I just adore Jez Alborough’s books, especially for story times. His books alone have led me to do more duck and bear story time themes than I really should. But his books are just so wonderful! First, there is exactly the right amount of text on each page for preschoolers to listen to. Second, the pictures are bright, big and bold so they project perfectly to a group. And finally, the stories are exciting and funny. Can’t beat that combo!
And best of all… You can save his books to be read last. If you do story times you will know how amazing that is. I always save his books for the finale, because they get even wiggly chatty kids to settle right down and be swept up into the crazy worlds of inept ducks and huge bears. They should be in all libraries and part of your list of story time books.