Although unaware that a fox is after her as she takes a walk around the farmyard, Rosie the hen still manages to lead him into one accident after another.
Rating: 5 *****
Your child will love seeing what happens to the fox next. A great visual story that allows the child to narrate using the pictures in addition to the words.
While the other field mice work to gather grain and nuts for winter, Frederick sits on a sunny rock by himself. I gather sun rays for the cold dark winter days, he tells them. Another day he gathers colors and then words. And when the food runs out, it is Frederick, the dreamer and poet, whose endless store of supplies warms the hearts of his fellow mice, and feeds their spirits during the darkest winter days.
Rating: 5 *****
A story about individuality and how everyone can make a contribution in their own way.
Make Way for Ducklings
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The busy Boston streets are too dangerous for eight little ducklings! But with a little help from a friendly policeman Mrs. Mallard and her family arrive safely at their new home. The public garden was no place for ducklings when they were first born, but now they are old enough to brave the raucous crowds and swim with the giant swan boats.
Rating: 5 *****
A really great story focusing on family and safety.
Harold and the Purple Crayon
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One evening Harold decided to go for a walk in the moonlight. But there wasn’t any moon, and Harold needed a moon for a walk in the moonlight. Fortunately, he had brought his purple crayon. So he drew a moon. He also needed something to walk on.
Rating: 5 *****
A great story about imagination and the visualization of two-dimensions versus three.
When a little boy plants a carrot seed, everyone tells him it won’t grow. But when you are very young, there are some things that you just know, and the little boy knows that one day a carrot will come up.
Rating: 5 *****
It’s frustrating to be a little kid and everyone telling you they know better. This book will show your child to keep believing in what they know and that they very well just may be right.
Mr. Small has a shiny red auto. On nice days, Mr. Small takes his car out of the garage and goes for a drive. He can drive fast enough to pass a horse and buggy! He runs into trouble when it begins to rain and he gets a flat tire.
Rating: 5 *****
A sweet story that shows how everything can be going well and a problem can occur and how you can fix it and move on.