Ready to Listen at the Library

Look for the Ready to Listen section in the Early Learning Center.

Have you seen our special section in the Early Learning Center called "Ready to Listen"?  We've created this special area to designate books that are easy to read and share, with only one or two simple lines per page.  These books are also important because they help early learners get ready to listen to a book being read and teach the concepts of telling a story.

Why is it important to listen?  As children hear the story, they also hear new words and the sounds, speech and syllables those words make.  Learning new words helps children increase their vocabulary, language and communication skills. 

In today's post, we've pulled a selection of books from the Ready to Listen section to give you a sample of what you can find here.  All are available to check out at the library!


Can You Cuddle Like a Koala? by John Butler
Rhyming text describes how various animals move. 
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Mice Squeak, We Speak by Tomie dePaola
Illustrations and simple text describe the ways various animals communicate, such as "Owls hoot," "Pigs squeal," and "Bees buzz." 
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The Way the Storm Stops by Michelle Meadows
A mother soothes her child to sleep during a thunderstorm. 
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Baby Day by Susan Heyboer O'Keefe
In rhyming text, babies are described participating in activities, from laughing and crying to playing Pat-a-cake and Peek-a-boo. 
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The One and Only Me by Marilyn Singer
A child gains a sense of individuality but also enjoys being part of a family. 
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Red Light, Green Light by Anastasia Suen
A young boy creates an imaginary world filled with zooming cars, flashing traffic lights, and racing fire engines. 
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