(Adults may know him as a frequent commentator on National Public Radio, essayist, book reviewer, and the author of The Afterlife Diet). Well over a million copies of his books have been sold win the first, The Terrible Roar, was published in 1970.

    Seuss have helped many a child (and grownup) along the complicated road of life. For those who need reminders, here is a collection of some of the good doctor's wisest and wittiest sayings, on subjects as varied as "Equality and Justice" and "Facing Up to Adversity" to "The Art of Eating" and "The First Nerd"! A perfect gift for all occasions, ideal for sharing among generations--now with a "gift tag" on the jacket flap for consumers to personalize!

    

    So when she finds a long-forgotten trail in the wild woods near her home, she resolves to follow it. It's a journey that leads her to unravel the dark secrets of her aunt's life - and her own. And while Zinny chases ghosts in the woods, gorgeous Jake Boone is determined to chase her . . .

    With a poignant, simple storytelling and gorgeous artwork, this bestselling picture book introduces plant life cycles while reminding us to let go and embrace change.One tiny dandelion seed wants to hold onto its dandelion home, until the winter wind carries it away. The seed worries it won't be able to find its place in such a vast and frightening world. But everything is much more beautiful than it ever thought, and perhaps finding a new home isn't such a bad thing after all.Great for parents or giftgivers looking for a:graduation giftgift for the new school yearbook to provide inspirationgift for a loved one at a crossroadsintroduction to plant life cycles for the classroom

    A biography of the modest Frenchman who, after being blinded at the age of three, went on to develop a system of raised dots on paper that enabled blind people to read and write.

    He knows everything there is to know about the game -- except how to play well. His specialty is striking out. Stosh feels like a real loser, and when he takes a low-paying job cleaning a bunch of junk out of his neighbor's attic, he feels even worse -- until he comes across a little piece of cardboard that takes his breath away. His heart is racing. His brain is racing. He can hardly believe his eyes. Stosh has stumbled upon a T-206 Honus Wagner -- the most valuable baseball card in the world! And he's about to find out that it's worth a lot more than money....

    Besides updated, modern language, these editions have a stronger Christian message, added historical information, a family tree, and other new features designed to enhance the books. Set in the South in the mid- to-late 1800s, the books tell the story of the life and spiritual commitment of Elsie Dinsmore, a charming young heroine whose Christian faith and hope guide her as she grows from childhood to adulthood. This boxed set of the popular fiction books for girls includes the first 4 titles in the series: Elsie's Endless Wait (Book 1), Elsie's Impossible Choice (Book 2), Elsie's New Life (Book 3), Elsie's Stolen Heart (Book 4).

    Add a striking new cover anda fascinating introduction by the author, and this is a volume no Lionni fanwill want to be without.In a pointer review of the 1985 edition, "Kirkus Reviews" said, "Lionni'sstories are simple and elegant, his pictures are nothing short of stunning.Splashy colors, inventive collages, whimsy, and a sense of wonder are all herein abundance. A splendid collection...not to be missed."

    His class, comprised mostly of African-American students, knew little about the modern civil rights movement. Without a satisfactory text on the movement from which to teach, he decided that the kids should learn their history first hand. So, he sent them out to interview the people who were really there. The kids came back with truly wonderful stories -- many of the parents, grandparents, and friends interviewed had never before had the opportunity to share their stories with their children. THE BOOK:There are 31 interviews that cover three main areas of the movement: life under segregation, the nonviolent movement, and the black power movement. Everyone is here -- regular, ordinary people who dedicated themselves to the cause of freedom and the fight for equality, and even a few of the better known people whose names we hear and associate with Martin Luther King, or with the Freedom Rides, or with other familiar aspects of the movement. In her foreword, Rosa Parks writes, "I can't think of anything more important to teach young people today than this: that ordinary people working together can change history." Through warm, down-to-earth interviews with children, readers will meet people who lived in the segregated south, people who took part in sit-ins, people who were jailed for protesting, and people who found strength they never knew they had. They will meet a member of the Black Panthers, a woman who witnessed the assassination of Malcolm X, and a former Ku Klux Klansman. In addition, there are three introductory essays which provide background information to help kids to better understand the context of the interviews. Also included are portraits of the people in each interview and over 40 archival photographs of important moments during the movement.

