Best of
Juvenile

1994

Baba Yaga and Vasilisa the Brave


Marianna Mayer - 1994
    One night the stepmother sends Vasilisa to visit Baba Yaga, an errand from which the gentle girl has little chance of returning alive. "An engaging text and accomplished paintings set this version apart....A stylized and classy offering."--School Library Journal.

Time for Andrew: A Ghost Story


Mary Downing Hahn - 1994
    Then, in the middle of the night, Andrew awakens to find a boy standing in his room...a boy who is Andrew's double, except he looks as if he's come from the grave. He wants to follow him -- to a place where he will meet the spirits of long-dead ancestors...a place from which Andrew may never return.

Kids at Work: Lewis Hine and the Crusade Against Child Labor


Russell Freedman - 1994
    Hines's photographs of children at work were so devastating that they convinced the American people that Congress must pass child labor laws.

Oh, the Places He Went: A Story about Dr. Seuss


Maryann N. Weidt - 1994
    Recounts the life and career of Theodore Geisel, a cartoonist and writer who became world-famous as an author of children's books under the name "Dr. Seuss.

Blaze Shows the Way


C.W. Anderson - 1994
    This time they're showing their friends Tommy and Dusty how to be as great a team as they are. Tommy and Dusty are eager learners, for they know that Billy and Blaze are the best teachers anybody (or any pony) could ever ask for. Soon, Tommy and Dusty are good enough to enter the pairs jumping class with Billy and Blaze. Now they can show everyone just how much they've learned! Blaze Shows the Way is part of the classic Billy and Blaze series. Thoughtful drawings and easy-to-read text capture the warmth and understanding shared by a boy and his horse.

A Hat for Minerva Louise


Janet Morgan Stoeke - 1994
    But not Minerva Louise! To her a snowy day--like everything else--is an adventure. But this chilly, chipper hen needs something to keep her warm. What she finds--and how she finds it--will keep young readers cackling.Minerva Louise expresses a range of emotions from pleasure to curiosity. . . . A great choice for storytime.--School Library Journal, starred reviewAn ALA Notable BookA School Library Journal Best Book of the Year

Scholastic Children's Dictionary


Scholastic Inc. - 1994
    Features a pronunciation guide and boxes offering extra facts.

Polar: The Titanic Bear


Daisy Corning Stone Spedden - 1994
    Illustrated with evocative watercolors, family photos, postcards, and keepsakes.

Puzzle Adventure Omnibus: Volume 2


Michelle Bates - 1994
    * Contains seven stories: "Agent Arthur�s Jungle Journey", "Agent Arthur on the Stormy Seas", "Agent Arthur�s Arctic Adventure", "The Haunted Tower", "The Vanishing Village", "The Ghost in the Mirror "and "Search for the Sunken City". * Each story contains clues throughout and the answers are all provided. * An engaging read which is also perfect for reluctant readers.

I Dream of Peace: Images of War by Children of Former Yugoslavia


Children of Yugoslavia - 1994
    Drawings and writings by children in Bosnia, Herzegovina, Croatia, and Serbia reflect their feelings about the war.

The Lion King


Hal Leonard Corporation - 1994
    A souvenir folio from one of the most-loved Disney blockbusters of all time, featuring full-color scenes from the movie and five songs: Be Prepared * Can You Feel the Love Tonight * Circle of Life * Hakuna Matata * I Just Can't Wait to Be King.

ABC


William Wegman - 1994
    William Wegman takes the alphabet and turns it--literally--on its head, by re-creating it with the physical grace and agility of his celebrated weimaraners.

Stonecutter


Jon J. Muth - 1994
    Weary of being a stonecutter, he becomes many things in his quest for authority, each time finding that greater power lies elsewhere. Rooted in Taoist principles, Stonecutter is a story about the nature of power and the value of accepting who you are. Originally published in a limited, fine art edition and long out of print, this is one of Jon J Muth's most heartfelt and exquisite works, and a book he entrusted to Feiwel and Friends to reach a wide new audience.

