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sall...@scruznet.com

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May 29, 1997, 3:00:00 AM5/29/97
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Friends recently started reading short chapter books to their daughter
who will start kindergarten in the fall. Some one suggested My Father's
Dragon which led to a series of dragon stories. They also read Walter
the Lazy Mouse. The child likes to have at least some illustrations. Any
suggestions?
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Bill Bickel

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May 31, 1997, 3:00:00 AM5/31/97
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sall...@scruznet.com wrote:
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> Friends recently started reading short chapter books to their daughter
> who will start kindergarten in the fall. Some one suggested My Father's
> Dragon which led to a series of dragon stories. They also read Walter
> the Lazy Mouse. The child likes to have at least some illustrations. Any
> suggestions?

Mary Pope Osborne's "Magic Treehouse" series.

Bill Bickel
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LLannG

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Jun 1, 1997, 3:00:00 AM6/1/97
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How about the Junie B. Jones series? My kids loved it when they were in
kindergarten - very funny stuff!

Marc or Jennifer Clauson

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Jun 1, 1997, 3:00:00 AM6/1/97
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LLannG wrote:
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> How about the Junie B. Jones series? My kids loved it when they were in
> kindergarten - very funny stuff!

My 4-year old is enjoying "James and the Giant Peach." Her 2 year old
sister listens too. I found it so entertaining, I've been reading ahead.

Jennifer Clauson


Steve Monson

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Jun 2, 1997, 3:00:00 AM6/2/97
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<sall...@scruznet.com> wrote:
>Friends recently started reading short chapter books to their daughter
>who will start kindergarten in the fall. Some one suggested My Father's
>Dragon which led to a series of dragon stories. They also read Walter
>the Lazy Mouse. The child likes to have at least some illustrations. Any
>suggestions?

There are some mysteries by Robert Quackenbush, featuring

Miss Mallard, and Detective Mole. I have learned to dread them, but
both of my daughters have loved them. The mysteries have just enough
suspense to hold their attention, and enough adventure to give them
a thrill. And they feel satisfied at the resolution of the problem.

But I did get tired of reading them over and over ... and ... over ........

Also, the Uncle Tooth and Otto books are mysteries which are good for
that age.

Have you tried the Raggedy Ann books, or Doctor Doolittle? My first
daughter loved Raggedy Ann, even at age 2. I'm not sure just what she got
out of them, but she just adored the stories and pictures. Even on up
into kindergarten.

Steve Monson
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Cherry Valley Books

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Jun 2, 1997, 3:00:00 AM6/2/97
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In article <338DED...@scruznet.com> , sall...@scruznet.com writes:
>Friends recently started reading short chapter books to their daughter
>who will start kindergarten in the fall. Some one suggested My Father's
>Dragon which led to a series of dragon stories. They also read Walter
>the Lazy Mouse. The child likes to have at least some illustrations. Any
>suggestions?
>
The Mouse and the Motorcycle series (Beverly Cleary)
Sophie series (Dick King-Smith)
Little House on the Prairie series (Laura Ingalls Wilder)
Betsy-Tacy series
Charlotte's Web
James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (and Great
Glass Elevator)
Chronicles of Narnia (no pictures)
Foxy's Tale (little known but fun book told from a sled dog's viewpoint)
In A Dark, Dark Room...
A Cricket in Times Square (and sequels)
One day in the {Prairie, Tropical Rainforst, Alpine Tundra} Jean
Craighead George
Ramona Series (Beverly Cleary)
The Little Prince
The Van Gogh Cafe

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TruPrice

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Jun 3, 1997, 3:00:00 AM6/3/97
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There are quite a few Mr. Putter's by now. They're well written enough
for an adult to read over and over, and really sweet, funny books. Suzanne

Here's one:
Rylant, Cynthia Mr. Putter and Tabby Pick the Pears Harcourt 1995 When he
gets too old to climb the ladder, Mr. Putter and his cat Tabby figure out
an ingenious way to pick the pears and make pear jelly. n.p.
---
Suzanne & Truman Price - Monmouth, Oregon
Children's Literature & Picture Books


BoxHill

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Jun 5, 1997, 3:00:00 AM6/5/97
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My son enjoyed all sorts of things at that age. One favorite was Lloyd
ALexander's Prydain Chronicles.
Janet

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//Bedlam has many Mansions: have a care:
//Your Muse diverts you, makes the Reader sad:
//You think your self inspir'd; He thinks you mad.

Nann Blaine Hilyard

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Jun 5, 1997, 3:00:00 AM6/5/97
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I'm surprised no one has mentioned Joanna Hurwitz's books
-- Russell Sprouts, Russell Rides Again, etc.

Another suggestion are the books about Sam by Lois Lowry --
he's Anastasia Krupnik's irrepressible little brother.


Nann
@the library in Fargo

SharonR899

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Jun 5, 1997, 3:00:00 AM6/5/97
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Try the Nancy Drew Notebooks :)

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Sharon Reid Harris

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