    Now retold in this gorgeous volume and its accompanying audio CD, they are more vibrant than ever. Chief Lelooska was a celebrated painter and carver and a storyteller without peer. This glorious book, completed before his recent death, is his final tribute to the art and lore of the tribe. Full color.

    "Who is William Shakespeare?" For more than 20 years, Lois Burdett has asked that question of her elementary school students in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, leading them on a voyage of discovery that brings the Bard to life for boys and girls ages seven and up.A Midsummer Night's Dream for Kids, written in rhyming couplets is suitable for staging as class plays as well as reading aloud.

    Great fun for adults and children. Ideal gift books at an excellent price.

    Duplicate more than 65 popular toy store concoctions with common household ingredients for just pennies.

    Read by Judi Dench, Stephen Fry, Jane Horrocks & others.

    Tossed by winds, drenched by water, and scorched by fire, the five sisters search for a mysterious island on the edge of the sea— and acquire their own names, faces and unique personalities along the way. "Mahy's multilayered tale pays loving tribute to the power of story and imagination." — "School Library Journal," starred review

    

    After being hit on the head by his mother and told to fend for himself, Larry the polar bear floats from Baffin Bay to New Jersey where he gets a job as a lifeguard.

    Set in a burger joint, it stars Kel Mitchell and Kenan Thompson (from the series), who play two lovable but clueless employees of the world's most mediocre hamburger joint--Good Burger. This novelization will capture all the antics as they take on their fierce competitor, Mega Burger - Guest appearances by Shaquille O'Neal and Sinbad- All That is #1 with Nickelodeon viewers ages 6-11.- Kenan and Kel, a spin-off show from All That, Launched in fall '96. They will also be Kid's Choice spokespersons on 10 million boxes of Post Cereal.

    Chastity is shown to be the Christian way of living out God's will as it encourages an attitude of reverence for the mysteries of procreation. Illustrated.Originally published in France, this book has been so popular that it has already been translated and published in six other language editions.

    Whose hands were so big he held the basketball like a grapefruit? Which center singlehandedly changed the way defense was played? From Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Larry Bird and Michael Jordan, young hoops fans can read about eleven legendary players in this exciting look at basketball's greatest slam-dunking, hoop-hanging superstars.

    To help her arrange her paper cut-outs of the animals in the Chinese zodiac in the proper order, a young girl's grandmother tells her the story of the race in which each animal secured its place.

    By following and serving Jesus, Meshak grows to understand the importance of the goodness that Jesus tries to inspire in people's souls. And through faith and perseverance, Meshak is able to follow his master from this world into the next...

    Most people don't know the spiritual symbolism that was hidden into the lyrics of this cheerful song during a church-persecution era in England. Parents could then use this song to teach their children the true meaning of Christmas. For instance, a partridge is an ancient symbol of Christ, shown by the bird that will lay down its life for its young. Four calling birds symbolize the four gospels, and so on.

    An enchanting volume for children and parents alike, this wonderful compilation is sure to become a treasured heirloom edition.

    Children learn to identify a variety of different plant, animal and insect species.-- Helps children identify different species.-- Includes scrapbook pages, for notes or drawings.-- Features detailed true-to-life illustrations.

    Learn about the life of a baby Pacific green sea turtle as he faces ocean predators in this riveting adventure from the nest to the open ocean.

    They will capture and hold children's interest while developing their reading skills and deepening their appreciation of the world's great stories.Black Beauty (Level 4) Travel with Black Beauty as he overcomes the harsh life of a carriage horse to rejoin his beloved owners in this retelling of the Anna Sewell classic.

    The magnificent color and detail make this a dazzling guide for young bird watchers. The drawings help kids identify water birds and where they live. Full color.

    Joosse and THIS IS A HOSPITAL, NOT A ZOO! by Roberta Karim. She makes her home in Tenafly, New Jersey.

