John and El's Favorite Books

The bears' picks for best books: October 2000
These titles should be available at your local library.

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Emily's First 100 Days of School by Rosemary Wells

Emily can hardly wait for the celebration Miss Cribbage has planned for the 100th day of school. Count her experiences as she travels from her very first day of school to that special day. Can you think of 100 things you could do, or wear, or say on the 100th day?

 

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How Tall, How Short, How Far Away by David A. Adler

Did you ever wonder how we figured out the ways to measure things? If you were an ancient Egyptian you would measure in cubits. In Rome you would have measured in paces. Find out more fascinating ways to determine sizes and distances.

 

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Look-Alikes Jr. by Joan Steiner

Everyone likes to look closer, but you will have to get out your magnifying glasses to truly appreciate the inventiveness of this book. Imagine crayons as table legs or bed posts, macaroni for window shades, a pin-cushion chair, a tambourine table. A Sony Walkman doubles as an oven door. A red packing tape dispenser becomes the base for a tractor. This book is sure to engage you in endless delight.

 

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Top of the World: Climbing Mount Everest
by Steve Jenkins

Stunning cut paper collage transports you to the top of the world to explore the history, geography, climate and culture of Mount Everest. A truly tactile experience this beautiful picture book includes tons of information about the mountain and mountain climbing.

 

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Gorilla Walk by Ted and Betsy Lewin

Mountain gorillas live only Africa in an extremely small and remote area which includes a section of the Congo, Rwanda and Uganda. Travel through the jungle with Ted and Betsy on their trip to see two families in their native wilderness. Betsy's sketches and lots of interesting facts about the gorillas accompany Ted's magnificent illustrations of their trek.

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Barbara Lintner of the Urbana Free Library in Urbana, IL.  AKA, Natalie's Mom.


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