Best of
Juvenile

1988

Curious George Goes to the Beach


Margret Rey - 1988
    What fun George has at the beach! What fun he has feeding the seagulls! It's fun, that is, until they fly away with something valuable and George must find a clever way to save the day.

Beauty


Bill Wallace - 1988
    Grampa warned him to be careful with Beauty, but Luke didn't listen.He'd told her all about his hopes, dreams, and fears -- secrets Beauty would never reveal. She was his pal, who went skinny dipping with him in forbidden ponds and galloping after cattle in dangerous cowboy games he knew he shouldn't play. Until the night of the wild storm, when Beauty raced through the barn doors he'd forgotten to close into a terrible trap, and Luke ran into the blinding rain desperate to save the best friend he'd ever have...

My Side of the Mountain Trilogy


Jean Craighead George - 1988
    This coming-of-age story about a boy and his falcon went on to win a Newbery Honor, and for the past forty years has enthralled and entertained generations of would-be Sam Gribleys. The two books that followed--On the Far Side of the Mountain and Frightful's Mountain--were equally extraordinary. Now all three books are available in one deluxe yet affordable volume for veteran devotees and brand-new fans alike.

Catwings


Ursula K. Le Guin - 1988
    Jane Tabby can't explain why her four precious kittens were born with wings, but she's grateful that they are able to use their flying skills to soar away from the dangerous city slums where they were born. However, once the kittens escape the big city, they learn that country life can be just as difficult!

St. Clare's: The Twins at St. Clare's & The O'Sullivan Twins


Enid Blyton - 1988
    

The Chewing Gum Rescue And Other Stories


Margaret Mahy - 1988
    This collection ranges from the hilarious title story to the pure fantasy of "The Traveling Boy and the Stay-at-Home Bird" and "The Devil and the Corner Grocer", with many varying moods in between.

My Neighbor Totoro


Hayao Miyazaki - 1988
    Satsuki makes plenty of friends at her new school, but Mei, who is too young, has to stay behind. One afternoon, she follows a funny-looking creature to the trunk of an ancient camphor tree and enters the whimsical world of Totoro, a magical forest creature. Will Dad and Satsuki believe her story?

Oz, Complete Collection, Volume 1: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz / The Marvelous Land of Oz / Ozma of Oz


L. Frank Baum - 1988
    Frank Baum’s classic American fairy tale series.The first three books of the iconic Oz series, now in one collection! In The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Dorothy and her dog, Toto, find themselves in a strange land called Oz after their Kansas house is swept away by a cyclone. Here they meet the Munchkins and join the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion on an unforgettable journey to the Emerald City, where the all-powerful Wizard of Oz lives. Can he help Dorothy return home? In The Marvelous Land of Oz, a young boy named Tip escapes from a witch and sets out to explore land of Oz. Along the way, he meets the Scarecrow and Tin Woodman, as well as some new friends like Jack Pumpkinhead and the Wooden Sawhorse. Eventually, Tip’s journey takes him to the Emerald City, where he realizes that his life will be changed forever. In Ozma of Oz, Dorothy is sailing to Australia when a huge storm washes her overboard. She only survives by clinging to a chicken crate. Eventually she and a yellow hen named Billina wash up on the magic shore of Ev where they meet the mechanical man Tik Tok. But Dorothy and Billina are taken prisoner by the evil Nome King who has captured the royal family of Ev. Only Ozma of Oz can save them, but will she be in time?

The Baby Blue Cat Who Said No


Ainslie Pryor - 1988
    Reissue. Storytime selection.

Flavia and the Dream Maker


Flavia Weedn - 1988
    This story from Flavia's childhood reveals that the belief others have in us can help us come to believe in ourselves.

Eric Carle's Treasury of Classic Stories for Children


Eric Carle - 1988
    Treasury of classic stories for children, by Aesop and others; selected, retold and illustrated by Eric Carle.

The Pirates' Mixed-Up Voyage


Margaret Mahy - 1988
    When the pirates kidnap a famous inventor they sail into no end of trouble. Unable to read, they land at the wrong island and, realizing the perils of illiteracy, enroll at the academy of the dreaded Dr Silkwood.

We Hate Rain!


James Stevenson - 1988
    But to Grandpa it is just a drizzle, and nothing like the month it rained when he and Wainey were young. Once again Grandpa is off, recalling a time when visitors floated in one window and out the other, and still the water rose...