Treasury of Christmas Tales


Carolyn Quattrocki - 1994
    Christmas stories

Ship of Dreams


Dean Morrissey - 1994
    His friend, Henry, said that he had seen the Sandman and Joey didn’t want to be left out. As he lay in bed, fighting to keep his eyes open, Joey imagined what meeting the Sandman would be like...Dean Morrissey’s charming story follows Joey on his journey through the star-filled night to meet the Sandman, a voyage filled with excitement and delight. Joey sails off in his specially-adapted wagon, the Redd Rocket, on a flight of discovery followed step-by-step in Morrissey’s magically vivid realistic paintings. The boy's adventure, his exhilarating fall through the sky and heart-stopping rescue, his discovery of the Sandman’s amazing ship and the secrets contained aboard it, all add up to a bedtime experience that children of all ages will cherish again and again.

Mr. Tucket


Gary Paulsen - 1994
    When he lags behind to practice shooting his new rifle, he is captured by Pawnees. It will take wild horses, hostile tribes, and a mysterious one-armed man to help Francis come of age and survive the gritty frontier.

Mr. Lunch Borrows a Canoe


J. Otto Seibold - 1994
    Lunch, the professional bird-chasing dog, never expected his canoe trip to turn into a transatlantic doggie-paddle. And never did he imagine he'd wash ashore in Venice, where the streets are paved with water, and the plazas are paved with...PIGEONS! It's nothing less than the opportunity of a lifetime. Who could imagine a better dog for the job? "Campy yet childlike, sophisticated yet frankly silly, the Mr. Lunch books exert a quirky charm that is hard...to resist." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review. J.otto Seibold and Vivian Walsh also collaborated on Mr. Lunch Takes a Plane Ride (Viking/Puffin), Monkey Business, and Free Lunch (both Viking).

The Year the Wolves Came


Bebe Faas Rice - 1994
    Fourteen-year-old Therese recalls life on her family's farm on the Canadian prairie during the winter of 1906 when the arrival of both blizzards and wolves leads to a terrifying revelation about her beautiful, other-worldly mother.

The Boy on a Black Horse


Nancy Springer - 1994
    Intrigued by the mysterious and angry Romany boy who joins her class, thirteen-year-old Gray finds that he shares her love of horses but harbors a dark secret.

Daddy, Daddy, Can You Touch the Sky?


Jonathan Kellerman - 1994
    This book of simple poems and drawings is perfect for sharing between parents and children. Illustrated.

Dear Bear


Joanna Harrison - 1994
    Katie is afraid of the bear that lives under the stairs in her house, until they exchange letters and she finally gets to meet him.

I Am an American: A True Story of Japanese Internment


Jerry Stanley - 1994
    Young Shi Nomura was among the 120,000 American citizens who lost everything when he was sent by the U.S. government to Manzanar, an interment camp in the California desert, simply because he was of Japanese ancestry. "In clear and fascinating prose, Stanley has set forth the compelling story of one of America's darkest times--the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II.  His meticulously researched volume is accompanied by numerous, fine period black-and-white photographs...This eloquent account of the disastrous results of racial prejudice stands as a reminder to us in today's pluralistic society." --School Library Journal (starred)

Chatting


Shirley Hughes - 1994
    With warmth and humour, Shirley Hughes portrays the many applications one simple word can have. A companion to Giving, Bouncing and Hiding.

Friday Night at Hodges' Cafe


Tim Egan - 1994
    When three mean and hungry tigers disrupt Hodges' Cafe and its customers one Friday night, it's Hodges' crazy duck who saves the day.

A Little Princess (A Stepping Stone Book)


Cathy East Dubowski - 1994
    She has the very best of everything. But when her rich father dies, she's left without a penny. Now Sara lives in the school's cold attic and works for crusts of bread. With some help from a secret friend and a touch of magic, Sara's world is about to change in ways she never dreamed. An adaptation of the classic novel that's just right for young readers "From the Trade Paperback edition."

Beware the Brindlebeast


Anita Riggio - 1994
    By refusing to back down or cower in fear, Birdie brings about a most satisfying and unexpected turn of events. Based on an old English tale, the story is retold here with humor and grace.

