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Kid Picks
Here are the books that the kids & grandkids of OTBP Staff are reading right now!
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Bear Snores On (Hardcover)
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Published: Margaret K. McElderry, 01/01/2002
Recommended by Chris's kids. Best for Ages: 3-7.
Bear's New Friend (Hardcover)
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Published: Margaret K. McElderry, 03/01/2006
Recommended by Chris's kids. Best for Ages: 3-7.
Bear Wants More (Hardcover)
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Published: Margaret K. McElderry, 01/01/2003
Recommended by Chris's kids. Best for Ages: 3-7.
Cracker!: The Best Dog in Vietnam (Paperback)
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Published: Atheneum, 10/01/2008
This story is an action-packed glimpse into the Vietnam War, as seen through the eyes of a dog and his handler. It accurately recreates the experience of the military canine program, from training to the battlefield.
If you have a love and respect for the intelligence of animals and an interest in how they interact with and serve humanity ... then Cracker is a must read!
Best for Ages: 10-14
The Invention of Hugo Cabret (Hardcover)
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Published: Scholastic Press, 03/01/2007
This Caldecott Award Winner is not your everyday children's novel.The unique format includes a mixture of traditional writing, graphic novel and film storyboard. In short ... it is a work of genius.
This mystery story is about a Parisian orphan, Hugo Cabret, who lives in a secret passageway in a train station. Use words AND pictures to discover why Hugo Cabret is hiding ... why does he spy on an old toymaker ... why does he steal a toy? Connect the pieces of the puzzle, and solve this gripping mystery!
Best for Ages: 9-12
The Good Dog (Paperback)
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Published: Atheneum, 04/01/2003
Are you a dog lover? Do you enjoy reading action stories? Then The Good Dog is the book for you. What does it mean to be a good dog? This is the question for McKinley, a dog who lives with his human family in STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO. McKinley, the leader of all the dogs in Steamboat, has his leadership threatened when a wolf comes to recruit dogs for her pack.
This story takes place in Steamboat Springs. Enjoy reading about familiar places, such as Buffalo Pass, Rabbit Ears, Strawberry Park and Fishcreek Falls. This is a great souvenir book, to remind you of a great vacation in Steamboat Springs!
Best for Ages: 8-12
Hatchet (Paperback)
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Published: Aladdin, 01/01/2007
Could you survive in the Canadian wilderness with just your basic instincts and a hatchet? In this book, 12 year old Brian does just that! After survivng a fatal airplane crash, Brian survives in the wilderness for 54 days by using his smart thinking, and a hatchet that his mother gave him for a birthday present. This is a real page-turner, and a favorite read among children, boys and girls alike!
Best for Ages: 10-14
Brian's Winter (Mass Market Paperback)
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Published: Laurel Leaf, 01/01/1998
This sequel to Hatchet explores what would have happened to Brian if he had NOT been rescued? How could he survive the harsh winter of the Canadian wilderness? Read how Brian survives, despite a broken rifle, a rampaging bear, an attacking moose, bone chilling cold and deep snow. This is a page turning survival story!
Best for Ages: 12-17














