Books like Mr. Popper's Penguins
12 books with a reading profile close to Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard Atwater. Practical, outward-looking and clear-cut; an easy read.
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A Pocket for Corduroy
by Don Freeman
Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, accessible
In this sequel to the 1968 classic, Corduroy the teddy bear accompanies his owner, Lisa, to a snowy laundromat.
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Officer Buckle and Gloria
Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible
Officer Buckle is a dedicated safety officer who delivers repetitive, dull presentations to disinterested students at Napville Elementary School.
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Madeline's Rescue
Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible
In this sequel set in a Catholic boarding school in Paris, Madeline falls into the River Seine and is saved from drowning by a courageous stray dog.
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book
by Jeff Kinney
Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, accessible
The Diary of a Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book functions as an interactive extension of the fictional series, moving past Greg Heffley’s narrative to place the reader in the role of the protagonist.
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Bedtime for Frances
Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, accessible
Frances, a young badger, uses a series of clever stalling tactics to avoid going to sleep.
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Goodnight Moon 123
Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible
In this board book adaptation of the classic bedtime rhyme, the familiar great green room serves as a setting for numerical instruction.
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Seriously... I'm Kidding
Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, accessible
Ellen DeGeneres uses a series of conversational essays to examine the trivialities of modern living, ranging from the logistics of meditation to the absurdity of beauty standards and the mechanics of award ceremonies.
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Cat in the Hat Comes Back
by Dr Seuss
Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, accessible
The story begins with Sally and her brother shoveling a deep snowfall while their mother is away.
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The Poky Little Puppy
Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible
Five inquisitive siblings dig holes under the garden fence to explore the wider world.
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Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible
Mike Mulligan refuses to abandon Mary Anne, his faithful steam shovel, despite the rise of modern gasoline and electric machinery.
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The Complete Cat in the Hat (Dr Seuss)
by Dr. Seuss
Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible
This 2004 collection compiles the original narrative of a chaotic, hat-wearing feline who visits two children, Dick and Sally, on a rainy afternoon while their mother is away.
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