Edmund Dulac's Fairy Book


Edmund Dulac - 1988
    Beautifully illustrated by master-artist Edmund Dulac. Contents include: SNEGOROTCHKA THE BURIED MOON WHITE CAROLINE AND BLACK CAROLINE THE SEVEN CONQUERORS OF THE QUEEN OF THE MISSISSIPPI THE SERPENT PRINCE THE HIND OF THE WOOD IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE THE QUEEN OF THE MANY-COLOURED BEDCHAMBER THE BLUE BIRD BASHTCHELIK (OR, REAL STEEL) THE FRIAR AND THE BOY THE GREEN SERPENT URASHIMA TARO THE FIRE BIRD THE STORY OF THE BIRD FENG

Just a Little Bit Lost


Laurel Trivelpiece - 1988
    Phillip Hargrove finds her yet they both end up lost. He hurts his leg and they learn to work together, overcoming existing dislike.

Read Aloud Treasury


Joanna Cole - 1988
    It includes over thirty popular Mother Goose rhymes; poetry from renowned authors like Arnold Lobel and Jack Prelutsky; world-famous picture stories, many with their original illustrations. "A lively and surprisingly inclusive treasury... Schweninger's full-color illustrations complement and enhance the positive and inviting tone of this collection." -- "Publishers Weekly."

Ollie Forgot


Tedd Arnold - 1988
    He tries to remember his mother's shopping list, but forgets where he's going! 31 full-color illustrations.

Tom and Pippo and the Washing Machine


Helen Oxenbury - 1988
    Pippo the toy monkey gets washed in the washing machine after playing in the mud with Tom.

Going to the Hospital


Fred Rogers - 1988
    Simple text and color photographs give parents and children the opportunity to talk through some of the feelings that may arise during a child's first hospital stay.

The Park Bench


Fumiko Takeshita - 1988
    A beautifully illustrated tale following a day in the life of a Japanese park bench.

Rachel Carson: Pioneer of Ecology


Kathleen V. Kudlinski - 1988
    As a child, she dreamed of it and longed to see it. As a young woman, she felt torn between her love for nature and her desire to pursue a writing career. Then she found a way to combine both. Rachel had a talent for writing and talking about science in a way that everyone could understand and enjoy. With her controversial book, Silent Spring, Rachel Carson changed the way we look at our planet.   “Kudlinski has admirably captured the driving force of spirit of a shy but courageous woman in a succinct, respectful approach.”—Booklist

The Silver Coach


C.S. Adler - 1988
    Neither 12-year-old Chris nor her 6-year-old sister look forward to spending the summer with their unknown grandmother in a remote woodland cabin, but the summer holds many surprises for them, not the least of which is a gradual acceptance of their parents' divorce.

Sheepdog in the Snow


Martin Hall - 1988
    A young lamb that is rescued by a farmer and raised with the family's sheepdog grows up thinking of himself as a dog, and his ability to herd sheep proves very valuable during a severe snowstorm.

The Random House Book of Humor for Children (Random House Book of...)


Pam Pollack - 1988
    Zelinsky, the anthology will have readers rolling in the aisles over 34 laugh-out stories by Judy Blume, Richard Peck, Beverly Cleary, E. Nesbit, Natalie Babbitt, Mark Twain, Roald Dahl, and many more!

Disney's Two-Minute Classics (Golden Book Two-Minute Stories)


Mary Packard - 1988
    Illustrations are stills from the movies.

Amanda's Dinosaur


Wendy Orr - 1988
    One day she finds a giant egg . . . tap, tap, tap, out pops a baby dinosaur. Now the farm has another huge mouth to feed. Full-color illustrations.

When Dad Cuts Down the Chestnut Tree


Pam Ayres - 1988
    The prospect of seeing the chestnut tree cut down makes a child think of all the good things that will come from its removal; but then come thoughts about all the good reasons for letting the tree stay where it is.

No One Can Ever Take Your Place


Fred Rogers - 1988
    Lady Elaine fears that all her friends will forget about her in their intense enthusiasm for Harriett Elizabeth Cow, a newcomer to the neighborhood, until Lady Elaine realizes that she is special in her own right.

