Rhyming Stories

April 25, 2021

I Got Next ~ Daria Peoples-Riley

I Got Next

Written by Daria Peoples-Riley

Illustrated by Daria Peoples-Riley

It’s game day and it’s time to put your game face on! While this is a basketball story, it is so much more! It encourages the reader to not quit; to never give up, even if the odds are stacked against you! And, while you are out there, give it all you’ve got and fight to the end and “leave your heart on the court because you got next!” As a former collegiate basketball player, I love that the author chose to include a female on the basketball court as well! Read more >>

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Originally posted on April 25, 2021.

April 19, 2021

Look for Ladybugs ~ Dana Meachen Rau

Look for Ladybugs

Written by Dana Meachen Rau

Illustrated by Christine Schneider

This is a wonderful, rhyming Rookie Reader book that focuses on prepositional phrases. A young boy searches all over looking for ladybugs with his magnifying glass. It is fun for readers to search along with the boy to find ladybugs “hidden” on the pages. Read more >>

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Originally posted on April 19, 2021.

April 17, 2021

Boom Boom ~ Sarvinder Naberhaus

Boom Boom

Written by Sarvinder Naberhaus

Illustrated by Margaret Chodos-Irvine

This simple rhyming book shares the sounds and sights of the seasons. It showcases kids of all colors exploring and enjoying the different seasons. Read more >>

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Originally posted on April 17, 2021.

April 16, 2021

Little Bitty Friends ~ Elizabeth MePike

Little Bitty Friends

Written by Elizabeth MePike

Illustrated by Patrice Barton

Cute little kids make friends with the little plants and animals. This is a fun, rhyming book that features toddlers of all colors. Read more >>

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Originally posted on April 16, 2021.

April 15, 2021

I Love You, Nose! I Love You, Toes! ~ Linda Davick

I Love You, Nose! I Love You, Toes!

Written by Linda Davick

Illustrated by Linda Davick

This rhyming story highlights and celebrates each body part. Children of all colors express their love and appreciation for their bodies. And, at night, before bed, they are thankful for their body! Read more >>

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Originally posted on April 15, 2021.

April 14, 2021

Think Big ~ Liz Garton Scanlon

Think Big

Written by Liz Garton Scanlon

Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton

This is a simple rhyming book about some school age kids. They use various artistic mediums to prepare for what seems to be a school presentation of what they want to be when they grow up. Read more >>

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Originally posted on April 14, 2021.