    The Top Banana. The Kings of the Heap!He's bold. He's dashing. He puts the pomp is pompous. More important: He's never met a leftover he wouldn't eat. He's Grimmy! Lord of the realm and master of all he surveys. Okay...so big deal if his kingdom is an alley and his castle a garbage can. Grimmy is the Henry VIII of canines. And his millions of bullish fans worldwide wouldn't have him any other way.Hail Grimmy! King of the Heap!

    The environments--a tropical coral reef, an African savannah, a meadow in North America, and the South American rain forest--will delight children as they point out what has changed from scene to scene in the before and after pictures. Age 4 and up.

    A multicultural anthology of traditional stories is complemented by beautiful full-color artwork and introductions by ten youngsters representing diverse world cultures.The whistling monster (Brazil) --The corn maidens (Mexico) --The coming of raven (Canada) --Puss in boots (France) --The simple Saame man (Finland) --Witch of the sands (Botswana) --The paradise city (Morocco) --The birth of Krishna (India) --Gulnara the warrior (Mongolia) --Rona and the moon (New Zealand).

    Calamari and her several feline companions engage in a variety of humorous antics trying to convince their cat-hating landlord, Mr. Gangplank, that the cats are really statues or visiting relatives.

    They’re polite, thoughtful, and never forget to share their honey. But when Mama, Papa, Sister, and Brother all wake up with a bad case of the grouchies, the day takes a different turn. The Bears snarl, shout, and hog the honey. They yell so loud, they wake up the night owl and the bats next door. Even Mama becomes a serious grump. Will the Bears remember to be kind before they go to sleep? Or will the whole day be ruined by the grouchies?This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.

    All the full-sized patterns you need for these projects are included, and there's even a handy pocket inside for storing the patterns. Learn to sew and share in Laura's pioneer experiences—and make some useful and beautiful projects you'll cherish forever.

    It takes a visit to her aunt's house to make Janet appreciate her parents and their unusual way of looking at everything.

    A quiz at the end of the book allows children, with the guidance of teachers or parents, to match the poem and illustration to the appropriate Convention article.

    How could he have known when he set out that his journey would lead him back home? Full color.

    office. Wilborn Hampton, a cub reporter, answered and heard these words: "Three shots fired!" It was the voice of the U.P.I. White House reporter. The gunshots had been fired at President Kennedy—and young Hampton was the first to receive the news. This is his story, a riveting account of a young man swept into the white-hot core of a tragedy that would shake the world. It is also a minute-by-minute chronicle of how reporters collected the facts of the major news story of the twentieth century. KENNEDY ASSASSINATED! will leave readers with an unforgettable sense of the shock, grief, and enduring loss that every American experienced that day.

    Fred Rogers (Mister Rogers's Neighborhood) opens the door for stepfamilies to safely talk about their good and sometimes not-so-good feelings of their new families.

    A companion volume to I'm a Big Sister.

    From day to day, someone keeps moving weird objects from inside the locked cab to the truckbed. Yet the kids never see anyone out there!It makes no sense until they find their first clue: a revealing roll of film. But even with that, what's happening is a mystery. In their minds, there's only one way to solve it: spend a night watching the truck.What will they find come morning? Something they never imagined--and something they'll never forget!

    No matter what these mysterious little creatures are called --fairies, dwarfs, elves, pixies, brownies, hobgoblins, or nunus--they are said to possess magical powers. Some find their power in their wit, others in their ability to change forms, and still others in their name.

    After ten dogs are placed in a display window for the whole wide world to see, one by one their numbers diminish until the last canine departs with its new owner.

     Written in the sixteenth century, "Deck the Halls" has been a favorite holiday song for generations of Americans. Now see it brought to life like never before as it is set with classic, Americana images by the master of all things festive, Norman Rockwell, Children go sleigh riding and wait anxiously for the arrival of Santa Claus, families sing Christmas carols, and Santa gets ready for his big night in this Christmas-themed tribute to Norman Rockwell and the American culture so beautifully immortalized in his art. With a foreword by Norman Rockwell's grandson, John Rockwell, this book is a treasure that families will love to sing along with.

