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Fantastic Friendships in Chapter Books (page 3)


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Cover art for MINTON GOES!
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2008
by Anna Fienberg, illustrated by Kim Gamble

"Jolly good fun. (Fantasy. 5-8)"
A chapter book series in the fine tradition of Frog and Toad. Read full book review >
Cover art for MEET MAMMOTH
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2010
by Ian Fraser, illustrated by Mary Ann Fraser

"Certainly, it won't take a mammoth lover to enjoy the hijinks of these sweet, ancient boneheads. (Fiction. 4-9)"
Like a prehistoric precursor to Abbott and Costello or Laurel and Hardy, Ogg and Bob show the ups and downs of friendship in an age of wooly mammoths and saber-tooth tigers. Read full book review >
Cover art for TOYS COME HOME
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 13, 2011
by Emily Jenkins, illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky

"This enjoyable trio deserves its rightful place away from the confines of any toy chest. (Fantasy. 6-9)"
Who could imagine the introduction of a self-conscious stingray could lead to such great things? Read full book review >