Lewis. Sibley introduces Lewis, describes how he came to write [The Chronicles], imparts interesting insights about [their] deeper meaning, and summarizes each of the seven stories and their characters. Marvelously illustrated with maps, drawings and colorplates by [the illustrator] for the original Narnia books." BL.

    The novel has prompted comparisons to Miguel de Cervantes, William Faulkner, Virginia Woolf, and even the Bible. The new edition of this critical volume brings together full-length essays that explore the nuances of Marquez's captivating fictive world. This study guide comes complete with an introductory essay by master scholar Harold Bloom, notes on the contributors, and reference features such as a chronology, bibliography, and index.

    A 1990 Caldecott Honor Book Bill Peet tells his life story, including his years with Disney, with illustrations on every page.

    She had been warned never to go there...But as ten year-old Ashley followed the beautiful white cat through a small opening in the hedge, she stepped into an enchanted place...A place where she might find the answers...Who is the little girl with golden curls and the huge sad eyes? Whose voice cries out in the dark of night? Why does the white cat cast no shadow in the moonlight? Who is the owner of the beautiful doll found buried in the garden? And if Ashley discovers the truth, can she ever go back...?

    A boy accompanies some guys from space on a visit to another planet, where they discover such incredibly amazing things as talking rocks and root beer with ice cream.

    Jeff Moss, one of the original creators of the  award-winning Sesame Street, in collaboration with  illustrator Chris Demarest, has created this  "offering of upbeat poetry that includes the  serious and the silly." -- Booklist.

    In this volume, meet Frederick, the poet field mouse whose happy memories help his family endure through the darkest days of winter; Swimmy, the imaginative minnow who uses his small size in a big way; Alexander, the mouse who learns the magic of friendship; and a fish who discovers that life in a small pond isn’t so bad after all.Lionni’s complete texts and illustrations are included along with an introduction from Eric Carle and a CD reading in this elegant, inviting gift edition.

    Along the way they meet Father Christmas, the Good Fairy, a prince, a mermaid, a pirate king, and a gypsy fortuneteller.

    A little mouse rises and goes out to enjoy the morning, offering every person and thing she sees a cheery friendly greeting.

    Why did his mom have to get remarried anyway? He wants things back the way they used to be—right now!

    A story of magic and wonder inspired by a Chinese folk tale.  Full-colour throughoutNib, a young orphan, has but one wish- to paint pictures so real people will think they are alive.  One night Nib rescues an old man from a gang of thugs, and receives his wish as a reward for his bravery.  But Nib's dream is nearly his downfall, as a greedy king tries to take advantage of the boy's gift.  Nib finally triumphs, but only after he has learned a valuable lesson.

    The illustrations --luscious and atmospheric -- thrill and inspire. Also a terrific reference, this book provides detailed coverage of the history of ballet, retellings of favorite ballet stories, and a glossary of dancers, choreographers, companies and technical terms, as well as a timeline of performances. A beautiful gift book as exciting as opening night!

    But the spunky little girl has other plans. "Engaging....A real charmer."--School Library Journal.

    "An original fairy tale that draws extensively on Japanese culture....An exciting, well-told story....The cut-paper illustrations are outstanding....A beautiful first book from a highly accomplished artist."--Kirkus Reviews.

    In this straightforward autobiography, Newbery medalist Cynthia Rylant describes some of the most profound influences on her life: her grandmother, a tiny town called Beaver, the Beatles (especially Paul McCartney), and Robert Kennedy.

    A collection of stories celebrating the unique wonders of the four seasons.

    And when the night tide comes in, the crashing waves offer him the freedom he craves. Full-color illustrations.

    Details an airplane trip from packing and arriving at the airport to the moment the plane comes down to land in a new city.

    He rejoiced in the Genesis account of origins. He believed that God created the world in six, twenty-four-hour days. That man was Col. James Irwin, the lunar vehicle commander for Apollo 15. Destination: Moon recounts his amazing physical and spiritual journey to the moon. With spectacular photos and “you are there” text, you will experience what it’s like to train for four years as an astronaut. You will feel the emotions of lift-off, see Earth from space, and explore the moon. As amazing as his accomplishment was, Astronaut Irwin viewed it as insignificant compared to the accomplishments of the Creator.Col. Irwin spent the rest of his life sharing this message: "Jesus walking on Earth is more important than man walking on the moon." His legacy of faith and discovery is an inspiration even now, thirty years after he landed on the moon. Visually stunning. By Astronaut James Irwin.

