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Popular Books for Ages 3-5

We asked parents what books their kids are reading these days. Here are some of the most popular titles they mentioned.
 
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Heroes
Series: Star Wars
A perfect introduction to the legendary Star Wars characters, this board book features the names and images of the most popular heroes coupled with simple text, as Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo fight to save outer space.

Designed for the young Jedi-in-training, Star Wars: Heroes will take children to a

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Board Book: $5.59

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Kylie the Carnival Fairy
by Daisy Meadows
The best part of summer has lost its sparkle!

Jack Frost is at it again! He and his goblins are always causing trouble. This time, they've stolen the three magic hats that make Wetherbury's summer carnival so much fun. If Kylie the Carnival Fairy doesn't get them back soon, the carnival will be ruined!

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Paperback: $6.99

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Clifford's ABC
by Norman Bridwell
Clifford tells the children what words begin with a particular letter of the alphabet.
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Paperback: $3.19

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I SPY An Apple
Series: I SPY Readers
by Jean Marzollo

I spy something new for fall!

All-new easy-to-read riddles are paired with photographs culled from previous I SPY books to create this early reader that's perfect for fall! With rhythm, rhyme, and picture clues, this book is written to support the newest reader.

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BOB Books Set #1: Beginning Readers
Series: BOB Books, Book #1
by Bobby Lynn Maslen , John Maslen

Teach a child letter sounds with Bob Books Set #1! With four letters in the first story, children can read a whole book. Consistent new sounds are added gradually, until young readers have read books with all letters of the alphabet (except Q).

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Fox in Socks
Series: Dr. Seuss
by Dr. Seuss
A collection of tongue twisters that is "an amusing exercise for beginning readers". — Kirkus Reviews Full color.
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Llama Llama Red Pajama
by Anna Dewdney

A bedtime story. A good-night kiss. And Mama Llama turns off the light. But is everything all right? No! At least, Baby Llama doesn't think so...and soon his whimpers turn to hollers. It's an all-out llama drama! Until Mama returns to set things right.

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Hardcover: $17.99

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Pinkalicious
Series: Pinkalicious, Book #1
by Elizabeth Kann Illustrated by Victoria Kann
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Hardcover: $17.99

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The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales
by Jon Scieszka Illustrated by Lane Smith

Fairy tales are just for little kids, aren't they? Not when they're twisted around and retold in versions tailor-made for a second- or third-grader's sense of humor!

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The Little Red Hen
by Lucinda McQueen Illustrated by Lucinda McQueen
The classic tale of the hen who has no one to help her grow, harvest, and mill the wheat, but several who want to eat the fruit of her labors.
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Paperback: $3.99

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