The Fabulous Fairy Tale Follies


Graham Philpot - 1994
    As various fairy tale characters audition for parts in eleven productions of the world's favorite fairy tales, young readers follow clues and find the stars of each presentation in richly detailed, full-color, double-page spreads.

Ghosts, Vampires, and Werewolves: Eerie Tales from Transylvania


Mihai I. Spariosu - 1994
    Includes sixteen tales from Transylvanian folklore, arranged in three sections: Ghosts, Vampires, and Werewolves; Haunted Treasures; and Eerie Fairy Tales.

To Race a Dream


Deborah Savage - 1994
    "Wonderful reading, conjuring not only images of Farley's Black Stallion and the courtship of Laura and Almanzo Wilder, but also parent-child conflicts that seem very contemporary." -- Booklist, starred review

The Tree That Grew to the Moon


Eugenie Fernandes - 1994
    It might even grow to the moon!

The Berenstain Bears and the Mysterious Numbers (Comes to Life)


Stan Berenstain - 1994
    

Saturday at the New You


Barbara E. Barber - 1994
    Shauna describes how she and Momma prepare for the day's customers - stacking clean towels, donning smocks, making fresh coffee. An engaging array of customers comes and goes, all of whom are as colorful as the cheerful salon. Though Shauna is a big help, Momma is the only one who gets to do the hair-styling. But when temperamental little Tiffany proves to be the toughest customer to please, it's Shauna who comes up with the perfect solution. And after the last customer leaves, this loving mother-daughter team work on their favorite customers of all -- each other.

The Girl Who Swallowed the Moon


Melanie Gideon - 1994
    A young woman's journey takes her into her own spiritual memories -- a journey that will reconnect and heal the lives of four generations of daughters and reweave the stories of Hecate, Demeter and Persephone.

Father Christmas and the Donkey


Elizabeth Clark - 1994
    Even Brownie the cow has been taken in to a warm shed. But Christmas is a magic time and when Father Christmas visits the donkey with a huge, bulging sack the donkey offers to help him with his last delivery.

Methuselah's Gift


Mary Elizabeth Edgren - 1994
    gentle family of raccoons makes friends with an "upright" named Sarah, a captivating tale begins.

Rosie: A Visiting Dog's Story


Stephanie Calmenson - 1994
    Accompanied by Calmenson's succinct yet sensitive descriptions of Rosie's varied work situations, each pictured visit attests to the joy and comfort Rosie brings to others. This is a close-up, valuable, and charming look at the contributions made by working dogs like Rosie."-ALA Booklist

I Want Your Moo: A Story for Children about Self-Esteem


Marcella Bakur Weiner - 1994
    Children who lack this feeling often express it as "notliking" a part of themselves. I Want Your Moo is a beautifully written andillustrated tale about self—esteem that features Toodles, a turkey whodespises the sound of her "gobble gobble." Children will identify withToodles, her struggle for self—acceptance, and eventual victory over self—doubt when she "saves the day" by using the very voice she so dislikes.Each reading will help to reinforce a child's feeling that all of his or herattributes are a valuable part of a unique and good self.ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Marcella Bakur Weiner, Ed.D., is a fellow of the AmericanPsychological Association and a Professor of Psychology at MarymountManhattan College in New York City. Dr. Weiner also maintains a privatepractice. She has published numerous books and journal articles, has trainedand lectured to audiences in the U.S. and abroad, and has appeared on manynational television and radio talk shows. She is currently co -- host ofthe New York based radio talk show Choices.Jill Neimark is an author and journalist living in NewYork. She is author of the acclaimed novel Bloodsong. ILLUSTRATOR BIOGRAPHY: Jairo Barragan is a Columbian artist, illustrator,and cartoonist of international repute currently living and working in NewYork City.

Ask Me If I Care: Voices from an American High School


Nancy J. Rubin - 1994
    -- Publishers Weekly"Readers of all ages will find it difficult to set the book down without reading 'just one more' short entry". -- School Library Journal

The Little Black Truck


Libba Moore Gray - 1994
    After a hard-working little black truck breaks down and is towed away, it is repaired and given a second life.

