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Monster Speller (Monster and Me)

Monster Speller (Monster and Me)

By Robert Marsh 40 pages Children

Danny Says

With fun illustrations courtesy of Tom Percival, this graphic novel series is a hit with the young boys for its style, humor and easy-to-read format.
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Home on the Range (Down Girl and Sit Series)

Home on the Range (Down Girl and Sit Series)

By Lucy A. Nolan 64 pages Children

Danny Says

I think I am on an illustrator kick this month, as I selected this month’s children’s books for the illustrations just as much as the stories. Mike Reed’s pictures remind me of Quentin Blake’s work for my favorite Roald Dahl books. Third graders enjoy the short chapters and sometimes longer (more challenging) sentences in this fun tale about the experiences of two dogs (Down Girl and Sit, respectively) as they visit a ranch.
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Pick a Pumpkin, Mrs. Millie

Pick a Pumpkin, Mrs. Millie

By Judy Cox 32 pages Children

Danny Says

Judy Cox has created a wonderful series of wordplay books featuring the silly Mrs. Millie, whose students always have to correct her gaffes, from looking for orange “pumas” (instead of pumpkins) to carving “gecko’”-lanterns (instead of jack-o’-lanterns). Great book for involving students in the story.
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By the Light of the Halloween Moon

By the Light of the Halloween Moon

By Caroline Stutson 32 pages Children

Danny Says

Fun poem in the spirit of There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly. Beautiful illustrations by Kevin Hawkes, and some good vocabulary for the kiddies. 
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Frankie Stein Starts School

Frankie Stein Starts School

By Lola M. Schaefer 32 pages Children

Danny Says

My own kids love this story about Mr. and Mrs. Frankenstein’s new son, Frankie, who just happens to be…cute! Their repeated efforts to make him scary fail until Frankie appears as his own cute self, making him the scariest Stein of all to the Steins. Great illustrations by Kevan Atteberry, and a read aloud that scores laughs on almost every page.
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Cleversticks

Cleversticks

By Bernard Ashley 32 pages Children

Danny Says

I have to confess that the illustrations enticed me to grab this book, as well as the illustrator’s last name (Derek Brazell…close enough to Brassell). A nice story about a boy who feels out of place at his new school until his teacher discovers his special skill: using chopsticks. A lovely book for showing students that each of us has special talents to share with the world.
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Jitterbug Jam (New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Books (Awards))

Jitterbug Jam (New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Books (Awards))

By Barbara Jean Hicks 40 pages Children

Danny Says

Terrific read aloud about a monster scared by the boy under his bed. The illustrations by Alexis Deacon are superior, as this book always gets a lot of kudos from the little ones (not too little, though, as it can be a bit scary).
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Raisin and Grape

Raisin and Grape

By James Proimos 32 pages Children

Danny Says

If you are a grandparent, this is the perfect book to read aloud with a grandchild. Grandpa Raisin shares a day at the park with his grandson Grape. Simple story with intriguing illustrations by Andy Snair.
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The Legend of the Poinsettia

The Legend of the Poinsettia

By Tomie dePaola 32 pages Children

Danny Says

Everything Tomie dePaola writes and draws is worth owning. I love this retelling of the tale of the Mexican girl Lucinda who learned that “any gift is beautiful because it is given.”
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The Spirit of Christmas

The Spirit of Christmas

By Nancy Tillman 32 pages Children

Danny Says

Okay, I’ll admit: I love Christmas. I do not love what Christmas has become for many Americans: commercialism, bargain hunters pushing one another in department stores and loads of debt. Sometimes a book comes along that reminds all ages of the kindness and joy that Christmas truly represents.
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The Polar Express by Van Allsburg, Chris (1985) Hardcover

The Polar Express by Van Allsburg, Chris (1985) Hardcover

By Chris Van Allsburg Children

Danny Says

If you are one of the poor souls who still has not yet read this Classic, give yourself an early Christmas gift. This is one of the rare instances where I love the book, and the movie manages to be just as good (if not, better). Beautiful illustrations and a terrific story for all those who believe. 
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Instructions

Instructions

By Neil Gaiman 40 pages Children

Danny Says

Perfect gift for those friends who think their three-year-old is ready for Harvard. With beautiful watercolor sketches by Charles Vess, this book can provide young children with motivation for the new year.
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600 Black Spots

600 Black Spots

By David A. Carter 20 pages Children

Danny Says

David A. Carter creates pop-up books that belong in museums. Do yourself a favor: buy this book, as well as everything else he has ever written.
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Dinosaur vs. the Potty

Dinosaur vs. the Potty

By Bob Shea 30 pages Children

Danny Says

How is it that I never thought to write a book about two of preschoolers’ favorite things, dinosaurs and toilets? Brilliant! Your little ones will request this to be read aloud every night.
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The Monster Princess

The Monster Princess

By D.J. MacHale 40 pages Children

Danny Says

A great picture book because it matches girl needs (princesses) with boy needs (monsters). This is a hit in any kindergarten or first-grade classroom, with fun illustrations by Alexandra Boiger.
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