You will talk with Broiled Face, and find out what happens when Somebody steals your knees, you get caught by the Quick-Digesting Gink, a Mountain snores, and They Put a Brassiere on the Camel.From the creator of the beloved poetry collections Where the Sidewalk Ends and Falling Up, here is another wondrous book of poems and drawings.

     Reviews "A wonderful collection of tales that range from creepy to silly to haunting. ...Gammell's drawings add just the right touch..." -- John Scieszka, Entertinment Weekly"Guaranteed to make your teeth chatter and your spine tingle." -- School Library Journal"Read these if you dare." -- The New York Times

    Timid, scrawny Willie Beech -- the abused child of a single mother -- is evacuated to the English countryside. At first, he is terrified of everything, of the country sounds and sights, even of Mr. Tom, the gruff, kindly old man who has taken him in. But gradually Willie forgets the hate and despair of his past. He learns to love a world he never knew existed, a world of friendship and affection in which harsh words and daily beatings have no place. Then a telegram comes. Willie must return to his mother in London. When weeks pass by with no word from Willie, Mr. Tom sets out for London to look for the young boy he has come to love as a son.

    Soon Ronia learns to dance and yell with the robbers, but it is alone in the forest that she feels truly at home. Then one day Ronia meets Birk, the son of Matt's arch-enemy. Soon after Ronia and Birk become friends the worst quarrel ever between the rivals bands erupts, and Ronia and Birk are right in the middle.

    This collector's favorite has been redesigned and now features a lavish, eye-catching jacket with silver foil. The interior still includes all of the well-loved illustrations and poems from Barker's eight original books, as well as a selection of fairy rhymes.

    Now, for the first time, it is available in a larger format, full-color edition—perfect for family sharing. Readers of all ages will love to watch Grandpa Bob teach Bobby to walk, and how Bobby returns the favor when Bob has a stroke, all in beautifully rich full color.

    A pair of pet cats, a blue fairy godmother, and an endearing, if somewhat overweight, Prince Charming are just a few of the delightful details that dance across these pages—right into readers’ hearts—in this thoroughly charming, sometimes surprising, and always original version of the classic fairy tale.

    On board pages.

    A series of holes peeping through to the next page leads the young child on to the next stage of the day, giving a hint of what is to come.

    "Brett has created magnificent paintings that glorify her simple but engaging story." -- Publishers Weekly

    A cumulative rhyme relating how Ki-pat brought rain to the drought-stricken Kapiti Plain. Verna Aardema has brought the original story closer to the English nursery rhyme by putting in a cumulative refrain and giving the tale the rhythm of “The House That Jack Built.”

    When mean Aunt Sara swings a broom at her, Lady runs away from home and meets a big, friendly-looking dog named Tramp.

    Henrietta Mouse designs houses to fit the special needs of her animal friends.

    Would Brother Bear like it? Would he find new friends? He wasn't sure until he got there.

    Gert Grizzly. Sister Bear is brave about her booster shot, and Brother Bear is fine, but--achoo!--is that Papa Bear sneezing?

    Children and parents alike will love following disaster-prone Henry through his adventures in cooking, cleverly written and illustrated by Robert Quackenbush. Don't forget to snatch up the other three books in the Henry the Duck Series: Henry's Important Date, Henry Goes West, and Henry Babysits.

    But with her bag of tricks and comforting way of tucking them in, Mrs. Grizzle wins them over.

    Especially when the puppy is destined to grow up into a hunting dog . . .The Fox and the Hound is written by American novelist Daniel P. Mannix and illustrated by John Schoenherr. It follows the lives of Tod, a red fox raised by a human for the first year of his life, and Copper, a half-bloodhound dog owned by a local hunter, referred to as the Master. After Tod causes the death of the man's favourite hound, man and dog relentlessly hunt the fox, against the dual backdrops of a changing human world and Tod's normal life in hunting for food, seeking a mate, and defending his territory. As preparation for writing the novel, Mannix studied foxes, both tame and wild, a wide variety of hunting techniques, and the ways hounds appear to track foxes, seeking to ensure his characters acted realistically.Endearing, exciting and funny, this Disney creation will delight and thrill all children everywhere."

    Tabby sets out to retrieve her beloved patchwork quilt.

    Presents step-by-step instructions for drawing people, animals, and objects using a minimum of line and circle combinations.

    From tree to sun and car to airplane, this is a perfect choice for children who are beginning to learn preschool concepts!

    Bearson fill Brother Bear's small cavity. Then it's her turn in the chair to have a dangling baby tooth removed. An entertaining story for preschoolers of a cheerful and informative visit to a dentist.

