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Great Reads for Kids Ages 5-9

March 29, 2013 | cwsapts

If you’re looking for a great read to enjoy before bedtime, check out these Oprah-recommended books. Whether your kids enjoy

Alvin Ho: Allergic to Camping, Hiking, and Other Natural Disasters by Lenore Look; illustrations by LeUyen Pham – When Alvin's dad brings him camping to foster a love of the outdoors, Alvin discovers a new friend, and also learns that he can be courageous and brave despite his fear of everything.

Button Up! Wrinkled Rhymes by Alice Schertle; illustrations by Petra MathersKids will love these lovely poems about clothing, from "hang loose laces" to "Emily's undies/fit for a queen" to "Rick's wool sweater,” which makes poor Rick super itchy. All of the garments in the book are worn by animal characters, and the charming poems are narrated from the point of view of the clothing.

I Am Going! (An Elephant & Piggie Book) compiled by Mo WillemsPiggie ruins a perfectly nice day by telling Gerald that she is leaving, which causes him to get upset and even panic.