We love reading children’s books! Here are our SPALO Book Club selections for May and June.
May and June signal the beginning of summer vacations for educators and children. SPALO sends a special "thank you and congratulations" to all of the Educators for another successful year teaching the children of the world! Our SPALO Book Club selections for May and June are fun and entertaining books that will keep children interested in reading as they begin their summer vacations. Included in our SPALO Book Club selections, is a book by a new children's author, Wendy Marie from Atlanta, GA.
Our SPALO Book of the Month, The Penguin Book of Classic Children's Characters is an all encompassing collection of classic stories that both children and adults will love to read over and over again! Happy reading as you start your summer vacations!
BOOK OF THE MONTH
| The Penguin Book of Classic Children's Characters By Leonard S. Marcus (Editor) This is truly a gift book to savor and treasure. With its wide range of material, this elegantly designed book has something to offer children at every stage of reading ability--curious toddlers, early learners and independent readers alike. From the reasurring story of Corduroy, to the innocent charm of Winnie the Pooh. These wonderful classics have been favorites of children and adults for generations... It isn't often that a single book has so much to offer to so many! (ages 5 to 10) |
 | Grandpa for Sale This is a charming and simple story that pits love of things aginst love of people, with hopeful results for young readers. It shows children that there are some things in life that are just priceless. The illustrations are wonderfully detailed and add to the repeat pleasures of the book. (Ages 4 to 8) |
 | Lavi the Lion Finds His Pride Lavi's story will appeal to all young children. Throught his adventures, he experiences the things that all children can relate to: the desire for adventure and exploration, the longing for home, friends and family and the need to belong. The illustrations are charming, reinforcing the idea of a lovable lion. There are also real facts about lions in the book. (Ages 4 to 8) |
 | Kayla The Koala Bear By Wendy Marie The Kayla the Koala Bear story introduces fun and lovable animal characters - Kayla, Larry, Riley and Parker just to name a few, who are students at Ayers Rock Elementary School. These wonderful animals learn the rewards of doing your best and the consequences of not following the rules as they have loads of fun working on the special activities assigned by their Teacher, Mr. Covington. The story also highlights math concepts with shapes and symmetry, and science by introducing children to wildlife of Australia. (Ages 4 to 8) |
 | Have You Filled a Bucket Today? By Carol McCloud Through simple prose and vivid illustrations, this heartwarming book encourages positive behavior as children see how rewarding it is to express daily kindness, appreciation and love. Bucket filling and dipping are effective metaphors for understanding the effects of our actions and words on the well being of others and ourselves. (Ages 4 to 8) |