Vocabulary 1
Name that Book
Famous plots
Vocabulary 2
Misc Chapter 20
100
What books give animals some human qualities? Usually, the animal has some unusual success or ability.
animal stories
100
Go, Dog. Go!
100
In this story a caterpillar eats its way through a week’s worth of food before making a glorious transformation into a butterfly
The Very Hungry Catepillar
100
These are stories passed on by word of mouth to simulate imagination.
folktales
100
These should represent the written word.
illustrations
200
These books contain the theme of social understanding.
family life stories
200
Where the Wild Things Are
200
In this story a young rabbit says goodnight to all the things in the room
Goodnight Moon
200
This is a storytelling method in which drawings are made on chalkboard, dry erase board, poster board, as the story is told.
draw and tell or chalk-talk
200
Illustrations should be engaging and promote this type of literacy.
visual literacy
300
These books contain pictures, but have more complex plots than picture books.
storybooks
300
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus
300
This book is about the rowdy high jinks of a young boy who is always told “No!
No, David!
300
In these books, the characters or heroes of these stories must perform difficult tasks in order to succeed.
fairy tale
300
These often tell a story with a rhyme. Used by cultures worldwide.
nursery rhymes
400
This describes a child whose home language is something other than English.
bilingual
400
Pete the Cat
400
In this book, after being urged and refusing, the unnamed main character discovers that he actually likes the title dish.
Green Eggs and Ham
400
These are stories drawn on large poster board cards.
flip chart
400
These contain concepts such as shapes, numbers, and colors.
concept picture books
500
These are any items that relate to the story and would attract children’s attention.
props
500
The Lorax
500
In this story a furry critter comes looking for a cookie
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
500
This is an important task for early childhood teachers that involves reciting a story or reading from a book.
storytelling
500
These are a type of book that has sound effects and music.
audio story