Please don't forget chicka chicka boom boom

3 more easy reader books!


 Dahl, M. (2012) Penguin Says Please.  North Mankato, MN: Picture Window Books
A penguin child wakes up and is immediately demanding of his mother.  If he wants to get anything though, he must first learn to say please.
This book is full of color and attractive pictures.  The text is easy to say, remember, and repetitive.  I almost know it by heart being that my daughters have both made me read it so many times.

Martin Jr, B & Archambault, J. (1989) Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. New York, NY: Aladdin Paperbacks
Word starts to spread amongst the letters that the top of the coconut tree is the place to be.  As they all begin climbing the tree bends more and more.  That is until, they all fall down.  Then they have to untangle themselves from each other to go on their way.
This is a very fun read.  Not only is it told in a creative rhyme, the periodic repetition of chicka chicka boom boom makes it entertaining for both reader and listener.



Mayer, M. (1988) I Just Forgot. New York, NY: Western Publishing Company
We join Little Critter in one of his many adventures.  This time it’s all about his day to day forgetfulness, and the consequences of his irresponsibility.  From forgetting his lunch at school to leaving his muddy boots on in the house, it’s never a dull day at his house.
I’ve always loved Little Critter and my children share that love as well.  My copy of this book is well loved.  This is a great story showing all those little things that you “just forget” as a child, and that drive you crazy as a parent.

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