From the April 13, 2008 Pigeon Post essay of the same name.
Below is a selection of concept books which our children have enjoyed along with others recommended by community members and other sources. Let us know of any favorites you have.
Concept Books
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Anno's Counting Book by Mitsumasa Anno Recommended |
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A Gardener's Alphabet by Mary Azarian Recommended |
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Ten, Nine, Eight by Molly Bang Suggested |
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The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle Suggested |
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle Recommended |
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Matthew A.B.C. by Peter Catalanotto Suggested |
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Opposites by Robert Crowther Suggested |
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One Big Building by Michael Dahl and illustrated by Todd Ouren Suggested |
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Dr. Seuss' A B C by Dr. Seuss Recommended |
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Color Farm by Lois Ehlert Suggested |
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Color Zoo by Lois Ehlert Recommended |
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Eating the Alphabet by Lois Ehlert Recommended |
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Ape in a Cape by Fritz Eichenberg Suggested |
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The Wing on a Flea by Ed Emberley Suggested |
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The Letters Are Lost! by Lisa Campbell Ernst Suggested |
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Alphabet Under Construction by Denise Fleming Suggested |
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Where Is the Green Sheep by Mem Fox and illustrated by Judy Horacek Suggested |
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The Abc Bunny by Wanda Gag and illustrated by Howard Gag Recommended |
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Exactly the Opposite by Tana Hoban Suggested |
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Of Colors and Things by Tana Hoban Suggested |
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Shapes, Shapes, Shapes by Tana Hoban Suggested |
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Alphabet City by Stephen Johnson Suggested |
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Alison's Zinnia by Anita Lobel Suggested |
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On Market Street by Arnold Lobel Recommendation |
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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin and John Archambault and illustratedby Lois Ehlert Suggested |
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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin and illustrated by Eric Carle Recommended |
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I Spy Shapes in Art by Lucy Micklethwait Recommended |
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Alligators All Around by Maurice Sendak Highly Recommended |
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One Was Johnny by Maurice Sendak Highly Recommended |
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Chicken Soup With Rice by Maurice Sendak Highly Recommended |
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