John and El's Favorite Books
The bears' picks for best books: November 2002
These titles should be available at your local library.
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Tom Rabbit by Martin Waddell illustrated by Barbara Firth Early one evening, Sammy and Tom Rabbit sit on the back fence and
watch the farm. When Sammy leaves to help with the cows, Tom waits
patiently, knowing his best friend won't be long. But, when the sun goes
down and all the wild rabbits come out to visit, Tom starts to worry. |
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Betsy Who Cried Wolf by Gail Carson Levine illustrated by Scott Nash Even though she is only eight years old, Betsy is a very good
shepherd. When she sees a wolf she blows her whistle for help, just like
she was taught in shepherd school. But, this tricky wolf keeps running
away before help arrives. How can Betsy convince everyone that she DID
see a wolf, and how can she protect her flock from a hungry wolf? |
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Dog's ABC: A Silly Story About the Alphabet From the Apple that bonks his noggin in the morning to the
Zzzzs he catches in his baskets at night, this dog's day is an alphabet
adventure! The bold, bright illustrations and big text are just right for
preschoolers. |
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Do Like a Duck Does by Judy Hindley illustrated by Ivan Bates Mama duck and her five little ducklings are going for a walk. Who is
that creeping up behind? He says he's a duck, but he looks like Mr. Fox
to Mama. How will Mama duck prove that Mr. Fox can NOT do like a duck
does? |
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How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? by
Jane Yolen illustrated by Mark Teague How DO dinosaurs say goodnight, when mother comes in to turn out the
light? Jane Yolen's fun, rhyming text and Mark Teague's humorous
pictures illustrate the wrong way for a little dinosaur to behave at bedtime.
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