Books with a Beat
These lively picture books bring rhythm, rhyme, movement, and sound into story time. They do not have to follow a familiar melody: a strong beat or repeating pattern can be enough to get children echoing, clapping, acting, and joining in.
Try These Together
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Clickety Clack
Mama Don't Allow
Pete the Cat books
Sheep in a Jeep
Spider on the Floor
Today Is Monday
Make the Beat Part of the Reading
- Tap the rhythm, repeat a phrase, or let children supply a sound effect.
- Pause before a familiar word or refrain so children can fill it in.
- Let children move, act, or turn the page when the story gives them a cue.