Penny the Palomino Quarter Horse and Her New Shoes earns the CLC Seal of Approval

Penny, a young Palomino, lives in an idyllic setting surrounded by snow-capped mountains.  She loves to chase butterflies and play with the dog which shares her home on Mr. Dollarhide's ranch.  One day she overhears Mr. Dollarhide visiting on the phone about getting new shoes for her.  But the young quarter horse cannot fathom what sort of shoes she could possibly wear.  Penny's imagination goes wild as she envisions all the types of shoes Mr. Dollarhide might have in mind for her.

Author Gary Scogin's fanciful depiction of a horse and her new shoes is an absolute delight.  Young boys and girls will be enraptured by this whimsical tale which is beautifully illustrated and eloquently penned. Penny the Palomino Quarter Horse and Her New Shoes is recommended for home and school libraries.

Penny the Palomino Quarter Horse and Her New Shoes , written by Gary Scogin and illustrated by Alex Ray, has been selected to receive the Children's Literary Classics Seal of Approval.

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A Beaver's Busy Year earns the CLC Seal of Approval

A Beaver's Busy Year is an excellent, and quite informative, book about beavers that will satisfy the inquisitive minds of even the most insatiable young reader. Engaging and educational, this book has a lot to offer without feeling "text-book-ish."  Author Mary Holland has left no stone unturned in regards to the fascinating lives of this elusive creature.

The main body of the book covers interesting facts about beavers and includes some terrific photographs which help support the content of the book.  In the back of the book, the author provides even more informational tidbits that will satisfy most any questions kids might have about beavers.  Youngsters with an unquenchable desire to find answers will not be left hanging after reading this book which comes highly recommended.

A Beaver's Busy Year is a great selection for classrooms, home and school libraries, and gift-giving for youngsters fascinated with animals.  This book has earned the Literary Classics Seal of Approval.

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Scratch and Mouse, by Kathryn England, earns the CLC Seal of Approval

There are those occasional books that tell a powerful and emotional story to children without sounding preachy or insincere.  Scratch and Old Mouse is one of those joyously rare tales.  When Scratch, a young mouse, finds himself hungry and without a morsel to eat, he sniffs his way to Old Mouse's home where his nose leads him to a fat chunk of cheese.  Hungry and unable to resist the delectable cheese, he hoists it upon his back and returns with it to his home.  But as his conscious catches up to him, Scratch begins to think of Old Mouse and what the consequences of his own actions might mean to the aging mouse.

Author Kathryn England has written a timeless children's story that is sure to become a treasured favorite with children, parents, caregivers and teachers.  Illustrations by Kimberly Soderberg are masterfully created to enhance this delightful children's picture book.

Scratch and Old Mouse comes highly recommended and has earned the Literary Classics Seal of Approval.

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