Three funny, sweet and easy to read stories about a frisky dachshund and a stuffed bear. The two best friends share very gentle adventures. You may also enjoy- Dog and Bear: Two's Company and Dog and Bear: Three to Get Ready.

Similar books: Frog and Toad series

Awards nominated: Monarch Award Nominee 2011

Reviewed by: hap

Date read: 4/9/2010

ISBN-10: 1596430532

ISBN-13: 9781596430532

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When Moka, Michelle's pet dog, realizes that he's like a wolf, but that he can't do cool things like howl at the moon and hunt wild animals, he runs away to the mountains. He loves the freedom to run, to jump, and to do whatever he pleases, but then things start going wrong. Can Moka succeed in the wild? What will he do when he starts missing Michelle?

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 7/16/2010

ISBN-10: 0399242473

ISBN-13: 9780399242472

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This preschool favorite tells the story of a pigeon who will say anything so we'll let him drive the bus. As the book begins, the bus driver leaves, asking if we'll watch the bus for him while he's gone. He ends with, 'and remember: Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!' As he walks away, the pigeon arrives and attempts to wheedle his way into driving the bus, using every strategy he knows. Luckily, when the bus driver returns, no one has let the pigeon drive the bus. Everyone can enjoy the antics of this likable bird, and parents will appreciate the apt depiction of the persuasion tactics of young children.

Similar books: Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! by Mo Willems; The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog by Mo Willems; The Pigeon Wants a Puppy by Mo Willems, and other 'Pigeon' titles.

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 6/17/2010

ISBN-10: 078681988X

ISBN-13: 9780786819881

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The ducks 'quack', the geese 'honk', the horses 'nay' as a naughty goat causes mild mayhem on the farm. Bold illustrations, rhyming text, and a repetitive phrase make this a great read-aloud.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/28/2009

ISBN-10: 0823417212

ISBN-13: 9780823417216

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'Dreamer From the Village: The Story of Marc Chagall' by Michelle Markel is a young reader's biography of the artist Marc Chagall. Young Mose Segal, (Marc Chagall) grew up in a small village in Russia developing his own artistic style based on the people, places, and images of his homeland. His dream-like images and his use of vibrant colors made him one of the most famous and influencial artists of the 20th century. This beautifully illustrated book gives the young reader a brief glimps of the brilliance of Marc Chagall.

Similar authors: Laurence Anholt; Mary Arrigan

Similar books: Leo Politi: Artist of the Angels by Ann Stalcup; The Magical Garden of Claude Monet by Laurence Anholt; Mario's Angels: A Story about the Artist Giotto by Mary Arrigan; Matisse the King of Color by Laurence Anholt; Camille and the Sunflowers: A Story about Vincent Van Gogh by Laurence Anholt

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/30/2010

ISBN-10: 0805063730

ISBN-13: 9780805063738

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