Moo! by David LaRochelle, illustrated by Mike Wohnoutka published in 2013 by Walker Books for Young Readers Take one contented cow. Show her a snazzy red sports car. Turn your back. How long do you give her before she’s in a lollapalooza …
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fiction favorites…The Jamie and Angus Stories
The Jamie and Angus Stories, by Anne Fine, illustrated by Penny Dale published 2002 by Candlewick Press “Tell me the story of how I grew out of my stroller.” Daddy reeled around the bedroom, clutching his head. “Oh, no. Not …
books fall open, we fall in…a list of five books starring books!
Charlie Cook’s Favorite Book, by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Alex Scheffler first published in the U.S. in 2006 by Dial Books for Young Readers Charlie Cook loves to curl up in an arm chair with his favorite book. It’s about …
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cookin’ up a batch of irresistable easy readers…a list of slightly-more-than-five
Today, I’ve got a batch of Unusually Good Books for kids at early reading levels. It can be tough to find just the right books for these guys, right? Some eager beavers tear through everything they see, making it hard …
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pass the syrup, please!…five yummy books sizzling with breakfast goodies
A hearty breakfast on a cold, wintery morning…what could be better?! Crisp waffles with maple syrup…oatmeal decked out with cranberries and coconut… a cheery poached egg à la Francis! Oh my, I’m making myself hungry! Time to dive into five delicious …
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on a galaxy far, far away… a list of five interplanetary messages for tiny earthlings
Mr. Wuffles, a nearly-wordless book by David Wiesner Mr. Wuffles is a handsome cat who disdains all the sorry little toys his owner buys for his amusement. Bor-ring, his regal gait says as he pads past them all… …until he …
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zzzzzzzzz…a list of five bedtime stories
A Bedtime for Bear, by Bonny Becker, illustrated by Kady MacDonald Denton Bear and Mouse are back again! Those of you who know Bear, know that he is rather set in his ways. When it comes to bedtime, Bear has …
fiction favorites…The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp
The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp, by Kathi Appelt From the rooftop of Information Headquarters, Bingo and J’miah stood on their back paws and watched Little Mama and Daddy-O trundle away…For as long as raccoons had inhabited the …
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a list of…five stories for those who love to laugh
There’s nothing like reading a funny book together to fix the grumpies, warm the hearts, spread the sunshine. Count the Monkeys, by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Kevin Cornell Oh look! A counting book of monkeys. “It’s fun. It’s easy. All …
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oops! oh no!…five accident-prone adventures filled with (uh-oh!) mishaps
Oh No, George, written and illustrated by Chris Haughton George is a large, lovable dog. Harry, his owner, is going out for a bit, leaving George home alone. “Will you be good, George?” he asks. Harry positively agrees to be …
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