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.
Ages 3-5

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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?
Ages 4-8

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Dog's ABC: A Silly Story About the Alphabet 
by Emma Dodd

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.
Ages 4-8

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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?
Ages 3-5

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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.
Ages 4-8

 


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