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Let's take a look at some popular children's books from USA TODAY's BestSelling Books list.
The Giving Tree
By Shel Silverstein
The Giving Tree is an American children's picture book.It was first published (出版) in 1964, and has become one of Silverstein's bestknown titles.The tree in the book keeps giving the boy what he wants. So, if you're looking for a children's book that teaches kids to give some of what they have to others, The Giving Tree is a good choice.
Where the Wild Things Are
By Maurice Sendak
Where the Wild Things Are follows the adventures of a young boy named Max.Max enters the world of the Wild Things, and some strange and big animals gradually turn the young boy into their king.The book was first published in 1963.It won the Caldecott Medal.In 2009, the book was turned into a film.
The Polar Express
By Chris Van Allsburg
A young boy, lying awake one Christmas Eve, is invited to take a trip to the North Pole.Through dark forests, over tall mountains, and across a large area of ice, the Polar Express makes its way to the city, where the boy will make his Christmas wish.The author won the Caldecott Medal for this 1985 book.In the 1990s, the book was turned into a successful movie.
Love You Forever
By Robert Munsch
The mother sings to her sleeping baby：“I'll love you forever/I'll love you for always/As long as I'm living/My baby you'll be.”She still sings the same song when her baby has turned into a stubborn (固执的) 2yearold ，a lazy 9yearold，and then a strongminded teen ...Since publication in 1986，the story has touched the hearts of millions worldwide.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了《今日美国》畅销书名单中四本受欢迎的儿童书。
21．What can The Giving Tree teach kids?
A．To be honest. B．To be brave.
C．To share. D．To plant.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据The Giving Tree部分中的if you're looking for a children's book that teaches kids to give some of what they have to others, The Giving Tree is a good choice 可知，这本书教孩子们学会分享。
22．What do Where the Wild Things Are and The Polar Express have in common?
A．They were both made into films.
B．They are both about Christmas trips.
C．The films made from them both won prizes.
D．They both have a history of more than 60 years.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据Where the Wild Things Are 部分中的In 2009, the book was turned into a film. 和 The Polar Express部分中的In the 1990s, the book was turned into a successful movie.可知，这两本书都被改编成了电影。
23．Whose book deals with a mother's love?
A．Shel Silverstein's. B．Maurice Sendak's.
C．Chris Van Allsburg's. D．Robert Munsch's.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据Love You Forever 部分中的内容可知，这本书是关于母亲对孩子的爱的。这本书的作者是Robert Munsch, 故选D。
