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"If I were a monkey who swung on a tree and you were my mommy, who swung after me . . . imagine how happy and fun it would be."

Hand in hand a mother and child monkey spend the entire day together doing the special things that create warm memories: playing hide-and-seek, picking flowers in the breeze, swimming with the fishes and frogs, walking in cool, shady places until finally falling asleep under a glowing Mr. Moon. There's no better way to share the day with Mommy than with Tara Jaye Morrow's cozy rhyme and Katy Bratun's bright illustrations.

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Using the latex finger puppet, children can act out this enchanting story about a little monkey exploring the jungle in search of friends. ... Read more

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George and the man with the yellow hat arrive at a Halloween party—but they aren"t wearing costumes. No matter—there are plenty in an old trunk upstairs, and soon George is trying on all kinds of outfits. But when he wants to look in the mirror, George finds he has to jump on the bed. Downstairs, the partygoers begin to hear noises. Then the lights go out and they hear a crash!Uh-oh. Did someone say the word ghost? ... Read more

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Typical Curious Fun!
At first I was a little suspicious about this book, "illustrated in the style of H.A.Rey by Martha Weston." I didn't want anybody messing with my dearly loved friend, Curious George! I am glad to say that I was pleasantly surprised. This book tells the Halloween adventures of our curious little pal, as he and the man with the yellow hat go to a costume party. At first, George finds it a bit scary because he doesn't understand about make-believe dress-up, but then he gets into the fun of it. They need to borrow costumes from the hostess of the party and George has lots and lots of choices. Due to George's typical curiosity, the party becomes much more lively than the hostess intended! The story and the illustrations are true to the style we know and love from the original Curious George books by Margret and H.A. Rey. The pictures are brimming with action and excitement and colorful fun. This story has the added benefit of introducing some Halloween characters that little ones may be frightened of and showing that they are really just pretend and taking the scariness out of them. It also shows fun Halloween customs like jack-o-lanterns, bobbing for apples and other party activities. This is a real treat for Curious George fans and for fans of Halloween. Don't miss it.

nice halloween alternative, with George
This Curious George book is a nice alternative to other Halloween books, because it explores Halloween traditions other than trick-or-treating.

Curious George and the man with the yellow hat go to a friends house for a Halloween party, and it is a costume party. George and his friend have to borrow costumes from the hostess, and of course George's curiosity gets him in trouble. The guests play games like bobbing for apples.

This book is funny, like most curious george books. Children aged three and four who are just becoming familiar with Halloween will appreciate George's antics, and learn about halloween and costume parties at the same time.

There is nothing in this book that scared my son, aged 3. I don't think there is anything in here that would scare the average child of 3 or 4 years old. It's wholesome Halloween fun.

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Tigers in the Cellar

“A quiet, well-conceived picture book.”
—Publishers Weekly

“Warm and deliciously suspenseful and scary.”
—Booklist

Gorilla Gorilla

1973 Christopher Medal for non-fiction; Library of Congress Book of the Year; ALA Notable Book; Outstanding Science Trade Book for Children.

“Based on impressive research, this is the story of a young gorilla who grows from a babe in his mother’s arms to become the strongest male of his tribe.The illustrations are spellbinding and so is the story.”
—Publisher’s Weekly

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A winner!Nice story, fantastic pictures.
My kids and I love this book.They are big fans of the zoo, so they find it especially interesting that this big, friendly gorilla came from the zoo.This book is very short on words and the narrative is very simple and matter of fact.But I find the language very similar to what a small child might actually say if narrating this story.We certainly read the words, but it is the images that tell the bigger and better story. One one page the little boy says something like, "I like him."But on that page and the opposing page, there is a lovely scene of he and the gorilla in the park/playground surrounded by tens of other children all playing.Another page says something like, "He came to my birthday party."Again, the picture says so much more. There is the birthday party scene with all the boys and girls and presents and birthday cake.The gorilla is sitting at the same table looking quite content, but sitting on this very little chair.My children find that very funny.The pictures encourage lots of conversation.Plus this is a big, hardcover book...great for the eyes and little hands.

Great all-round storybook
This story has all the attributes of a good book for early readers, its short, sweet, with beautiful illustrations. A pleasure to read, and a favorite on my little girl's shelf.

An All-Time Family Favorite!
This book is a wonderful combination of very simple text and beautiful illustrations.There are no more a couple of sentences to a page, so impatient toddlers don't have to wait long to turn each page.And even though the text is simple, the story is about a relationship that's pretty complex for a children's book (it's an "if you love someone, set them free" type of theme).Our 2 year-old loves this book, and we don't tire of reading (and re-reading) this one, like so many others.I imagine it would also be a great choice for an early reader.

Difference need not be an occasion of fear
This is a beautifully illustrated children's book that teaches that difference need not be an occasion of fear nor separation the cause for feeling abandoned.The story is simple: A young boy and a young gorillabecome good friends. As they grow, the boy learns that it is best that theyare separated because it is good for the gorilla. They part friends as thegorilla is sent to Africa, but neither the boy nor the gorilla forgets theother. ... Read more

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Little Bobo, the hero of two earlier adventures, Little Bobo and Little Bobo Saves the Day, returns in an exciting new story. This time, the violin-playing orangutan rescues a little dog from a raging river. But in the process, he breaks the strings on his violin bow. The grateful dog, who has run away form the circus, has the perfect solution for Bobo—sneak back to the circus and secure hairs from the ponies' tails to use as strings for his bow. Bobo's circus adventure is filled with humor and suspense, a three-ring extravaganza that wins him new strings for his bow and some surprising new musicians for his jungle orchestra. ... Read more

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another standout book in this series
This is a fantastic series of books. Each book is a gem to read on it's own, but as a series it's a great index of information on animals for kids. The author of this book really knows how to write for children, she writes intelligently, simply and without the slightest hint of condescension. A gem, buy it for your kid and let them understand the animal kingdom. ... Read more

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Dian Fossey
This is a great book, and it is a wonderful way to understand the life of Dian Fossey. This is definetly a book for people who love animals and admire the work of Dian Fossey. ... Read more

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Great book for beginning readers
This is a great book for beginning readers. The stories are darling! Plus, the illustrations correlate well to the story giving the beginning reader extra clues as to the story words below. Unlike some beginning readers, this series is age appropriate through age 8. It appeals to the older beginning reader as well as the younger reader. I heartily recommend this book to anyone with a beginning reader. ... Read more

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Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of the lemur. ... Read more

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This is a great book for fans of Zaboomafoo!
This new book about lemurs is perfect for young children who are in love with lemurs.The photos of several types of lemurs are large and crisp, and the text is not too deep into animal behavior that it feels like ascience textbook.My four year old was totally into this book! ... Read more

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Our well-respected and long-running Our Wild World series takes on primates! Kids will learn what makes gorillas so special. The book begins with a brief section on what makes a primate a primate, including taking a close look at their opposable thumbs and toes. Detailed information on habitat, diet, breeding, babies, socialization, dangers, and life cycles is included, highlighted by full-color photos and Fun Facts throughout. Young readers will discover many interesting things, including the fact that gorillas use babysitters! Gorillas provides an exciting opportunity to understand the fascinating lives of these primates. For research or enjoyment, young readers will turn to these kid-friendly books again and again. The up-close color photography helps show the animals in great detail and in a variety of situations. ... Read more