Green Eggs and Ham, by Dr. Seuss, illus. by Dr. Seuss
This book *must* be read out loud with your child. Like so many Dr. Seuss books, this one has incredible rhyme and rhythm that is so important to children's early reading success. The words are short and the concepts are simple. It is no wonder that this has been a best-selling Seuss book for so many years!

62 pages

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Go, Dog. Go!, by P. D. Eastman, illus. by P. D. Eastman
Another Beginner Books classic title, Go, Dog. Go! mixes words, colors, and basic concepts to teach children about reading long before they are able to read for themselves. This book should definitely be among the books parents read to their children.

64 pages

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My Little Dinosaur, by Ilse-Margret Vogel , illus. by Ilse-Margret Vogel
This Little Golden Book treasure was given to us by a friend. In the story a little boy finds a dinosaur playmate to share his many adventures. This is a cute little feel-good story that many will love to share with their children. The words do rhyme--but you have to look for it.

24 pages

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The Monkey's Whiskers, by Anne Rockwell, illus. by Anne Rockwell
In this retelling of a Brazilian folk tale, a monkey goes to a barber for a shave and is surprised to find that, after the shave, his whiskers are gone! Angry at the barber for stealing his whiskers, the monkey demands that the barber give him his razor until he gives him back his whiskers. How will the barber get his razor back? Read it and see!

40 pages

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Christina Katerina & the Box, by Patricia Lee Gauch, illus. by Doris Burn
Christina Katerina and her friend Fats Watson have wonderful adventures in a big, old refrigerator box in Christina's front yard. This is a good book for children with active imaginations who know how to play with a big, old box.

44 pages

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