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Rosie’s Walk

By Pat Hutchins

Rosie’s Walk
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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.


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Frederick

By Leo Lionni

Frederick
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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.

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The Poky Little Puppy

By Janette Sebring Lowrey

The Poky Little Puppy
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A puppy who is always late coming home finds one night that there is no dessert for him.

Rating: 5 *****

This is the most adorable book. The illustrations are so cute and you really feel for the poky little puppy.

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Make Way for Ducklings

By Robert McCloskey

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.

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Whistle for Willie

By Ezra Jack Keats

Whistle For Willie

A little boy goes about his daily routine, all the while trying to learn how to whistle.

Rating: *****

This is a really nice book about trying and accomplishments. Personally I’m a little jealous because I can’t whistle.

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Whose Mouse Are You?

By Robert Kraus

Whose Mouse Are You?

A lonely little mouse has to be resourceful in order to bring his family back together.

Rating: *****

A nice story about a mouse who goes out and finds his family.

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The Man Who Didn’t Wash His Dishes

By Phyllis Krasilovsky

The Man Who Didn’t Wash His Dishes
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A man who doesn’t wash his dishes one night and things escalate to chaos very quickly.

Rating: 5 *****

This is a very silly story that shows the consequences of procrastination.

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Harold and the Purple Crayon

By Crockett Johnson

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.

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The Carrot Seed

By Ruth Krauss

The Carrot Seed
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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.

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The Little Auto

By Lois Lenski

The Little Auto
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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.

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