This book has been one of my favorites since I was a kid. The story of Big Anthony and the magical pasta pot is hilarious and memorable. I loved sharing this story with my kids and watching them enjoy it as much as I do. Title: Strega NonaAuthor/Illustrator: Tomie dePaolaPublication Year: ...
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Maisy Goes to Preschool (series)
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Title: Maisy Goes to Preschool (series) Author/Illustrator: Lucy Cousins Publication Year: 1992 Website: www.maisyfanclub.com Age Group: Preschoolers Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Recommended By: 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up Valerie and Walter's Best Books for ...
Arthur’s Family Vacation (series)
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Title: Arthur's Family Vacation (series) Author/Illustrator: Marc Brown Publication Year: 1993 Website: marcbrownstudios.com Age Group: Preschoolers Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Recommended By: 100 Best Books for Children The Read-Aloud Handbook What to Read When The New York Times ...
The Runaway Bunny
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Title: The Runaway Bunny Author: Margaret Wise Brown Illustrator: Clement Hurd Publication Year: 1942 Website: margaretwisebrown.com Age Group: Preschoolers Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Recommended By: 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up Valerie and Walter's Best ...
More More More Said the Baby
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This is such a sweet book showing the love that a parent or grandparent has for a baby! I appreciate that the author chose to highlight children of different cultures. The 3 stories have strong parallels that will appeal to young children and have them asking for more more more! Title: More ...
I Stink!
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Title: I Stink! Author: Kate McMullan Illustrator: Jim McMullan Publication Year: 2006 Website: www.katemcmullan.com Age Group: Preschoolers, Kindergarten, Early Elementary Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Recommended By: The Read-Aloud Handbook Valerie and Walter's Best Books for ...
Pat the Bunny
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Title: Pat the Bunny Author/Illustrator: Dorothy Kunhardt Publication Year: 1940 Age Group: Babies/Toddlers Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Recommended By: 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up Valerie and Walter's Best Books for Children What to Read When The New ...
The Outsiders
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Title: The Outsiders Author: S.E. Hinton Publication Year: 1967 Website: www.sehinton.com Age Group:Middle School Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Recommended By: 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up 100 Best Books for Children Valerie and Walter's Best Books for ...
Island of the Blue Dolphins
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Title: Island of the Blue Dolphins Author: Scott O'Dell Publication Year: 1960 Website: www.scottodell.com Age Group:Late Elementary Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Comments: I remember LOVING this book when the teacher read it out loud to my class in 4th grade. I recently listened to it in ...
Number the Stars
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Title: Number the Stars Author: Lois Lowry Publication Year: 1989 Website: www.loislowry.com Age Group:Late Elementary, Middle School Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Review: I was a little reluctant to read this book to my 8 and 10 year olds thinking that the subject matter might be too ...
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