The Star of the Manger
What would you think if you had gotten to see the star of Bethlehem? In “the star of the manger”, you’ll see the first ones to realize something special were the animals. They were the ones to have witnessed the birth of a special little boy.
“the star of the manger” lets children wonder how the animals behaved. They can discover that even the lowliest of animals would know how special the star and the night were.
Joni Oeltjenburns illustrations lead the innocence of the night to come through the animals.
“the star of the manger” is written and illustrated by Joni Oeltjenburns.
Oeltjenburns, Joni.
The star of the manger.
Pauline Books & Media, 2002
ISBN# 0-8198-7062-5
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The Library
What would you do if you had too many books? In “The Library”, Elizabeth Brown has just that problem. She as so many books that she can’t even find her front door.
“The Library”, tells of a story on how a lady shares her use and love of books. The text along with the illustrations of David Small will bring a smile to your lips.
“The Library”, is written by Sarah Stewart.
Stewart, Sarah.
The Library.
Illustrated by David Small.
Farrar Straus Giroux, 1995.
ISBN# 0-374-34388-8.
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The Christmas Crocodile
What is the strangest Christmas present you’ve ever received? How about a crocodile? In The Christmas Crocodile that’s exactly what happens! Alice Jayne finds an alligator under the Christmas tree Christmas Eve. He doesn’t mean to be bad, but soon he starts gobbling up everything he can get his teeth onto. So what to do, what to do? And who would send an alligator as a present anyway?
The Christmas Crocodile is written by Bonny Becker.
Becker, Bonny
The Christmas Crocodile
Illustrated by David Small
Aladdin, 2001
ISBN# 0689846665
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Winter Shoes for Shadow Horse
Winter comes and you can hear the hammering of the blacksmith as he readies the horse shoes. When Shadow Horse’s owner brings him in, the horse is nervous. A few gentle pats from the blacksmith reassure the horse and the shoeing begins. This is all seen by the eyes of the blacksmith’s son. As the third leg is finished, the blacksmith motions to his son, the boy takes up the last hoof nervously. With his feathers reassuring touch he sets to work.
Winter Shoes for Shadow Horse is a wonderful story of the guidance and love a parent shares with their child.
Winter Shoes for Shadow Horse is written by Linda Oatman High.
High, Linda Oatman
Winter Shoes for Shadow Horse
Illustrated by Ted Lewin
Boyds Mills Press,2001
ISBN# 156397472X
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Trick or Treat, It’s Halloween
This is an ABC book that is fun. Turn the pages, read a rhyme, get into Halloween time! Read about the many transfigurations that occur during our scariest time of the year.
Trick or Treat, It’s Halloween! is written by Linda Lowery.
Lowery, Linda
Trick or Treat, It’s Halloween
Illustrated by Richard Keep
Random House, 2000
ISBN# 0375806172
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The Snowy Day
The sight of snow can hold a child in wonder. In “The Snowy Day”, the same is true for Peter.
Peter wakes up to a world of white. Follow him as he goes exploring and playing. See how a child’s amazement can hold.
Keats, Ezra Jack.
The Snowy Day
Viking Press, 1962
ISBN# 0-670-65400-0
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Songs of the Night It’s Time to Go to Bed
How do you get ready to go to bed? Read Song of Night It’s Time to Go to Bed and find out how many ways there are. Which is your favorite? This is a wonderful book to settle down into the night with.
Song of Night It’s Time to Go to Bed is written by Katherine Riley Nakamura.
Nakamura, Katherine Riley
Song of Night
Illustrated by Linnea Riley
Blue Sky Press, 2001
ISBN# 0439266785
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In the Haunted House
Have you ever been scared? In this house you’ll see plenty to set your feet running.
IN THE HAUNTED HOUSE, lets you follow along two sets of feet as they walk through a haunted house. Once they make it out, you see the feet belong to a little girl (who wants to go back) and her dad (who’s very relived to be out).
IN THE HAUNTED HOUSE is written by Eve Bunting.
Eve, Bunting
In the Haunted House
Illustrated by Susan Meddaugh
Clarion Books, 1990
ISBN# 0-395-51589-0
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The Lost Girl
What would you do if you had a ‘gift’? In THE LOST GIRL, Juniper has such a ‘gift’. She’s psychic. She and two of her friends form the Fortune Tellers Club.
Trying various things, the girls look for Gena’s missing retainer. Juniper sees something missing all right. Except it’s the face of a runaway girl from the neighborhood.
Read THE LOST GIRL to reveal if all will be OK and try not to get lost in the tale that’s written.
THE LOST GIRL is written by Dotti Enderle. It is the first book in the Fortune Tellers Club series. Visit www.fortunetellersclub.com to find out more on this up and coming author.
Enderle, Dotti
The Lost girl
Llewellyn Publications, 2002
ISBN# 0-7387-0253-6
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Little Brown Hen’s Shower
Did you know that words can sound the same but have a different meaning? In “Little Brown Hen’s Shower,” Brown Hens finds that out. She finds a note on her door. While she’s getting ready, she overhears Cat saying there’s going to be a shower. Even with the Sun shining Brown Hen puts her umbrella up and proceeds on. When she arrives she learns what just kind of shower is going on.
“Little Brown Hen’s Shower,” lets children see first hand how there can be a play on words. Along with Darcia LaBrosse’s cartoon-like illustrations, the text has a comic adventure.
“Little Brown Hen’s Shower”, is written by Pamela Duncan Edwards.
Edwards, Pamela Duncan.
Little Brown Hen’s Shower.
Illustrated by Darcia LaBrosse.
Hyperion Books for Children, 2002.
ISBN# 0-7868-0467-X.
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