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By Allan Ahlberg
The Pencil
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A lonely pencil timidly draws a boy, a dog, and other items but soon faces a problem as his creations begin demanding changes, and when he draws an eraser to make them happy, the real trouble begins.
Rating: 4 ****
A pencil learns quickly that it’s hard to make everyone happy. A cute way to let kids know this message.
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By Caralyn Buehner
Superdog The Heart of a Hero
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Tired of being overlooked because he is so small, a big-hearted dog named Dexter transforms himself into a superhero.
Rating: 4 ****
A great story that shows if you try had enough you can make a difference.
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By Martin Waddell
Farmer Duck
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In all kinds of weather, this downtrodden duck hauls in the sheep, tends the hens, and does the housework as well. How goes the work? the farmer repeatedly asks. Quack, the duck constantly replies–until all the barnyard animals convene to help the exhausted servant exact revenge and oust the lazy lout.
Rating: *****
This book shows how hard work pays off in the end and is noticed by others.
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By Paul Gadone
The Little Red Hen
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The familiar tale of the industrious hen and lazy cat, dog, and mouse.
Rating: *****
Every child needs to know this story. A nice story to discuss helping and sharing.
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