    She’s worried about starting school and it doesn’t help that so many other changes are going on in the Quimby house. And when Ramona finally takes her place in her new classroom, she realizes that first grade is not for cowards.Ramona Quimby, Age 8Now that Ramona is eight, she can go to a new school with a new teacher and ride the bus all by herself. But after school, Ramona has to stay with Mrs. Kemp and be nice to bratty Willa Jean. Back at home, Mr. Quimby’s going to college and Mrs. Quimby’s going to work. All the Quimbys have to adjust, and Ramona gets her chance to prove that she's "big enough for her family to depend on."

    Embracing the tradition of the fairy tale, but adding Jones' inimitable comic imagination and originality, each story makes a perfect bedtime read for children - and grown ups! 'Could become a 'modern classic' ...the book is a joy' - Brian Patten, "Spectator".

    Inspired by seventeenth-century French trade engravings, Anita Lobel's brilliant paintings of the shopkeepers on Market Street—each composed of his or her wares—will provide blissful hours for all who join the Lobels on an unforgettable shopping spree. "In a delightful and unusual book, a boy trots down Market Street buying presents for a friend, each one starting with a letter of the alphabet. Every letter is illustrated by a figure ingeniously composed of, for instance, apples or wigs or quilts. The notion is original, and the sum total enjoyable and unique."—The Horn BookA Caldecott Honor Book, a New York Times Best Illustrated book, an ALA Notable Book, and a Boston Globe/Horn Book Honor Book for IllustrationSupports the Common Core State Standards

    He writes, "The Children's Story came into being that day. It was then that I really realized how vulnerable my child's mind was —any mind, for that matter—under controlled circumstances. Normally I write and rewrite and re-rewrite, but this story came quickly—almost by itself. Barely three words were changed. It pleases me greatly because I kept asking the questions…Questions like, What's the use of 'I pledge allegiance' without understanding? Like Why is it so easy to divert thoughts? Like What is freedom? and Why is so hard to explain?The Children's Story keeps asking me all sorts of questions I cannot answer. Perhaps you can—then your child will...."

    Forty-one poems reveal a variety of secret thoughts, worries, and wishes.

    Seuss writing as Theo. LeSieg, with new illustrations by Joe Mathieu, about who has teeth, who doesn't, and how to keep the ones you have!From the Hardcover Library Binding edition.

    He practises his scary faces every day. If only Josh had listened when his father told him what would happen when the wind changed!Ages 4+

    When Roger Snooterman first tells Cindy her family is weird, she denies it. But then she realizes he's right! Her mother does cartwheels everywhere, gargles with orange juice, and changed her name to Squirrel. Her father rides to work on a bike with an umbrella, singing opera off-key. Her sister collects can labels and has a sea urchin for a pet. Follow Cindy on her embarrassing but hilarious adventures as she tries to "unweird" her family! HONORS - ALA-CBC Children's Choice - Utah Children's Book Award - Arizona Children's Book Award nominee Beloved by children and their parents around the world since 1981! The middle grade novel ME AND THE WEIRDOS by Jane Sutton was originally published in hardcover by Houghton Mifflin, and in paperback by Bantam Books and in French by Editions de L'amitie. This new edition, featuring illustrations by Doreen Buchinski, is better than ever!

    A man who lives at the edge of the woods discovers that he need not rely on the store for a supply of good things to eat.

    

    In this collection of mostly nineteenth-century folk and fairy tales, Ethel Johnston Phelps's heroines successfully portray women as being spirited, courageous and smart. This type of heroine is not easily found in most collections; in most traditional folk and fairy tales we encounter women are portrayed as being good, obedient, submissive, and, of course, beautiful. These women—and girls—are resourceful; they take action to solve a problem and use cleverness or shrewd common sense to solve the dilemmas they face.The tales themselves are part of an oral tradition that document a generation according to the values of the time. Phelps has given these older tales a fresh, contemporary retelling for a new generation of readers, young and old. She shapes each story—adding or omitting details—to reflect her sense of a feminist folk or fairy tale. The twenty-one tales collected represent a wide variety of countries; approximately seventeen ethnic cultures from North America to Europe to Asia tell a story in which women play a leading or crucial role in the story.

    The little red hen finds none of her lazy friends willing to help her plant, harvest or grind wheat into flour or to prepare the dough or bake it, but all are eager to eat the bread she makes.

    Pig stocks up on ketchup, their favorite food, until they realize it's all they will be eating.

