Very good book to read-aloud
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I have only read so far 1 story - oliver twist - from this book to my kid and was surprised that my kid could take it so well - he was able to remember most of the character's names and some incidents of Dodger picking pocket of the gentleman and oliver being chased for being a thief instead. The stories are no doubt the best and illustrations and the retelling are also superb - they are not too dumbed down - Usborne books do justice as always to the retelling of the classics. Highly recommended.
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This book is really fun to read out loud.  It has won awards for being a great read-aloud.  Everyone loves it--I've read it to my little sisters, cousins, teenage friends, and grandparents and they've all asked to hear it again!
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I read this book and think Walter is very cute. I like the idea of using the farting dog to interest kids in reading. Kids enjoy farts, so why wouldn't they want to read about them? lol. The illustrations are bright, colorful, and the people in them have a photo quality. There are spiders hidden on every page and half the fun is trying to find them. The storyline is more than a little out there, but kids might buy into it more readily than adults. All in all, good book and I'd definitely recommend it to kids & parents with a sense of humor. Just imagine Grandma & Grandpa reading it aloud!
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Very young ones will love this book. It's got great illustrations that kids can relate to. The text is simple, almost like a poem.  Very good as a reading aloud book!
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Hi, this is a darling book to read aloud to children of all ages, cute, rhymes tongue twisters abound, great illustrations, very colorful, the little ones will completely enjoy these at bedtime. The book has questions for you and your child to ponder. Thinking. Lots of color to look at and cute animal drawings. Very well done and fun to read. You will enjoy these, and available in various formats. I was sent a pdf copy to review by the author for an honest review. I believe these little books would be a nice addition to your kiddos library and one that can be handed down. Keepers, and about a zoo.
Nicely done, well written. Please read all the reviews and make your own decision. I read them as well. These are my own words.
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I loved this book as a read aloud for my 3rd and 4th graders. I plan on adding this to novels we read in 3rd grade.

As a series, I have found the "I Survived ..." books to be greatly motivating to reluctant readers, particularly boys.
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I read this book aloud to my fifth grade classes 50 years ago.  When it was time to quit reading each day, the children would beg me to continue, "just one more chapter!"  Now that my grandsons are rising fifth graders, the book came to mind but I was unable to get a copy until finding it on Amazon.  Thank you, thank you.  My grandsons are loving it almost as much as I am enjoying reading it aloud after all these years.
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One of my favorite kids' read-alouds. All three of my kids loved it, and so do the students in the kid's science class I teach. (Note: they won't learn any science from this book, it's just for fun!) Be sure to read it with feeling!
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A good friend and preschool teacher recommended this book to read aloud to my 4 year old granddaughter - as one that has proven to be extra popular among her students. The story and rhythm absolutely mesmerized my granddaughter.  She insisted on three readings in one sitting!
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Not only is this loved by my granddaughter who already can quote several of the poems by heart (she;'s 31/2) but it is a joy to read aloud for me too.  There is a mix of traditional and modern poems most with a great sense of humour attached.  I would highly recommend this book.
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This was a great read-aloud story for me and my young children (ages 7-11).  Even better, there are 3 more stories to go and the kids were all able to take Accelerated Reader tests on the book at school.  We loved the opportunities to discuss the moral issues presented in this tale.
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This is a delightful book.  It flows when you read it aloud, and the illustrations are captivating to my 4 1/2 year old.

I especially like how the frog learns to respect others, and the rabbit learns it's good to share/interact.  IMO, it's a book that's a stepping stone to discussion, and for making up more stories, too.  I really like that.
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Great read aloud book for children. Am currently reading with my 6 and 8 year old. Simple stories, good values and a little bit of cultural interest and traditional aspects for children(and adults!) to be interested in.
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I ordered this book for my eleven-yr-old, because I still love to read aloud to him at bedtime, and this looked like fun for both of us. A few chapters in, he asked if I would mind if he brought it to school for read-to-self time. I put on a bright smile and said no, I didn't mind at all. And then he finished it at school without me! So I had to start it again with my 8-yr-old, who got so hooked on it that one evening when I was out, she asked her dad to read several chapters to her. What?! After my daughter and I finished it, I found her dad reading it all by himself on the couch. He said he wanted to know how it ended. So there you go - appropriate for ages 8 to 43. We all loved it.
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My 3 y.o. daughter and I love rhyming, rhythmic read-alouds, and this is a good one! With one foot in Aesop's fable about the mouse and the lion, this book steps further and paints a world made more beautiful through the pay-it-forward principle. Even though it's a parable, great, light-hearted word choice keeps it from being a virtue lesson. We'll keep this in the regular bed-time rotation for some time!
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The kids enjoyed reading the whole book aloud because of the fun rhymes.  The adventure of Morris Mouse leaving home also came with some valuable lessons for the little curious ones who just wants to explore the world.  I like the fact that the story makes children understand that while it's good to be curious and it's fun to keep exploring, they should also be careful to keep themselves safe.
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The illustrations draw in children and adults, and the story works well to introduce children to the universe. I like reading this book aloud because it can be a quick read or a more drawn out conversation. The images encourage conversation about the stars and planets, so chat at each page can be tailored to the children you are reading too. As kids become familiar with the book, they will want to know what makes planets different.

I enjoyed it so much, I purchased copies for 2 friends who read to classrooms and after school programs. It's been a big hit with groups too.