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Choosing Books as Gifts for Children
Recommended Titles for Beginning Readers
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Dog and Bear: Two Friends, Three Stories by Laura Vaccaro Seeger
Roaring Brook Press, 2007; $12.95
A dachshund and a stuffed bear enjoy their special friendship.Larry and Rita by Jamie Michalak; illustrated by Jill Newton
Candlewick, 2007; boxed set of 4 paperbacks, $5.99
This is one of many sets available in the “Brand New Readers” series that features very simple stories and tips for parents.Mr. Putter and Tabby See the Stars by Cynthia Rylant; illustrated by Arthur Howard
Harcourt, 2007; $14.00
Mr. Putter can’t sleep after eating too many jellyrolls, so he and Tabby take a nighttime walk together.My Parents Think I’m Sleeping by Jack Prelutsky; illustrated by Yossi Abolafia
HarperCollins, 2007; $15.99
Easy-to-read poems about bedtime will tickle the funny bone.
Orange Pear Apple Bear by Emily Gravett
Simon & Schuster, 2007; $12.99
A bear juggles and plays in this picture book that can be read by very beginning readers.Squirrel’s World by Lisa Moser; illustrated by Valeri Gorbachev
Candlewick, 2007; $14.99
Energetic Squirrel has good intentions when he tries unsuccessfully to help his friends. For readers who are almost ready for chapter books.