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Ragged Bear
Written by Brigitte Weninger and illustrated by Alan Marks
Ragged Bear is "old and worn, ragged and torn,'' but he is a forgiving soul. He endures abuse and neglect in a far corner of the playroom, enjoying only the occasional toss into the air or chance to arch himself over the tracks to become a tunnel for the toy train. When he gets to ride to the park in the tricycle wagon he is very happy indeed. It starts to rain and his heedless owners hurry home, abandoning him on a park bench, ``soggy and miserable and very, very sad.'' Rescue comes when a child takes him home for general cleaning and repairs, hugging, kissing, and enjoying the luxury of a bed to sleep in. It's a worthy outcome for this bear. Marks' soft, fluid watercolors give the bear his lovable form. Deceptively simple, deeply satisfying. (Kirkus Review)
Level:
Ages 4-7
Ragged Bear Book. 32 pages. Hardcover. Full-color illustrations.
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Ragged Bear. Print by Alan Marks, 9.5" x 11.75"
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Penguin Pete
Written and illustrated by Marcus Pfister
Pete is the smallest penguin in his colony, and he is eager to grow up quickly so that he can swim in the sea. This story tells about his small adventures, including his efforts to walk gracefully, his friendship with a bird who tries to teach him to fly, and finally his first day swimming. The illustrations are humorous and appealing.
Level:
Ages 3-5
Penguin Pete Book. 32 pages. Hardcover. Full-color illustrations.
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Penguin Pete & Mom. Print by Marcus Pfister , 16.5" x 23"
Pete waddled happily back to his mother . . . He fell asleep at once. . .
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Penguin Pete's New Friends
Written and illustrated by Marcus Pfister
There's got to be a sequel to a book when it's popular - and this is Penguin Pete's second book. Here he leaves his mom's side to go and discover live. He meets a lot of new friends on the way (as the title implies)
Level:
Ages 3-5
Penguin Pete's New Friends Book. 32 pages. Paperback. Full-color illustrations.
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Penguin Pete & Whale. Print by Marcus Pfister , 16.5" x 23"
"Hello up there, little fellow," boomed a great voice below. . . ."What are you doing on my back?". . .
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