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"Personal Space Camp" read by Miss LJ

We all know some kids that have trouble respecting personal space boundaries of those around them. In this book, “Personal Space Camp”, author Julia Cook shares a story of a boy who’s a space expert, but has to learn about personal space! Join Miss LJ as she reads this wonderful book! And get your own copy on Amazon!

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"Pete the Cat Saves Christmas" read by Ms. Adella

Ms. Adella reads her class' favorite book aloud with the help of some incredible Busy Bees students! This is an excellent reminder that you can make a difference however small you are... just give it your all! Pete the Cat Saves Christmas Written by: Eric Litwin Pete the Cat designed by: James Dean

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"The Mitten" read by Ms. Janette

The Mitten is a story based on an old Ukrainian folktale. It has been lovingly adapted and illustrated by Jan Brett, and is read for you by our wondrous Ms. Janette from Common Ground Childcare.

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"Where do Diggers Sleep at Night?" read by Ms. LJ

Ms. LJ Donnell of Common Ground Childcare reads "Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night?" a sweet rhyming book about all the different worker vehicles' night time routines! Author: Brianna Caplan Sayres Illustrator: Christian Slade

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Read Aloud: The Truck Book

Ms. LJ Donnell of Common Ground Childcare reads a sweet rhyming book about how worker vehicles spend their day! Try to guess the rhyme. Author: Lawrence Gifiori Illustrator: Bill Gere

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"Little Blue Truck's Halloween" read by Ms. LJ

Ms. LJ Donnell of Common Ground Childcare does a read aloud of "Little Blue Truck's Halloween." Little Blue Truck and his friend Toad are going to an amazing Halloween Party, and they pick up a bunch of masked friends along the way... Can you figure out who everyone is?

Author: Alice Schertle

Illustrator: Jill McElmurry

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"Blue's Big Parade" read by Ms. LJ

Ms. LJ Donnell of Common Ground Childcare reads a happy summer time book "Blue's Big Parade!" Blue, Joe, Magenta, Periwinkle, and the rest of her friends decide the best way to celebrate the summer is to make their own parade! Can they get everything they need to do finished in time? Author: Justin Spelvin

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"Little Blue Truck's Springtime" read by Ms. LJ

Celebrate the beauty of springtime with Little Blue Truck! Ms. LJ Donnell of Common Ground Childcare helps the readers locate all sorts of baby animals by tapping the images in this delightful interactive book.

Author: Alice Schertle

Illustrator: Jill McElmurry

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"It's Pumpkin Day, Mouse!" read by Ms. LJ

Ms. LJ Donnell of Common Ground Childcare talks to young readers about how (Pumpkin) faces can express emotions with this delightful book "It's Pumpkin Day, Mouse!"

Author: Laura Numeroff

Illustrator: Felicia Bond

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“Joseph had a little Overcoat” read by Ms. LJ

Ms. LJ Donnell of Common Ground Childcare does a read aloud of “Joseph had a little Overcoat.” It is a heart-warming, Caldecott Medal winning tale about a clever man named Joseph who never gives up on beloved items even when they become old and worn.


Author: Simms Taback

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“Madeline” read by Ms. LJ

Ms. LJ Donnell of Common Ground Childcare does a Read Aloud of Ludwig Bemelmans’ famous “Madeline.” 7 year old girl Madeline, the smallest and bravest of all of her boarding school friends, shocks everyone when she wakes up crying in the middle of the night! What could be the matter?


Authors: John Bemelmans Marciano, Ludwig Bemelmans

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"Jamela's Dress" read by Ms. LJ

LJ Donnell of Common Ground reads Jamela's Dress. Jamela's mother purchases a length of costly fabric for a wedding, and after washing it, leaves Jamela in charge of the cloth while it dries. Jamela, however, can't resist playing dress-up. Author: Niki Daly Illustrator: Niki Daly

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"The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist" read by Ms. LJ

LJ Donnell of Common Ground reads The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist! When Sister Bear wakes up with a loose tooth, Mama Bear decides to take her to Brother Bear's dentist appointment so she can see there's nothing to be afraid of from the dentist! Written and Illustrated by: Stan and Jan Berenstain

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"Little Blue Truck" read by Ms. LJ

Ms. LJ Donnell of Common Ground Childcare reads the modern classic Little Blue Truck, the first of many perfect Little Blue Truck books. Kindness is infectious, and we find that Little Blue Truck, through little acts of kindness day to day, gives Dump Truck the push he needs to be kinder as well. Author: Alice Schertle Illustrator: Jill McElmurry

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"Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters" read by Ms. LJ

LJ Donnell of Common Ground reads an African fairy tale "Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters." Mufaro has two lovely, worthy daughters. One is ill-tempered and self-centered, one is kind and loving. When the king sends a message throughout the land requesting that every worthy woman come before him so that he might choose a bride, the sisters go to see if they will become Queen. Author: John Steptoe Illustrator: John Steptoe

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"Franklin Stays Up" read by Ms. LJ

Ms. LJ Donnell of Common Ground reads "Franklin Stays Up." Franklin is a big kid and wants to see what happens when he stay up WAY past his bedtime. So he hosts a "Stay Up Over" with his friends to see if they can make it all the way through to their special pancake breakfast!

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