When all the shoppers have gone home for the night, Corduroy climbs down from the shelf to look for his missing button. It's a brave new world! He accidentally gets on an elevator that he thinks must be a mountain and sees the furniture section that he thinks must be a palace. He tries to pull a button off the mattress, but he ends up falling off the bed and knocking over a lamp. The night watchman hears the crash, finds Corduroy, and puts him back on the shelf downstairs. The next morning, he finds that it's his lucky day! A little girl buys him with money she saved in her piggy bank and takes him home to her room. Corduroy decides that this must be home and that Lisa must be his friend. Youngsters will never get tired of this toy-comes-alive tale with a happy ending, so you may also want to seek out Dan Freeman's next creation, A Pocket for Corduroy. (Ages 3 to 8)

    Follow lots of busy people working through their busy days. With plenty to spot on every page, this book is a timeless classic, written and illustrated by the author.

    Funny and entertaining.

    "Childhood fear of the dark and the resulting exercise in imaginative exaggeration are given that special Mercer Mayer treatment in this dryly humorous fantasy."-School Library Journal

    Using the pseudonym of "Dr. Seuss" (Seuss was Geisel's middle name) and only two hundred twenty-three words, Geisel created a replacement for those dull primers: "The Cat in the Hat." The instant success of the book prompted Geisel and his wife to found Beginner Books, and Geisel wrote many popular books in this series, including "Hop on Pop, " "Fox in Socks, " and "Green Eggs and Ham." Other favorite titles in this series are "Go, Dog, Go!" and "Are You My Mother?" by P. D. Eastman, "A Fly Went By, " by Mike McClintock, and "Put Me in the Zoo, " by Robert Lopshire. These affordable hardcover books combine large print, easy vocabulary, and large, bright illustrations in stories kids will want to read again and again. Grades 1 - Grades 2.

    Arlene Mosel and Blair Lent's classic re-creation of an ancient Chinese folktale has hooked legions of children, teachers, and parents, who return, generation after generation, to learn about the danger of having such an honorable name as Tikki tikki tembo-no sa rembo-chari bari ruchi-pip peri pembo.

    This is the story of how, with the help of some kind people, he discovers how wonderful the dark can be.

    in full color. A boy and his dog listen to the world around them. "Illustrations are big and simple; the text is in verse form."--School Library Journal.

    The little drummer boy comes along, although he is too poor to bring a present fit for a king. Instead, he plays a song on his drum for the Christ Child. Within the little drummer boy's seemingly simple gift lies the true spirit of Christmas. Ezra Jack Keats' vivid, jewel-toned artwork perfectly illustrates this classic holiday carol. Music for the song appears at the back of the book. "Keats evocatively portrays this story." -Publishers Weekly

    Papa Bear turns the box upside down, takes it outside, and puts it on a truck. The simple art and rhyming text make this a perfect choice for teaching spatial concepts.

    But there is one very bad thing. It's hard to find a job if you're out of work. All that a king can do is rule, and if you have no kingdom then you are out of work. That's what happened to young King Zar.He was a good king, but young and without much experience. A bold, strong king with many soliders had attacked his kingdom. Young Zar found himself with no country, with no palace or house or hut. Zar had twelve gold pieces, a suit of clothes and a sword. So he set out to find work.The road was long and the world was wide. In Zar's search for a kingdom he met six unusual friends along the way. From the author of the Danny Dunn books, magically illustrated by Imero Gobbato.Originally published in 1968.

    These stories contain a wealth of wonderful characters and ideas, all with the colorful, dreamlike quality of the very best fairy tales. Illustrations.

    Full color.

    She has rings in her ears and she sometimes comes to school in a little wagon."Kizzy Lovell is a gypsy girl. She has her gran and her horse, Joe, and she doesn't need anything else. Then Gran dies, her wagon burns, and Kizzy is left all alone - in a community that hates her.

