But coming from a family of bakers, Hans is discouraged from ever becoming a rider. That is, until the day he is invited to watch the extraordinary Ballet of Lipizzaners -- from the Imperial Box! -- and his life is changed forever.Marguerite Henry artfully weaves authentic details about the skillful training of both horse and rider, as she unfolds the story of Hans and his beloved Lipizzan stallion, Borina.The brilliance of Hans's dazzling public performances and his devotion to the art of classical riding make this story uniquely rich in history and horsemanship -- a story to be treasured by horse lovers of all ages.

    There were so many trucks making deliveries that it might take an hour for a car to travel a few blocks. People blamed the truck owners and the truck owners blamed the little wooden pushcarts that traveled the city selling everything from flowers to hot dogs. Behind closed doors the truck owners declared war on the pushcart peddlers. Carts were smashed from Chinatown to Chelsea. The peddlers didn’t have money or the mayor on their side, but that didn’t stop them from fighting back. They used pea shooters to blow tacks into the tires of trucks, they outwitted the police, and they marched right up to the grilles of those giant trucks and dared them to drive down their streets. Today, thanks to the ingenuity of the pushcart peddlers, the streets belong to the people—and to the pushcarts.The Pushcart War was first published more than fifty years ago. It has inspired generations of children and been adapted for television, radio, and the stage around the world. It was included on School Library Journal’s list of One Hundred Books That Shaped the Twentieth Century, and its assertion that a committed group of men and women can prevail against a powerful force is as relevant in the twenty-first century as it was in 1964.

    Before long he began to see things differently from the other bats who from dawn to sunset never opened their eyes. The Bat-Poet is the story of how he tried to make the other bats see the world his way.With illustrations by Maurice Sendak, The Bat-Poet—a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book selection—is a collection of the bat's own poems and the bat's own world: the owl who almost eats him; the mockingbird whose irritable genius almost overpowers him; the chipmunk who loves his poems, and the bats who can't make heads or tails of them; the cardinals, blue jays, chickadees, and sparrows who fly in and out of Randall Jarrell's funny, lovable, truthful fable.

    Back in print from Purple House Press!

    But one day, she sees a boy accompanied by a herd of beautiful ponies. Are they a dream, or is her summer about to become an adventure? The author is a three-time Newbery Honor Book winner.

    A collection of humorous poetry about naughty, ill-mannered, even cruel, boys and girls.

    But growing bored with those he finds in the tabloids, he discovers a deliciously fat tome called the Dictionary. His joy is expressed in a rollicking text with full-color drawings.

    But when the boys arrive for an overnight visit at Terror Castle -- home of a deceased horror-movie actor -- they soon find out how the place got its name!

    The Wind blows and blows. Leaves fall off trees, ships sink, the animals are frightened. Surely nothing can top this. But does the Sun know something the Wind doesn't?

    But by noon Pierres world had turned upside down. The Edict of Nantes had been revoked, and the Huguenots were no longer free to practice their religion. Anyone who refused to convert would be imprisoned, and the dragoons had orders to kill anyone who tried to escape.In just a few days the fate of Pierres family would rest on his 12-year-old shoulders. But in the meantime a mysterious beggar would appear on their doorstep with a cryptic message, and a moonlit journey to Grand-pres estate would expose an unexpected spy.

    No doubt about it, he was unique; and the things that happened to him were even more unique.

    

    Rob faces the choice to accept what's available in his village - most men work in the coal mine starting about age 12 - or study and strive for something else that will eventually take him away from his town, friends, and family. Other people in Rob's life - his father's loss of wife and oldest son, his brother who studies at night after working all day in the mines, and one pit pony's unwillingness to return to work in the mines reflect the boy's internal struggle. Rob's strong compassion for animals leads him to befriend the ginger-colored pony and, with Katie's help, find a safe place to set the pony free.The Ginger Horse is mainly a horse story. But it also blends a bit of cultural history, the responsibilities of family, the maturing choices of children, and lightly touches on how people deal with death. (from Bozhoo on Amazon)

    Two little girls adopt a tiny vacant house and transform it into a playhouse, a home for a little old lady, and a cookie shop for everyone.

    Author Luckhardt’s moving story is based on the familiar Christmas song, “Good King Wenceslas.” Mrs. Luckhardt has given vivid personalities to the page boy and his king and to the other people of her story as she contrasts the customs and actions of pagans and Christians. —from front jacket flap

    Through a series of unusual circumstances the missing men of the doll family are reunited with their relatives.

    A young French Canadian boy, who wants an accordion more than anything, attaches a note telling of his wish to a Christmas tree which will be sold in the United States.

    

    She is too old now to believe still in the miraculous powers attributed by legend to the 'Wishing Star', the exquisite brooch which was her mother's good luck piece during her years onstage. Julie finds the magic when her family moves unexpectedly to Massachusetts, where her father becomes superintendent of the whole education program and also principal of a new high school. Julie believes her wishing star is coming true when she makes new friends and falls in love with Bill, but then the wishing star is lost. After some trials and tribulations, Julie finally discovers the true magic of the 'Wishing Star'. Set in 1899.

    The outcome was one hundred two stories - from Adam, through Abraham, Moses, the kings, and the prophets to Jesus Christ and His followers. The facts have been taken directly from the Biblical narrative, with no attempt to introduce a particular denominational creed or doctrine. To attract the child's interest, she has improvised and invented conversations between characters; but in cases where they are recorded, even these are from the Scriptures themselves. The book is designed for the elementary school child, for the older child to read for himself and for the parent or teacher to read to the younger ones. The questions at the end of each story will give you a review of the facts.