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The Cat in the Hat Beginner Book
Dictionary By Dr Seuss and P.D. Eastman This classic book is filled with silly sayings and funny pictures. If you are looking for a book that will help your child learn to read and will improve their vocabulary, then this is a "must-have". There is a chapter for each letter of the alphabet, and about 1350 words for your child to master. Aunt Annie, Aaron the Alligator, a bad baby and other characters will entertain kids time and time again. Ages 3 to 8. Details: Hardcover, 134 pages.
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Gotcha! By Gail Jorgensen and Kerry Argent (Illustrator) Right in the middle of Bertha Bear's party, a big, black, beastly fly dive-bombed her birthday cake so Bertha sets out to catch it. This is an amusing story and the wonderful pictures give Bertha Bear and friends endearing personalities. It is sure to elicit a giggle or two from both children and parents. Ages 3 to 7. Details:
Hardcover, 30 pages.
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Dear Zoo By Rod Campbell This is a simple and charming story. It has bright pictures of animals, and is very popular with young children. The icing on the cake is that there are eight flaps which children can lift to reveal the different animals sent by the zoo. This book will not go dusty on the bookshelf - it is bound to be a favorite with babies and preschoolers. Ages 1 to 4. Details:
Hardcover, 30 pages.
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Whistle for Willie By Ezra Jack Keats Peter wishes he could whistle so that he could call his dog, Willie. Peter potters around the city streets, playing with chalk and boxes, and dressing up as Dad. This book has a gritty, yet child-like atmosphere which makes it exceptional. Ages 4 to 8. Details: Paperback, 32
pages.
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My First Activity Book By Susie Lacome (Illustrator) (A Playskool Book) An activity center in a book. Touch and feel the different textures, dress up the teddy bear, and make the monkeys jump on the bed as you count them. The book even has its own built-in shape sorter. Ages 2 to 4. Details:
Hardcover board book, 8 pages.
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Hattie and the Fox By Mem Fox and Patricia Mullins (Illustrator) Hattie the big, black hen is shocked to see a nose in the bushes. She relays the events in the bushes to her barnyard friends, whose reactions range from the blasé to the melodramatic. A wonderful story with an off-beat sense of humor and a delightfully quaint ending. Ages 3 to 7. Details:
Paperback, 32 pages.
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Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb By Al Perkins Hand, hand, fingers, thumb, dum ditty, dum ditty, dum dum dum... and so the beat goes on. Millions of monkeys and millions of drums pound out a catchy rhythm that will make you feel like a rap star as you read. Ages 1 to 5. Details:
Hardcover, 28 pages.
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Mr Davies and the Baby By Charlotte Voake Mr Davies is a scruffy, excitable dog who slips out of his back yard to go for a walk with the baby who lives next door. At first the baby's mother is happy to have Mr Davies along, but Mr Davies' behaviour begins to embarrass her. A lovely story with gentle, watercolor pictures. Ages 3 to 7. Details:
Paperback, 32 pages.
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My Friend Gorilla By Atsuko Morozumi A young boy's father brings home a gorilla when the zoo closes down. The boy and gorilla share a close friendship but eventually the gorilla must leave. The colorful, soft pictures complement a touching story. Ages 2 to 8. Details:
Hardcover, 32 pages.
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The Secret of Happy Children By Steve Biddulph Steve Biddulph has worked as a family therapist with children and parents since the 1970s. In this book, he shares the fruits of that experience. Learn what kids are thinking , what they really want and what you can do about it. The book describes a positive approach to parenting, and uses a role-playing style to show some sensible ways of dealing with kids in difficult situations. It also covers a range of specific topics including how to teach responsibility, getting on top of tantrums, how to stop the sulks, kids and TV, and how food affects behaviour. An easy-to-read, well-presented book which is suitable for parents of children and teenagers. Details:
Paperback, 128 pages.
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