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Rosa Mae S. Basilisco
Blessy Boncales
Hamna Mamonas
Laarnie Leonida
Mary Ann Pomperada

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Author: E. B. White
Illustrator: Garth Williams
Cover artist: Garth Williams
Country: United States
Language: English
Genre: Children's
Publisher: Harper & Brothers
Publication date: October 15, 1952

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Charlotte’s Web is an charming book for kids and adults alike, with lessons about friendship and death that are timeless in their themes. This classic children’s book follows a curious little girl named Fern who lives on a farm with her parents and siblings. She becomes friends with Wilbur, the runt of the litter from one of the local pig farms nearby. As time goes by, the pig named Wilbur grows bigger, and Fern realizes that he will soon be slaughtered if no one buys him. The brave spider tries to save Wilbur from being killed.

Charlotte's Web centers around the tender, life-changing friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a spider named Charlotte. Fittingly, the book's central theme is friendship—specifically the ways in which true friendship often involves self-sacrifice.
The book's themes of friendship and perseverance show in the relationships between characters and in their determination. A must read book as it is a Social-Emotional Learning type of story: An example of good friendship. Everyone wants their child to learn what true friendship, kindness, and love is. The examples shown in this story are beautiful, and perfectly written in a way that children understand.

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Author: Norton Juster
Illustrator: Jules Feiffer
Country: United States
Genre: Fantasy
Publisher: Epstein & Carroll, distributed by Random House
Publication date: August 12, 1961

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The Phantom Tollbooth is a children's fantasy adventure novel written by Norton Juster, with illustrations by Jules Feiffer, first published in 1961. The story follows a bored young boy named Milo who unexpectedly receives a magic tollbooth that transports him to the once prosperous, but now troubled, Kingdom of Wisdom. Along with a dog named Tock and the Humbug, Milo goes on a quest to the Castle in the Air seeking the kingdom's two exiled princesses, named Rhyme and Reason. As Milo learns valuable lessons, he finds a love of learning in a story full of puns and wordplay, such as exploring the literal meanings of idioms.

The Phantom Tollbooth” teaches us to approach life with curiosity, embrace knowledge and imagination, overcome boredom, work together, value words, find meaning, and appreciate the wonders of the ordinary.
Two of the big themes of The Phantom Tollbooth are education and boredom. Milo's adventures help him learn many things, but more importantly, they help him learn how much fun it is to learn. The story also shows us that boredom can happen even in the craziest of places.

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Author: Jerry Pinkney
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Year of Publication: 2009

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"The Lion and the Mouse" is a wordless picture book that retells the classic Aesop's fable. The book follows the story of a mighty lion and a tiny mouse. The lion, initially skeptical of the mouse's ability to help him, eventually spares its life. Later, the mouse repays the lion's kindness by freeing him from a hunter's net. The lion learns that even the smallest creatures can be of great help, and the two form an unlikely friendship.

Jerry Pinkney's stunning illustrations bring this timeless fable to life, captivating young readers with its visual storytelling. The absence of words allows children to engage their imagination and interpret the story through the illustrations. The intricate details and expressive characters make this book a delight to explore and discuss.

Moral Lesson:
"The Lion and the Mouse" teaches children the importance of kindness, compassion, and the value of helping others. The fable emphasizes that no act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. It encourages children to appreciate the strengths and abilities of others, regardless of their size or appearance. The book also conveys the message that acts of kindness can lead to unexpected friendships and positive outcomes for both the giver and the receiver.

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Author: Shel Silverstein
Publisher: Harper & Row
Year of Publication: 1964

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"The Giving Tree" is a beloved children's book that tells the story of a tree and a boy who develop a deep and enduring friendship. The tree selflessly gives everything it has to make the boy happy, starting with its leaves as a plaything, then its apples to earn money, its branches to build a house, and even its trunk for a boat. As the boy grows up, he becomes more distant and only visits the tree when he needs something. Eventually, the tree has nothing left to give but its stump, which the boy sits on as an old man. In the end, the tree is content in having made the boy happy throughout his life.

"The Giving Tree" is a beautifully illustrated book that captivates young readers with its heartfelt tale of selflessness and the power of giving. Through simple language and vivid illustrations, Shel Silverstein creates a poignant story that resonates with both children and adults alike. The book explores themes of love, friendship, sacrifice, and the consequences of our actions.

Moral Lesson:
The moral lesson of "The Giving Tree" is that true happiness comes from selflessness and giving, rather than selfishness and taking. The tree represents unconditional love and the joy that comes from giving without expecting anything in return. It teaches children the importance of kindness, empathy, and appreciating the sacrifices others make for us. Additionally, it encourages readers to value nature and recognize the symbiotic relationship between humans and the environment.

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Author: Roald Dahl
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Published date: 1964

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Charlie Bucket and four other children find golden tickets inside Wonka chocolate bars. The tickets are invitations to tour Willy Wonka's famous chocolate factory. During the tour, the four other children reap the consequences of their negative traits and are removed from the tour one-by-one and forever changed. Charlie, due to his kind and curious nature, outlasts them all and inherits the chocolate factory as his reward.

The darkly funny novel features Charlie Bucket, a boy living in poverty with his parents and grandparents. They live in a town that is home to a famous chocolate factory. Charlie is one of five children who win admission to tour the mysterious chocolate factory, alongside its owner Willy Wonka. The message of the book is that life is karmic; a person will in time be on the receiving end of the way they treat others and reap the consequences, positive or negative, of their actions.

