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Book reviews for for beginning readers

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    Lottie Paris and the Best Place

    Lottie shows what's fun about the library in vibrant sequel.
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    By Angela Johnson
    (Book, 2013)
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    Summer Jackson: Grown Up

    Fun trading-places story of girl who can't wait to grow up.
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    5
     
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    By Teresa E. Harris
    (Book, 2012)
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    Bad Kitty for President

    Smart, savvy civics lesson served with lots of laughs.
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    7
     
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    By Nick Bruel
    (Book, 2012)
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    Lottie Paris Lives Here

    A spunky girl explores the wonders of her everyday world.
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    4
     
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    By Angela Johnson
    (Book, 2011)
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    Ling & Ting: Not Exactly the Same!
    Twins embrace individuality in funny book for new readers.
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    By Grace Lin
    (Book, 2011)
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    Benny and Penny in The Big No-No!
    Name-calling and mud-throwing ends in friendship lesson.
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    4
     
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    By Geoffrey Hayes
    (Book, 2010)
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    Gracias/Thanks
    A sweet celebration of the best thing life has to offer.
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    4
     
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    By Pat Mora
    (Book, 2010)
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    Pearl and Wagner: One Funny Day
    Mouse’s bad day makes a relatable, engaging easy reader.
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    5
     
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    By Kate McMullan
    (Book, 2010)
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    I Spy Fly Guy!

    Fun, fast tale will lure in reluctant readers.
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    5
     
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    By Tedd Arnold
    (Book, 2010)
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    Max Spaniel: Dinosaur Hunt

    This sweet story celebrates the joys of imagination with laugh-out-loud illustrations and easy-to-read text.
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    4
     
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    By David Catrow
    (Book, 2009)
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    Fancy Nancy: Explorer Extraordinaire
    Exploring the outdoors, with a Fancy Nancy twist.
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    5
     
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    By Jane O'Connor
    (Book, 2009)
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    Joe and Sparky Get New Wheels
    Goofy adventure and side-splitting humor for new readers.
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    5
     
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    By Jamie Michalak
    (Book, 2009)
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    There Is a Bird on Your Head!
    Tender comedy is great for beginning readers.
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    4
     
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    By Mo Willems
    (Book, 2008)
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    It's Earth Day: Little Critter
    Little Critter inspires with his eco-enthusiasm.
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    3
     
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    By Mercer Mayer
    (Book, 2008)
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    Keeker and the Sneaky Pony
    A great choice to keep new readers in the saddle.
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    5
     
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    By Hadley Higginson
    (Book, 2007)
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    Dragon Gets By
    Silly, loveable dragon story for new readers.
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    6
     
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    By Dav Pilkey
    (Book, 2007)
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    Ivy and Bean

    A sure hit with kids starting chapter books.
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    6
     
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    By Annie Barrows
    (Book, 2007)
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    Today I Will Fly! An Elephant and Piggie Book

    Piggie will fly in this spunky read-aloud.
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    5
     
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    By Mo Willems
    (Book, 2007)
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    Mr. Popper's Penguins
    1939 Newbery honor is both tender and funny.
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    6
     
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    By Richard Atwater, Florence Atwater
    (Book, 2007)
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    Zelda and Ivy: The Runaways
    Seuss Award winner is great fun for early readers.
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    4
     
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    By Laura McGee Kvasnosky
    (Book, 2007)
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    Driving Buddies
    Movie retread will only interest Cars fans.
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    3
     
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    By Apple Jordan
    (Book, 2006)
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    Marvin K. Mooney Will You Please Go Now!
    Dr. Seuss' haywire illustrations fuel this book.
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    4
     
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    By Dr. Seuss
    (Book, 2004)
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    Just Clowning Around
    Short, simple, and playful stories.
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    2
     
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    By Steven MacDonald
    (Book, 2004)
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    Tiffky Doofky
    Steig's trademark language play is in full swing.
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    4
     
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    By William Steig
    (Book, 2004)
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    I Am Not Going to Get Up Today!
    A vibrant and direct Seuss title.
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    4
     
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    By Dr. Seuss
    (Book, 2003)