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We asked more than 200 teachers, children's authors, and children's literature experts to name the best picture books ever. We made a list based on their advice. Here are some of the books in the list.
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff, illustrated by Felicia Bond
Who it's for: Grades PreK2
What it's about: Oh, that hungry mouse. Once you give him the cookie, he will ask for a glass of milk, and then a straw (吸管) and then ... The action is unstoppable! In the end, the mouse and the boy that gives him the cookie (and perhaps the reader) are extremely tired! With excellent pictures and a wonderful lead character, this book shouldn't be missed by little kids.
The Other Side by Jacqueline Woodson, illustrated by E．B. Lewis
Who it's for: Grades 1－4
What it's about: This is a story about a fence (篱笆) that divides a white neighborhood from a black one and two little girls whose need for play and friendship allows them to cross it. It has a very deep theme.
Owl Moon by Jane Yolen, illustrated by John Schoenherr
Who it's for: Grades 1－5
What it's about: A classic example of a child's expanding a simple walk into an exciting adventure. As a girl and her father hike through the moonlit night, the creatures they come across become exciting companions (同伴) for their owl hunt.
The Snowman by Raymond Briggs
The only wordless story on our list.
Who it's for: Grades PreK2
What it's about: A great book to lead a child into reading. A story of a boy who makes and then makes friends with a snowman who enters his world and takes him out for fun.
语篇解读：作者向我们介绍了四本适合小孩子看的图画书。
21．What do we learn about the mouse in the book by Laura Numeroff?
A．He always feels very hungry.
B．He doesn't easily get satisfied.
C．He doesn't look good in the pictures.
D．He loves moving here and there after eating.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据介绍If You Give a Mouse a Cookie这一部分的“Once you give him the cookie, ... The action is unstoppable！”可知，这只老鼠吃了饼干后还想要更多的东西，并不容易满足。
22．What is most probably the theme of the book The Other Side?
A．Children love playing with each other.
B．Black children and white ones can be friends.
C．People should communicate with each other.
D．People in the neighborhood should be kind to each other.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据介绍The Other Side这一部分的“divides a white neighborhood from a black one and ... allows them to cross it. It has a very deep theme.”可推断，这本书的主题最有可能是：白人小孩和黑人小孩可以成为朋友。
23．Whose book would a child most probably read if he/she loves learning about different kinds of animals?
A．Laura Numeroff's.
B．Jacqueline Woodson's.
C．Jane Yolen's.
D．Raymond Briggs's.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据介绍Owl Moon这一部分的“As a girl and her father hike through the moonlit night, the creatures ... for their owl hunt.”可知，Jane Yolen的书是关于野外探险的，喜欢动物的孩子会阅读这本书。
24．What makes The Snowman different from other books on the list?
A．Having no pictures.
B．Being suitable for PreK kids.
C．Being a book that has no words.
D．Having a wonderful lead character.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据介绍The Snowman这一部分的“The only wordless story on our list.”可知，这本书的特点是没有文字。