On Cat Mountain


Françoise Richard - 1994
    Working for a harsh, greedy, and wicked mistress, Sho finds consolation in the companionship of her only friend, a black cat, and when her evil mistress banishes the cat from the house, Sho braves the perils of Cat Mountain to find her only true friend.

A Caribou Journey


Debbie S. Miller - 1994
    Throughout the seasons and over thousands of miles, they forage for food and seek shelter from predators. The mother gives birth to a second calf, the young bull grows to adulthood, and the cycle of life continues.

Dad! I Can't Sleep


Michael Foreman - 1994
    When Little Panda has trouble falling asleep, his father suggests counting all sorts of animals, with surprising results.

The Winter Barn


Dorothy Ripley - 1994
    The animals on this farm have nothing to fear from the blizzard--they're snugly nestled away in their barn. With a soothing, rhymed text reminiscent of Margaret Wise Brown, here's a cozy tour through a wintertime haven that will lull little ones off to dreamland.

Eyewitness Natural World


Steve Parker - 1994
    -- Ladies Home Journal

A History of US: Book 3: From Colonies to Country (1710-1791)


Joy Hakim - 1994
    Read all about it! How the people in 13 small colonies beat a great and powerful nation, became free, and went on to write some astounding words that inspired the whole world.

Memoirs of a Bookbat


Kathryn Lasky - 1994
    As Harper grows older and realizes how valuable reading is to her, she comes to understand that her parents’ radical efforts in favor of educational censorship are related to a quest for control within their own family. And so Harper finds she must make the hardest choice of all. “Sure to be controversial, prepare for a stimulating conversation.”--The New Advocate

Alistair and the Alien Invasion


Marilyn Sadler - 1994
    Fudwinkle tells Alistair's closs, "I want you to bring in the most unusual plant you can find", Alistair decides to cruise the galaxies for the most unusual plant in the entire universe. Space travel is no problem; Alistair mastered it in "Alistair In Outer Space". But Alistair doesn't count on aliens invading Earth. Only Alistair can save Earth from the aliens. But who will save Alistair's science project? Can Alistair save Earth and be on time with his homework?

Tell No One Who You Are: The Hidden Childhood of Regine Miller


Walter Buchignani - 1994
    Régine Miller was one such child, who left her mother, father, and brother when she was 10 years old. Utterly alone as she is shunted from place to place, told to tell no one she is Jewish, she hears that her mother and brother have been taken by the SS, the German secret police. Only her desperate hope that her father will return sustains her. At war’s end she must learn to live with the terrible truth of “the final solution,” the Nazi’s extermination camps.The people who sheltered Régine cover a wide spectrum of human types, ranging from callous to kind, fearful to defiant, exploitive to caring. This is a story of a brave girl and an equally brave woman to tell the story so many years later.From the Hardcover edition.

You And Your Body: What's Inside You? / Why Do People Eat? / What Makes You Ill? / Where Do Babies Come From? / Why Are People Different? (Usborne Starting Point Science)


Susan Meredith - 1994
    

Mowing


Jessie Haas - 1994
    Nora helps her grandfather mow the field by watching for little animals in the tall grass and warning him to circle the horses and mowing machine around them.

The Desert Is My Mother / El Desierto Es Mi Madre


Pat Mora - 1994
    Recipient of a 1995 Skipping Stones Award.Included in the Houston Area Independent School Library Network (HAISLN) Recommended Reading List for 1999.

A House by the Sea


Joanne Ryder - 1994
    Ryder's rollicking poem and Sweet's radiant seascapes invite you to get your feet wet and join this delicious seaside romp. Full color.

The Gentleman and the Kitchen Maid


Diane Stanley - 1994
    When two paintings hanging across from each other in a museum fall in love, a resourceful art student finds a way to unite the lovers.

