Great books to read aloud to young children

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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus
1.  Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems
The list author says:
  "Simple, amusing pictures and a great way to get the audience involved. "Are you going to let the pigeon drive the bus?"  "No!""
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Does a Cow Say Boo?
2.  Does a Cow Say Boo? by Judy Hindley
The list author says:
  "Asks questions and encourages children to join in with animal noises. Not a quiet book, by any means."
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Wanted! Have You Seen This Alligator?
3.  Wanted! Have You Seen This Alligator? by Richard Waring
The list author says:
  "Kids seem to like a) Alberto the Alligator, b) the repeated use of the word 'toilet', c) shouting Alberto's name down the toilet."
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A Squash and A Squeeze
4.  A Squash and A Squeeze by Julia Donaldson
The list author says:
  "A nice, easy to grasp moral story, in the form of a poem. Funny, and has enough repeating lines that children can easily join in."
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Zagazoo
5.  Zagazoo by Quentin Blake
The list author says:
  "I'm not entirely sure this book is meant for kids, but it always goes down well. Read it and you'll see what I mean."
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Billy's Bucket
6.  Billy's Bucket by Kes Gray
The list author says:
  "Funny and well illustrated. Kids love seeing Billy's face through the opening of the bucket a the top of the huge, underwater scenes. Play up the suspense at the end."
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Six Dinner Sid
7.  Six Dinner Sid by Inga Moore
The list author says:
  "I've never seen an animal's expressions drawn so well, and the kids really respond. Read the whole thing in a 'shame on you, Sid' tone of voice."
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Lucy E. Forrester (UK)
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Qualifications: Children's librarian, enthusiastic story teller
Last updated: 01/08/2006
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