[blindkid] NBP-Announce: KIDS: January Book Club Selection - Aggie and Ben

[Tony Grima]

January 2009 Book Club Selection
Aggie and Ben: Three Stories
By Lori Ries
Print/braille edition, $5.95
Ages 4-8
In both uncontracted and contracted braille.

"Aggie and Ben" bridges the gap between picture and chapter books with
three short chapters about young Ben choosing and playing with a new
pet. The sentences are simple and the words are short, yet author Lori
Ries keeps things interesting and cohesive.

Three short chapters trace a day in the life of Ben and his new puppy,
Aggie.

In the first chapter, Daddy takes Ben on a surprise trip to the pet
store. Ben doesn't want a mouse, a snake, or even a cat. But when a
certain puppy makes Ben laugh, a lasting friendship is formed.

In 'Just Like Aggie,' the second chapter, Ben mimics the pup's routine
of panting, sniffing, and playing chase. But Ben draws the line at
drinking out of the toilet, saying simply, "I am done being a dog."

In the last chapter, Aggie gets cozy on Ben's bed, but when the lights
go out, they seem to see scary things in the dark. They discover,
though, that they're just toys. Parents will love the gentle conclusion
as they ready their own kids for bed:

Aggie lies down to sleep, too.
There is nothing scary.
Just me and Aggie.

These warm and universal tales will prove a welcome addition to any
collection for emerging readers.

To order or read more about this book online, visit
http://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/BC0901-AGGIE.html


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