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• The Very Hungry Caterpillar

  Carle, Eric

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  Follows the progress of a very hungry caterpillar as he eats his way through a varied and very large quantity of food, until, full at last, he forms a cocoon around himself and goes to sleep.

• Bark, George

  Feiffer, Jules

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  "Bark, George!" seems like an easy enough command, but for George to bark, it's going to take some intervention. Preschoolers love to giggle at the surprising ending!

• Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

  Willems, Mo

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  The bus driver has only one request, 'Don't let the pigeon drive the bus!' The pigeon, however, is determined to get behind the wheel. An impetuous pigeon just wants what he wants in these amusing dialogues.

• The Giving Tree

  Silverstein, Shel

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  "Once there was a tree...and she loved a little boy." So begins a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein. This moving parable for all ages offers a touching…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Oh, the Places You'll Go!

  Seuss, Dr

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  From soaring to high heights and seeing great sights to being left in a Lurch on a prickle-ly perch, Dr. Seuss addresses life’s ups and downs with his trademark humorous verse and whimsical illustrations. The inspiring and timeless message…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Where the Wild Things Are

  Sendak, Maurice

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  When Max dresses in his wolf suit and causes havoc in the house, his mother sends him to bed. From there, Max sets sail to an island inhabited by the Wild Things, who name him king and share a wild rumpus with him. But then from far away…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Dragons Love Tacos

  Rubin, Adam, 1983-

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  Dragons love tacos. They love chicken tacos, beef tacos, great big tacos, and teeny tiny tacos. So if you want to lure a bunch of dragons to your party, you should definitely serve tacos. Buckets and buckets of tacos. Unfortunately, where…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

  Numeroff, Laura Joffe

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  If a hungry little mouse shows up on your doorstep, you might want to give him a cookie. And if you give him a cookie, he'll ask for a glass of milk. He'll want to look in a mirror to make sure he doesn't have a milk mustache, and then…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Harold and the Purple Crayon

  Johnson, Crockett, 1906-1975

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  One evening Harold decides to go for a walk in the moonlight. Armed only with an oversize purple crayon, young Harold draws himself a landscape full of wonder and excitement. Harold and his trusty crayon travel through woods and across…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Bad Seed

  John, Jory

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  This is a book about a bad seed. A baaaaaaaaaad seed. How bad? Do you really want to know? He has a bad temper, bad manners, and a bad attitude. He's been bad since he can remember! The Bad Seed is one of many favorite reads by Jory John.

• Good Night, Gorilla

  Rathmann, Peggy

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  Good night, Gorilla. Good night, Elephant. It's bedtime at the zoo, and all the animals are going to sleep. Or are they? Who's that short, furry guy with the key in his hand and the mischievous grin?

• Knight Owl

  Denise, Christopher,

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  Since the day he hatched, Owl dreamed of becoming a real knight. He may not be the biggest or the strongest, but his sharp nocturnal instincts can help protect the castle, especially since many knights have recently gone missing. While…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Goodnight Moon

  Brown, Margaret Wise, 1910-1952

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  In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. "Goodnight room, goodnight moon." And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room—to the picture of the three little bears sitting on chairs, to the clocks and his socks,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Story of Babar, the Little Elephant

  Brunhoff, Jean de, 1899-1937

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  The classic story of literature’s most beloved elephant. After his mother is killed by a hunter, Babar avoids capture by escaping to the city, where he is befriended by the kindly Old Lady. Later, with cousins Celeste and Arthur, he…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Madeline

  Bemelmans, Ludwig, 1898-1962

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  Nothing frightens Madeline—not tigers, not even mice. With its endearing, courageous heroine, cheerful humor, and wonderful, whimsical drawings of Paris, the Madeline stories are true classics that continue to charm readers.

• Stellaluna

  Cannon, Janell, 1957-

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  Knocked from her mother’s safe embrace by an attacking owl, Stellaluna lands headfirst in a bird’s nest. This adorable baby fruit bat’s world is literally turned upside down when she is adopted by the occupants of the nest and adapts to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Strega Nona

  An Old Tale

  DePaola Tomie, 1934-

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  Strega Nona—"Grandma Witch"—is the source for potions, cures, magic, and comfort in her Calabrian town. Her magical everfull pasta pot is especially intriguing to hungry Big Anthony. He is supposed to look after her house and tend her…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Complete Adventures of Curious George

  Rey, Margret,

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  Follow along with the adventures Curious George, the curious little monkey, gets up to from learning to ride a bike to going to the hospital.