    

    The originator of the classic pony cartoon, Thelwell's work has been beloved of children and equestrians for decades, and its popularity seems set to continue. Since their debut appearance in "Punch" over 40 years ago, Norman Thelwell's cartoons and drawings have delighted millions of people all over the world. He died in February 2004.

    ‘A warm, childlike story [with] thoroughly engaging and believable porcine characters.’ —H. A Reading Rainbow Selection

    

    She gets out of bed and matter-of-factly starts her day. This award-winning wordless picture book follows the girl as she goes about her morning routine and watches as her parents do the same. She eats cereal, climbs in bed with her parents who read the paper and drink coffee, brushes her teeth, gets dressed, and goes out the door ready for school. Preschool-age children will enjoy providing their own commentary and comparing their personal routine to hers.

    Although she loves both of her foundling kittens, Jenny must decide which one she will take to the city apartment when her beach vacation comes to an end.

    great book

    Captain Kidd wasn't the famous pirate; he was a cat. One morning after a storm, Miss Moody found him washed up on the beach. He was nearly drowned. She nursed him until he was well, and he repaid her kindness by keeping her cottage free of mice.

    Presents, in encyclopedia format, monsters and supernatural beings from Abominable Snowman to Zombi.

    Join them on their adventure through the alphabet as they search for their lost hats.

    This spooky addition to Alvin Schwartz's popular books on American folklore is filled with tales of eerie horror and dark revenge that will make you jump with fright.There is a story here for everyone—skeletons with torn and tangled flesh who roam the earth; a ghost who takes revenge on her murderer; and a haunted house where every night a bloody head falls down the chimney.Stephen Gammell's splendidly creepy drawings perfectly capture the mood of more than two dozen scary stories—and even scary songs—all just right for reading alone or for telling aloud in the dark.If You Dare!

    Two children acquire a magic kite and, with some second-hand items from a nearby store, enjoy a series of adventures.

    Lewis gets into mischief with an imaginary beast in the bathtub while his parents are watching television.

    A troupe of actors roams the land giving performances and meeting an odd assortment of characters including an endearing fairy godmother.

    "Money-back guarantee!" Andrea knew it couldn't be true, but she sent in her money for the wings kit anyway. What happened next was wonderful beyond imagining--and then very, very frightening.

    Recounts the plots of the 1954 film and its two sequels which followed the career of an unfriendly half-man, half-fish creature discovered in a Brazilian lake.

    His feelings are recorded in this, his own highly illustraed scrapbook.

    

    When a princess who behaves like a dragon meets a dragon who behaves like a princess, who knows what will happen! This is suitable for discussion of preconceptions and gender roles.

    

    Full color printing on every page. Made in Italy.

    Enchanting collection of folk tales from all over the world.Many beautiful and fascinating illustrations by an assortment of illustrators.

    Carey fears her new neighbor Jenny, who is blind, will not be able to do everything she can but is surprised when both are kidnapped and survive the terrifying adventure.

    Recounts the plots of the 1932 Boris Karloff thriller "The Mummy" and of several later films in which ancient mummies return to life.

    . . .--Publishers Weekly. Full-color illustrations.

    A nasty trick designed to prevent Corny from growing a prize-winning sunflower backfires.

    Naturally, the evening ends in mayhem.

    She learns to paint. Lucky Tye May. Her brush is magic. Wise Tye May. She thinks quickly -- and well.

    The story is about two childrens fantastic journey in a hot air balloon to Monster Island. This is an amazing mechanical production with each page featuring many moveable operations, from pop ups to opening doors, to moveable discs.

    But she soon finds out the genie is an apprentice -- he turns every wish into a disaster!

    

    Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang help present a host of facts about a wide variety of simple and complex machines in question and answer format.

    Spacebread, a large white cat known throughout the galaxy as an adventuress and a scoundrel, uncovers a plot to dominate the planet Ralph when she goes in search of her stolen belt buckle.

    

    Children will delight in following the black cat's progress through the dark wood, into the dark house, and eventually to the surprise discovery at the back of the toy cupboard, in this mysterious, beautifully illustrated picture book.

    Olly's fishing trip takes a bad turn when he meets Billy and Scruff.

    What can you play after People Pass, Prui, and Catch the Dragon's Tail? Have you tried Clam Free, Jamaquack, or Knock Your Socks Off? More New Games! continues with more ways for everyone to play - for the fun of it: the "rules" for sixty new New Games (for two or 200 people), new approaches to participation and winning, essays on games inventing and adaptation, and a capsule version of a New Games Training.

