All is uneventful until they meet Scarface Claw, the toughest tom in town, and run for home. The story is told by a brilliant, cumulative rhyming text and terrific pictures.

    Twelve stories centering on the adventures of two orphaned brothers who escape a polluted city ruled by an evil enchanter to seek their exiled king in the place where trees grow.

    Going to the store, staying up late, and having a job! What will your child envision when they get bigger?

    J. Funnybunny in this humorous and touching Beginner Book by Marilyn Sadler and Roger Bollen. It’s Not Easy Being a Bunny tells the “tail” of P.J. and his quest to become something other than what he is. Is it more fun to be a bear, a bird, or a pig? Read along as P.J. tries to determine who he is—and where he belongs. 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."Sick of being a bunny, P. J. Funnybunny takes off to become a bear. Hibernation gets dull, so he tries being a bird. And so it goes, with beavers, pigs, possums, and skunks--till P. J. realizes that bunnyhood is for him. The short, repeating text is ideal for beginners and the bright, humorous cartoons will get immediate attention."-- School Library Journal.

    Raffi's signature song and the top seller in his Songs to Read series, Baby Beluga is now available in a quality board book edition perfect for his youngest fans.

    When a terrible witch vows to eat her for supper, a little girl escapes with the help of a mirror and comb given to her by the witch's cat and dog.

    Whether it's time for him to stop playing and take a bath, or when he puts up a fuss getting into is jammies, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A great way to introduce children to their very own bedtime routine!

    Celebrating the special bond between a grandparent and grandchild, this beloved story is the perfect gift for Mother's Day . . . or any day!

    Whether he’s cranky on the slide or stubborn in the sandbox, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect way to teach children about their emotions!

    With every turn of a page, adventure unfolds to create memories that will last a lifetime.

    Whether he's tying his shoes, coloring a picture, or riding his bike, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect way to teach children about independence!

    "An ideal complement to Native American and Texas studies..." Booklist

    It is full of typical classroom events that will be recognized and enjoyed by everyone - from never-ending projects, reading tests, quarrels, making-up, excuses and 'Please, Sir, it isn't fair', Please Mrs Butler accurately portrays everyday primary school life. Fritz Wegner's line drawings beautifully complement the hilarious and poignant verses.Praise for Please Mrs Butler:'Hilarious and poignant school verses about primary school life. A real winner' - Guardian'Clever, funny and nostalgic, the collection is a delight' - Sunday TimesPLEASE MRS BUTLER - The most important 20th-century children's poetry book' - Books for Keeps poll

    This is about real witches. Real witches don't ride around on broomsticks. They don't even wear black cloaks and hats. They are vile, cunning, detestable creatures who disguise themselves as nice, ordinary ladies. So how can you tell when you're face to face with one? Well, if you don't know yet you'd better find out quickly-because there's nothing a witch loathes quite as much as children and she'll wield all kinds of terrifying powers to get rid of them.

    Sure to make toddlers smile while they absorb an implied lesson."--Publishers Weekly.

    But when Hush longs to be able to see herself again, the two possums must make their way across Australia to find the magic food that will make Hush visible once more. “Another treat from Mem Fox that is sure to be treasured. The whimsical illustrations are a wonderful complement.”--Children’s Book Review Service

    The moon and back before bathtime? Whatever next! Join Baby Bear as he finds a rocket, makes friends with an owl and has a picnic on the moon! This enlarged edition is the second Bear family adventure following the bestselling 'Peace at Last'.

    The trip to the city is read from front to back and the return trip from back to front, upside down.

    Whether he's teaching her how to skateboard, how to fish, or how to make and fly a paper airplane, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect way to celebrate the special bond between brothers and sisters!

    On her way to deliver a basket of food to her sick grandmother, Elisabeth encounters a sly wolf.Book Details: Format: Library Binding Publication Date: 6/1/1982 Pages: 32 Reading Level: Age 5 and Up

    Whether he's rocking her to sleep, helping change diapers, or pushing the stroller, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect way to help a soon-to-be older sibling welcome a younger one!

    of a little boy who won’t go to sleep at night and who drives his family crazy with his rowdiness ... [It] reads as though it was written by a parent driven frantic by one of the contemporary but compulsive stages of childrearing ... [It is] of tremendous appeal to kids and parents at the same stage.”—Globe and Mail

    . . how can we help a child to understand?  Lifetimes is a moving book for children of all ages, even parents too. It lets us explain life and death in a sensitive, caring, beautiful way. Lifetimes tells us about beginnings. And about endings. And about living in between. With large, wonderful illustrations, it tells about plants. About animals. About people. It tells that dying is as much a part of living as being born. It helps us to remember. It helps us to understand.  Lifetimes . . . a very special, very important book for you and your child. The book that explains—beautifully—that all living things have their own special Lifetimes.

