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SYLVIA AND
BIRD
written/illus. by Catherine Rayner, (Good Books,
$16.95, ISBN 978-1-56148-661-8), 32p, Ages 2+.
"In a faraway
place, on a high mountaintop, lived a shimmer-shiny dragon named
Sylvia." While searching the world for another dragon and coming
up empty, Sylvia discovers a small, yellow bird building a nest.
She brings twigs for the nest and they soon become best friends,
swimming together and picking cherries. When racing to the moon,
Bird tires and drops through the clouds, only to be rescued
by Sylvia and gently carried home. This charming tale about
friendship will have children hoping for more adventures. Catherine
Rayner's illustrations are, as always, irresistible.
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POSY
written by Linda Newbery, illus. by Catherine Rayner, (Atheneum
Books, $16.99, ISBN 978-1-4169-7112-2), 32p, Ages 2-5.
Little Posy is a "whiskers wiper,/crayon swiper./Playful wrangler,/kitting
tangler." As Posy romps across the pages, she catches spiders,
scratches sofas, guzzles ice cream, collects leaves, and inspects
socks. After a busy day, this delightful little fur ball is
more than ready to cuddle with mama. The charming illustrations
are sure to catch the fancy of budding artists.
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PADDINGTON
AT THE BEACH
written by Michael Bond, illus. by R. W. Alley, (HarperCollins,
$17.99, ISBN 978-0-06-068767-9), 32p, Ages 2-6.
In this delightful counting adventure, one lovable bear from
Peru and ten small seagulls enjoy a day at the beach. With his
beach chair, binoculars, shovel, pail, kite and snack, Paddington
settles in to dig sand, build sandcastles, chase a bucket in
the waves, and fly his kite. One by one, the seagulls comment
on his kite flying and digging ability. "'I think he must be
learning to fly,' said seagull number 4 as Paddington began
playing with his kite." When they spy a delicious-looking bun
in his pocket, all ten decide to dive bomb the lunchtime snack
for a bite. Paddington isn't worried though. "I always keep
a marmalade sandwich under my hat, just in case!" Happily, Paddington
takes a break on a rock, and enjoys his sandwich in peace. Children
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DUCK & GOOSE
FIND A PUMPKIN
written/illus. by Tad Hills, (Schwartz & Wade Books, $6.99 Board,
ISBN 978-0-375-85813-0), 22p, Ages 2+.
Their friend Thistle's pumpkin is perfect, so Duck and Goose
decide to find one, too. Searching in a hollow log, through
a pile of autumn leaves, up an apple tree, into a pond, and
atop a tree stump, the curious duo find no pumpkins, until Thistle
recommends the pumpkin patch. As they carry their perfect pumpkin
home, Goose comments, "We sure know how to find a pumpkin, Duck."
Little ones will enjoy the expressions and, hopefully, learn
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