"The Little Engine that Could" read by Ms. LJ
LJ Donnell of Common Ground Childcare does a read aloud of the children's classic book "The Little Engine that Could." When the little train that's supposed to carry toys to play with and good food to eat to the children over the mountain breaks down, the toys begin to search for an engine that will help them get there! Author: Watty Piper Illustrator: George and Doris Hauman
"The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything" read by Ms. LJ
Ms. LJ of Common Ground Childcare walks us through the dark woods with our favorite little old lady! Can we clomp clomp, wiggle, shake, clap, nod, and BOO our way to the end!? Author: Linda Williams Illustrator: Megan Lloyd
"Hop on Pop" read by Ms. LJ
Ms. LJ Donnell of Common Ground Childcare reads Dr. Seuss' "Hop on Pop." She explains how to spot rhymes and encourages kiddos to make their OWN lists of rhymes! Author and Illustrator: Dr. Seuss
"Pete the Cat and his Four Groovy Buttons" read by Ms. LJ
Ms. LJ Donnell of Common Ground does a read aloud of Pete the Cat and his Four Groovy Buttons! She encourages you to try out your own tune AND check out his on the Pete the Cat website! Things come and things go, but you can stay groovy through it all. Author: Eric Litwin Illustrator: James Dean
"Each Peach Pear Plum" read by Ms LJ
Ms. LJ reads "Each Peach Pear Plum" and helps the readers find all the hidden pictures! Authors and Illustrators: Allan Ahlberg, Janet Ahlberg
"Dash's Belly Ache" read by Miss Liz
“Dash’s Belly Ache” Written and Illustrated by Wendsay Hayden is a book for children who can’t or won’t poop. It’s a part of Common Ground’s potty training, read aloud playlist on YouTube and available for purchase on Amazon.
"Oh, the Places You'll Go!" read by Ms. LJ
Ms. LJ Donnell reads Dr. Seuss' classic "Oh the Places You Will Go," and encourages kids and adults both to find an adventure every single day. You will see terrifying and wonderful things, learn from successes and failures, and hopefully continue to grow and learn every day of your life!! Author and Illustrator: Dr. Seuss
"Love You Forever" read by Ms. LJ
Ms. LJ Donnell of Common Ground Childcare reads and sings "Love You Forever," a moving story about how much life changes, and the love that threads through it. Author: Robert Munsch Illustrator: Sheila McGraw
"The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig" read by Ms. LJ
Ms. LJ Donnell of Common Ground Childcare reads aloud a modern twist on the classic tale of the Three Little Pigs. After the three little wolves try out the quintessential brick house and it goes awry... what will they do? "The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig"
Author: Eugene Trivizas
Illustrator: Helen Oxenbury
"Danny and the Dinosaur" read by Ms. LJ
Ms. LJ Donnell of Common Ground Childcare reads an old childhood favorite: Danny and the Dinosaur. While seasons change, vacations end, icecream gets eaten and our favorite dinosaurs have to go home, Ms. LJ encourages us to remember how lovely all of these experiences are! Their ending does not change that, and there is always the promise that tomorrow will be even better. Author: Syd Hoff Illustrator: Syd Hoff
"There's a Wocket in my Pocket" read by Ms. LJ
Ms. LJ reads Dr. Seuss' classic "There's a Wocket in my Pocket" and encourages kiddos to guess the rhyme! A classic for kids of all ages. Author and Illustrator: Dr. Seuss
"I Will Not Eat You" read by Ms. LJ
Ms. LJ Donnell of Common Ground Childcare does a read aloud of "I Will Not Eat You," a story about a monster who may be more hungry for friendship than anything else... Author: Adam Lehrhaupt Illustrator: Scott Magoon
"Little Owl Lost" read by Ms. LJ
Ms. LJ Donnell of Common Ground reads "Little Owl Lost," a colorful book about recognizing similar and different physical traits in our friends! Author and Illustrator: Chris Haughton
"Aunt Isabel Tells a Good One" read by Ms. LJ
Ms. LJ Donnell of Common Ground Childcare reads her favorite childhood book: "Aunt Isabelle Tells a Good One." A story about a brave Lady, her sweet prince, some cruel cave dwellers, and an Aunt who knows all the pieces you need to tell an incredible tale. Author: Kate Duke Illustrator: Kate Duke
"I can Read with my Eyes Shut" read by Miss LJ
Where do you read? How? Why? Reading takes you so many places… you COULD read with your eyes shut, but should you?
Ms. LJ Donnell of Common Ground Childcare does a read aloud of Dr. Seuss' "I can Read with my Eyes Shut." a fantastic story about reading, adventure, and more!
"How Do Dinosaurs Go to School?" read by Miss Liz
"How Do Dinosaurs Go to School?" by Jane Yolen and Mark Teague
Available for purchase on Amazon.
"The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend" read by Miss LJ
Beekle has waited all his life for his very special friend to imagine him into the real world. Finally, he does the unimaginable: He goes out to find his friend himself.
Ms. LJ Donnell reads The Adventures of Beekle: the Unimaginary Friend Learn about adventure, bravery, faith, and the most extraordinary thing of all... Written and Illustrated by Dan Santat
