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Ages 3-6

My Garden, Kevin Henkes, Greenwillow Books, HarperCollins Children’s Books, NY

After helping her Mom in her garden, a little girl tells what her garden would be like. This is a delightful and imaginative book.

Who Loves the Little Lamb?, Lezlie Evans, Disney Hyperion Books, NY

Baby animals find out that, although they are not always perfect, their Moms always love them.

Love Your Heart, Tim McGraw & Tom Douglas, Thomas Nelson, Inc., Nashville, TN

Katie is trying to decide which talent she will do in a school talent show. On the night of the show she realizes winning isn’t that important. This book has a terrific storyline with a message for all.

How a Seed Grows, Helene J. Jordan, Harper Collins Publishers, NY

This book is from the “Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science Series”. It discusses how seeds grow into plants by using pictures and age appropriate text. Your child will want to try his hand at growing bean seeds after reading this book.

Ages 6-9

Nate The Great and The Big Sniff, Marjorie Weinman Sharmat, Random House Children’s Books, NY

Nate The Great books are age appropriate chapter books that provide interest and mystery to beginning readers. In this adventure Nate’s dog, Sludge, is lost. Nate to the rescue!

Judy Moody, MD The Doctor Is In!, Megan McDonald, Candlewick Press, Inc., MA

Reading a chapter book at this age is very exciting by itself but your child will be completely entertained by the humor and playful language of this book. Don’t be surprised if you hear them laugh out loud as they enjoy this chapter book.

Down Comes The Rain, Franklyn M. Branley, HarperCollins Publishers, NY

This is another book in the “Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science Series”. Children will explore the water Cycle, learning about rain, water vapor, evaporation and condensation of clouds. It is done with language and illustrations that make it easy for young children to understand.

Ages 8-12

Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher, Bruce Coville, Magic Carpet Books, Harcourt, Inc. FL

Jeremy Thatcher buys a strange egg in a magic shop and is in for a big surprise. This is a delightful, imaginative story your child will enjoy.

A Nest for Celeste, Henry Cole, HarperCollins Publishers, NY

A little mouse named Celeste is looking for a home. I think this will be an enjoyable book for your young reader. It is a bit unique because it is a chapter book that is enhanced with wonderful illustrations. Celeste makes many friends and experiences many adventures along the way to finding a home.