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Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna
Dewdney Grades 3-5
Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud
Montgomery
Llama, Llama red pajama waiting,
waiting for his mama. Mama isn’t
coming yet. Baby Llama starts to
fret. In this infectious rhyming
read-aloud, Baby Llama turns
bedtime into an all-out llama
drama! Tucked into bed by his
mama, Baby Llama immediately starts worrying when
she goes downstairs, and his soft whimpers turn to
hollers when she doesn’t come right back. But just
in time, Mama returns to set things right. Children
will relate to Baby Llama’s need for comfort, as much
as parents will appreciate Mama Llama’s reassuring
message. Anne is described as bright and
quick, eager to please, talkative,
and extremely imaginative. The
book recounts Anne’s adventures
in making a home: the country
school where she quickly excels in
her studies; her friendship with
Diana Barry (her best or “bosom friend” as Anne fondly
calls her); her budding literary ambitions; and her rivalry
with classmate Gilbert Blythe, who teases her about her
red hair. For that he earns her instant hatred, although
he apologizes many times. As time passes, Anne realizes
she no longer hates Gilbert but cannot bring herself to
admit it. However, by the end of the book they become
friends. The book also follows Anne’s adventures in
quiet, old-fashioned Avonlea. Episodes include her play
time with friends (Diana, Jane Andrews and Ruby Gillis),
her run-ins with the unpleasant Pye sisters (Gertie and
Josie), and domestic mishaps such as dyeing her hair
green (while intending to dye it black) or accidentally
getting Diana drunk (by giving her what she thinks is
raspberry cordial but is currant wine).
Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
In this classic of children's
literature, beloved by
generations of readers and
listeners, the quiet poetry of
the words and the gentle,
lulling illustrations combine
to make a perfect book for
the end of the day.
In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little
bunny. "Goodnight room, goodnight moon." And to
all the familiar things in the softly lit room—to the
picture of the three little bears sitting on chairs, to the
clocks and his socks, to the mittens and the kittens, to
everything one by one—the little bunny says goodnight.
One of the most beloved books of all time, Goodnight
Moon is a must for every bookshelf.
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