A boy wins a golden ticket to tour a magical chocolate factory and meet the owner Mr. Wonka.

• Roald Dahl's website

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A small creature called a hobbit is involved in an adventure with a wizard and some dwarfs and fights a dragon. My favorite fiction book. I read it in junior high.

Tall tale about the real life person John Chapman, called Johnny Appleseed because he planted apple trees. The book contains recollections of Johnny Appleseed that aren't true so it is called a tall tale.

• Apples and Johnny Appleseed Information

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A worm writes in his diary about his adventures.

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Elmer is a rainbow colored elephant. He does not want to be different and "paints" himself with berry juice to disguise himself as a regular elephant. At the end he learns to appreciate himself as he is.

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A delightful story all in rhyme about a gingerbread man at Christmas.

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This is my favorite Dr. Seuss picture book. It makes me want to actually eat green eggs and ham! What is you favorite picture book?

• Seussville Website

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Similar to training a pet, train a train!

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A tree keeps getting cut down smaller and smaller as Mr Willowby and the various animal families get a tree for Christmas. A book all in rhyme.

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A toy named Traction Man comes to life and meets his friend Turbo Dog.

The story of the three little pigs from the wolf's point of view.

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A caterpillar eats various things and turns into a beautiful butterfly at the end.

• Eric Carle's Website

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