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BEYOND CUTE! �KBA PRESCHOOL Titles �2025-2026

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PRESENTED BY:

Juliana Gaddis, Co-Chair, KBA Preschool Committee�Becky B. Nelson, Member, KBA Preschool Committee

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Focus: �Don’t make assumptions. �Friends can come from even surprising places.��Art Style: Digitally collaged watercolor���

A Friend for Eddy�By Ann Kim Ha�

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Fish Friends Activity

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DIY Whisper Phone tutorials available online.�

5 pack phone cords available from Amazon for $9.99�

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2:21

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Focus: Identifying Patterns & Mindfulness��Art Style: Collage��List of Activities at the back of the book��

Look�By Gabi Snyder�Illustrated by Samantha Cotterill

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Focus: Change can be good.�Origin story of “Old McDonald.”��Art Style: Digital Illustrations ���

The Man Who Didn’t Like Animals�By Deborah Underwood�Illustrated by LeUyen Pham�

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FREE Printable Activities on HarperCollins Kids website. �

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�- linked from https://school.teachingbooks.net/�

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Focus: Circular story introducing the plant cycle.�Incorporates lots of fun vocabulary words.��Art Style: Mixed Media Illustrations���

Roll, Roll, Little Pea�By Cécile Bergame�Illustrated by Magali Attiogbé

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Roll, Roll, Little Pom Pom�Activity��

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Focus: �Importance of protecting ourselves in different environments so we can enjoy the world around us.��Art Style: Digital Illustrations���

What We Wear When We Take Care�By Sarah Finan�

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Safety Gear “Show and Tell” Activity��

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VOTING!!

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Current Year Resources

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Questions?

Becky Nelson

beckybarriernelson@gmail.com

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Juliana Gaddis�jgaddis@jesspublib.org