Best of
Young-Readers

1978

Cops and Robbers


Janet Ahlberg - 1978
    This is a new Puffin edition of Allan Ahlberg's best-selling Cops and Robbers classic picture book, with a brand new cover! The robbers of London town plan a desperate crime one Christmas Eve - to steal all the toys they can lay their hands on! Fortunately, the robbers meet their match in brave office Pugh who leaps into action and arrests the villains - all except Grandma Swagg who manages to get away.

The Snow Child: A Russian Folktale


Freya Littledale - 1978
    Each spring the snow child must leave, but every winter she returns with the first snowfall and comes to life with a kiss.

Shark Lady: True Adventures of Eugenie Clark


Ann McGovern - 1978
    An introduction to the life and career of the ichthyologist whose interest in fish began at the age of nine during weekly trips to the Aquarium in New York City.

Mouse and Tim


Faith McNulty - 1978
    A boy and a mouse describe their relationship during the months they spend together.

Stations Of The Cross


Lawrence G. Lovasik - 1978
    Full-color illustrations.

Searching for Shona


Margaret J. Anderson - 1978
    During the evacuation of children from Edinburgh in the early days of World War II, shy, wealthy Margaret on her way to relatives in Canada trades places and identities with the orphaned Shona bound for the Scottish countryside.

Mary My Mother


Lawrence G. Lovasik - 1978
    This book is also sold as part of the St. Joseph Picture Books 1st Grade (3) Book Set, by Fr. Lovasik. The set offers a savings over purchasing the individual books separately. This book is the story of the life of the Blessed Mother. It is meant to be read to your child. Imprimatur. Full page color illustrations on every page. 1978 Copyright. 5.5 x 7.5 inches. Soft cover. 32 pp.

The Rebel Witch


Jack Lovejoy - 1978
    With the powerful Wand of the Necromancers in her possession, an apprentice witch tries to prevent the restoration of the days of the dark lore.

Maui-maui


Stephen Cosgrove - 1978
    Serendipity books have warmed the hearts of young and old for over two decades, becoming classics in children's literature.Each beloved tale teaches youngsters how to deal with the challenges of their world, providing them with positive solutions to difficult problems.Join the whimsical characters in this beautifully illustrated collection as they entertain and inspire every reader.

The Angels: God's Messengers And Our Helpers


Lawrence G. Lovasik - 1978
    Illustrated in full color, this book teaches children about Angels and their place in our lives.

The Holy Rosary


Lawrence G. Lovasik - 1978
    Each Mystery of the Rosary is illustrated in full color and accompanied by easy-to-read prayers.

Miracles Of Jesus


Lawrence G. Lovasik - 1978
    This book is also sold as part of the St. Joseph Picture Books 1st Grade (3) Book Set, by Fr. Lovasik. The set offers a savings over purchasing the individual books separately. This book relates the accounts of the miracles Jesus performed throughout His life on Earth. It is meant to be read to your child. Imprimatur. Full page color illustrations on every page. 1978 Copyright. 5.5 x 7.5 inches. Soft cover. 32 pp.

Walt Disney's Christmas Treasury


Walt Disney Company - 1978
    An anthology of Christmas stories, illustrations, comic strips, posters, and other miscellanea featuring Disney characters.

Off-the-Wall Mad Libs


Roger Price - 1978
    Someone asks for a part of speech: a verb, a noun, an adjective, or an adverb. We've included definitions and examples of the parts of speech in case you've forgotten. Players call out their ideas to fill in the blanks and in the end, you have a story reeling from one silly sentence to another until nothing makes sense. That's what you call a Mad Lib®, the world's greatest word game. Players have been howling with friends or laughing all to themselves for over 35 years!Now that you know what Mad Libs® are, you're ready to play Off-The-Wall Mad Libs®. From "Paul Revere" and "Albert Einstein" to "Little Red Riding Hood" and "The Three Little Pigs" this zany group of Mad Libs ® will make you the hit of the party.