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A Horse Called Starfire

A Horse Called Starfire

By Betty D. Boegehold 48 pages Children

Danny Says

Beginning readers will enjoy this story of a little Native American boy who encounters a horse (set free by a Spanish explorer) for the first time. This book has a mystical quality to it.
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Groundhog Stays Up Late

Groundhog Stays Up Late

By Margery Cuyler 32 pages Children

Danny Says

A teacher asked me for a fun book to read aloud to her kindergartners for Groundhog’s Day (Feb. 2nd), and I suggested this amusing tale I recently discovered about a groundhog who tricks his forest friends into believing Spring has arrived, so he can stay out late and play with his friends. They are not amused when they learn that winter is still here. Silly, with wonderful illustrations by Jean Cassels.
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D.W.'s Guide to Preschool

D.W.'s Guide to Preschool

By Marc Brown 32 pages pages Children

Danny Says

Marc Brown is one of my favorite children’s authors, and his series of Arthur books are a treasure. Whenever I conduct trainings and concerned parents and teachers ask me about the downside of television, I always point to the PBS version of Arthur as not only a great show for kids, but one of the funniest shows on television. I read the books and watch the show with my kids all the time (there is a great book about D.W. being a picky eater, which I read to my daughter at least once a day – especially since she is a picky eater). Reading Marc Brown’s books will make you a happier and healthier human being.
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Meet Mr. and Mrs. Green

Meet Mr. and Mrs. Green

By Keith Baker 72 pages Children

Danny Says

I recently met Keith at the Oregon Reading Association’s annual conference, and Keith had an entire room (including me) bending over in laughter every time he shared a letter from a child fan. He is a terrific illustrator, and besides purchasing his books you should book Keith to speak at your school. His descriptions of the illustration process are fascinating and a great inspiration to aspiring young artists.
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Ox-Cart Man

Ox-Cart Man

By Donald Hall 40 pages Children

Danny Says

Wonderful in its simplicity, this book is a must for teachers, as it does a wonderful job of illustrating seasons and the process of growing goods, harvesting them, selling them and restarting the process. Oh, and it won this little award called the Caldecott Medal.
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A Million Dots

A Million Dots

By Andrew Clements 48 pages Children

Danny Says

I love books that bring math to life for students, as many of my reluctant readers enjoy math. Clements does a superb (and, often, humorous) job of bringing to life the concept of a “million” for students. A terrific picture book for teaching math!
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Woody Guthrie: Poet of the People

Woody Guthrie: Poet of the People

By Bonnie Christensen 32 pages Children

Danny Says

One of my favorite songs ever is “This Land Is Your Land,” and when I saw a children’s book about the song’s writer, I had to grab it. This is a wonderful introduction for children into the life and music of an American original, Woody Guthrie.
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Henry Builds a Cabin

Henry Builds a Cabin

By D.B. Johnson 32 pages Children

Danny Says

The second in a series of picture books based on the experiences of Henry David Thoreau, this book is just as engaging for adults as for children. Children are rewarded with an engaging story about a historical character, while adults are reminded of the rewards of simple living. I recommend the entire series.
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My Very Own Octopus

My Very Own Octopus

By Bernard Most 40 pages Children

Danny Says

This is a selfish selection. I recently met Bernie at a conference I was speaking at in Connecticut, and I found him to be one of the friendliest and kindest children’s authors I have ever met. He has a real passion for his work and seems genuinely delighted to see his books’ impact on teachers and students. My daughter picks this book as one of her read alouds just about every day. Most is a wonderful author.
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Traction Man Is Here!

Traction Man Is Here!

By Mini Grey 32 pages Children

Danny Says

I love this book! Too many of my students have developed a lack of imagination, and one of the wonders of reading is to enhance students’ creativity. In this delightful tale a young boy takes his new action figure and develops incredible romps with regular household items (e.g. a cup becomes a supersonic space-cup saucer, and Traction Man scuba dives in “the foamy waters of the sink”). This book is great fun.
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Mammoths on the Move

Mammoths on the Move

By Lisa Wheeler 32 pages Children

Danny Says

They say never to “judge a book by its cover,” but how do most of us select books? The wonderful mammoth illustrations by Kurt Cyrus forced me to grab the book, and Lisa Wheeler blends poetry and non-fiction in a way that brings science alive to students to keep them interested.
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Before I Was Your Mother

Before I Was Your Mother

By Kathryn Lasky 40 pages Children

Danny Says

You need to remember that Mother’s Day is this month. There are a lot of wonderful titles to choose from, but I wanted to include this one for its lovely illustrations by LeUyen Pham and charming store of a mother reminiscing about her own childhood with her daughter.
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Treasure Island - The Graphic Novel

Treasure Island - The Graphic Novel

By Robert L. Stevenson 72 pages Children

Danny Says

Yes, this is based on the Robert Louis Stevenson classic. My father read Classic Comics when he was a kid, and it was that series of comics that attracted him to the original works. In similar fashion this graphic novel does a great job of exciting kids about the adventures of young Jim Hawkins. By the way – did I mention there are pirates (fairly popular right now because of a certain Capt. Jack Sparrow)?
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Big Brother At School

Big Brother At School

By Jillian Powell 40 pages Children

Danny Says

Fun book for kids who are just starting to read chapter books. Powell uses short chapters and lots of action to move the reader along in this fun tale about a boy who becomes suspicious that his principal may be an alien. A great introduction to the wonders of science fiction writing, and the book even includes some nice black-and-white illustrations.
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Just Me and My Dad

Just Me and My Dad

By Mercer Mayer 48 pages Children

Danny Says

Mercer Mayer is an American treasure. There is something about his Little Critter books that all children seem to love. My daughter salivates at the 10 or so my wife and I have read to her, and I wanted to include this one as another not-so-subtle reminder that Father’s Day is this month. Oh - and you get a bonus belated Mother's Day story in this package.
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