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The Known World
Edward P. Jones
Amistad, 2006
Simply Wonderful
That there is an author out there who can take on such a sensitive subject and look past the indignity, heartbreak and ignominy of slavery to present the depth and complexity of his characters, to really bring them to life, is a truly wonderful prospect for us, those ...
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Chugga-Chugga Choo-Choo
Kevin Lewis
Hyperion, 2001
Every train loving toddler should own a copy of this book
Fantastic pictures and great text, this book is a sure winner for any young train lover!
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The Little Engine That Could: The Complete, Original Edition (A Platt & Munk Classic)
Watty Piper
Grosset & Dunlap, 1978
a classic for me and for my kids
This is a book I thoroughly enjoyed as a child. I began to borrow it from the library for my own two boys and decided, finally, to order one from Amazon for my son's birthday. We returned the borrowed book to the library the day before his birthday and there were ...
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The Invention of Hugo Cabret
Brian Selznick
Scholastic Press, 2007
Good reason it won the 2008 Caldecott
I know this book was a bit controversial within the children's book awards because it uses pictures to convey parts of the story (e.g. you MUST look at the pictures or you will miss information). All of the pictures are beautifully rendered in pen/ink no color. ...
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The Night Before First Grade (Reading Railroad Books)
Natasha Wing
Grosset & Dunlap, 2005
A great introduction to the first grade world!
It's hard to write a book about first grade jitters. Many of the books out there make the first day seem just perfect, when it often isn't. What I like about The Night Before First Grade is the way in which the author recognizes the potentially frightening aspects of ...
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Hop on Pop (Bright & Early Board Books(TM))
Dr. Seuss
Random House Books for Young Readers, 2004
Second generation of Seuss.
We read this to our son and it was one of his favorites - he always had to act out the title!. We got a copy of this classic for him so he can read it to our grandson, Andrew. Grampa will be sure to encourage little Drew to Hop on his Pop!
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The Story about Ping (Reading Railroad Books)
Marjorie Flack
Grosset & Dunlap, 2000
"Ping"
As a Kindergarten teacher, mother and grandmother, "Ping" has been a favorite book of mine for many years.
This past fall I able to go on a Riverboat cruise down the Yangtze River. This made the book even more meaningful.
J. Allison
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The Night Before Kindergarten
Grosset & Dunlap, 2001
Perfection (With a Twist!)
This will be a favorite storybook for younger children preparing for the first day at school! All over the town, there are children tossing and turning in their beds, worried about teachers, friends, leaving play and family behind, "while visions of school supplies ...
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Transit Maps of the World
Mark Ovenden
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2007
Impressive Collection of Subway Maps Smartly Organized and with Illuminating Context
I took one look at the evolution of the BART maps in the two pages devoted to San Francisco's transit system and knew I had to purchase this soft-cover coffee-table book. A writer with an obvious passion for cartography, Mark Ovenden has put together a most intriguing ...
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The Goodnight Train
June Sobel
Harcourt Children's Books, 2006
Great for train lovers!
My 3 year old son LOVES trains so we were excited to find a new train book for our bedtime routine. It's a fun story with silly pictures. The train passes through many interesting places on it's way to bedtime. My son enjoys pointing out all the oddities in the ...
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The Night Before Summer Vacation (Reading Railroad Books)
Natasha Wing
Grosset & Dunlap, 2002
fun
What a fun book to read. Silly story about the night before summer vacation (poem format the same as the night before christmas). It will get your children all excited about heading out the door. Really enjoyed it.
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Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom (Caldecott Honor Book)
Carole Boston Weatherford
Jump At The Sun, 2006
Do you think you have ENOUGH books about Harriet Tubman?
Well let me tell you you are wrong if you don't already have this book! This book is simply breathtaking. I'm kicking myself for waiting so long to get it! I've never heard a Harriet Tubman story told quite this way before. She prays to God and listens to His ...
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My Big Train Book (My Big Board Books)
Roger Priddy
Priddy Books, 2003
Roger Priddy Books are wonderful!
My baby granddaughter loves all of Roger Priddy's books. They are big colorful realistic pictures that catch her attention and keeps her occupied for minutes at a time. The thick pages allow her little fingers to grasp the corners and turn the pages all on her own.
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Henry's Freedom Box (Caldecott Honor Book)
Ellen Levine
Scholastic Press, 2007
Spare story of one man's struggle against slavery
This story documents the slavery and eventual freedom of one man. Henry and his brothers and sisters work for a good master. However, on his deathbed, the master gives Henry to his son, separating Henry from the rest of his family forever. Henry works well in the ...
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Thomas the Tank Engine's Big Lift - And - Look Book
Random House, 1996
a great book to interact with your child
This book is a wonderful learning tool. On one page the flaps contain numbers 1-10, another page has railway cars carrying each letter of the alphabet. And what kid doesn't love to lift all those flaps!
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