Which Book Should We Read?

Here’s an extended and polished version of your content, keeping the original idea and tone while adding more depth and warmth:Which Book Should We Read? is part of the Ingenious Caleb series, featuring Caleb, a smart, curious, and inquisitive African American preschooler who loves asking questions and discovering the world around him through fun, hands-on activities. Caleb’s curiosity knows no bounds, and every new experience becomes an opportunity to learn, imagine, and grow.Each night at bedtime, Nanny sits with Caleb to read stories together. Reading time is one of Caleb’s favorite parts of the day, but there’s one small problem-Caleb never wants to read just one book. He is excited by stories and eager to explore new ideas, so he always reaches for more. Nanny lovingly explains that they can read a few books before bedtime, but Caleb must decide which ones to choose.As Caleb gathers his books, he explores a wide variety of topics. Some books introduce him to the alphabet and numbers, while others take him on adventures with animals, planets, shapes, and colors. With every page turned, Caleb’s imagination grows, and his love for learning becomes even stronger. The story gently encourages decision-making, curiosity, and joyful exploration, making bedtime both fun and meaningful.Through Caleb’s experience, young readers are encouraged to engage actively with the story and develop important early learning skills. Readers can:Discuss familiar topics as they recognize pictures, words, and concepts they already knowDiscover new subjects and learn how to talk about them with parents, caregivers, and friendsUse their imagination to create ideas, stories, and connections beyond the pagesPractice rhyming words and build early language and phonics skillsWhich Book Should We Read? celebrates curiosity, choice, and the joy of reading, inspiring young children to see books as exciting gateways to learning and imagination.