Gyp is the sweet but silent sheepdog who is separated from his favorite puppy playmate at a young age. The two are reunited later-with a surprising response from Gyp.Accompanied by the delightful artwork of Peter Barrett, James Herriot's Only One Woof will prove to be a treasured favorite with children and adults alike.

    Then the Captain turned into a real man and went to sea. So Amy pined away and turned into a doll herself. Illustrated.

    A collection of nine fairy tales including: The Last Slice of Rainbow / Clem's Dream / A Leaf in the Shape of a Key / The Queen with Screaming Hair / The Tree that Loved a Girl / Lost - One Pair of Legs / The Voice in the Shell / The Spider in the Bath / Think of a Word.

    

    Jone's Rest Cure / A Call at the Joneses'.

    His memories cluster around the houses they lived in, the schools he went to, the uncles and aunts and cousins he knew as a boy. This is an extremely funny book and the account of how Ted O'Malley repaired the plumbing is likely to become a classic of its kind. It is also a warm and touching book. As a picture of its time, it is clear, true and absolutely unforgettable

    His method of explaining what it says just happens to be cartoons - a non-threatening, easy-to-remember, and fun way to demonstrate God’s principles. Vic helps us to understand the market, money, taxes, government, law and what the Bible has to say about each one. An ideal introduction to the study of economics.

    Separated by the explosion of the atomic bomb, a husband, wife, and mother carry on with their lives in the ruins of Nagasaki and are eventually reunited one Christmas by a very special tree.

    While trying to go to sleep, a little boy is convinced that there are monsters in and around his room.

    

    While riding in the mountains, Kelly finds an orphaned foal that seems to belong to a breed of wild horses supposedly extinct for thousands of years and which holds the secret to a modern medical mystery.

    A collection of traditional tales from around the world each of whose main character is female.Contents:The woman in the moon (Chippewa, North America) A mother's yarn (Saami, Lappland) The nagging husband (Tallinn, Estonia) Gulnara the Tartar warrior (Tartar, border region of west Siberia and Mongolia) Caterina the Wise (Sicily, Italy) Oona and the giant Cuchulain (Ireland) Aina-kizz and the black-bearded Bai (Soviet Central Asia) A pottle o' brains (Lincolnshire, England) The maid who chose a husband (Ghana) Three strong women (Japan) The wonderful pearl (Vietnam) The squire's bride (Norway)The Aztec sun goddess (Aztec)

    A thirteen-year-old goes to camp yearning to be popular, but is hampered by an unattractive cabin mate who wants to be her friend.

    Four short stories present the adventures of itinerant artisans and tradesmiths as they travel through a small New England town in the year 1800.

    They escape thanks to Lovey Lou and Ponko the puppy dog, and soon learn that there is a mystery at the King's castle -- and a missing prince. With the help of two nice witches, lots of wonderful friends, and their own wishing magic, the Raggedys do their very best to solve the mystery and restore happiness to the whole kingdom. Enter the world of Raggedy Ann and Andy and delight in their whimsical escapades as they share their kindness and cheer with one and all. "Raggedy Ann's Lucky Pennies" is one of the most charming Raggedy Ann storybooks. First published in 1932, it has now been restored to its original condition with spectacular full-color artwork. Readers will want to follow this tale to the end again and again.

    

    Paris is in turmoil!Teddy bears are rioting in the streets!A tattered old bear knocked down a pedestrian!A small dusty bear smacked a mail carrier!A giant gray teddy bounced up and down on a taxi and dented the top!What is going on?It's up to French poodle May Gray, newly retired chief inspector of the Paris police force, to solve the baffling mystery.

    Loaded with information and positive approaches that really work. Contains complete lesson plans, more than 200 illustrations, and positive you-can-do-it approaches. Can also be used by the home-schooler.

    Here, Milton Meltzer explores Americans’ long tradition of pacifism. From the Quakers of colonial times to the conscientious objectors of Vietnam, Americans have risked much to stand against violence in any and every form. First published in 1985, Ain’t Gonna Study War No More is now fully updated and revised by the author.

    Rebellious Paragrin discovers the significance of an iron oval amulet she possesses and uses it to restore the world to a better and older way of life in which women and men live and rule as equals.

    

    Though they spend the day doing things together, Anna and her mother see the same things in very different ways.

    Presents forty-nine mysteries in comic strip format featuring the youthful sleuth, Encyclopedia Brown.

    Her exquisite watercolors and decorative pen-and-ink drawings places her in the "Golden Age" of English book illustration. Numerous reproductions of her art, a biographical sketch, a discussion of her influence, and a look at other illustrators in the same period are all topics covered in The Fairy World of Ida Rentoul Outhwaite.

    The Krasners have even moved to a new town because it has a great school system for kids with disabilities. If only Jeremy didn’t always act so goofy. And if only their mother didn’t insist that both brothers be placed on the same Little League team, especially since Jeremy couldn’t catch a fly ball if his life depended on it.Making friends in a new school isn’t easy, which is why Adam’s excited when Eddie, his coach’s son, starts spending time with him. Eddie’s the best player on their team and in seventh grade, like Jeremy. Eddie invites Adam to join some of the team for pizza before Saturday’s game. Adam’s about to ask if Jeremy can come, too,, when Eddie tells him, “And don’t bring Jeremy.”Adam becomes friendly with some of the members of the team. Eddie, he soon learns, often lies and makes fun of Jeremy every chance he can. Still, when Eddie comes to apologize, Adam agrees to be friends again. Issues continue to escalate between Jeremy and Eddie. And then Jeremy’s accused of doing something truly awful, forcing Adam to take a stand and support his brother.

    Explains how to deal with strangers in public places, on the telephone, and in cars, emphasizing situations in which the best thing to do is run away or talk to another adult.

    Explains how specialized cells in the body function to heal simple wounds and injuries.

    On board pages.

    Each colorful title is designed to encourage a child's curiosity about the world around us. The text is engagingly simple and there's a charming illustration on each page -- a perfect introduction to nature for young readers.

    After buying all the buttons he can, Buster, the button glutton, begins stealing them off people's clothes until Kippy and her dog decide to stop him.

    Describes the life and habitat of the penguin, with emphasis on its struggle for survival.

    Instructions for making useful or decorative items for gifts or to keep, from materials easily collected on trips to the beach, fields, and woods.

    The residents of an island on North Carolina's Outer Banks are unconcerned about the war for independence until an incident causes a fourteen-year-old and his father to set out for Valley Forge with supplies for Washington's army.