Best of
Animals
1948
King of the Wind: The Story of the Godolphin Arabian
Marguerite Henry - 1948
Upon his heel was a small white spot, the symbol of speed. But on his chest was the symbol of misfortune. Although he was as swift as the desert winds, Sham's proud pedigree would be scorned all his life by cruel masters and owners.This is the classic story of Sham and his friend, the stable boy Agba. Their adventures take them from the sands of the Sahara to the royal courts of France and, finally, to the green pastures and stately homes of England. For Sham was the renowned "Godolphin Arabian" whose blood flows through the veins of almost every superior Thoroughbred. Sham's speed-like his story-has become legendary.
The Three Bears
Feodor Rojankovsky - 1948
This classic Little Golden Book edition of the famous folk tale has had many imitators, but none can measure up to the way illustrator Feodor Rojankovsky brought Goldilocks and the three bears to life.
Snow Dog
Jim Kjelgaard - 1948
Left alone inthe snow-covered land oof the coyote, caribou, and gizzly, Chiri learned to fend for himself, to hunt and survive by his keen instinct and natural intelligence. Now full-grown and full of courage and cunning, Chiri forms a tentative bond with trapper Link Stevens, the only human he's ever learned to trust. But the Husky knows that one day soon he will have to face the black wolf again--and this time only one of them will survive.
An Extraordinary Egg
Leo Lionni - 1948
They've never seen a chicken egg before, but they're sure that's what this must be. So when the egg hatches and out crawls a long green, scaly creature, they naturally call it . . . a chicken! From award winning-artist Leo Lionni, here's a hilarious case of mistaken identity that children are sure to delight in.
Sleigh Bells for Windy Foot
Frances Frost - 1948
The count down 'till Christmas begins, and Toby must juggle his obligations to his family and his desire to become a great artist.
Pony Farm
Paul Brown - 1948
Skinny comes to the country to visit, and learns to ride, watches the Shetland ponies being trained, and helps Pat, the stud groom with his many chores.
Penny Goes to Camp
Carolyn Haywood - 1948
Penny and Peter, two little adopted brothers, don't want to go to camp at first but when they find out about all the exciting things they can do there and about the rivalry between the two camp teams, they are eager to go.
Smudge
Clare Turlay Newberry - 1948
Spurred on by the brave little black kitten, Smudge, they enter a big living room filled with imposing-looking furniture. Their ensuing adventure is filled with mischievous kitten fun---and a few surprises!
Wild Animals of the World
William Bridges - 1948
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