    Little ones love its mix of lullabies and limericks, humor and sing-song verse, and they learn from it too. Gyo Fujikawa brought her inimitable style to this version, which features a mix of enchanting line drawings and warm color pictures. Adorable mice, led by a duck in uniform, man the boat in “I Saw a Ship a-Sailing.” A multicultural group of children circle round “The Mulberry Bush.” And “The Three Kittens” have never been cuter. Fujikawa has succeeded in creating a truly magical world for kids to enter.

    Almost everything was grey, and what was not grey was black or white. Then one day a Wizard made a wonderful thing. He called it blue. People loved it so much that after a short time everything in the world was blue....Are the people happy now? Is the Wizard's job done?

    But having taken possession of him, Ruth was about to discover that her problems had only just begun.

    But he wants a pony of his own--a real one, not just another toy pony. Then one glorious day, with a little help from Billy and Blaze, Tommy finds the gray spotted pony of his dreams.

    ‘An exceedingly warm and satisfying story of a [African-American] city family that is true to childhood.' 'NYT."Mama --" Becky said and waited. "My birthday's coming pretty soon. Will we have chicken-spaghetti and striped ice cream?"Mama sighed and said, "I don't know, Becky. Things were a little better last year."Not having something special to look forward to for a birthday was bad enough, but then the whole family seemed to turn against Becky. Life was lonely for the youngest in the family when everyone else started working on a project without her. Brother Abe even tried to keep her out of her own home during the day -- and playing baseball with Abe did not appeal to Becky.This is a story about a very real family -- the ups and downs, the quarrels and making-ups, and it is a story of Becky's happy birthday.

    Joe and Willy have little use for the summerfolk until an eccentric boy befriends Willy.

    After the witches capture the night fairies, Weeny Witch helps them escape and discovers that she too is a night fairy, stolen years before by the witches.

    The adventures of the Wombles who live underground and collect the things that untidy humans leave behind.

    How Pops and his two daughters cope with their misfortunes without losing heart is a very entertaining story.

    Reveals how the Pobble came to lose his toes and what happened afterwards.

    Seuss. “Hooray! Hooray! We’re on our way! Our summer vacation starts today!” School’s out, and the Bear family is ready for a vacation at the beach. Whether the Bears are sailing, swimming, surfing, snorkeling, or having a run-in with an angry whale, Father Bear certainly knows how to find trouble. The Bears' Vacation will leave young readers eager for their very own summer fun! Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning.

    Well, for Francis, danger was EVERYWHERE and his constituents were growing weary of finding the kingdom relocated after a day in the fields or out hunting. Gray is another of those great British authors who deal so wondrously well with fantasy and humor.

    "Here is a book to read and remember".--Publishers Weekly. "A touching, poignant story".--Booklist. An ALA Notable Book and an IRA-CBC Children's Choice.

    Reprint.

    The Jumblies go to sea in a sieve and have many adventures.

    Flight 714 - 62p.On their way to Sydney, Tintin and Captain Haddock run into an old friend, a pilot who offers them a ride on a private jet. But when the plane gets hijacked, Tintin and the Captain find themselves prisoners on a deserted volcanic island!Secret of the Unicorn - 62p.Young reporter Tintin, his dog Snowy, and his friend Captain Haddock, discover a riddle left by Haddock's ancestor, the 17th century Sir Francis Haddock, which could lead them to the hidden treasure of the pirate Red Rackham. In order to unravel the riddle, Tintin and Haddock must obtain three identical models of Sir Francis' ship, the Unicorn, but discover that criminals are also after these model ships, and are willing to kill in order to obtain them.Red Rackham's Treasure -62p.Tintin and Captain Haddock set sail aboard the Sirius to find the sunken remains of the Unicorn ship and notorious pirate Red Rackham's treasure.

    Rosie the hen is enjoying a leisurely walk around the farm, but the stroll isn't nearly as pleasant for the fox who is trying -- unsuccessfully -- to navigate the obstacle course Rosie is unknowingly leading him through.

    How could someone like that be in love?

    During the Vietnam War, a Vietnamese boy must free the "Man in the Box," a captured American soldier, and bring him to safety.

    

    King of the Nogs --2. The ice dragon --3. The flying machine --4. The Omruds --5. The island --6. The firecake --7. The pie --8. The flowers --9. The game --10. The monster --11. The blackwash --12. The iceberg.

