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FRA 2008-2009 Fla. Reading Association Childrens Books
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Martina the Beautiful CockroachMartina the Beautiful Cockroach by Carmen Agra Deedy
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $18.30
This is a Cuban folk tale about a beautiful cockroch and how she finds the mate of her dreams ..... all by pouring coffee on his shoes. Cute book, nice illustrations.
Do Unto Otters: A Book About MannersDo Unto Otters: A Book About Manners by Laurie Keller
Buy new: $11.55 / Used from: $5.57
This is a really fun book and way for children to learn their manners from Mr. Rabbit and his new neighbors the Otter family. Based on the golden rule / Socrates the greek philosopher - Do not do to others that which anger you if others did it to you. Kids of all ages will have fun with this book and reading all the cute little word bubbles from other animals in the book.
WoolburWoolbur by Leslie Helakoski
Buy used from: $13.57
This is a cute story about a lamb name Woolbur and his very worried parents Maa and Baa! Woolbur has a mind of his own and wants to try new way of doing the old things. This worries his parents to no end and cause them each night to pull on their wool. Grandpaa lamb says not to worry. Cute book and story about not following the pack but strike out and do what inspires you!
Emma's TurtleEmma's Turtle by Eve Bunting
Buy new: $10.85 / Used from: $0.36
After hearing tales of far away places and exotic animals from Emma this little turtle digs out to explore and visit what he things is Africa, Australia and India. Turns out he was in his own backyard the whole day. Cute illustrations and how you see things and what you see might not always be what you thought it was.
Winston the Book WolfWinston the Book Wolf by Marni McGee
Buy new: $9.74 / Used from: $14.23
This is a story about a wolf that loves to eat words. So much so he's been banned from his library for chewing on books! One day the wolf get into the library and meets Rosie who teaches him to read the words with his eyes. It's a cute story that is a little like the 3 pigs and little red riding hood.
Max's WordsMax's Words by Kate Banks
Buy new: $10.88 / Used from: $7.25
Max's brothers both collect stamps and coins and won't give 1 to Max so he decides to start his own collection... WORDS! His collection starts out as small words, larger words, then become sentences and then a story. I really enjoyed this book. Not all that into the style of illustrations.
Gooey Jellyfish (No Backbone! the World of Invertebrates)Gooey Jellyfish (No Backbone! the World of Invertebrates) by Natalie Lunis
Buy new: $21.28 / Used from: $15.94
This is a nonfiction book with beautiful photography of jellyfish which are really not a fish at all! Lots of information on jellies / or jellyfish and broken up into sections. Book also includes a world of invertebrates, a glossery, index, more books to read and online website on jellyfish by the publisher.
Toad by the Road: A Year in the Life of These Amazing AmphibiansToad by the Road: A Year in the Life of These Amazing Amphibians by Joanne Ryder
Buy new: $13.22 / Used from: $7.54
Another non-fiction book but will illustrations. This is the year in life of a toad. There are poems on each page and below them are facts on toads and frogs. Lots of interesting facts for your little lover of toads! Nice illustrations.