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Humanitarians (Women in Profile) by Carlotta Hacker
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Pandas on the Eastside
Gabrielle S. Prendergast - 2016
Horrified to learn that the pandas, originally destined for a zoo in Washington, might be shipped back to China because of a diplomatic spat between China and the United States, Journey rallies her friends and neighbors on the poverty-stricken Eastside. Her infectious enthusiasm for all things panda is hard to resist, and soon she's getting assistance from every corner of her tight-knit neighborhood.
Up in the Tree
Margaret Atwood - 1978
The perfect integration of words and pictures creates a coherent and delightful whole.When this charming book was first published in 1978, there was a widespread idea that it was too expensive and risky to publish a children's book in Canada. And so Margaret Atwood not only wrote and illustrated the book, she handlettered the type! The book was created in the old-fashioned way, using only two colors that mixed together to produce a surprisingly large range of tones and textures. The delightful result reminds us that technology hasn't necessarily made things better. This facsimile edition renders intact the unique pleasures of the original.
Mop Top
Don Freeman - 1955
But when Moppy is mistaken for an actual mop at the grocery store, he realizes he's got to face the barber.
Gifts
Jo Ellen Bogart - 1994
Grandma's treasures come to life in this marvelous introduction to countries and cultures around the world. Full color.
A Treasury of Peter Rabbit and Other Stories
Beatrix Potter - 1982
Brimming with the adventures of characters that have warmed the hearts of generations of children. Tales of Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny, Squirrel Nutkin, Two Bad Mice, and Jeremy Fisher. 136 full-color illustrations.
The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon: A Pop-up Book
Peter Abrahams - 2004
It is a fairy tale grimmer than Grimm, retold with intricate pop-ups and a breathtaking text. This is the ultimate must-have edition for Stephen King fans of all ages.
The Magic School Bus Gets Programmed
Nancy White - 1999
A book about computers, from the animated television series on the Learning Channel.
The Wedding Bargain
Agnes Sligh Turnbull - 1966
To Daniel Morgan, self-made millionaire and reluctant playboy, young Liza Hanford was that rarest of all creatures - an efficient, compassionate and discreet private secretary. So discreet in fact that he never knew that for eight heart-wringing years Liza had been in love with him.It was hardly the kind of proposal to set a girl cloud-walking, but to Liza it opened the door to a new life . . . and perhaps he just might learn to love her.To all appearances it was a true Cinderella story. But underneath the pleasant surface dark shadows of Daniel's past began to emerge. Suddenly this unspoken menace exploded and threatened not only Liza's marriage but her husband's life.
Promise Song
Linda Holeman - 1997
Their dreams are shattered when Flora is adopted, but Rosetta is deemed to be too old. She is to become a farm worker, far from Flora’s new home.Rosetta’s only dream is to find her sister. But slowly and against her will, she is drawn into the lives of the strange couple with whom she has been placed. It is soon clear to her that their home is full of fear and sorrow.As her relationship develops with the farmer’s wife, Rosetta learns that true sisterhood can take many forms. The support the two young women offer one another makes each one stronger until they find a way to follow their dreams.
The Luckiest One of All
Bill Peet - 1982
Wishing to be a bird, a little boy learns that there are benefits and drawbacks to every condition and that being a little boy may be the best of all.
Barkley
Syd Hoff - 1975
He can walk on his front legs, and he can walk on his back legs.But Barkley is getting to be a great old circus dog. He can't keep up with the younger dogs, and he has problems when he joins the other acts. Soon he thinks he will have to leave the circus and the children he loves.Funny and sad, Barkley joins Syd Hoff 's inimitable cast of characters. Children who love dogs and circuses will love Barkley.
Christmas Farm
Mary Lyn Ray - 2008
Year after year, Wilma and Parker nurture their trees, keeping careful count of how many they plant, how many perish, and how many grow to become Christmas trees. This companion to the award-winning Pumpkins: A Story for a Field is a lyrical, behind-the-scenes look at the intricate lives of Christmas trees. Includes an author’s note about the history and cultivation of Christmas trees.
The Penny Whistle
B.J. Hoff - 1996
Where two young friends plan to give a gift that may save a life. And where a one-room schoolhouse provides the setting for a miracle.
My Pony
Susan Jeffers - 2002
I want a pony more than anything in the world. At the heart of Susan Jeffers's exquisite picture book lies the idea that in her imagination, a child can journey anywhere and do anything-even fly through the stars on her very own pony.
An Invitation to the Butterfly Ball
Jane Yolen - 1976
Boyds Mills Press publishes a wide range of high-quality fiction and nonfiction picture books, chapter books, novels, and nonfiction