    Newly designed color borders and a fresh cover enhance the shelf appeal of this classic title, a companion volume to the successful First Prayers Life Favors® book.

    After reaching freedom, Douglass became an abolitionist, orator, journalist, and one of the most famous freedom fighters of all time. Photos.

    1968.

    A little pig slips away from his mother to join the circus, only to learn that he was better off at home.

    Instead of fighting, Nog helps the dragon recover the treasure of the Dragons' Friendly Society, stolen by Nogbad the Bad.

    In order to rescue his uncle's family from imminent danger, Melvin Spitznagle, kid genius, puts his latest invention to the ultimate test.

    

    After a surprise attack by raiders they find themselves alone with two wounded camels, little water, and unsure of their whereabouts.

    When a peaceful animal community is suddenly faced with defending its freedom against a horde of gangsters, the least likely citizen becomes the town's great hero.

    This Deluxe Edition of Children's Stories of the Bible from the Old and New Testaments has been carefully checked for accuracy and has been approved by religious advisory consultants, comprising of clergymen from the Protestant, Catholic and Jewish faiths.

    Kent and Constance Hiatt. The charming illustrations are by Gustaf Tenggren. Included are prose versions of several tales, such as The Wife of Bath's Tale, Patient Griselda, The Black Rocks of Brittany, The Tale of Chanticleer, and the Pardoner's Tale, and in modern nonsense verse, The Rime of Sir Topas.

    Until one day, Mr. Greenthumb came to town with a thumb accidentally stained with green paint and a little red flower in a pot.The people of the town were positive it was only because of that green thumb that Mr. Greenthumb could grow such a wonderful miracle of a flower. And so it was that when Mr. Greenthumb fell ill and the neglected flower began to die, everyone was sure he could do nothing to help. Only Joseph, the doctor's son, was willing to try to save the flower--green thumb or no green thumb!This story by a noted children's entertainer is written with the quiet fundamental humor that brings a child back to a book time and again--a quality of humor perfectly captured in Trina Hyman's detailed illustrations.

    Strangely attracted to an antique doll, twelve-year-old twins buy the toy and soon find themselves haunted by powerful and tragic memories of ancestral twins who had also been owners of the doll.- an award-winning author- an award-winning, best-selling title

    Authorised edition based on The Beatles' cartoon film "Yellow Submarine" featuring:- The Head Blue Meanie- Old Fred- Lord Mayor- The Boob ...and...- The Beatles~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

    The lottery ticket that Sam and Paula bought was just something to do. They didn't even know what the first prize was - until they won it. "Some real estate up North," Lucky Mick had said.It turned out to be an island off The Great Barrier Reef: John Drunkard, six miles square, with its own jungle, lagoon and reef and a cottage in moderate repair."Just think," breathed Paula, a personal coral reef!"

    

    A collection of three woodland fairy-tales, including: Timothy and the Forest Folk / The Forest Festival / Milly's Narrow Escape.

    After being doomed to the confines of a drawer, a new companion rescues her.

    A little snowshoe rabbit from the cold Northland learns that each of his three coats is just right for the season.

    From the back cover: "A strange shimmering sphere is uncovered on the Ghost Planet! Suddenly Space Ghost, Jan, and Jace must fight for the safety of the universe!"

    Contains: The Giant and the Cobbler / How Big-Mouth Wrestled the Giant / The Brave Little Tailor.

    Describes how twelve different children were captured by Indians in Colonial America, the lives they led among the various tribes as well as their subsequent history.

    A fourteen-year-old girl, living in Minnesota in 1871, feels her life lacks excitement until the disappearance of $4000 entrusted to her father precipitates a series of events affecting the entire family.

    You will be able to make cards rise, a girl disappear, and a boy float!Author Biography: Rose Wyler and Gerald Ames also wrote the I Can Read Book MAGIC SECRETS. They were inspired to create this book by their young friends in their building in New York City. S.D. Schindler has illustrated many books, including CATWINGS by Ursula LeGuin and Children of Christmas by Cynthia Rylant. He lives in Philadelphia, PA.