Buddy Books for Beginners (page 3)

Mr. Putter and Tabby
by Cynthia Rylant

With her ever sure-footed path through human nature, Ms. Rylant again offers a sweet and funny relationship between a frumpy old man and his twitchy tabby cat. Teamed with Arthur Howard's chalky colors and squiggly lines, the characters emerge as the pair one would want to live next door. Silly details and ordinary adventures can be found in ...

Mr. Putter & Tabby Take the Train
Harcourt Brace; ISBN: 0152017860, $13.00

Mr. Putter & Tabby Feed the Fish
Harcourt Brace; ISBN: 0152024085, $15.00
and a host of other titles.

Gus and Grandpa
By Claudia Mills

Gus and his Grandpa have much to learn from each other in these paeons to inter-generational friendships. The two share secret jokes, common interests in receiving mail and playing the lottery, and they weather sensitive moments together. Grandpa has a mild heart attack, and Grandpa can't find his car in the parking lot. Gus is taught to deal with these problems by, of course, his beloved grandpa. Catherine Stock's soft-edged illustrations complement the simple story lines. Don't miss ...

Gus and Grandpa and Show-and-Tell
Farrar Straus & Giroux (Juv); ISBN: 0374328196, $13.00

Gus and Grandpa Ride the Train
Sunburst; ISBN: 0374428131, $4.45
and all the other good times with this "dynamic duo."

Minnie and Moo
By Denis Caze

Two bovine best friends provide the very best in slapstick humor and yes, shared dreams and deeds. Children, and adults, will laugh out loud at the predicaments that the twosome encounter, but they will also enjoy their willingness to try new things. Strange logic, hilarious word play, rollicking watercolor and pencil illustrations - all combine to create a silly and very popular series. Dip in with any title, but personal favorites include ...

Minnie and Moo Go to the Moon
DK Publishing; ISBN: 0789425378, $3.95

Minnie and Moo and the Musk of Zorro
DK Publishing; ISBN: 0789426528, $12.95

Iris and Walter
By Elissa Haden Guest

New to the "buddy book" scene is this charming series about a young city girl thrust into the country and inevitable boredom and loneliness - unti she meets Walter. There are wonderful times ahead as each presents the joys of city life and country life to each other. The subtle color tones, awash over the sketchy drawings of Christine Davenier are a delight, as they reflect the beauty of the country and the broad movements of a growing friendship. Welcome the latest tribute to early reader "pals" by locating ...

Iris and Walter
Gulliver Books; ISBN: 0152021221, $14.00

Iris and Walter: True Friends
Harcourt Brace; ISBN: 0152021213, $14.00

 
ABC Books for Early Readers
Preschoolers will groove and grow with these entertaining alphabet books.