 3. Sing traditional and folk songs with Mickey and the gang in this collection. Walt Disney Records, 2006. B0763BCH8R. THE LAND OF HEROES 44 EARLY LIT Various Artists. Classic Folk Songs for Kids from Smithsonian Folkways. This is a fun collection of traditional folk songs including Skip to My Lou, Yankee Doodle, and Home on the Range. Smithsonian Folkway Recordings, 2016. B01H4QRB0E. Various Artists. Folk Songs for Kids. Kids will have fun singing along to this collection of folk song classics.