    Learn more about their exciting and inspiring lives in Barbour's "Heroes of the Faith" series.As a shoemaker turned missionary, he mastered the languages of India to spread the Word of God and was called "Father of Modern Missions".

    The new baby shares with its older sibling all the things it can and cannot do. The baby also asks lots of fun and engaging questions to the older child, such as “When is your birthday?” and “What do you do when you’re happy?”

    Uses figures extracted from contemporary works of art to present various shapes, including the star, diamond, and cone.

    Our Neighborhood introduces young, beginning readers to the many and varied individuals they may encounter in their communities.

    Each book names an object for each letter and gives fascinating information on topics that are fresh and appealing to children.-- an entire page explores one subject and its related topics-- lavish illustrations and photographs help provide further information-- entertaining and informative factsThis colorful picture dictionary looks at the life of the hardworking pioneers who settled this land. Detailed illustrations show intriguing objects in the context of their use and help describe such old-fashioned traditions as how butter was made by hand with a wooden churn and how wool was made into clothing. Some of the fascinating items used by the pioneers include: -- ear trumpet-- rag rug-- yoke-- zoetrope, and more!

    Here, readers can find detailed, illustrated case files explaining how police solve crimes and catch criminals. From the collection and methodical matching of evidence to high-tech computer crime-solving, the science of crime is revealed in clear, lively text, photos and vibrant illustrations. Full-color throughout.

    Sam's efforts to find a grandmother are so successful that he discovers the problems of having too many grandmothers.

    Each book contains simple instructions for observing wildlife and urges children to sketch and write about what they see.

    Yes, it's still growing, high up in California's Sierra Nevada mountains. Like a unique biological time-line, "While a Tree Was Growing "juxtaposes the life of a single tree with a chronology of world events to narrate 3,500 years of history, natural science, anthropology, and more. Large, generously illustrated two-page spreads are flanked by columns, with historic milestones on the left and a growth chart recording the treeis progress on the right. Stitched into the middle of the book is a fold-out 11O x 33O poster. Illustrated by Daniel O'Leary.

    Presents alphabetically arranged entries on all major topics from every area of knowledge and focuses on inter-disciplinary thinking which thereby connects related subjects.

    Originally written as a young girl's instructional, adult doll collectors are now using this as a valuable reference book to learn knitting and crocheting fashions for their dolls. The book is full of projects, easy for the novice as well as the experienced enthusiast.

    Illustrations feature the color blue.

    She has read every book about it, spends all her pocket money on it and she can't stop gobbling it! But a holiday in America is no fun when everything Mary touches turns to chocolate - even the President.

    Maybe that's why her Maryland home seems to attract children left parentless by accident or by the recent Civil War. It is hard to care and provide for them on a nurse's salary, and finding Christian homes for them requires more wisdom than Emma possesses on her own.Strong and independent as she seems, Emma dreams of the day a strong Christian husband can share the burden, and she thinks her prayers might be answered when she meets the handsome carpenter Nate O'Neil.But, though the war is over, Nate is still fighting a battle inside himself. How can he offer himself to a fine woman like Emma when he still bears the guilt of past deeds?While Emma and Nate wrestle with their problems, the seven children in Emma's care decide to take matters into their own hands.

    This companion to "The Rhyme Bible" includes projects such as tongue twisters, puzzles, and mind bogglers.

    From childhood to the years in Egypt to the time when he confronts his brother, who sold him into slavery, Joseph's life unfolds in simple words and glowing illustrations that are both moving and accessible. With its theme of brothers who must face jealousy and learn to forgive, the story of Joseph is one of universal appeal.

    Sure, Alfred has a big lawn and a dachshund named Fitz. But Calvin's talented and gifted younger brother, Monk, and his bossy, overachieving neighbor, Jenny Teitletot, are getting on his nerves! No wonder Calvin jumps at the chance to visit the local humane shelter with Alfred's neighbor, Dr. Jamar.At the humane shelter, Calvin falls in love with Train, a big, loud, friendly dog with "great potential." Calvin has got to find Train a home--but where? His apartment building won't allow dogs or cats, Dr. Jamar is already fostering a pet, and Alfred Ludlott has Fitz. Calvin's just about ready to give up when he finds out that Train isn't the only one with "great potential."