    Young children in particular will enjoy reading the stories—or having them read—both as lovely fairy tales and to help them share in the magic of a real dramatic performance.Here are the romantic arabesques of Giselle and the classical attitudes of The Sleeping Beauty. Sets, costumes, and lighting are re-created to give the true flavor of authentic productions and to approximate, as fully as possible, the experience of attending the ballet oneself.

    He's so ornery, in fact, that he won't stay in his coffin but comes home to haunt his widow. How she ultimately gets Aaron back into his grave makes for a funny rather tahn scary story that will delight children. Full color.

    Full-color illustrations.

    Here, in a dramatic narrative filled with spectacular, lifelike illustrations, is a fascinating look at the lives of a small pack of Arctic wolves. An NCTE/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book for Children. Full color.

    Given the gift of seeing the future, a young girl, living on the tiny and remote island of Hirta at the time of the Druids, is able to travel forward in time and experience some of the important events that shape the history of her island home.

    He started with Apples and Banana Bread and is quickly munching his way straight through to Zucchini.

    "The colloquial text is accompanied by glistening full-page paintings [of an African-American family]." —K.

    She is isolated by her handicap and cannot participate in the work involved in surviving on the remote island where she lives, off the Scottish coast. Being a true islander, however, she has never stopped believing in miracles.When a wealthy American businessman buys the island and moves his family there, Shona -- surprisingly -- befriends his son. This relationship brings about an unexpected miracle that will forever change Shona's life.

    Why? The trouble begins when they clean it up, discover a treasure map, and set out in their new boat in search of adventure.What they find instead is terror: alligators swarming around them, trapping them on the tiny island in the middle of the eerie Swamp. But there is an even more fearsome enemy: a shadowy figure who is waiting to kill them if they survive the alligators and the quicksand that lies beyond...

    Her cousin hates her on sight. Her aunt falls into a mysterious coma. Then, left alone on the huge property, Molly and her cousin discover an intruder lurking in the barn! Armed and desperate, he drags them to the top of a nearby mountain--and triggers an avalanche with a gunshot. Can they make it down the mountain alive?

    Text in both Inuktitut and English describes a now vanished way of life for the Inuit.

    For Ages 5+This Enid Blyton book contains the stories:The Strange UmbrellaThe Enchanted MirrorSly-One's Ice-CreamStones for a HorseRipple gets a NecklaceThe Great Big Bumble-BeeThe Little ClockwinderIt's Going to RainThe Magic Silver ThreadBlackberry PieThe Singing ShellThe Frightened Teddy-BearThe Old BootThe Rabbit that Didn't Grow UpUpadee and the DragonThe Tale of Higgle and HumThe Surprising Easter Egg

    Young children in particular will enjoy reading the stories—or having them read—both as lovely fairy tales and to help them share in the magic of a real dramatic performance.Here are the gaiety of The Barber of Seville and the lavish spectacle of Aida. Sets, costumes, and lighting are re-created to give the true flavor of authentic productions and to approximate, as fully as possible, the experience of attending the opera oneself.

    The rhymes included here are almost all previously unpublished and they include unusual versions of known nursery rhymes, versions used by the Opies themselves or rhymes sent to them by people who wanted them saved and recorded.In this remarkable book, lighthearted verses are followed by magical, mystifying or romantic ones. The charming diversity of these rhymes is matched only by the inventiveness of the artists, who have illustrated them superbly. Here, then, is a book that families will read together, incorporate into their common experience, and, above all, cherish.

    While taking one last driving tour of Wyoming before moving out of state, eleven-year-old Angela accompanies her beloved seventy-eight-year-old great-aunt Hil to Yellowstone National Park, where Hil's strange behavior suggests she may be losing her sanity.

