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One Hundred Shoes (Step Into Reading)
illustrated by Bob Straake
Random House, 2002
ages 4 to 8, ISBN 978-0375821783

Centipede has one hundred feet. One hundred feet means one hundred shoes. How in the world does Centipede choose shoes? This Math Reader clearly demonstrates the concepts of pairs and multiple sets, all in simple, rollicking, rhythmic text and with bright, graphic illustrations.




					The Alphabet Parade illustrated by Patti Woods River City Kids, 2002 ages 4 to 8, ISBN 978-1880216743 A parade of animals and people presents the alphabet, from an acrobat walking on his hands to the zebra with his stripes.



					Haiku: The Travelers of Eternity illustrated by Armor Keller River City Press, 2001 ages 10 and up, ISBN 978-0913515150 A dozen heart-warming haiku by Charles Ghigna accompanied by a dozen stunning Sumi-e paintings by the nationally celebrated artist Armor Keller. The collection contains the prize-winning poem "October" that was awarded 1st Place in the International Sakura Haiku Contest. October Artist autumn comes, paints her blush across each tree, drops palette, and leaves.



					Christmas Is Coming! co-written with Debra Ghigna illustrated by Mary O'Keefe Young Charlesbridge Publishing, 2000 ages 4 to 8, ISBN The morning sun begins to rise, I yawn and stretch and rub my eyes And jump when I first realize— It's here! It's Christmas morning! The whole family will want to share in the reading of this captivating collection of poems, which tell the story of a family's Christmas. Celebrate the joy of getting gifts ready and decorating the tree, the anticipation of Christmas Eve, the excitement of Christmas Day, the warmth of family visits, and even the bittersweet time of putting away the decorations.



					Mice Are Nice (Step Into Reading) illustrated by John Goodell Random House, 1999 ages 4 to 8, ISBN 978-0679889298 It is indisputable that mice make the best pets of all. The other pets in Babette's pet store will drop feathers everywhere, growl, hide inside their shells, chew your favorite socks, and maybe even make you sneeze! So it's clear that mice are the only pet you will ever need! With its rhyming text and romping animal fun, kids will eagerly tackle this Step into Reading® Step 1 book by award-winning author Charles Ghigna will be grabbed up by kids everywhere.



					See the Yak Yak (Step Into Reading) illustrated by Brian Lies Random House, 1999 ages 4 to 8, ISBN 978-0679891352 Have you ever seen a fly fly, or a duck duck? You will have when you read this book! In See the Yak Yak, comical illustrations help beginning readers decode the simple text and decipher the riddle rhymes while they learn about homonyms, words that sound alike but that have different meanings. This melodious menagerie will have kids kid-ding around for hours!



					Animal Trunk: Silly Poems to Read Aloud illustrated by Gabriel Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1999 ages 4 to 8, ISBN 978-0810942004 A collection of simple poems about such animals as donkeys, cows, giraffes, monkeys, kittens, and goats.



					Riddle Rhymes illustrated by Julia Gordon Disney/Hyperion, 1995 ages 4 to 8, ISBN 978-1562824792 A collection of rhymes gives children clues to the identity of the object of the rhyme, as the subject of the poem describes itself, and then gives the answer at the end of the verse.



					Tickle Day: Poems from Father Goose illustrated by Cyd Moore Disney/Hyperion, 1994 ages 4 to 8, ISBN 978-0786800155 These original poems and rhymes celebrate nature.



					Good Cats Bad Cats illustrated by David Catrow Disney/Hyperion, 1992 ages 4 to 8, ISBN 978-1562822927 The same cats that are cute, cuddly, and purry become sneaky, lazy, nosy, spiteful, and mean with a flip of this witty two-in-one book of verse and hysterical cartoons.



					Good Dogs Bad Dogs illustrated by David Catrow Disney/Hyperion, 1992 ages 4 to 8, ISBN 978-1562822903 When read front to back, rhyming text highlights a dog's good features but flip the book over and upside-down and the bad things are exposed.

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