John and El's Favorite Books

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

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The Emperor's Old Clothes by Kathryn Lasky

Henry dresses in some fancy clothes he finds on the way home from the marketplace, much to the surprise of his beloved farm animals.

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Mary Veronica's Eggs by Mary Nethery

Mary Veronica finds a mysterious egg at the pond and takes it home in hopes of winning the Most Unusual Pet prize at the fair.

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Minnie and Moo Go to the Moon by Denys Cazet

When two zany cows, Minnie and Moo, begin to think, strange things happen.

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New Cat by Yangsook Choi

Even though the new cat's job is only to keep mice out of Mr. Kim's factory, she brings him more than just good luck.

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Slow train to Oxmox by Kurt Cyrus

Travel with Edwin Blink after he rushes on board the slow train for Oxmox for a very long adventure.


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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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