 | Coolhead Luke: and Other Stories by Jennifer Lasker White
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $35.38 Wildly imaginative illustrations by a ten-year old boy, with humorous and satisfying poems to accompany the drawings, this book is great for kids who don't usually like reading. Parents will enjoy this one, too, as its "out of the box" imagery is fun on many levels.
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 | On the Edge With Coolhead Luke by Jennifer Lasker White
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $35.40 This is another book of amusing poems and drawings, illustrated by a 12-year old boy. I often see kids picking this one up and becoming lost in the eccentric characters and absurdities. For parents who dare taking it further, there is a teaching guide to poetry in the back of the book.
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 | Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
Buy new: $6.00 / Used from: $5.69 This book is a best-seller for good reason. The voice of the character is pure boy, with no excuses and with great humor. Simple stick figure drawings add visual cues and much amusement.
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 | Diary of a Wimpy Kid Complete 4-Book Set: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: A Novel in Cartoons, Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2: Roderick Rules, Diary of a Wimpy Kid 3: The Last Straw, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book by Jeff Kinney
Buy used from: $93.63 If you find that the Wimpy Kid is a hit with your child, here is a four-book set to keep him reading. It can also be a great way to get him to think about finding other book "series" that he likes.
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 | Where the Sidewalk Ends 30th Anniversary Edition: Poems and Drawings by Shel Silverstein
Buy new: $11.10 / Used from: $9.76 The master: Shel Silverstein. A great advantage with his books is that with poetry, kids only have to commit to reading one page at a time. Usually, they get hooked and keep on reading, which is always a welcome surprise for both child and parent.
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 | Falling Up by Shel Silverstein
Buy new: $11.10 / Used from: $2.72 Another classic by Shel Silverstein.
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 | A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstein
Buy new: $11.10 / Used from: $4.08 If your child likes Shel Silverstein, keep it going!
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 | Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book (Classic Seuss) by Dr. Seuss
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $1.84 Dr. Seuss always makes reading fun with the sing-song quality of his verse. I find this book hilarious. It's a great one to read before bed-- as one yawn begets another!
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 | Happy Birthday to You! by Dr. Seuss
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $1.22 A perfect birthday gift for any child, this book is pure celebration. The story leads kids off on a fantasy of birthday bliss. A favorite from my childhood, and one I continue to give as gifts -- even to adults!
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