Books like Skippyjon Jones
12 books with a reading profile close to Skippyjon Jones by Judy Schachner. Practical, outward-looking, growth-minded and clear-cut; an easy read.
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1
Ten Apples Up on Top
by Dr. Seuss
Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible
A lion, a dog, and a tiger compete to see who can balance the most apples on their heads while performing various physical activities.
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2
The Very Busy Spider
by Eric Carle
Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible
In this classic picture book, a spider lands on a farm fence post after being carried across the fields by the wind.
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3
The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear
by Don Wood
Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible
A small mouse discovers a red, ripe strawberry and intends to eat it.
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4
Put Me in the Zoo
Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible
Spot, a large yellow leopard-like creature with red spots, attempts to convince two children that he deserves a place in the local zoo.
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5
The Book with No Pictures
by B.J. Novak
Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible
B.J.
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6
Moo, Baa, La La La!
Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible
This board book introduces young children to animal nomenclature and vocalizations through rhythmic, rhyming verse.
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Avatar The Last Airbender: The Art of the Animated Series
Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible
This volume chronicles the visual development of the Nickelodeon television show from its initial character sketches to the final production designs.
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8
There's a Wocket in My Pocket!
by Dr. Seuss
Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible
A young boy narrates a tour of his house, identifying various imaginary creatures living within the furniture and architecture.
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9
The Going To Bed Book
Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible
Starting on a tiered boat on a sunset-tinted sea, a group of expressive animals undergoes a synchronized evening routine.
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10
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly
by Pam Adams
Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible
Pam Adams’s 1972 adaptation presents the traditional cumulative nursery rhyme through a strategic physical design.
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11
Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed
Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible
The story follows five energetic monkey siblings as they prepare for sleep.
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12
Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb
by Al Perkins
Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible
A troupe of animated monkeys uses their hands and thumbs to create a rhythmic percussion performance on a series of drums.
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