    But as they get further away from home the kittens are plagued by imaginary fairy tale fears. Will they make it to town safely, or will they really be scaredy cats and give up before they reach their destination? An amusing story that will help children to understand and overcome their own fears.

    In this story based on The Little Red Hen, a little black crow asks his animal friends to help with the planting of some corn seed.

    This edition produced exclusively for WHSmith.- Saturday at Blackberry Farm- Mrs Squirrel and Hazel- Hide and Seek at Blackberry Farm- Sam Sparrow- Mr Mole Takes Charge- Emily the Goat

    Following in his uncle's wake, George is exposed at a tender age to the footloose existence of a 1950s, self-styled expatriate musician who lives and studies in Paris, drinks to excess, frequents the local bordellos, enjoys café society, and lives a seemingly carefree existence. When Fritz's lifestyle and George's educational deficiencies are discovered by more conventional family members, a custody suit ensues, and George is transported to the traditional family environment of his Aunt Susan's home in Chicago, where he lives and attends the Marcus Leader Workingman's Progressive School, until he runs away at age fourteen to rejoin his Uncle Fritz. George's life in Chicago is treated with far less appeal and enthusiasm than his years in Paris, and in comparison Chicago appears rather dreary. However, Confessions of a Homing Pigeon remains a beautifully poignant novel of childhood and adolescence. If the child appears a bit too precocious, he is easily forgiven because of the sheer beauty and delight of his story.

    When Harry's mother goes to visit a sick friend, Harry takes all his toys and goes to stay with someone else for the first time.

    Book designed to help parents to amuse, interest and at the same time teach how to tell time by showing the child how to relate the time on a clock face to his everyday life.

    Part of the The 100 Greatest Books Ever Written Collection of Easton Press.

    A werewolf who wishes to be released from his curse and die visits Frankenstein's ruined castle to learn the secrets of life and death.

    Don't you think it's time you introduce your little one to 'Pinocchio'?

    A cumulative tale of the events occurring after Ant mistakenly announces that Rat is dead.

    

    

    Discusses sophisticated weaponry which is likely to be used in future wars, and the resulting ultimate danger posed to humankind and life in general.

    The unwanted vegetables, known as the Munch Bunch, escape from the grocer's shop and set up a real home of their own.

    The Little Mermaid (Well Loved Tales)

    We see how each saints have demonstrated qualities of courage, joy, love of Christ, kindness, patience, and generosity. Best of all, children discover that they, too, can become saints, and that these heroes and heroines of the church belong not only to the past, but that the world is bright with joyous saints still. The saints of God today are moms and dads, storekeepers and school teachers, and, happily, the saints of God are just folks like me, and I mean to be one too.Biographies of the saints alluded to in the text, plus the music and words of the hymn are included.

    When lonely Rabbit realizes that an empty room with a pretty rug is no fun, he invites all his friends over for a party, and everyone's allowed on the rug. Full-color illustrations.

    The text relates the ebb and flow of fashion over 5 centuries.

    But once he decides to start his journey, he finds it more difficult than he imagined! Not the least of Tin Tortoise's problems is the act that as soon as he's wound up, he moves here and there all over the place - never in a straight line. Tin Tortoise, who discovers his real name is Johnny, is continually prevented from reaching the dragon and instead finds himself on a train going back to the ninth century. On the way, he meets a collection of idioms and makes the acquaintance of (among others) King Alfred, Isaac Newton and Einstein. It is Christmas Day by the time that Johnny's crazy quest ends and finally he reaches the barn... and his friend.Johnny Here and There, shows once again, Donald Bisset's immense skill at inventing and telling stories for children, woven from a rich variety of characters and ideas. His unique, upside-down sense of humour and delightful illustrations will endear this new collection to children and adult's alike.Illustrated by author.

    

    Goblin, Ghost, and Witch look for buried treasure, go swimming, play a game, hear a story, and get lost in a snowstorm.

    

    As their summer friendship deepens, David begins to suspect that Adrienne and her family are different until finally, at summer's end, his full understanding of just how extraordinary they are, forces him to make a very difficult decision.

    Dr. Ryrie uses pencils, light bulbs, sunglasses, and even the air around us to illustrate truths about salvation and the Christian life.All 100 objects are simple and easy to find, and the lessons can be used for any group of any age. Children and adults alike will enjoy learning more when you present these fascinating illustrations.

    

    A collection of folktales from around the world featuring female protagonists.

    

    Clover and Stacey Jones try to find mysteriously missing laundry from Mrs. Baxter's back yard. Will they unravel the seemingly endless trail of false clues in time to save their clubhouse and give Mrs. Baxter a chance to enter the flower contest?