1, 2, 3 to the Zoo

by Eric Carle 

"1,2,3 to the Zoo by Eric Carle. The first thing I adore about this book is that is wordless, which gives a ton of freedom to create stories, movements, and questions. Kids love the fact that it's a train that is taking the animals to the zoo, and the animals themselves offer opportunities to make different sounds throughout the story to build phonological awareness. It is also a counting book, which makes it perfect to practice numbers and shapes. This amazing book also has wonderful illustrations. You name it - it has it all!" 

- Dulce Torres, Community Literacy Specialist

East Bay

Abiyoyo

by Pete Seeger

"This South African folktale is full of great vocabulary, singing, and adventure. Teach kids the words like "ukulele," " magic wand," and "ostracized" by letting them finish your sentences and using entertaining movements.  This book engages children of from Pre-K to 5th grade, and every time I read this story, children leave singing 'Abiyoyo' all day long." 

- Sara Rizik-Baer, Program Coordinator

Alameda County