The moral of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is karmic: we will all in time experience the consequences of our actions. Someone who acts poorly will have negative consequences, and good things will come to someone who is good.

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Author: AESPO
Publisher: Twinkl
Publication date; 1924

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On a sunny summer day a grasshopper notices an ant carrying corn. Despite the grasshoppers disinterest the an continues to gathered food for winter. The grasshopper content with a summer watches the ants busy day. However, the cold winter arrives as a grasshopper is hungry. He knocks on the ant door hoping to share some food. The ant refuses stating that the grasshopper must survive on meager ration.

The Ant and The grasshopper is a great story for young children during the first few years of their education. Because of its important moral messages it's a deal for helping children to understand that what they doing in school has an impact on their futures. The moral lesson of this story is Work hard today to get ready for tomorrow.

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Author: Roald Dahl
Publisher: Puffin Books
First publish date: October 1, 1988

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“Matilda” tells the story of a young girl named Matilda Wormwood, who is exceptionally intelligent and has a love for reading. Despite her extraordinary abilities, Matilda faces a challenging life, as her parents and the cruel headmistress of her school, Miss Trunchbull, fail to recognize her potential. The book follows Matilda’s journey as she uses her wit and newfound telekinetic powers to overcome adversity and protect her kind-hearted teacher, Miss Honey. Important themes in the book include the power of knowledge, courage, and justice.

While there are several lessons to be learned from the story of Matilda, the most important moral of the book is that being unique is a good thing. As people are often thought of as outcasts if they are a little different than others, the lesson is that differences should be both appreciated and celebrated.

The strengths of “Matilda” lie in its memorable characters, engaging plot, and the use of wit and humor throughout the story. Roald Dahl’s unique writing style keeps readers engaged, while his use of literary devices such as irony, imagery, and foreshadowing adds depth to the narrative. The book is also notable for its exploration of social issues such as child abuse and the importance of education.

One of the weaknesses of the book is its somewhat unrealistic portrayal of Matilda’s telekinetic powers, which may make it harder for some readers to fully relate to the protagonist. However, this element adds a magical touch to the story that can inspire imagination and creativity in young readers.

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Author: Aesop
Publisher: Shaili
Publication date: 1570

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During a scorching summer, there was a fox a came up on a grape orchard. His mouth started watering and he  thought about the grapes to quench his thirst. He took a few steps behind ran ahead and launched himself in the air to catch the grapes. But he missed. He turned around and tried again, but he didn't succeed. He gave it one final try and failed to reach the juicy grapes. He then give up and walked away, complaining that the grapes were too sour, so it didn't matter. He was not inspired to try harder to reach the grapes, so he made an excuse by saying that the grapes were never enough.

This short story with pictures teaches us that it is easy to dislike something that out of reach we shouldn't give up. We can only build are true strength by fighting till the end until we succeed. Children may come across people who say something bad about a difficult task. However, they should learn not to accept such opinions from everyone but try and their own and form their own opinions. This is an important lesson and children must never forget this. The moral is- It is very simple so despite what you cannot achieve or get your hands on.

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Author: Eric Carle
Publisher: C.A.Reitzel
Publication Date: 11 November 1843

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The story tells of a plain-looking little bird (the Ugly Duckling) born in a barnyard. His brothers and sisters as well as the other birds and animals on the farm tease him for being plain and ugly, so he runs off to live with a flock of wild ducks and geese until hunters shoot down the flock. Alone again, the Ugly Duckling finds a home with an old woman, but her cat and hen also tease him, so he doesn't stay there long.

In his wanderings, the Ugly Duckling comes across a flock of migrating swans, and he wishes to join them but can't because he's too young and can't fly well enough. When winter sets in, a farmer rescues the Ugly Duckling, but the farmer's children and other animals frighten him with their noise and teasing, so again, he flees. He spends a cold and lonely winter hiding in a cave until springtime, when the flock of swans comes to the lake near his hiding place.

When the Ugly Duckling approaches the swans, he's delighted to find that they accept him and treat him like one of them. When he looks at his reflection in the lake, he realizes, to his astonishment, that he's matured into a beautiful swan himself. When the swans fly off from the lake, he spreads his wings and joins them, finally having found a family who accepts him.

"The Ugly Duckling" by Hans Christian Andersen tells the tale of a duckling who endures ridicule for its perceived ugliness, only to discover its true identity as a graceful swan. This timeless story explores themes of self-discovery, acceptance, and the transformative power of time. Andersen's narrative encourages readers to embrace individuality and recognize that appearances can be deceiving, celebrating the beauty within.

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Author: Eric Carle
Publisher: World Publishing Company (US) Hamish Hamilton (UK)
Publication Date: 3 June 1969

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This is the story of a caterpillar who hatches out of an egg. He is very hungry as soon as he is born, so he starts eating through various foods every day of the week. In the pursuit to satiate his appetite, he makes some unfortunate choices of junk food and overeating, which causes him to feel over-inflated. So he eats a light meal one day and feels better. By then, he had started growing up. The next stage for him was to build himself a cocoon and emerge as a beautiful butterfly!

"The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle is a classic children's book that follows the journey of a ravenous caterpillar as it eats its way through various foods before transforming into a beautiful butterfly. With vibrant illustrations and a simple yet engaging narrative, the book teaches valuable lessons about growth, transformation, and the importance of making healthy choices.