    Appalled by the blood-letting in the Labyrinth and the evil worship of the Bull-God that Minos encourages, she helps Theseus escape after his bid to slay the monster. But then she begins to fight for her own freedom when she is forced to marry the Prince, a man she does not even like. Suddenly nothing is more important to her. In the end, Ariadne has her own way; Theseus is a hero of the old type, but she proves that perhaps, after all, there is no need for heroes. In this compelling and fast-moving story, Brian Keaney has retold the myth of the Minotaur from Ariadne's point of view (also introducing science fiction elements to the story). In so doing, he has written a surprisingly contemporary novel about relationships and social forces that at the same time has magic and enchantment in it.

    Sam Squeak is a mouse who wants to be bigger.

    “Zelda is completely action-oriented, and she has amazing self-confidence. Her audacious aplomb could make a cat laugh.”--School Library Journal

    Tom and Pippo go to play in a sandbox and end up making a new friend.

    Following the forced removal of his people from Minnesota to Crow Creek, South Dakota, a Winnebago Indian boy embarks on a dangerous journey to return his dying grandfather to his Minnesota homeland.

    This leads her to a magical tryst beyond her home and a world of dangerous witchcraft. The musician, Icarus, is her only ally.

    Photographs of hands painted, decorated, and formed to resemble a variety of animals created by the author since his original Hanimals.

    But Gracie knows better. Now both kids have the chance to fly with their other cousin Eddie from Seattle to San Francisco without any adults. Gracie’s father isn’t sure the trip is a great idea, but Gracie’s not worried. What could go wrong? Then things begin to go wrong…very wrong! Is it just Charlie’s bad luck following them? Or have Gracie and her cousins stumbled into something more dangerous than they could have ever imagined?

    Pin, just arrived from the South Pole, who has a sharp eye for clues, unusual talents, and a strong taste for chocolate. "Lively plotting, staccato, deadpan delivery in whimsical parody of Dashiell Hammett; an economical style and carefully controlled repetition of ideas and phrases . and an engaging hero combine in these three genuinely funny, brief mysteries."-Kirkus An IRA/CBC Children's Choice "Kids will like this penguin detective and will cheer him on."-ALA Booklist "An inviting, non-threatening, easy chapter book."-School Library Journal

    From arranging for permits to the final product, this is the story of the renovation of a house.

    54 full-color illustrations.

    While galloping toward country meadows, he is upended by a soccer ball....The dog recovers his composure and finds a soccer game between skunks and penguins beginning on the other side of the hill....Dylan tends goal for the penguins and leads them to victory....The jovial characters...leap from the soft, multicolored background scenes, inviting readers to fill in the story of this sparsely worded, amusingly playful picture book. Catalanotto is a talent on the rise.

    

    

    Little Wolf's terror at being followed by a giant in the woods is alleviated when he finds out the reason for the pursuit.

    Full color.

    Unwell for a long time herself, Alison sets up a doll hospital where she can help others, and eventually goes into the hospital herself for an experimental treatment that might cure her once and for all.

    Magnificent looking, yet tiny enough to fit in Li-la's sleeve, Fu-Dog has a secret that only Li-la knows. Fu-Dog can talk! Full-color illustrations.

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    William and Grandpa enjoy doing the things Grandpa did when he was a little boy, such as trying to jump on their shadows, watching the stars from the roof of the house, and drinking hot chocolate.

    Brian, whose younger brother Jamey has leukemia, feels frightened, confused, and neglected by his parents; but he finds some comfort when he donates bone marrow to his brother.

    A boy is transformed by the power of imagination into a polar bear and experiences the awakening, feeding, and wandering of a polar bear, from its own viewpoint.

    When she is orphaned, the star pupil of Miss Minchin's boarding school in London becomes a penniless, friendless ward of the cruel Miss Minchin.

    Jamaica doesn't want a younger child to play with her, until she remembers how she felt when her older brother excluded her from his games.

    

    in full color with black-and-white photos. "Covers not only the story of Robinson's prowess and his problems as the first black man to play in the major leagues, but also the story of the rise and fall of black baseball and some of its star players and managers. Nicely geared by vocabulary, sentence length, and print size to the primary grades audience."--Bulletin, Center for Children's Books.