    Illustrated by Woodleigh Marx Hubbard.

    Each title transports the reader back in time by giving detailed information on the aspects of life during a particular historical period.

    In Gary Chalk's stunning historical search-and-find caper, children are encouraged to hunt through times past to discover key objects. Each of the nine large-format cross-sections is packed with comical and memorable personalities and their comments yielding, facts and fun that both children and adults will want to discuss again and again.A wide range of time periods is featured: Ancient Egypt, Elizabethan, French Revolution, the Wild West, and more.

    Even worse, his best friend's new neighbor is a girl with swimming and shortstop abilities that match Elliot's, as well as great "worm" talents of her own.

    When swallowing a big mouthful of food, a frog blinks its eyes. The blinking pushes the frogs huge eyeballs down on top of its mouth. This helps squeeze the food in its mouth into its throat. WHOOSH!-down goes its meal!In this superb introduction to amphibians, children will uncover many facts about these cold-blooded creatures.The Bergers discuss key curricular topics, like metamorphisis and molting, in an accessible manner and the vivid illustrations of Karen Carr make these animals jump right off of the page!

    Vivid text takes the reader straight into each exciting scene. Richard Bonson's detailed cross-sectional artwork drives home the full impact of each disaster. Full color.

    Haunting and evocative, this is the story of the first Christmas told from the perspective of the wise men's camels as they follow the star across the desert to Bethlehem, bearing their noble masters with gifts for the Christ child. Elegant, exotic in words and pictures, this is a Christmas book to ponder and to treasure.

    Over 80 imaginative ABC experiences are within these pages, making an alphabet zoo, alphabet puzzles, picture hunts, color relays, and silly poems.

    Discover the hard work, fun, and adventure of their daily lives, and along the way learn how to play games, make toys and crafts, and perform everyday activities just like Liz and Sam. You can make your own homemade soda pop and cook up a batch of johnnycakes. Use clay to create your own pottery and design a string of African trade beads, or learn the Native American art of sandpainting. You can even make your own holiday decorations out of dough or pinecones--if you're not too busy playing tangram, a Chinese puzzle game, or a beanbag target game. Pioneer Days is filled with interesting bits of historical information and fun facts about growing up in days gone by. Discover how different--and how similar--life was for American kids in history. Watch for Colonial Days the next exciting book in the American Kids in History series!

    Includes a caterpillar, raccoon, yellow warbler, owl, squirrel, a white pine and an oak.

    Use all sorts of natural things you find inside or outside your home to make gifts, play games, and do experiments. Each rated from easy to challenging, tons of activities will help you understand - and enjoy - our environment."

    Describes the television program "Reading Rainbow" and how it is made, from the selection of books featured to the addition of sound effects and music after shooting has been completed.

    Each teaching guide includes a story summary, discussion questions, vocabulary builders, cross-curricular activities and more

    The house next door to Olivia Wendell is empty, but that doesn't stop her from wondering what it would be like if someone moved in. When a story is about imagination, anything can happen--and what happens here is both fanciful and fun. Full color.

    The 0. Henry and Bret Harte masterpieces make holiday literature enjoyable all year on this masterful recording. Includes three stories: A Christmas Carol, The Gift of the Magi, and Dick Spindler s Family Christmas. Publisher: Greathall ProductionsReader: Jim WeissISBN: 188251341X

    In this action-packed undersea circus, jaws snap, tentacles sting, ink gets squirted, and fish suddenly glow while animals that look like plants sway gently and bashful clams hide the lively secrets inside their shells. Surprisingly dry and armed with a few pieces of equipment and their boundless imaginations, children explore this magical realm one small square at a time. Science education at its best. -- Science Books and Films

    Explores different aspects of God and Jesus through everyday people.

    

    A guide to finding animals that live in open, grassy spaces by identifying their tracks, their nests, the sounds they make, and other marks they make to show they have been in the area.