The Sketchbook of Thomas Blue Eagle


Gay Matthaei - 1994
    He performs with the legendary Annie Oakley, becomes famous in Paris, loses all of his money, wins it all back again in a suspenseful challenge with an Italian prince, and joyfully returns home. Blue Eagle's adventures will excite readers of all ages. Complete with an informative afterword by Arthur Amiotte, a Sioux elder and noted historian, The Sketchbook of Thomas Blue Eagle is a compelling portrait of Native American history.

Jason's Wonderful Week of Fabulous Night Rides. (formerly "Jason's Seven Magical Night Rides.")


Grace Chetwin - 1994
    A boy's love of horses and wish to know what it would be like to have a father brings a series of rides on some mythical creatures and encounters with such characters as Poseiden and Cheiron the Centaur.

Black Beauty (Golden Books)


Betty G. Birney - 1994
    Animal-loving children have been devoted to Black Beauty throughout this century, and no doubt will continue through the next. Although Anna Sewell's classic paints a clear picture of turn-of-the-century London, its message is universal and timeless: animals will serve humans well if they are treated with consideration and kindness. Black Beauty tells the story of the horse's own long and varied life, from a well-born colt in a pleasant meadow to an elegant carriage horse for a gentleman to a painfully overworked cab horse. Throughout, Sewell rails--in a gentle, 19th-century way--against animal maltreatment. Young readers will follow Black Beauty's fortunes, good and bad, with gentle masters as well as cruel. Children can easily make the leap from horse-human relationships to human-human relationships, and begin to understand how their own consideration of others may be a benefit to all. (Ages 9 to 12)

Chocolate by Hershey: A Story about Milton S. Hershey


Betty Burford - 1994
    As a boy, he saved his hard-earned pennies for the candy store. He soon discovered that he had a gift for making delicious treats and, after years of trying, Milton finally make it big. People loved his new HERSHEY'S chocolate. Readers will delight in the story behind Hershey's mouth-watering world of chocolate.

You Can't Smell a Flower with Your Ear! : all about your 5 senses


Joanna Cole - 1994
    Level Four How can your tongue tell a sweet taste from a sour one? How do your ears know which way a sound is coming from? Find out in this sense-sational nonfiction book!A simple science book with games and experiments children can do to test and trick their five senses.

Bubbles, Bubbles, Everywhere


Melvin A. Berger - 1994
    

Foghorn


Mary Elizabeth Hanson - 1994
    But Emma gets in trouble when the sandcat mysteriously follows her home.

Aesop's Fables


Aesop - 1994
    35 illustrations.

Newbery Medal Box Set: A Gathering of Days / Caddie Woodlawn / King of the Wind


Carol Ryrie Brink - 1994
    Includes Caddie Woodlawn, by Carol Ryrie Brink; A Gathering of Days, by Joan W. Blos; and King of the Wind, by Marguerite Henry.

Power and Glory


Emily Rodda - 1994
    A young boy gets a new video game, Power and Glory, for his birthday, and he's ready to blast the bad guys--if his loving family will just leave him alone! "Observant viewers will notice some humorous similarities between the characters in the video game and the family members who interrupt the fun....The stylized artwork is remarkable for its tremendous energy, coherence of composition, and attention to detail....An unexpected pleasure."--Booklist.

Bill


Chap Reaver - 1994
    Trying to raise bail to get her father out of jail, Jessie commences a treasure hunt on the family property.

The Incredible Clay Book [Includes 8 Clay Colors] (Klutz)


Sherri Haab - 1994
    We inspired a nation of junior polymer clay maniacs with this million-selling title, all about the wonderful beads, buttons and beasties you can make (and bake to permanence) with polymer clay. More than 150 projects are described and illustrated in lavish detail, and a rainbow of one-ounce clay bricks is included.Comes With: 8 one-ounce bricks of polymer clay• Create wonderful things • Be good • Have fun

Cornerstones of Freedom: The Spirit of St. Louis


Children's Press - 1994
    Children are given the sense of being witnesses to history-in-the-making and contemporaries of famous people who helped shape the United States into the world power it is today. Starting with the Spring 1992 titles, a brand-new format has been introduced using more photographs (many in full-color), historical engravings, and an easy-to-read typeface. Many popular previously published titles will be updated in this new format. Each book includes an index.

