We here at Macaroni KID Winston-Salem are huge fans of the Forsyth County Library. So when they share information with us, like the Top Picture Books for January, we want to pass that on to you, our readers. Reading is the fundamental building block for our children's success.
Reading provides so many benefits; listed are just a few that we wanted to share.
Language Development
Improved Concentration and Focus
Boosted Brain Function
Academic Success
Improved Communication Skills
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| Aqualicious by Victoria Kann
Sharing a fun-filled day at the beach with her family, Pinkalicious befriends a miniature mermaid who enjoys surfing, mini golf and hunting for seashells before asking for help returning home.
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| Penguin on Vacation by Salina Yoon
The intrepid hero from Penguin and Pinecone hits the beach after tiring of the cold and snow and is challenged to make a new friend and discover different amusements when he realizes he cannot ski or skate on the sand.
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| Caterina and the Best Beach Day by Erin Eitter Kono
Carefully organizing a trip to the beach while advising her little brother that it is very unlikely that he will see a whale, Caterina becomes so busy managing activities that she nearly misses the exciting big, gray object that her brother spies in the water.
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| Sea Rex by Molly Idle
Spending a day at the beach with her Cretaceous comrades, Cordelia the dinosaur worries that her perfect beach adventure might be upset by scaly sunburns and dino-sized waves.
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| If You Ever Want to Bring a Piano to the Beach, Don't! by Elise Parsley
If your mom says to get ready to play at the beach, she means with a boat, a Frisbee, or a shovel. She is NOT talking about the piano. But Magnolia is a little girl with a big idea, determination, and one very heavy upright piano that, she insists, she needs to take with her. What's the worst that can happen? In a riotous series of mishaps, Magnolia quickly learns that, not surprisingly, a piano doesn't mix well with sand, sun, and seagulls!
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