Lit Lorie Loves - Picture Books to Act Out

Lit Lorie Loves

A Frog in the Bog by Karma Wilson 

Use this story for counting, have everyone shout out “Oh, my!” and “Ew, ugh!”

 

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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.

 

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Dinosaurumpus! By Tony Mitton 

Get ready to jump up and down, shake, shake, shudder, and romp with your kiddos.

 

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Flora and the Flamingo by Molly Idle 

Everyone will be dancing and leaping after a viewing of this wordless Caldecott Honor Book.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.