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For the Curious (4-6 yrs)

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For sharing with beginning readers and those who are constantly asking "why?"

For the Curious (4-6 yrs)

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1 The Jolly Postman
Ahlbert, Janet
0316017760 / 9780316017763 Hardcover 
This British import is great fun, sure to entertain children and parents alike. The Jolly Postman goes from home to home in a fairy-tale kingdom, delivering letters to such familiar addresses as "Mr. and Mrs. Bear, Three Bears Cottage, The Woods." Every other page is an actual envelope, with a letter tucked inside. The story of the postman's travels is told in charming verse; the pictures are delightful, full of clever detail; and the results are frequently hilarious. 
Price: 33.90 SGD
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2 An Egg is Quiet
Aston, Dianna
0811844285 / 9780811844284 Hardcover 
Award-winning artist Long teams with up-and-coming author Aston to create this gorgeous and informative introduction to eggs. From tiny hummingbird eggs to giant ostrich eggs, it magnificently captures the incredible variety of eggs and celebrates their beauty and wonder. Full color. 
Price: 28.80 SGD
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3 A Seed is Sleepy
Aston, Dianna Hutts
0811855201 / 9780811855204 Hardcover 
Award-winning artist Long and author Aston have teamed up to create this gorgeous follow-up to their "An Egg Is Quiet," introducing children to a fascinating array of seed and plant facts. A Junior Library Guild Selection. Full color. 
Price: 28.80 SGD
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4 Miss Rumphius: Story and Pictures
Barbara Cooney
Puffin Books 0140505393 / 9780140505399 Paperback 
As a little girl, Agnes Rumphius dreamed she would travel to faraway places & live by the sea. But her grandfather makes her promise that she will also do something to make the world more beautiful. 
Price: 13.50 SGD
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5 Madeline
Bemelmans, Ludwig
014056439X / 9780140564396 Paperback 
Nothing frightens Madeline - not tigers, not mice, not even getting sick. With its endearing heroine, cheerful humour, and famous paintings of Paris, it's sure to be a favourite with the young 'ems.A Caldecott Honor Book. Full-color illustrations. 
Price: 13.50 SGD
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6 Bill Peet: an Autobiography
Bill Peet
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) 0395689821 / 9780395689820 Paperback 
This well-known author and illustrator relates the story of his life and work. I enjoyed reading his down-to-earth account and had to chuckle at some of the illustrations. 
Price: 28.80 SGD
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7 Five Chinese Brothers, The
Bishop, Claire Huchet
Paperstar Book 0698113578 / 9780698113572 Paperback 
The classic story about five clever brothers, each with a different extraordinary ability is "a dramatic retelling of an old Chinese tale." We had a couple of laughs with this book! :) 
Price: 10.10 SGD
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8 The Curious Garden
Brown, Peter
Little, Brown Young Readers 0316015474 / 9780316015479 Hardcover 
One boy's quest for a greener world... one garden at a time. While out exploring one day, a little boy named Liam discovers a struggling garden and decides to take care of it. As time passes, the garden spreads throughout the dark, gray city, transforming it into a lush, green world. This is an enchanting tale with environmental themes and breathtaking illustrations that become more vibrant as the garden blooms. Red-headed Liam can also be spotted on every page, adding a clever seek-and-find element to this captivating picture book. 
Price: 28.80 SGD
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9 Katy and the Big Snow
Burton, Virginia Lee
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) 0395185629 / 9780395185629 Paperback 
Katy, the brave and untiring tractor who pushes a bulldozer in the summer and a snowplow in the winter, saves the day when she plows out the city of Geoppolis after a big blizzard. We had a little chat about Daddy's philosophy after reading this - "we get done the things we need to do so that we can do the things we want to do" :) 
Price: 11.80 SGD
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10 Eric Carle's Animals, Animals
Carle, Eric
0698118553 / 9780698118553 

Price: 15.20 SGD
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11 Walter the Baker
Carle, Eric
Aladdin Paperbacks 0689820887 / 9780689820885 Paperback 
An engaging tale from one of America's most beloved artists and storytellers. When the Duke notices that Walter the baker has substituted water for milk in his sweet rolls, he presents Walter with a challenge: create from one piece of dough a roll the sun can shine through three times, or be banished from the Duchy. Full color. 
Price: 13.50 SGD
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12 Arm in Arm
Charlip, Remy
1883672503 / 9781883672508 Hardcover 
An illustrated collection of verses, tongue twisters, riddles, and seemingly endless tales all of which feature a play on words and images. Hilarious! Last 2 copies left. Out-of-print indefinitely 
Price: 28.80 SGD
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13 A Mink, a Fink, a Skating Rink: What is a Noun?
Clearly, Brian P
1575054175 / 9781575054179 Paperback 
The bestselling series introduces young readers to different types of words through rhyming verse and illustrations of comical cartoon cats. Brimming with lively examples, this book clarifies the concept of nouns for young readers. Nouns are printed in color for easy identification, and the playful rhymes and illustrations combine to bring key words into focus. Full-color illustrations. 
Price: 10.10 SGD
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14 I and You and Don't Forget Who: What is a Pronoun?
Clearly, Brian P
0822564696 / 9780822564690 Paperback 

Price: 11.80 SGD
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15 Dearly, Nearly, Insincerely: What is an Adverb?
Cleary, Brian P
1575059193 / 9781575059198 Paperback 
Bursting with adverbs, this selection from the Words Are Categorical series creatively clarifies the concept of adverbs for young readers with delightfully playful rhymes and extremely humorous illustrations. For easy identification, adverbs are printed in color and key words are illustrated on each page. 
Price: 11.80 SGD
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16 Hairy, Scary, Ordinary: What is an Adjective?
Cleary, Brian P
1575055546 / 9781575055541 Paperback 
The bestselling Words Are Categorical series introduces young readers to different types of words through rhyming verse and illustrations of comical cartoon cats. Offering a lighthearted perspective, each title shows readers the fun and entertaining world of language. Show Less 
Price: 10.10 SGD
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17 How Much Can a Bare Bear Bear?: What are Homonyms and Homophones?
Cleary, Brian P
0822567105 / 9780822567103 Paperback 
The eighth title in this bestselling series takes a lighthearted look at homonyms and homophones with playful rhymes and comical cartoon cats. Spirited verses with key words printed in color encourage children to discover dozens of colorful homonyms and homophones, in this lively look at words. Full color. 
Price: 11.80 SGD
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18 Pitch and Throw, Grasp and Know
Cleary, Brian P
0822568772 / 9780822568773 Paperback 

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19 Stop and Go, Yes and No: What is an Antonym?
Cleary, Brian P
0822590255 / 9780822590255 Paperback 
What Is an Antonym? Youll find the answer inside this bookits all about antonyms! Author Brian P. Cleary and illustrator Brian Gable creatively clarify (not confuse) the concept of antonyms. Their clever (not foolish) rhymes and comical (not serious) illustrations combine to highlight key words. Each pair or group of antonyms is printed in color for easy identification. 
Price: 11.80 SGD
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20 To Root, to Toot, to Parachute: What is a Verb?
Cleary, Brian P
1575054183 / 9781575054186 Paparback 
The best-selling Words Are Categorical series introduces young readers to different types of words through rhyming verse and illustrations of comical cartoon cats. Offering a lighthearted perspective, each title shows readers the fun and entertaining world of language. 
Price: 10.10 SGD
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