Little Tiger Goes Shopping


Vivian French - 1994
    Little Tiger and Big Tiger meet some other animals on their way to the store, and although the store is closed, everyone is able to get what they need.

Italic Handwriting Series Book G


Barbara Getty - 1994
    Italic, a simple, legible, logica

Merry Christmas with Love


Sandi Patty - 1994
    Inspired by her hit song of the same title and filled with timeless art, Sandi Patti's Merry Christmas, With Love is a classic Christmas story that the entire family will cherish.

A Plant Called Spot


Nancy J. Peteraf - 1994
    So when he asks his mother for a pet of his very own, she brings him a plant. What fun is that? Teddy names his plant Spot, and as he cares for Spot, he also learns to care for all the family pets. Full color.

A Yellow Jellow, What Did You Say?


J. Kaylin - 1994
    This highly read slim paperback quickly emptied off bookstore shelves with its first publication in 1994. Yet aimed at an audience of children 3 thru 8, people of all ages still enjoy this inspirational packed volume of encouragement, silliness, wit, and humor. "A Yellow Jellow, What Did You Say?" is indeed a novel approach to children's literature. Author JKaylin's close understanding of children and the child within in us all is evident in this delightfully written and simply illustrated children's book. JKaylin has carefully put into these pages a liberal amount of insight, warmth, and laughter. He then has sprinkled them all with the essence of Dr. Seuss and Shel Silverstein. Though this book is purely fun for its non-sense and silly wit, the content of "A Yellow Jellow, What Did You Say?" is also meant to encourage a child to think of themselves as something special, as they learn to discover and appreciate the wonder, awe, and magic of the highly versatile English language and the written word. JKaylin is an author being described by some professional editors as the next generation in word play and funniness since the humorist writer of the 1920's, Ogden Nash. "A Yellow Jellow, What Did You Say?" is an asset to any library, including any digital book library that you’ll want to take with you where ever you go. AN EXCERPT FROM THE PREFACE: Why over the years this simple little book has had such a unique appeal to children and to others as well, I do not know. When this book with its original title, “A Yellow Jellow, What . . .?” went on sale for the first time, I got a phone call from a woman about my book and the effect it was having on her son. She stated that her child loved books; however, he would not read them for himself. Although he certainly could read well enough, he just had to have someone read his books to him; she couldn’t get him to just sit alone with a book and just read it by himself. Her main reason to call me, she said, was to tell me about this peculiar positive effect my book was having on her child, and she thought it important that I should know something about my book, which seemed to set it apart from her son’s other books. “A Yellow Jellow, What . . .?” in particular, she said, was the first book that after she had read just the first few pages to her son, her son then insisted on reading the rest for himself. This really surprised her, she told me, because up to that point her son had shown no interest in wanting to read any book by himself. And she added, that wasn’t the only thing that surprised her, her son also wouldn’t let anyone else near the book until he was finished reading it. And although she couldn’t explain why my book was having this positive effect on her son, she hoped that it would somehow help him to feel more comfortable about reading other books all on his own, and for that, she was also calling to thank me.Why did I write this book in the first place? Why am I writing a second children’s book similar to this one? I like playing with silly words, wits, and rhymes. I liked the Zizzer-Zazzer-Zuzz at the end of Dr. Seuss’s “ABC’s”. I liked Shel Silverstein’s book, “The Missing Piece”, and I really liked, “The Real Mother Goose”. These books fascinated me when I was young. I read them and read them. I liked how they spoke to me, and sometimes from across the pages came a simple message wrapped in a certain kind of wit, humor, or in just plain silliness. I loved words. I loved how they sounded and were put together. I loved how they felt and how they made me feel. I don’t know how many times I read that last page in Dr. Seuss’s “ABC’s” - The Zizzer-Zazzer-Zuzz. Today I still love playing with words. “A Yellow Jellow Telephone” was the first poem written and placed as part of the title of this book originally titled, “A Yellow Jellow, What?”, and now tilted, “A Yellow Jellow, What Did You Say?”. This first poem was inspired by a word game I played with the Cox children who belonged to a family from whom I rented out a room. One rainy lost Sunday afternoon, I watched the Cox children playing with a large broken toy calculator. The kids were pointing the inoperative toy out the backyard window, pushing buttons, and naming the different things they were imagining, which were then appearing on the back lawn from out the front of the broken toy that they were now callin

