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Bob the Rooster Finds His Voice
Children's Books on Special Topics
Story Time for Preschoolers
 

"There are many little ways to enlarge your child's world. Love of books is the best of all."


- Jacqueline Kennedy

 

 

More Great Books for Maine Kids

NEWS FROM RAISING READERS                               JULY 2011

Cock-a-doodle-doo!
Bob the Rooster Finds His Voice
cover of Bob

 

Cock-a-doodle-doo has been ringing out in homes across Maine since three year olds began receiving Bob at their well child visit. Bob learns how to meow, woof and moo before uttering his first cock-a-doodle-do.

 

Description

While on a quest to discover his true voice, Bob the rooster encounters many animals who teach him their own special sounds. When he finds his own voice he uses it to save the day!

 

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If your child likes Bob, she may also like these books: 

 

Children's Books on Bedtime, Feelings, Loss and More

 

Cover of Topics Brochure 2011
See the entire brochure on our website.

Exploring books is a great way

to help children learn about

their world. Reading about a character dealing with a similar situation can help ease a child's fear and prepare her for new experiences.  

 

Children's books are available on a variety of topics from adoption to starting school to the loss of a pet. We've collected some of our favorites in our newly updated Topics Brochure.

 

It's a list parents can trust - the books are doctor reviewed and recommended! Ask for them at your local library or bookstore.

 

Selected topics include:

 

Feelings

Story Time for Preschoolers

 

Preschoolders don't read independently but they know a thing or two about reading, if they've been read to a lot.

For example, they know books are read front to back and that pictures should be right side up.

Learn more in this kidshealth.org article.  

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