John and El's Favorite Books

The bears' picks for best books: July 2001
These titles should be available at your local library.

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Kiss the Cow! by Phyllis Root

Annalisa watches everyday as Mama kisses Luella, the cow, after she gives her milk, warm and sweet. But Luella is a magic cow and even though curious Annalisa sings all the words correctly, when she tries it, she refuses to kiss the cow with disastrous results.

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It's Simple, Said Simon by Mary Ann Hoberman

Simon copies the growl of a dog, the stretch of a cat, and the jump of horse. "It's simple, says Simon." But when he meets the wiley tiger, Simon finds he must use his wits as well.

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Ride by Stephen Gammell

Have you ever ridden in the backseat with a sibling? Gammell's humorous pictures portray the antics, energy, and emotions sparked by an imaginative dynamic duo in the rear seat on a Sunday afternoon ride.

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Agapanthus Hum and Major Bark by Joy Cowley

When Agapanthus Hum goes to the animal shelter with good little Mommy and Daddy for a sweet tiny kitten, her heart becomes "so full of squeakly little dog" that she finds she can't live without Major Bark. Follow the adventures of a "whizzy" girl and a "bitser" dog in this delightful book for beginning readers.

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Felix Feels Better by Rosemary Wells

Meet Felix, an exuberant little fellow who has eaten too many chocolate blimpies. Rosemary Wells perfectly captures a common childhood experience as she brings Felix's adventure with Doctor Duck to it's satisfying conclusion. 


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All of our book reviews are written by respected children's librarian
Barbara Lintner of the Urbana Free Library in Urbana, IL.  AKA, Natalie's Mom.


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