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Best Book Buddies

Classic characters can become lifelong pals to early readers.
 
Cover image for Eloise: A Book for Precocious Grown Ups
Eloise: A Book for Precocious Grown Ups
Series: Eloise
by Kay Thompson Illustrated by Hilary Knight
Eloise lives at The Plaza Hotel on the top floor with her Nanny while her mother is away. She is very busy with her daily activities, although the hotel staff sometimes wishes she would do something else.
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Where the Wild Things Are
by Maurice Sendak Illustrated by Maurice Sendak

This Caldecott Medal winner is a whimsical fantasy about a young boy whose imagination transports him far away from problems at home to a land where almost anything can happen.

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Skippyjon Jones
Series: Skippyjon Jones, Book #1
by Judy Schachner Illustrated by Judy Schachner

My name is Skippito Friskito
I fear not a single bandito
My manners are mellow
I'm sweet like the Jell-O
I get the job done, yes indeed-o

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Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth
Series: Junie B. Jones, Book #3
by Barbara Park Illustrated by Denise Brunkus
Junie's having a rough week. First she got punishment for shooting off her mouth in kindergarten. And now she's in big trouble again! 'Cause Monday is Job Day, and Junie B. told her class that she's got the "bestest" job of all. Only, what the heck is it?
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Fancy Nancy and the Boy from Paris
by Jane O'Connor Illustrated by Ted Enik , Robin Preiss Glasser
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Clifford the Champion
Series: Clifford
by Norman Bridwell

Clifford has entered a contest to become America's Super Dog! But he is competing against Champ. Champ does everything perfectly. he runs fast, jumps high, and is good at catching. Champ may be a winner, but Clifford will prove he has good sportsmanship and a winning spirit! 

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Amelia Bedelia's Family Album
Series: Amelia Bedelia
by Peggy Parish Illustrated by Lynn Sweat

Who Could Be More Mixed-Up Than Amelia? Her Family, of Course!

Meet Amelia Bedelia's entire family in this silly story full of witty wordplay and humorous illustrations!

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