January 2020 Books
January is all about counting! 1…2…3… read these books!
1 Big Salad: A Delicious Book on Counting by Juana Medina
How many different ingredients go into a salad to make it delicious? Told with charmingly silly illustrations, this book is a perfect way to practice counting.
1,2,3 to the Zoo by Eric Carle
Counting is fun with the romp to the zoo. This easy-to-read book, featuring colorful illustrations, is a great one for little ones to learn about numbers and counting and animals as well!
Animals by the Numbers by Steve Jenkins
Learn about animals from around the world, while practicing counting. How much do different animals weigh? How many different species of animals are there? This interactive book is a perfect introduction to counting and numbers.
January 5 is National Bird Day! Read about these majestic creatures of the sky with these books:
About Birds: A Guide for Children by Cathryn Sill, illustrated by John Sill
An awesome introduction to the world of birds. Where do they live? How are they born? What do they eat? This informative and easy-to-read book is a perfect one for bird lovers everywhere.
Owls by Gail Gibbons
Learn about the diverse world of owls! These nocturnal creatures are some of the most fascinating animals on earth. A great read for this day celebrating our feathered friends.
Fine Feathered Friends: All About Birds! by Tish Rabe
Go on a birdwatching adventure with the Cat in the Hat! A silly, yet informative, story all about birds. Accompanied by classic Dr. Seuss illustrations, this read is a good one for families who like to have fun while learning.
January 20 is Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday! Read about him and other leaders of the Civil Rights Movement with these books:
My First Biography: Martin Luther King, Jr. by Marion Dane Bauer, illustrated by Jamie Smith
Learn about this important trailblazer in American history with easy-to-understand text and colorful illustrations. This biography is a wonderful introduction to the civil rights movement and Martin Luther King Jr.
Rosa’s Bus: The Ride to Civil Rights by Jo S. Kittinger, illustrated by Steven Walker
An incredible read on one of the biggest and most important acts of protest in American History: Rosa Parks’ refusal to move to the back of the bus. This true story shows the importance of equality and the fight for desegregation.
Sit-In: How Four Friends Stood Up by Sitting Down by Andrea Davis Pinkney, illustrated by Brian Pinkney
The true story of four black men who led a peaceful protest against racial inequality by sitting at a lunch counter. This book details an incredible moment in history that helped end public segregation.
