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Recommended Reading List

Books to Excite, Teach and Encourage Young Readers

By iParenting Staff

The Bravest of the Brave (Alfred A. Knopf, 2005) by Shutta Crum

A reassuring tale of a loveable skunk who overcomes his fear of the dark. With rollicking rhyme and lush illustrations, this adorable picture book will entertain and reassure any child who's ever been afraid of the dark.

Hello, Grand Mamoon! (Earth Time Pub., 2005) by Donna Steinmann

Tula's Grandma Nellie has died and Tula misses her very much. With her grandma gone, she imagines she will never discover the magical way of seeing the moon that her grandma has told her about many times. But Tula keeps trying and when she finally does see the special moon, it's just the way Grandma Nellie had described.

Ya Ya's Boom Booms (Author House, 2005) by Angie Bergmeier and Michele Johnson

A simple, perfect book for any child who is afraid of thunder. The end of the book contains information on what a thunderstorm really is and why they occur.

Dragon Rider (The Chicken House, 2004) by Cornelia Funke

When their peaceful valley is threatened with danger, Firedrake, a silver-skinned dragon, and his sidekick, Sorrel, set off to find the mythical Rim of Heaven. An iParenting Media Award Winner!

Balancing on a Rock (Olly Pub. Co., 2004) by Diane Youngblood Donlon ("Miss Diane")

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