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The Seven Silly Eaters
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The Seven Silly Eaters

Written by Mary Ann Hoberman and illustrated by Marla Frazee. The story follows the Peters family, whose seven children are each extremely picky eaters, each demanding a single, specific food: Peter only drinks warm milk, Lucy insists on homemade pink lemonade, Jack eats only applesauce, Mac requires lumpless oatmeal, Mary Lou wants soft and squishy homemade bread, and the twins, Flo and Fran, eat only poached and fried eggs respectively. As each new child is born, Mrs. Peters lovingly tries to fulfill their unique food requests, leading to an increasingly exhausting routine that leaves her overwhelmed and frazzled.
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Rough Tough Rowdy
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Rough Tough Rowdy

Written and illustrated by William H. Hooks. The book's narrative centres on Rowdy Rabbit's realization that his rough play is inappropriate, teaching a lesson in fairness and empathy.
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Think Before You Act: Learning About Self-Discipline and Self-Contro
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Think Before You Act: Learning About Self-Discipline and Self-Contro

Written by Regina G. Burch and illustrated by Catherine Leary. The book promotes self-control by teaching children to recognize their impulses and choose appropriate responses. It provides practical strategies such as counting to ten, taking deep breaths, and identifying feelings to manage reactions in challenging moments.
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Kidnapping: Alerting Kids to the Danger Zones
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Kidnapping: Alerting Kids to the Danger Zones

Written by Joy Berry and illustrated by Bartholomew. A book designed for children aged 7 to 13 that explains how kidnappings can occur and provides guidance on how to avoid them. It is the second book in the "Danger Zones" series and aims to teach children what to do if they are ever kidnapped.
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A Healthy Body - A Book About Fitness and Nutrition
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A Healthy Body - A Book About Fitness and Nutrition

Written by Mary Packard and illustrated by Joy Friedman. Describes how the human body works and how exercise and proper nutrition can lead to physical fitness and better health.
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Boswell Wide-Awake
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Boswell Wide-Awake

Written and illustrated by Alexandra Day. The story follows Boswell, a young bear who is wide awake at night and explores his house and yard. Dressed in striped flannel pyjamas, he tiptoes around, performing small tasks such as shading the aquarium fish with a curtain and letting the cat out. He also takes a few shots at basketball on his plastic set before quietly entering his parents' bedroom to give them a good-night kiss.
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The Right Touch: A Read-Aloud Story to Help Prevent Child Sexual Abuse
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The Right Touch: A Read-Aloud Story to Help Prevent Child Sexual Abuse

Written by Sandy Kleven and illustrated by Jody Bergsma. The book is designed to help parents and caregivers discuss the topic of child sexual abuse with children in a gentle and age-appropriate manner. It tells the story of young Jimmy, who learns from his mother about the difference between positive touches and inappropriate touches, such as those that are secret, deceptive, or forced. The book aims to empower children by teaching them how to recognize and resist inappropriate touching, and to seek help from a trusted adult.
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A Healthy Body - A Book About Fitness and Nutrition
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A Healthy Body - A Book About Fitness and Nutrition

Describes how the human body works and how exercise and proper nutrition can lead to physical fitness and better health. Written by Mary Packard and illustrated by Joy Friedman.
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My Amazing Body - A First Look at Health and Fitness
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My Amazing Body - A First Look at Health and Fitness

A colourful and lively picture book that explores various aspects of health and fitness. It emphasizes the importance of a good diet and plenty of exercise in a simple and informative way, helping children start making positive decisions about caring for themselves. Written by Pat Thomas and illustrated by Lesley Harker.
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Rough, Tough, Rowdy (written by William H. Hooks)
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Rough, Tough, Rowdy (written by William H. Hooks)

Rowdy Rabbit learns that it is not fair to play rough after he finds two big friends who are tougher than he is. Written by William H. Hooks and illustrated by Lynn Munsinger.
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Zoot zoot zaggle splot, or, What to do with a scary dream (written by Karen Ezekiel)
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Zoot zoot zaggle splot, or, What to do with a scary dream (written by Karen Ezekiel)

A guide for children on dealing with scary dreams. Written by Karen Ezekiel.
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The Bad Dream (written by Jim Aylesworth)
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The Bad Dream (written by Jim Aylesworth)

The story follows a little boy who is frightened by a nightmare and falls out of bed. His parents comfort him, explaining that the dreams cannot hurt him. Written by Jim Aylesworth and illustrated by Judith Friedman.
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How to Knock Out Nightmares (written by Catherine Leblanc)
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How to Knock Out Nightmares (written by Catherine Leblanc)

It is part of the How to Banish Fears series and is aimed at helping children who struggle with frightening dreams. Written by Catherine Leblanc and illustrated by Roland Garrigue.
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A Better Safe than Sorry Book (written by Sol Gordon and Judith Gordon)
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A Better Safe than Sorry Book (written by Sol Gordon and Judith Gordon)

The book focuses on sexual assault prevention and is designed to be a family guide for addressing this issue. Written by Sol Gordon and Judith Gordon, illustrated by Vivien Cohen.
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Alerting Kids to the Danger of Kidnapping (written by Joy Wilt Berry)
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Alerting Kids to the Danger of Kidnapping (written by Joy Wilt Berry)

The book defines kidnapping, lists reasons why someone might be kidnapped, and explains the methods kidnappers use to lure children away. It also provides preventive measures to ensure safety and includes a brief discussion for parents and teachers. Written by Joy Wilt Berry. Joy is known as "The Inventor of Self-Help Books for Kids" for having written over 200 books for children that have sold over 85 million copies worldwide.

The Seven Silly Eaters

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Entertainment Readings & Audiobooks Read Alouds Mary Ann Hoberman Marla Frazee Picky Eaters

Written by Mary Ann Hoberman and illustrated by Marla Frazee.

The story follows the Peters family, whose seven children are each extremely picky eaters, each demanding a single, specific food: Peter only drinks warm milk, Lucy insists on homemade pink lemonade, Jack eats only applesauce, Mac requires lumpless oatmeal, Mary Lou wants soft and squishy homemade bread, and the twins, Flo and Fran, eat only poached and fried eggs respectively.

As each new child is born, Mrs. Peters lovingly tries to fulfill their unique food requests, leading to an increasingly exhausting routine that leaves her overwhelmed and frazzled.

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