Carry Go Bring Come


Vyanne Samuels - 1988
    From the rose in his teeth, the gloves on his hands, and the veil on his head, Leon begins to look like a bride himself until he finally has to stop and ask for help from his family on the big day. Samuels pens a sweet story about the importance of helping the ones we love written “in a breezy, realistic style, with humor and affection” (Kirkus Reviews).

Sweet Creek Holler


Ruth White - 1988
    And in the center of it all is Lou Jean Purvis, the sweetest, prettiest girl in the valley. As long as they are together, Ginny and Lou Jean are certain that nothing will ever harm them.Spanning six years in Ginny Shortt's life, this is a remarkable novel about growing up in a small mining town in Appalachia. A "novel of aspiring proportions...This is a haunting story, well written." --Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksA "triumph." --The New York Times Book Review

The Band-Music Mystery (Adventures of Andy Ant Ser : Vol 3)


Gerald D. O'Nan - 1988
    

Beyond The Rolling River


Kate Andrew - 1988
    

Runaway Ants (Adventures of Andy Ant Ser : Vol 4)


Gerald D. O'Nan - 1988
    

The Chinese Mirror


Alice Major - 1988
    

The Reasons for Seasons: The Great Cosmic Megagalactic Trip Without Moving from Your Chair


Linda Allison - 1988
    Stories to read, ideas to think about, and things to make and do--all contributing to an understanding of the seasons and their effect on the earth.

Go to Sleep, Nicholas Joe


Marjorie Weinman Sharmat - 1988
    Tired of going to bed before everyone else, Nicholas Joe flies from house to house all around the world, putting children and adults to sleep.

The Trouble With Elephants


Chris Riddell - 1988
    But for the little girl who tells about them, they're lovable, no matter what they do! Full-color illustrations by the author.

A Week of Raccoons


Gloria Whelan - 1988
    Twerkle to trap five raccoons and take them out to the woods, but they refuse to stay where he puts them.

After the Dinosaurs


Stan Berenstain - 1988
    Pronunciations are included.

Tom and Pippo in the Garden


Helen Oxenbury - 1988
    Easy-to-understand texts, sturdy pages, and the distinctive Oxenbury touch make these books an ideal first library for your child.

Circle of Revenge


Michael R. French - 1988
    Robbie's participation in an experiment conducted by a psychology professor specializing in mind control leads to his discovery of a plot to torture political prisoners.

Little Herder in Autumn


Ann Nolan Clark - 1988
    This poetically rendered, bilingual account describes herding, weaving, and jewelry making and will appeal to young and adult readers. Clark, a prolific, award-winning children's writer, field-researched her Navajo books in 1938-39.

Hugo at the Window


Anne Rockwell - 1988
    Hugo the dog waits and waits at the window for his friend who is gone a long time, but there is a surprise for Hugo when his friend returns.

Richard Scarry's Things to Love (Look-Look)


Richard Scarry - 1988
    A variety of animals describe their favorite foods, games, outings, and activities.

Hattie the Goat


Abigail Pizer - 1988
    Potter's vegetables to Mr. Potter's trousers.

The Christmas Kitten (A Read-to-Me Book)


Virginia Holt - 1988
    

Lawn Mower on the Loose


Gerald D. O'Nan - 1988
    

Molly Chelsea and Her Calico Cat


Monica Wellington - 1988
    Back and forth she races, Mother Hubbard-style, with readers following her into the greengrocer for catnip, the sweetshop for a raspberry mouse, and so forth. Meanwhile, Puss roams from one room to another, putting each new thing to her own special use. Then at the end of a very busy day, Molly has the purrfect surprise for her cat. The sweetly cunning cat and its indulgent owner are rendered with sly humor and brilliant color.

Amazing Space Facts (Look-Look)


Dinah L. Moché - 1988
    A brief introduction to the stars and planets of the solar system and some of the methods used to explore outer space.

Boot Weather


Judith Vigna - 1988
    The illustrations on the left-hand pages show Kim playing in her own backyard. On the facing pages, we see the places Kim's imagination has carried her. She climbs tall mountains, explores vast arctic regions, and even hitches a ride with Santa Claus. Children will find this joyous fantasy enchanting. Full color.

Sea Swan


Kathryn Lasky - 1988
    Before long Elzibah is busy planning and supervising the building of a small house by the sea, exploring the wonders of an underwater "sea garden", and even learning to cook.