10 Fat Turkeys by Tony Johnston & illustrated by Rich Deas “Looky!” says a silly turkey swinging from a vine. Gobble gobble wibble wobble. Whoops! Now there are nine.” Girls and boys will gobble up this hilarious counting story about ten goofy turkeys roller-skating on a fence, doing a noodle dance, and more! Give …

  Ladybug Girl and Her Mama by Jacky Davis & illustrated by David Soman Ladybug Girl loves her mama, and can’t wait to spend the day with her. They plant flowers in the garden, share a special lunch, and enjoy a favorite movie. Together-time has never been so sweet. Just right for Mother’s Day! My …

  Ladybug Girl and Her Mama by Jacky Davis & illustrated by David Soman Ladybug Girl loves her mama, and can’t wait to spend the day with her. They plant flowers in the garden, share a special lunch, and enjoy a favorite movie. Together-time has never been so sweet. Just right for Mother’s Day! My …

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Thank you! We just bought a carton of ladybugs for our garden and my son loves going outside to count as many as he can find

My son, in 2nd grade, still really enjoyed The Very Grouchy Ladybug. Such a nice ladybug line up you have here!

The Very Lazy Ladybug by Isobel Finn & illustrated by Jack Tickle Most ladybugs fly from place to place – but not the Very Lazy Ladybug! She would rather sleep all day and all night. But when she decides it’s time to move to a more comfortable place, she has to find some way to …

Bats at the Library by Brian Lies Another inky evening’s here- The air is cool and calm and clear. Can it be true? Oh, can it be? Yes! Bat Night at the library! Join the free-for-all fun at the public library with these book-loving bats! Shape shadows on walls, frolic in the water fountain, and …

A Grand Old Tree by Mary Newell DePalma Once there was a grand old tree, whose roots sank deep into the earth and whose arms reached high into the sky. Every spring the grand old tree flowered and bore cherries for the squirrels and birds that made their homes in her leafy branches. And every year, seeds from …

  I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen A New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book of 2011! A picture-book delight by a rising talent tells a cumulative tale with a mischievous twist. The bear’s hat is gone, and he wants it back. Patiently and politely, he asks the animals he comes across, one …

These look wonderful! I’m pinning just in time for St. Paddy’s day!

The Story of the Leprechaun by Katherine Tegen & illustrated by Sally Anne Lambert In a faraway village lives a talented little shoemaker–who also happens to be a leprechaun. He keeps the gold that he earns from making shoes hidden away in his home, where he thinks it will be safe. But one day a …

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Thank you!

I love how both these picture books are from such great authors AND have alligators in them! So fun!

You have a really great blog! Thank you for sharing these titles and grouping the books into themes.

Alligator Baby by Robert Munsch & illustrated by Michael Martchenko When Kristen’s parents get lost on their way to the hospital, her baby brother is born at the zoo. In their confusion, her parents bring back a baby alligator. They go back to exchange the baby, but end up bringing home a baby seal, and …

  These simple butterflies were the perfect quick & easy craft for toddlers. Supplies: tissue paper squares plastic snack bags chenille pipe cleaners Stuff plastic bags with tissue paper squares and zip closed. Fold chenille stem in half over the middle of the bag and twist closed. Curl antennae around a pencil or fingertip. You …

The Beautiful Butterfly: a folktale from Spain retold by Judy Sierra & illustrated by Victoria Chess A beautiful butterfly is courted by many suitors. She finally finds a husband who has a singing voice soft and sweet enough to please her, but no sooner does the honeymoon begin than he is swallowed by a giant …

I like these books. Reminds me of Tim Burton’s movies!

Frangoline and the Midnight Dream by Clemency Pearce & illustrated by Rebecca Elliott During the day, Frangoline’s a perfect little angel. But in the darkest shadows of night, when all good children are sleeping tight, this little imp dons her jet-black cape and makes a break for it! Out the window, across the grass, screeching like a …

Cupcake: a journey to special by Charise Mericle Harper Poor Vanilla Cupcake. He’s feeling a bit drab next to his fancy brothers and sisters. But when his new pal, Candle, comes along with some fresh ideas, the two hatch a plan to become the snazziest duo ever found on a plate! A Birthday for Cow! by …

Of course I don’t mind! Thank you

Ooooh! I missed participating in the Flannel Friday Round-Up last week and am just getting around to reading this.

I’m excited to read your post because I have not seen this rhyme before. It is a perfect addition to the ones I already use ~ and I already have the Fall-colored felt leaves! I used our Diecut to make them, too. So simple and fast!

Do you mind if I add a link of this post to my Flannel Friday post from this week? My contribution this week is about using Fall leaves to sing an interactive song and a transition song…