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If your preschooler chugs through books faster that Thomas The Train, help is at hand from the National Library Board - a list of 50 recommended picture books (for children 1-8) Here are 5 of our favourites from the list. To view the full listing, click here.
 Clifford the Big Red Dog
Author: Bridwell, N.
Publisher: New York, N.Y.: Scholastic, c2002
Call Number: JP BRI
Summary: This is a story of the special bond between little Emily Elizabeth and her amazingly biggest and reddest dog, Clifford. Emily loves her dog dearly despite his shortcomings. She diligently does everything that is needed to care for this huge dog. Clifford gives her total loyalty for the love showered on him.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Author: Carle, E.
Publisher: London: Puffin, 2003
Call Number: JP CAR
Summary: A simple story that teachers children about numbers, days of the week and the life cycle of a butterfly. After popping out of an egg on a Sunday, the very hungry caterpillar starts to eat a variety of food everyday. By the end of the week, the caterpillar transforms into a beautiful butterfly.
 Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Author: Martin, B.
Publisher: New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, c.1983
Call Number: JP MAR
Summary: This classic picture book is a good read not only for beginning readers but for all who enjoy a good rhythmic flow. The repetitive text, colourful illustrations, and the element of anticipation in the story will encourage children to ask for it over and over again.
The Little Engine That Could
Author: Piper, W
Publisher: New York: Philomel Books: In Association with Grosset and Dunlap, 2005
Call Number: JP PIP
Summary: A heartwarming story of a little train that helps to pull a broken-down train over the mountain so that children on the other side of the mountain can enjoy the toys and food it is carrying. A good story to illustrate the importance of determination and kindness.
 If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Author: Numeroff, L. J.
Publisher New York: Harper & Row, c1985
Call Number: JP NUM
Summary: A funny story illustrating how a little mouse makes a mess and demands for more things after a little boy gives him a cookie.
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Which of these books has your child read? Write in with your child's review of his or her favourite book, or recommend a book not on the list.
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