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Book ListsZinger's Booklist for Best of 2003 Preschool
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Book cover Bunnies on the Go: Getting from Place to Place
Rick Walton (2003) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Paige Miglio
Audience: Toddlers, Preschool
Category: Adventure, Read Aloud
(This book has outstanding illustrations)


Pack up your car, or boat, or hot air balloon and join a bunny family's cross- country vacation in this wonderful book about different modes of transportation. Through rhyming text and beautifully rich illustrations each page features a way of traveling whether it is by land, air, or water. See if you can guess what the bunnies will hop into next by the clues in the large colorful illustrations.

Reviewed by: Tammy / Steele Creek Library

Book cover Don't Take Your Snake for a Stroll
Karin Ireland (2003) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by David Catrow
Audience: Preschool, Primary (k-3rd grade)
Category: Humor, Read Aloud


Can you imagine what might happen if you took your elephant to the beach or your moose to the movies? Chances are it would be mayhem. In this clever rhyming story, a young boy is cautioned about the hazards of taking all kinds of unusual pets to typical people places. Catrow's vibrant, engaging and hilarious illustrations compliment Ireland's prose in this great read aloud book which is sure to delight all readers.

Reviewed by: Helene / Main Library
If you liked this book, you may also like: Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon

Book cover Ella Sarah Gets Dressed
Margaret Chodos-Irvine (2003) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Margaret Chodos-Irvine
Audience: Toddlers, Preschool, Primary (k-3rd grade)
Category: Concept, Read Aloud, Realistic Fiction
(This book has outstanding illustrations)


How many of you have a favorite outfit that you picked out all by yourself? Well, if you do, then you can understand why Ella Sarah wants to wear her pink polka-dot pants, her dress with orange and green flowers, her purple and blue socks, yellow shoes, and her red hat. This charming book follows Ella Sarah as she tries to express herself through the clothes she wears. Illustrated using soft lines and bright colors, this book draws the reader in, thereby making us a part of Ella Sarah's struggle to wear her pink polka-dot pants and dress with orange and green flowers… A great book for free-spirited children and the parent’s who love to foster their individuality and independence.

Reviewed by: Tree / Matthews Library
Parental Notes

Comments from Readers

Alma, age 33 from Texas
An interesting book.

Natasha, age 17 from UK
This book looks great for children aged 3-6.


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