Lily


Abigail Thomas - 1994
    This gently humorous book teaches that home, even if a dog house, is where the heart is." --Publishers Weekly

The New Oxford Treasury of Children's Poems


Michael Harrison - 1994
    There is something here to please everyone. Familiar, well-loved poems, and many new surprises, are brought together in a beautiful illustrated collection that is full of Jumblies and dragons; wise old women and baby brothers; dogs, horses, and cats that howl at the moon. There are trains and talking tables; schools and scary houses; moms, dads, bears, and crocodiles. The choice of poets is wide-ranging, from Robert Louis Stevenson on dreams and Rudyard Kipling's The Way through the Woods, to June Crebbin's ode to a dad whose face looks sort of lonely/Without its fuzzy beard. There is a poem from Frank Asch about sunflakes--We could go sleighing/in the middle of July--and one from Lewis Carroll about a cheerful crocodile who welcomes little fishes in, /With gently smiling jaws. Poems by W. B. Yeats; Edward Lear; Alfred, Lord Tennyson; A. E. Housman; and W. H. Auden fill out this delightful collection that is a companion to The Oxford Treasury of Children's Poems, one of OUP's most successful poetry books for children. Throughout the book, charming color illustrations complement the liveliness and atmosphere of the poems

Come Back, Jack!


Catherine Anholt - 1994
    A girl who finds books to be quite boring changes her opinion after following her brother into a book where he becomes the star of several nursery rhymes and tales that feature a character named Jack.

The Fat-Cats at Sea


J. Patrick Lewis - 1994
    H. Q. McQuatt, First Mate Razor-Toes Jerome, and the rest of the feline crew of the Frisky Dog set sail on a perilous adventure to find a culinary delicacy for the Queen of Catmandoo, doing battle with a clipper ship of poodles along the way.

My Bike


Donna Jakob - 1994
    A boy learns the difference between yesterday when he could not ride his bike and today when he leads all the bicyclists.

A Ruined House (Read and Wonder)


Mick Manning - 1994
    A look at what happened to a farmhouse, built hundreds of years ago, when it was abandoned by its human occupants. After the people leave, the house becomes a shelter for a variety of wild creatures including barn owls, spiders, and fungi. Illustrated with watercolor and colored pencil artwork.

The Young Dancer


Patricia Linton - 1994
    -- Booklist

Where's My Mom?


Leon Rosselson - 1994
    A boy looks all over the house for his mother and finally finds her in her own bed, asleep.

The Popcorn Shop


Alice Low - 1994
    A Hello Reader book. Full-color illustrations throughout.

Love, Your Bear Pete


Dyan Sheldon - 1994
    He's not even at the bus company's lost and found. Poor Pete! He must be lonely and scared, but then a postcard arrives--from Pete! Children, especially those with cherished bears, will shout "Hurray!" at the happy ending of this delightful story. Full-color illustrations.

Woods, Ponds, & Fields


Ellen Doris - 1994
    An activity guide shows young enthusiasts the relationships between living and nonliving things with descriptions of plants and animals, encouraging children to explore the outside world while teaching them how to recognize various aspects of nature.

Will You Give Me a Dream?


Joan Lowery Nixon - 1994
    "Settle down, Matthew, and I'll give you a dream", she says. Mother gives him a seagull with wings that spread wider than Matthew's arms can reach. Together Matthew and the bird soar far above the clouds. Magical illustrations carry readers away on this bedtime adventure that fosters creativity and storytelling. Full color.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast: Chip's Surprise (My First Colorforms Book)


Karen Kreider - 1994
    

Great-Aunt Ida and Her Great Dane, Doc


Leah Komaiko - 1994
    Taking a walk with Great Aunt Ida and her Great Dane Doc seems slow and boring to a small girl, until an emergency arises in which Aunt Ida shows her true spirit.

