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Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas
Cynthia Rylant (2005), 40 pages
Illustrated by Su�ie Stevenson
Audience: K - 3rd Grade
Henry, his parents, and (of course) Mudge the dog go to visit Henry's Grandpa who lives with other 'Grandpas' in senior housing. All the Grandpas delight in the company of young Henry and the sloppy kisses they get from Mudge. When Henry finds a nearby pond, they all go swimming, relax in the warm grass, and tell stories. A cheerful installment in the popular Henry and Mudge series.
Book Series: Henry and Mudge
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 6/8/2009
ISBN-10: 0689811705
ISBN-13: 9780689811708
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Is a fly a pest or pet? Read this funny and engaging story to find out!A little boy by the name of Buzz needs a pet for the Amazing Pet Show. Will a fly do?
Book Series: Fly Guy
Similar books: Horray for Fly Guy! by Tedd Arnold;
Fly High Fly Guy! by Ted Arnold;
There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed Fly Guy! by Ted Arnold
Awards won: Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book 2006
Reviewed by: mb
Date read: 8/3/2009
ISBN-10: 0439853117
ISBN-13: 9780439853118
I Like Bugs
Margaret Wise Brown (1999), 32 pages
Illustrated by G. Brian Karas
Audience: Preschool - 1st Grade
The perfect beginning reader for the very young child who loves watching bugs. Read along as you discover bugs of all differnt colors, shapes, and sizes. You can find BUGS everywhere! Large colorful illustrations add to the enjoyment of this book.
Book Series: Step into Reading
Similar authors: David McPhail
Similar books: Bugs by David Greenburg;
1001 Bugs to Spot by Emma Helborough;
Bugs in Flight by Frankie Stout;
Bugs by Sarah Courtauld;
Big Bugs, Small Bugs: If You could Be A Bug, Which Bug Would You Be by Alex Duch;
I Love Bugs by Philemon Sturges
Reviewed by: mb
Date read: 7/24/2009
ISBN-10: 0307461076
ISBN-13: 9780307461070
This book is a MUST read for any boy or girl serious about learning how to become a Jedi. Information about the Jedi, their special powers, training, weapons, equipment, spacecrafts, and enemies is clearly illustrated and explained in this enjoyable and fact-filled book about the protectors of the Galaxy. 'May the Force be with you' as you explore the world of the Jedi!
Book Series: DK Readers
Similar authors: Catherine Saunders
Similar books: Star Wars, Epic Battles;
Star Wars, Ready, Set, Podrace;
Star Wars, Beware the Dark side
by Simon Beecroft
Reviewed by: mb
Date read: 7/6/2009
ISBN-10: 0756631130
ISBN-13: 9780756631130
Jose! Born to Dance: The Story of Jose Limon
Susanna Reich (2005), 32 pages
Illustrated by Raul Colon
Audience: Preschool - 2nd Grade
Jose: Born to Dance by Susanna Reich is a beautiful and enchanting biography of one of the world's greatest dancers and choreographers. Jose Limon was born in Mexico in 1908. As a boy, he grew up listening to the sounds of his native land; his mother's lullabies, his pet canary's twitterings, and the roar of the crowd in the bull fighting ring. The sounds of his world became a vital part of his being. As an adult, he longed to express, 'the music in his soul'. He found a way through dance. Learn of Jose's journey to the United States and throughout the world to share his unique gift. This is an easy-to-read biography about a man who dreamed of making a difference.
Similar authors: Amy Nathan ; Carol Saller; Cunxin Li; June Feldman; Mary R. Dunn
Similar books: Penelope Bailey Takes the Stage by Susanna Reich;
Painting the Wild Frontier: The Art and Adventures of George Catlin by Susanna Reich;
Clara Schumann: Piano Virtuoso by Susanna Reich
Awards won: Tomas Rivera Mexican-American Children's Book Award
Reviewed by: mb
Date read: 7/14/2010
ISBN-10: 0689865767
ISBN-13: 9780689865763
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