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Reread me, please by kristen schottPublished: March, 2009

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When you and your child pick up a book for the first time, a world of magic awaits. Every page brings something new, and when you’re through reading it, sometimes that book needs to be enjoyed again and again. This month, we’re highlighting great stories that are so captivating they need to be read more than once. From the girl who falls down a rabbit hole to a boy who finds his soul in music, these are books your child will never forget. ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ [ages 3 and up] By Eric Carle (Philomel Books; $21.99; 14 pages) Now in its 40th year, “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” continues to charm readers with its bright colors, flap pages and tasty storyline about a caterpillar that becomes a beautiful butterfly. Since its publication in 1969, 29 million copies of the book have been sold. To commemorate the book’s anniversary, March 20 is “The Very Hungry Caterpillar Day,” in which educators, librarians and parents are encouraged to read the caterpillar’s tale, passing it on from generation to generation. ‘Archibald’s Swiss Cheese Mountain’ [ages 4-8] By Sylvia Lieberman; illustrated by Jeremy Wendell (Seven Locks Press; $17.95, 48 pages) Mice love cheese; there’s no denying it. When Archibald’s mother lets him go scouting for cheese on his own in Mr. Hochmeyer’s grocery store, Archie learns a thing or two about wanting more than he can handle. Children will take a bite out of this cheesy adventure as they discover a valuable life lesson about independence. The best part? The book’s publisher, Seven Locks Press, is based in Santa Ana. ‘Johnny Appleseed: The Legend and the Truth’ [ages 6-9] By Jane Yolen; illustrated by Jim Burke (HarperCollins Children’s Books; $16.99; 32 pages) Combining the legend of Johnny Appleseed with the truth about John Chapman, this book takes a closer look at the life this historical figure lived. The detailed paintings help tell the tale, from Johnny’s birth in Massachusetts to his death after years of preaching and planting. Read along as he transforms from a legend into a real man who made a lasting impression on America. ‘Alice in Wonderland’ [ages 9-12] By Lewis Carroll; illustrated by Ralph Steadman (Firefly Books, $19.95, 128 pages) Lewis Carroll’s timeless classic comes to life in this twist on Alice’s adventures in Wonderland. The tale is set against 47 inventive black-and-white illustrations that range from the humorous (Alice staring up at the Cheshire Cat) to the classic (no one can forget the sight of Alice outgrowing her surroundings) to the downright odd. Readers with a good grasp of satire and irony will find the most pleasure in this version. Kristen Schott is OC Family magazine’s children’s book editor.

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