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Book Thoughts: The Happy Lion (Fatio)

Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: Louise FatioIllustrator: Roger Duvoisin Definitely see if your library has this one. It’s a classic picture book originally published in 1954. Good, clean fun that ends with a sweet friendship. French words/names you might want to…

Book Thoughts: Too Much Noise (McGovern)

Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: Ann McGovernIllustrator: Simms Taback Get ready to make some animal sounds for this one! Beyond that, though, I simply loved this book. It was very clever and I bet your children will get a kick out…

Book Thoughts: May I Bring a Friend? (de Regniers)

Type: picture bookAges: 3-6Author: Beatrice Schenk de RegniersIllustrator: Beni Montresor I’ll never understand why they make so many audiobooks from picture books, but this is one you especially don’t want to listen to. You’ll never know what guests he brings!…

Book Thoughts: A Tree is Nice (Udry)

Type: picture bookAges: 2-7Author: Janice May UdryIllustrator: Marc Simont If you’re looking for books that spark your child’s imagination, include this one. Its simplicity opens up the chance to “fill in the blanks” with imagined scenarios and ways to enjoy…

Book Thoughts: The Night Dragon (Howarth)

Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: Naomi Howarth The dragon’s friend, a little mouse, is a wonderful example of how good friends can encourage and stick by one’s side. There is only one page spread where the mean dragons taunt and tease…

Book Thoughts: The 101 Dalmatians (Smith)

Type: chapter bookAges: 7-12Author: Dodie Smith Wonderful writing throughout this book will easily make it a favorite for your kiddos. The author gives the dogs much intelligence and they speak of the humans as their pets. 🙂 It’s a must-read…

Book Thoughts: Tuck Everlasting (Babbitt)

Type: chapter bookAges: 8+Author: Natalie Babbitt This book sure makes you place yourself in their situation! What if you never died? How would you live? What would you do? What interesting conversations your family could have. *The romance was very…

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