The Living Earth


Eleonore Schmid - 1994
    Full color.

Elmo & Friends (My First Look and Find)


Publications International - 1994
    Conceived and designed for toddlers, this book features action-packed look-and-find scenes and other learning activities, and there’s no reading required.In each colorful picture, children can search for everyday items like animals, food, and toys. Additional activities in First Look and Find: Elmo and Friends focus on the development of a variety of skills, including color and letter recognition, counting, and matching. You and your child will probably come up with even more ideas for look-and-find activities as you read together. With simple, fun rhyming directions, each scene suggests five or six look-and-find items for the child to seek out. Items have been carefully positioned in each picture to prevent frustration and encourage a sense of accomplishment for the child.Toddlers will love using this colorful First Look and Find book. They will take pride in their ability to: Search, point, and match. Make comparisons. Discover concepts such as shapes and colors. Follow simple directions. Read a book alone. This durable book has a heavy, cushioned cover and sturdy, coated board pages that wipe clean for repeated use and stand up to rough handling. First Look and Find: Elmo and Friends conforms to the Specifications for Toy Safety of ASTM F963-07.

Sky Words


Marilyn Singer - 1994
    The glowing, full-color paintings are as evocative as the poems they complement.

Salt is Sweeter than Gold


Andrew Fusek Peters - 1994
    Insulted when his youngest daughter compares him to salt, the king banishes her until he realizes the true meaning of what she said.

Milton, My Father's Dog


Eric Copeland - 1994
    The new dog is a menace to Fraser, knocking him down, jumping all over him, and dragging him along on their walks. All the while Fraser’s dad thinks Milton can do no wrong. He even builds a doghouse for Milton, which the dog promptly destroys. Could Milton ever be a pet for Fraser?It is not many fathers who can see themselves through their children’s eyes, but Eric Copeland succeeds in recreating how ridiculous – and funny – he looked to his son.

Popsicle Pony


Jill Stover - 1994
    Chiefy the pony agrees to lead the parade only when a cowgirl hitches him to Popsicle Pete's wagon and allows him to follow his regular route through town.

Henry's Forest (Thomas the Tank Engine Photographic Board Books)


Wilbert Awdry - 1994
    A storm destroys the forest near the railway line, but the engines work hard to replant the trees, and soon the forest is a happy place again in this photographic board book featuring Thomas the Tank Engine.

The Three Musketeers (A Stepping Stone Book)


Deborah G. Felder - 1994
    It's "one for all and all for one!" as D'Artagnan and his three pals follow a course of swashbuckling intrigue and adventure in 17th-centry France.  From the Trade Paperback edition.

The Greatest Show Off Earth


Margaret Mahy - 1994
    Delphinium spends her tenth birthday aboard a traveling space circus, fighting against the dark forces who are bent on stamping out fun.

Beginnings: How Families Come to Be


Virginia L. Kroll - 1994
    In loving words parents and children from six families discuss gently how each family came to be, covering birth families and various kinds of adoptive families.

The Reindeer People


Ted Lewin - 1994
    Lush paintings and a detailed text provide an intriguing look at life among the reindeer herders of Lapland, detailing a reindeer roundup, a traditional Lapp wedding, family celebrations, and other aspects of life in the frigid Arctic world.

Poetry From A to Z: A Guide for Young Writers


Paul B. Janeczko - 1994
    

Scarlett Angelina Wolverton-Manning


Jacqueline K. Ogburn - 1994
    She also has something else in common with her ancestors. When she is kidnapped by Ralph the chauffeur, little does he know that he's in for quite a surprise!

The Ever-Living Tree: The Life and Times of a Coast Redwood


Linda Vieira - 1994
    Follow the long life a redwood tree as this book takes you on a journey through history.

Here There Be Unicorns


Jane Yolen - 1994
    Readers learn of the fabled healing power of the horn, of the unicorn's ability to cleanse water, how to capture a unicorn--and why the unicorn stirs our imaginations to this day.