A Frog in the Bog by Karma Wilson
Use this story for counting, have everyone shout out “Oh, my!” and “Ew, ugh!”
Can You Make a Scary Face? By Jan Thomas
This exuberant picture book will have the kids jumping up and down, dancing, and making silly faces. I suggest using a ladybug and frog puppet during the telling of this story.
Dinosaurumpus! By Tony Mitton
Get ready to jump up and down, shake, shake, shudder, and romp with your kiddos.
Flora and the Flamingo by Molly Idle
Everyone will be dancing and leaping after a viewing of this wordless Caldecott Honor Book.
Huff & Puff by Claudia Rueda
A very interactive picture book for the youngest listeners. Encourage your children to play the part of the wolf and “blow” down each house. Or they can “build” each house.
If You're Happy and You Know It By Jane Cabrera
Are you feeling happy? Clap your hands, stamp your feet, spin around. Add your own verses to this sing along action book.
I’m a Frog! By Mo Willems
Piggie introduces her reluctant friend, Gerald the elephant, to the wonderful world of pretending. Ask your children if they want to try hopping like a frog or oinking like a pig. The sky is the limit of what animals they can pretend to be.
King Bidgood’s in the Bathtub by Audrey and Don Wood
During tub time blow bubbles with your child, have a battle with toy boats, enjoy a snack, wear a crown or a jester hat, and let your child pull the plug.
The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle
Drap a white piece of yarn as the wind blows the spider across the field. Imitate the animal sounds. Use puppets or stuffed animals to act out the story.