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Recommended children's literature books (70)
Travel the world without leaving your chair. If you are into children's literature here are some children's literature books from United States of America for the next part of the Read Around The World Challenge.

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The Truthful Harp by Lloyd Alexander EN

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The king of a small land in Prydain, unable to pass the test to be a bard, is given a harp whose strings keep breaking as he speaks.

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle EN

Rating: 4 (3 votes)
Description:
The all-time classic picture book, from generation to generation, sold somewhere in the world every 30 seconds! Have you shared it with a child or grandchild in your life? For the first time, Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar is now available in e-book format, perfect for storytime anywhere. As an added bonus, it includes read-aloud audio of Eric Carle reading his classic story. This fine audio production pairs perfectly with the classic story, and it makes for a fantastic new way to encounter this famous, famished caterpillar.


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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Lyman Frank Baum EN

Rating: 3 (1 vote)
Description:
After a cyclone transports her to the land of Oz, Dorothy must seek out the great wizard in order to return to Kansas.

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Thunder Boy Jr. by Sherman Alexie EN

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Thunder Boy Jr. is named after his dad, but he wants a name that's all his own. Just because people call his dad Big Thunder doesn't mean he wants to be Little Thunder. He wants a name that celebrates something cool he's done, like Touch the Clouds, Not Afraid of Ten Thousand Teeth, or Full of Wonder. But just when Thunder Boy Jr. thinks all hope is lost, he and his dad pick the perfect name...a name that is sure to light up the sky. National Book Award-winner Sherman Alexie's lyrical text and Caldecott Honor-winner Yuyi Morales's striking and beautiful illustrations celebrate the special rela... continue

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Tomie dePaola's Mother Goose by Tomie dePaola EN

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Since its original publication in 1985, Tomie dePaola’s Mother Goose has become a staple on children’s bookshelves everywhere, and features over two hundred Mother Goose rhymes charmingly illustrated by one of today’s most beloved artists. This special anniversary edition includes a framable print with brand-new art and an author’s note from Tomie, and is sure to continue as a family favorite for generations to come.

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Ultima Parada de la Calle Market by Matt De la Peña ES

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Cada domingo, al salir de la iglesia, Jackson y su abuela toman el autobús para regresar a su casa en la calle del Mercado. Pero hoy, Jackson no se siente contento al hacerlo. Hoy se pregunta en voz alta por qué tienen que esperar bajo la lluvia y por qué no tiene un coche como sus amigos. Por qué no tiene un ipad como ellos... Pero la abuela abre los ojos al joven Jackson y le muestra la belleza real en el mundo que les rodea. El espíritu de la bulliciosa ciudad, la música en la vida cotidiana y la magia de sus vecinos. Todas esas cosas que, a menudo, pasamos por alto. Con el conmovedor texto... continue

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Wangari's Trees of Peace : A True Story from Africa by Jeanette Winter EN

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This true story of Wangari Maathai, environmentalist and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, is a shining example of how one woman's passion, vision, and determination inspired great change.

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What Do You Do with an Idea?

What Do You Do with an Idea? by Kobi Yamada EN

Rating: 5 (1 vote)
Description:
A young boy comes up with an idea and he keeps it safe until one day he realizes the amazing power it can have.

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Where the Wild Things are by Maurice Sendak EN

Rating: 4 (3 votes)
Description:
Presents the story of Max's adventures when he sails away to the land where the wild things are. This book is the winner of the Caldecott Medal for the Most Distinguished Picture Book of the Year, 1964.