    When Mama goes to the market, Brother and Sister play soccer in the house . . . and end up breaking a lamp! When Mama asks them what happened, they tell her a series of whoppers that just get bigger and bigger. Will they ever tell her the truth?

    Having been taught reading, writing, and a little magic by his owner, Jules the kitten is persuaded by fairies that appear through the television set to return with them to fairyland and help save their captive prince.

    - The Witches- George's Marvelous Medicine- The Twits- Esio Trot- Matilda- The BFG

    I looked at Eddie. Eddie's looking at me. Big grin on his face. I knew he had done it. Last week he put pepper in the raisins. The yucky things your brother does, the annoying things your parents say, the funny things you feel. Michael Rosen knows all about YOU! Look inside and see if he's spotted your deepest, darkest secrets. A much-loved classic of family life from the brilliant Michael Rosen & Quentin Blake.

    She could read the first time she picked up a book, she can play the piano without ever having had a lesson, and she even knows what the weather is going to be. But being smart is causing Angeline nothing but trouble. The mean kids in school call her a freak, her teacher finds her troublesome, and even her own father doesn't know what to do with an eight-year-old girl who seems to be a genius. Angeline doesn't want to be either a genius or a freak. She just wants the chance to be herself and be happy. But it's only when she makes friends with a boy the kids call "Goon" and the teacher they call "Mr. Bone" that Angeline gets that chance.

    However, her constant babbling is driving her friends crazy and driving them away. She becomes sad and lonely until she meets a special friend who listens, understands, and explains. Illustrated by Robin James.

    When Babe arrives at Hogget Farm, Mrs. Hogget’s thoughts turn to sizzling bacon and juicy pork chops—until he reveals a surprising talent for sheepherding, that is. Before long, Babe is handling Farmer Hogget’s flock better than any sheepdog ever could. Babe is so good, in fact, that the farmer enters him into the Grand Challenge Sheepdog Trials. Will it take a miracle for Babe to win?Complete with the original text and stunningly reillustrated by acclaimed artist Maggie Kneen, this anniversary edition of Babe is perfect to introduce a new generation of readers to the magical story of a pig like no other.

    There people start bowing to her, calling her Princess Miranda, and catering to her every whim. It seem like a dream come true ... until she discovers that the evil Duke Rinaldo has hatched a devilish plot to make her his next victim.

    She never says a word to anyone -- just walks around with her nose in a book, with her long straggly hair hanging over her face. Now the worst thing has happened. The teacher has assigned Jessica to be partners with Daphne in the Write-A-Book contest!But being forced to work with the class "weirdo", Jessica gets an even bigger surprise. Not only does Daphne talk to her, but she tells Jessica a terrible secret...one that Jessica knows could be very dangerous to keep.

    But Alfie has such a great time, that he finds he doesn't even need his special blanket—and he makes a new friend too!

    The mills at Wicksbridge are imaginary, but their planning, construction, and operation are quite typical of mills developed in New England throughout the nineteenth century.

    Describes in rhyme a variety of fantastical creatures such as the blue-snouted Twumps, the pie-faced Pazeeks, and the fancy Fandangos.

    Jones's Disappearing Taxi / Mortimer's Cross / Mortimer's Portrait on Glass.

    Who s hiding? Who s crying? Who s backwards? Look carefully! Is it dog, tiger, hippo, zebra, bear, reindeer, kangaroo, lion, rabbit, giraffe, monkey, bull, rhino, pig, sheep, hen, elephant, or cat? Can you tell? Look again...18 fun-loving animals can be found on each question-posing page, sending readers into an up-close, attention-to-detail discovery.

    The fur companies are hunting them almost to extinction. The foxes have no choice but to set out in search of the secret of survival. Join them in their spectacular journey through city and countryside, as they rediscover what it means to be 'as cunning as a fox.'

    Christina receives her first store-bought doll and finds her old rag doll superior in a number of ways.

    Book Details: Format: Paperback Publication Date: 7/1/1983 Pages: 52

    The reason for a flower is to manufacture seeds, but Ruth Heller shares a lot more about parts of plants and their functions in her trademark rhythmic style.

    As Molly nears her first Thanksgiving in the New World, she doesn't find much to be thankful for. Her classmates giggle at her Yiddish accent and make fun of her unfamiliarity with American ways.Molly's embarassed when her mother helps with a class Thanksgiving project by making a little doll that looks more like a Russian refugee than a New England Pilgrim. But the tiny modern-day pilgrim just might help Molly to find a place for herself in America.The touching story tells how recent immigrant Molly leads her third-grade class to discover that it takes all kinds of pilgrims to make a Thanksgiving. Originally published in 1983, Molly's Pilgrim inspired the 1986 Academy Award-winning live-action short film.

