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PreS-Gr 4 Ranging in quality from acceptable to rock bottom, these books lack the quirky inspiration which makes moving Muppets such fun. Generally, the books portray character development through description; focus heavily on a moral; employ unnecessary silly dialogue; and have antic, full-color but minimally varied illustrations. Best of the lot for preschool Fraggle fans is Mokey's Birthday Present. In it, Red gives Mokey a handknit sweater which makes her look like a "pile of stewed tomatoes." By telling Red how she truly feels about the gift, Mokey eventually strengthens their friendship. Mokey's attempts at rationalization are childlike and the text is uncomplic...Log In or Sign Up to Read More