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From The 12 Days of Christmas to See You in the Cosmos, these children’s books are ideal for holiday giving.
The 12 Days of Christmas
by Greg Pizzoli
It’s a classic Christmas reading material! It’s a counting lesson! It’s a crazy tale of elephant love. Have you ever wondered how all those calling birds, turtle doves an French hens fit in one room? Pizzoli, a Theodor Seuss Geisel Award winner has your answer. ($15.99, ages 3-5) Amazon.com
Here We Are
by Oliver Jeffers
Yes, this book by the illustrator（插画家）of the great hit “The Day the Crayons Quit” is for kids ages 3-7, but don’t let that fool you. Inspired by the birth of Jeffers’ first child, this is a father’s “welcome to the earth” letter to his baby, filled with the heady wonder of parenthood. A great gift for new parents. ($19.99, ages 3-7) Amazon.com
Wishtree
by Katherine Applegate, illustrated by Charles Santoso.
When a towering oak tree learns that she may be cut down, she starts getting extraordinarily involved in the lives of the humans below her, particularly a girl who is being escaped due to her ethnicity（种族）. A lovely tale about common ground and the power of community. ($16.99, ages 8-12) Amazon.com
See You in the Cosmos
by Jack Cheng.
Eleven-year-old Alex is too busy trying to communicate with space aliens to worry about his troubled family life. When Alex runs away from home to launch his homemade rocket, he finds himself sidetracked by new friends and hints of a family secret. ($16.99, ages 10 and up) Amazon.com
21. Which of the following books is about acting as new parents?
A. Wishtree. B. The Days of Christmas.
C. See You in the Cosmos. D. Here We Are.
22. How much will you pay for two different books at least?
A. $30.98. B. $31.98 . C. $32.98. D. 33.98.
23. What can we learn from the book Wishtree?
A. Friendship is more important than anything else in our life.
B. It mainly talks about environmental protection.
C. Both the tree and the girl are facing crisis.
D. The girl has difficulty with her school life.
