John and El's Favorite Books

The bears' picks for best books: January 2003

These titles should be available at your local library.

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Kite Flying by Grace Lin

A Chinese-American family builds and flies a Dragon kite. The text is simple and the illustrations are boldly colorful in this graphically striking picture book.
Ages 4-8

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This Little Chick by John Lawrence

This little chick went out to play with his friends on the farm one day. What do you think they heard him say? A noisy little chick has a very busy day in this wonderfully illustrated story.
Ages 2-5

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A New Barker in the House by Tomie De Paola

The Barkers are adopting a little boy, and Morgie and Moffie are excited to have a little brother. When Marco arrives, not knowing much English, he finds his new family is a little overwhelming.
Ages 4-8

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Harvest Home by Jane Yolen 
illustrated by Greg Shed

The moon grows fatter, the days grow shorter, and it is time to bring in the harvest. Written like a traditional song, Yolen's story and Shed's sun-drenched illustrations follow a farm family of a by-gone era through a harvest day.
Ages 4-8

 

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Holly: The True Story of a Cat by Ruth Brown

She was a little stray found at Christmas, so they called her Holly. Exquisite, detailed watercolor and acrylic paintings, illustrate the tender tale of a well loved cat.
Ages 2-5


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