John and El's Favorite Books

The bears' picks for best books: December 2002

These titles should be available at your local library.

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Little Rabbit Lost by Harry Horse

It's Little Rabbit's and to celebrate the whole family is going to Rabbit World. Even though Rabbit is a whole year bigger, he is still too little for most of the rides and little enough to get lost in the great big crowd.
Ages 4-8

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The Bird Watchers by Simon James

Jess's Grandfather says that amazing thing happen when he goes bird watching. So, she decides to go bird watching with him and see these amazing things for herself!
Ages 4-8

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Penguin Post by Debi Gliori

When the new egg comes, Dad has to stay home and keep it warm. Milo volunteers to be the Penguin Post Penguin. He takes the mail to all of his neighbors, until the only thing left in his sack is a very special delivery.
Ages 4-8

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Ruby's Beauty Shop by Rosemary Wells

Ruby and Louise are playing beauty shop and they want Ruby's little brother Max to be their customer. Max would much rather be a beautician, with his OWN ideas about what's beautiful.
Ages 4-8

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Old Bear's Surprise Painting by Jane Hissey

There is only one big frame left, so Old Bear suggests that the toys make a painting to go inside it. But, all the toys want to make their own painting, and they want Old Bear to choose the best one for the frame. How can Old Bear decide when all of the paintings are so lovely?
Ages 4-8


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