    These slugs can be served for breakfast, mailed in an envelope, walked on a leash, and used as a rag for household chores. It's all fun and games until the tables turn. Find out what happens when the lowly slugs get their revenge in this hilarious, subversive picture book that the New York Times called, "An atrociously funny guide back geared to churn your intestines."

    He was banished from the Sky World for this mother's disobedience and bore a mysterious scar on his face, the symbol of the Sun's disapproval. As Star Boy grew, he came to love the chief's daughter, and it was she who helped him find the courage to journey to the Sky World and make peace with the Sun. The Sun not only lifted the scar but sent Star Boy back to the world with the sacred knowledge of the Sun Dance, a ceremony of thanks for the Creator's blessing.

    And their stories are wonderful." Nancy WillardImpunity Jane--a china doll who goes adventuring with Joe and his gang. What will happen when the gang finds out Gideon stole her?The Fairy Doll--as Elizabeth's life changes for the better she begins to belive her doll is the cause. But is it?The Story of Holly and Ivy--Holly a doll, wished for a little girl. Ivy, a little girl, wished for a doll. Will their wishes come true?Candy Floss--Jack is heartbroken when Candy Floss, his good-luck doll, is taken. Will he

    How did it get there? "Waves carried it up in a storm," says an old sailor. But is it possible that waves could ever get that high? There is another story—the story of a boy and his obsessive desire to be the greatest sailor, the story of a storm that carried the boy and his boat to a place where boats glide like gulls high above the water and not upon it. Chris Van Allsburg tells that story of the boy and his boat, the Zephyr, in words and haunting, full-color pastel paintings. His sailboats sail the night sky with the stars in pictures so vivid that the reader can almost hear the wind in the sails. Here is a work of unusual artistry that will enchant readers of all ages for many years to come.

    Bette Midler inspires with her words full of charm. As she tells us how Baby Divine escapes harm. How so much talent could be in one girl? To fathom it makes my poor brain start to whirl. She not only acts, sings, dances and writes! She's the brightest of stars in a world full of nights ...

    How they find the middle ground between being spendthrifts and little misers makes for a funny, realistic story.

    

    Three wise men of the East, having seen a new star symbolizing the birth of a great king, follow the star to Bethlehem where they present gifts to the newborn Jesus.

    

    A young boy stops drawing and goes to sleep, leaving his creation ? Simon ? stranded on the drawing pad with a huge, yet friendly, monster! Doodles come to monstrous life as a wild chase through the pages ensues, with Simon aided by his trusty drawing pens.

    Eevil Weevil, a dirty, messy, grouchy, unpleasant Bugg, lets his house become such an eyesore that the other Buggs decide to surprise him by cleaning it up for him.

    Despite his mother's warnings, the poky little puppy takes his blanket with him each day as he goes out to play, snags it on everything, and soon has almost nothing left.

    Using the usual writers and artists, each entry was a collection of stories and activities, most carried over from The Sesame Street Library, various books in the Sesame Street Storybooks series, and The Sesame Street Cookbook, among others. Excerpts from Linda Bove's Sign Language Fun and The Sesame Street 1981 Mother Goose Calendar were included in each volume.In contrast to the earlier Library collection, each cover featured a View-Master photograph instead of a Joe Mathieu illustration. New material, found in every issue, included one-page character profiles (art by Mary Grace Eubank) and a two-page "Say it in Spanish!" feature (illustrated by Maggie Swanson). A handful of original stories were also included.The inside covers placed characters in a square pattern arranged amongst the letters of the alphabet and the last page always featured Oscar and Big Bird commentary; art in both cases was by Joe Mathieu.

    A story of three animals go down the riveron various ways of transportation, includinga log, banjo, and a birthday cake.

     Here’s everyone’s favorite teddy bear song with endearing pictures by the popular illustrator of Good Dog, Carl.

    Contents include: The Poor Little Sparrow / The Dormouse and the Fairy / Old Mister Glue-pot / The Bonnet Dame / Who Would Have Thought It? / Black Boot Buttons / The Tom Thumb Fairies / Andrew's Robin / Would You Believe It?

    One day he found a book that sent him on a dangerous adventure to save his life... Bunyan's beloved tale is a parable of the Christian life and has been a treasured resource for centuries. Jean Watson's modern-day translation opens his classic for this generation. Edition includes special features that explain the meaning of the various adventures and illuminate Bunyan's world and thought.

    Pinquo is a fairy penguin, who can swim, skip and dive faster than the blink of an eye.When Pinquo is wounded, the children Kirsty and Tim take him to Dr Piper, and they all look after Pinquo until he is ready to go to sea.Later the penguin with the droopy walk and kinky flipper comes back into their lives, with his new family.When disaster strikes Sickle Bay, Pinquo leads a mad stampede of a thousand frenzied penguins, to save the townspeople.Little Pinquo is a hero.

