Literacy Resources
The Early Literacy Program (ELP) is always seeking practical guidance and best practices to share with educators, parents and caregivers about promoting literacy. The information below has been vetted and compiled by our literacy consultants. Check back frequently as we update the site with new information.
Articles / Tip Sheets
Recommended Books
The lists below are only a few of the wonderful books that can bring reading alive for a young child. But if you do not know where to start, start here!
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Books for Infants & Toddlers
- Barnyard Banter by Denise Fleming
- Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin, Jr.
- The Chick and the Duckling by Mirra Ginsburg
- Dog's Colorful Day by Emma Dodd
- Freight Train by Donald Crews
- Goodnight Moon by Molly Bang
- It Looked Like Spilt Milk by Charles G. Shaw
- Jump, Frog, Jump! by Robert Kalan
- The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle
- Whose Mouse Are You? by Robert Kraus
- Pat the Bunny by Dorothy Kunhardt
- Peek-A-Boo Bunny: A Finger-Puppet, Lift-the-Flap Book by Alyssa Satin
- Capucilli Baby Faces Board Book: Smile! by Roberta Grobel Intrater
- My Car Board Book by Byron Barton
- Good Night, Gorilla by Peggy Rathmann
- Barnyard Banter by Denise Fleming
- Ruby's Falling Leaves by Rosemary Wells
- Bunny And Me by Adele Greenspun and Joanie Schwarz
- Mama, Do You Love Me? by Barbara Joosse and Barbara Lavallee
- Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram
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Books for Preschoolers
- Bark, George by Jules Feiffer
- Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina
- Duck in the Truck by Jez Alborough
- Go Away, Big Green Monster! by Ed Emberley
- Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog by Mo Willems
- Rosie's Walk by Pat Hutchins
- The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
- Tacky the Penguin by Helen Lester
- Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
- The Wolf's Chicken Stew by Keiko Kasza
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
- The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry and the Big Hungry Bear by Don Wood
- The Napping House by Audrey Wood and Don Wood Go Away
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Books for Early Readers
- Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish
- The Best Way to Play by Bill Cosby
- Biscuit's New Trick by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
- The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss
- Fox on Wheels by James Marshall
- Frog and Toad All Year by Arnold Lobel
- Henry and Mudge by Cynthia Rylant
- Messy Bessey's Garden by Patricia and Fredrick McKissack
- Ricky Ricotta's Giant Robot by Dav Pilkey
- Turtle and Snake Go Camping by Kate Spohn
- Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr., John Archambault, and Lois Ehlert Caps
- Leo the Late Bloomer by Robert Kraus and Jose Aruego
- Bunny Cakes by Rosemary Wells
- We're Going on a Bear Hunt: A Celebratory Pop-up Edition by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury
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Non-Fiction Books for Children
- Eyewitness Books (any)
- Magic School Bus (any) by Joanna Cole
- Any poetry by Shel Silverstein
Recommended Web Sites
Database of Award-Winning Children's Literature
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www.dawcl.com)
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN
The National Association for the Education of Young Children promotes excellence in early education. Information for providers on research and professional practices can be found at this site.
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www.naeyc.org)
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN
The California Association for the Education of Young Children is the state organization for NAEYC. It provides resources on child care educator training and resources for teachers.
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www.caeyc.org)
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS
Dedicated to the health and well-being of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. The AAP provides information on health issues for parents and providers through a variety of resources including articles and Web site links.
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www.aap.org)
