Dora's Storytime Collection (Dora the Explorer)
An excellent bargain in one convenient hardback,Dora's Storytime Collectiongathers seven Dora the Explorer stories based on the popularNickelodeon TV episodes.  InLittle Star, Dora and her friend Boots the monkey need to cross the Troll Bridge, go past Tico's Tree, and get to Tall Mountain so they can take Little Star back home to the moon.  InDora's Backpack, Dora and Boots need to cross the Troll Bridge (again), cross Turtle River, and get to the library to return eight books.Meet Diego!introduces Dora's cousin Diego, who helps save Baby Jaguar.  InHappy Birthday, Mami!, Dora needs to visit the Banana Grove, the Nutty Forest, and the Chocolate Tree to collect ingredients for her mother's special cake.  Dora needs to brave the Dark Forest, Tall Mountain, and Stone Tower inDora Saves the Prince, and then she must travel to Treasure Island inDora's Treasure Hunt.  In the final story,Good Night, Dora!, as Dora and Boots are going to Dora's house for a sleepover, they say good night to all the animals along the way.  As with all Dora stories,Dora's Storytime Collectionteaches problem solving, map reading, counting, and basic Spanish words.  Older readers will appreciate the Spanish pronunciation and translation guide. (Ages 2 to 5)--David Horiuchi