>>Anything by Beverly Clearly.
>>The "Fudge" books by Judy Blume.
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>>This isn't as good literature-wise, but my kids loved a series about "The Plant that ate Dirty Socks." I don't remember the author, but if you can't find it, I can look on the bookshelf.
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>>Tamar
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>I'm surprised nobody has suggested the Dr. Seuss series - "The Cat in the Hat", "Green Eggs and Ham", etc. My kids loved those.

Great suggestion! Now that you bring it up, I'm surprised, too.