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Top 10 Los Gatos Library Kids Picture Books

Check out the rankings in this category for April 2012.

1. The seven sneezes, Olga Cabral

When the local rag man sneezes, all the animals change in weird and wacky ways, such as a dog that talks like a cat, a bunny with a dog's ears, and a goose losing her feathers.

2. I want to be an astronaut, Byron Barton

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A young child thinks about what it would be like to be an astronaut and go out on a mission into space.

3. Please, puppy, please, Spike Lee

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When two toddlers take on the responsibility of caring for their first pet, a young pup, the little ones quickly realize that they are going to have their hands full as they chase after the energetic new family member.

4. Disney storybook collection by Disney Enterprises           

From Bambi to Aladdin, the best-loved storiesof all time are now even better. Over twenty stories re-create the movie magicof the most beloved Disney films. Enhanced with new pieces of art from the Disney archives, these stories are still the ideal length for reading aloud. 

5. And to think that I saw it on Mulberry Street, Dr. Seuss

A boy imagines a series of incredible sights on his way home from school so that he will have an interesting report to give his father.

6. Toy story rootin'-tootin' tales: read-along storybook and CD by Ronald Kidd and Wendy Loggia

Buzz Lightyear, Woody, and all of the toys in Andy's playroom have adventures as they move houses, get lost in a toy store, and are left in a day care center.              

7. Louise: the adventures of a chicken [sound recording (unabridged CD audiobook)] Kate DiCamillo

Longing for adventure, intrepid Louise leaves her comfortable nest and goes to sea.      

8. Blue chicken, Deborah Freedman

An enterprising chicken attempts to help an artist paint the barnyard and accidentally turns the whole picture blue.       

9. Daisy-head Mayzie, Dr. Seuss

Young Mayzie McGrew becomes a worldwide sensation when a daisy grows out of the top of her head, and everyone attempts to get rid of it.

10. If you give a moose a muffin, Laura Joffe Numeroff

Chaos can ensue if you give a moose a muffin and start him on a cycle of urgent requests.

 
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