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The Outfoxed Fox

The Outfoxed Fox

By Tim J. Myers 32 pages Children

Danny Says

When a young fox offers an idea to stop a hunter from trapping foxes, an elder fox brushes the idea aside as being too simple. But later the elder fox learns that there is something to be said for simplicity. A simple tale that younger students appreciate for its message that all ideas should be considered, regardless of who they come from.
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Ladybug Girl and Bumblebee Boy

Ladybug Girl and Bumblebee Boy

By Jacky Davis 40 pages Children

Danny Says

The sequel to the popular Ladybug Girl, this fun book follows Lulu as she encounters Sam on the playground. Both seem to like the opposite of one another until Lulu suggests her Ladybug Girl game, which allows them to save the playground from hairy monsters and mean robots. Lots of fun to read aloud with little ones. 
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My Lucky Day

My Lucky Day

By Keiko Kasza 32 pages Children

Danny Says

Little kids find this book hilarious, as it chronicles how a hungry fox gets trumped by a clever pig. Pig shows up at fox’s door, but before fox eats the pig, pig suggests that fox bathe the filthy pig, feed him to fatten him up, etc. By the time the fox is done preparing his “dinner,” he is exhausted, and the happy pig leaves bathed, well-fed – get the picture?
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The Warlord's Beads

The Warlord's Beads

By Virginia Pilegard 32 pages Children

Danny Says

Set in ancient China, this story shows how a young boy’s father must inventory all of a warlord’s treasures. Frustrated by not enough toes and fingers to count with, he creates what turns out to be a primitive abacus with strings and beads. Great book for teaching math.
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Listen to the Wind

Listen to the Wind

By Greg Mortenson 32 pages Children

Danny Says

Yup, that Greg Mortenson. This beautifully illustrated book by Susan Roth retells Mortenson’s fantastic story of life through the eyes of Pakistani children made famous in his book Three Cups of Tea. Precisely the kind of story I want more children to read in order to develop greater compassion for others.
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A Fish Out of Water

A Fish Out of Water

By Helen Palmer 72 pages Children

Danny Says

This book, written in the 60s, holds a special place in my heart, as it is one of my son’s and daughter’s favorite books to read aloud. True, the version we own is in French and English, so the kids are entertained by my French accent. I think all kids can appreciate this story of a boy who feeds his fish too much and spends the rest of the book trying to find a place to store his ever-growing pet.
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Let's Do Nothing!

Let's Do Nothing!

By Tony Fucile 40 pages Children

Danny Says

buy this book! It reminded me a lot of The Cat in the Hat, as it follows two boys who have done everything there is to be done who now try to do ten seconds of nothing. Great illustrations, and a delightfully silly story. My kind of book.
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A House Is a House for Me

A House Is a House for Me

By Mary Ann Hoberman 48 pages Children

Danny Says

This classic with wonderful illustrations by Betty Fraser is a MUST purchase for every early elementary school teacher. A beautiful poem that teaches children where different people, animals and things call “home.” If I was designing a home or school library, this is one of the first books I’d select.
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Diego: Bigger Than Life

Diego: Bigger Than Life

By Carmen Bernier-Grand 64 pages Children

Danny Says

This one is a MUST BUY. Beautiful illustrations by David Diaz and wonderful poems throughout chart the life of one of my favorite painters, Diego Rivera. The colorful illustrations and poems match this artist’s colorful life. Perfect for read alouds.
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Get Up and Go

Get Up and Go

By Amanda Doering Tourville 24 pages Children

Danny Says

Childhood obesity concerns me, as I believe that active children are healthier and smarter (if you don’t believe me, read Change Your Brain, Change Your Life by Dr. Daniel Amen). Kids need to play, and this book demonstrates a number of activities for children to enjoy in all seasons.
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Archibald's Swiss Cheese Mountain

Archibald's Swiss Cheese Mountain

By Sylvia Lieberman 48 pages Children

Danny Says

What a wonderful story for children to follow their passions but be careful to “measure with their whiskers.” With enchanting illustrations by Jeremy Wendell, this book makes a wonderful parable to read aloud to children and adults alike.
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Reggie the L.a. Gator

By Angi Ma Wong 33 pages pages Children

Danny Says

Delightful true story of an abandoned pet alligator whose owner dumped him in a public lake in Harbor City, California. There, Reggie managed to allude animal control authorities for several months, and he became an international celebrity. Funny, inspirational – a story that children really enjoy hearing read aloud.
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How to Save Your Tail*

How to Save Your Tail*

By Mary Hanson 112 pages Children

Danny Says

Wonderful read aloud about a rat, captured by a couple of cats, who uses his twin passions for baking and reading to talk his way out of becoming feline food. Children love to hear Bob the Rat’s versions of classic tales. A good book to get students writing their own fractured fairy tales, too. 
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Book!

Book!

By Kristine O'Connell George 32 pages Children

Danny Says

Beautiful little book for toddlers about a young boy’s pleasures with his first book. What can I say – it touched me. 
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Jack and the Beanstalk: The Graphic Novel

Jack and the Beanstalk: The Graphic Novel

By Blake A. Hoena & Ricardo Tercio 40 pages Children

Danny Says

With great illustrations by Ricardo Tercio, this graphic novel version of the children’s classic is a fast-paced thrill ride that pleases even the most reluctant readers.
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