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Read Alouds for "I Like Me" Unit

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Read Alouds for an "I Like Me" Theme, Pre-K - 1st Quick as a Cricket by Audrey Wood, illustrated by Don Wood.   Children enjoy comparing themselves to the variety of animals in this picture book.  A great book for discussion on character traits, and how a variety of feelings and attributes make a whole person. The illustrations are vibrant and vivid. Published by Child's Play (International), Ltd. I Like Me! by Nancy Carlson The illustrations and simple text work together to showcase the character's best friend:  herself!  The main character, a cute, curly-tailed pig, tells us how she cares for her body with good hygiene, a good diet, and a good attitude.  A book about loving yourself, caring for yourself, and being your own best friend.   Puffin Books My Friends , by Taro Gomi What is a friend? This small but thoughtful story shows us how friends help us shape the world around us.  With the subdued watercolor illustratio