    . . . Painted in the style of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Pennsylvania Dutch pictures.”--The Bulletin

    Even though Feather Fin is curious about the mysterious world high above his ocean home, he discovers that traveling far from home can be dangerous.

    Yearning to be more than just a barnyard rat catcher, a young cat in search of a name embarks on a journey that finally leads him to a special place he can call a home.

    Following destiny, he meets Maria, who transforms her dark house into a roaring ocean, complete with screeching gulls, driftwood, and--far, far off in the distance--Uncle Roy's elusive ship. Illustrated.

    

    

    Abiner Smoothie, heir to four generations of aristocratic beardom, more than justifies the fond hopes of his papa, Baron Beauchamp "Bobo" Smoothie, and his mama, Baroness Penny Armstrong, American copper heiress and actress.

    Illustrated with photos from a performance by the American Ballet Theatre.

    Flitter is small, even for a bugg, but he has a giant imagination, and when he thinks there are monsters in his room at night, he must find a way to conquer his fears.

    A villainous rat evicts a mouse family on Christmas Eve, but a young boy and Papa Mouse make things turn out all right.

    Vee-Dubb suggests a way for the citizens of Buggville to rid themselves of the garbage that the giants from over the fence throw on them.

    A biography of Maurice Richard, whose tenacity in the face of many injuries helped him become one of Canada's finest hockey players.

    Millie Mack lives a quiet life by herself with her cat until one winter evening an express train rushes out of the fireplace and away into the night. This eccentrically illustrated tale, reminiscent of the work of Maurice Sendak, is guaranteed to charm and beguile children for years and years. Full color.

    Traces the history of stuffed animals from prehistoric times to the present; provides guidelines for buying and adopting them; and advises the new owner on the care, training, breeding, and showing of stuffies.

    A collection of riddles, games, jokes and facts about rabbits.

    Originally released by Golden Press, many of the Book Club series were reissued by Reader's Digest with slightly modified covers.

    Wishing to change his morning routine, Theodore Mouse uses his bed for a boat and sails off on a trip around the world.

    Unabridged with music.

    Her encounters with them give Emma a glimpse of a much older and powerful civilization.

    

    The Care Bears help cheer up Melinda, who is afraid her birthday will be spoiled by the behavior of her little brother and sister, two-year-old twins.

    Hoping to disrupt the baking contest, the Purple Pieman slips some silly juice into one of the pies that is being judged.https://openlibrary.org/books/OL98494...

    . . . With his wisdom and love, the grandfather widens the child's understanding, as Sussman does for the reader of her endearing story.--Publishers Weekly.

    When ten-year-old Aviva comes home from camp to find her parents have separated, she is afraid that instead of being a two-family child, she'll be a two-bedroom, no-family child.

    Full-color illustrations.

    

    These beautifully crafted creatures were very much alive for the delight of children over many decades. A few are still found on operating carousels, but most have become cherished art, now restored as a reminder of the golden age of the carousel. Here is the story of the world's famous carvers and a show of their finest work. This treat will bring back the joy of the carousel ride, on top of a charging steed, whirling toward the brass ring.

    Extolling the beauty and oneness of the spirit, this new book is especially for those countless readers who grew up with Joan Walsh Aglund.

    The reader is an heir to the fabulous Dandee Diamond but must be the first to find it in this multiple ending story.

    When a famous New York choreographer arrives in her small Louisiana town, fourteen-year-old Meredith is caught up in the excitement generated by auditions, rehearsals, and the ballet performance.

    Magic Afternoon (Grade One) Level 3 [Paperback]

    

    Questions and answers present information about such aspects of our body as senses, emotions, growing, fitness, dental care, babies, and sexuality.

    Two baby chicks want very badly to have a Christmas tree, but the grumpy hens refuse to leave the coop to get one.

    

    The bestselling Wee Sing line is now tailored for the most modern Wee Sing fans These eight classic Wee Sing titles are now in a great new package--a book and CD in a reusable blister

    Салаш у Малом риту (writer: Арсен Диклић) ("A Farm in Mali Rit") documents the adventures of Milan Maljević, a teenager from fictional Banatian village called Mali Rit (Little Swamp) during World War II.

    Ruby, imagining herself a Knight of the Round Table, accepts King Arthur's challenge to solve the mystery of the disappearing realm, coming up against a giant, a dragon, and a wizard in the course of her quest.

    Detachable characters follow clues around a pop-up game board representing the island.

    Join everybody's favorite Sesame Street characters in this wonderful book of words.Fabulous, colorful scenes present everyday objects, people, and actions in detail. Words presented in context, with easy-to-read labels, help children organize and expand their vocabulary, and reinforce the fact that words are symbols.