John and El's Favorite Books

The bears' picks for best books: April 2002
These titles should be available at your local library.

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The Animal Boogie by Debbie Harter

Down in the Jungle where the night are long, the children and animals sing this song. They're flaping and swinging and dancing and singing: the Animal Boogie Woogie Oggie! You'll love the colorful illustrations, as you sing along (the music is on the back page) with this toe tapping book.
Ages 4 - 8

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Book! Book! Book! by Deborah Bruss
Illustrated by Tiphanie Beeke

What do bored farm animals do when their human friends go to school? They go to the library, of course! But, the librarian doesn't speak cow, or goat or horse. How will they let her know what they want? Read it, and find out!
Ages 4 - 8

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Dim Sum for Everyone by Grace Lin

Everyone in the family picks a favorite little dish from the steaming trolleys. Simple words in a sing-song rhythm describe this little bit of Chinese culture. Enjoy this Dim Sum treat!
Ages 4 - 8

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Yoko's Paper Cranes by Rosemary Wells

When she lived in Japan, Yoko and her grandmother fed the cranes in the garden pond and her grandfather taught Yoko how to fold paper cranes. Now that she lives across the sea in America, Yoko and her grandparents can only talk though the mail. What special birthday present will Yoko send to her grandmother?
Ages 4 - 8

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Mouse Paint by Ellen Stoll Walsh

When three white mice find three jar of paint, their white, paper home becomes much more colorful! The cut paper illustrations, and simple text make this a wonderful title to introduce the concepts of primary and secondary colors to young children.
Ages 4 - 8


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