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Summary: Toddlers love DW
Review: DW has captured the heart of my toddler through this book. While DW's parents are oddly detached and not exactly compassionate, DW's Lost Blankie speaks worlds to little ones. We make our way through the stress of a lost love object, to have it returned at the end having been washed. We aren't sure why it is so addictive to read and reread this book in our house, but it is a keeper for sure!
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Summary: Humorous and sympathetic, a great pick
Review: Marc Brown's children's series on PBS is priceless; Arthur and his friends were introduced to us that way. It was only recently that I became aware of the books, which actually came first! Well, if you're a fan of the cartoon, you'll love the books even more. DW's Lost Blankie is a classic kind of story that all kids can relate to - who can't remember the sudden anxiety of losing their own blankie, or some favorite toy when they were very young? This is a short story with a light touch of humor which shows how they can deal with it, offers sympathy and reassurance and helps kids know how they can keep calm and work through tracking down that all important security object. My mom heard me reading it to my kids and laughed out loud at one point, it was so true to life. Author Marc Brown apparently illustrates his own books. His watercolors are warm, nicely done and perfectly suited to the subject matter. We really like his style in general, so my kids (aged 2 and 5) and I will be selecting more of his stories for our bedtime reading. Highly recommended for all children from early toddlerhood through the primary school years.
-Andrea, aka Merribelle
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