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Tales of the Catwings
Ursula K. Le Guin
This collection contains three stories about the "Catwings", continuing their adventures of their eventual return home to find their owner has disappeared.
The Little Unicorn Chu (Unicorn Kids Bedtime Stories #1)
Cerrie Davies - 2019
Chu loves to do ballet, as he loves to twist and twirl and stand up on tiptoe. He is a good, well-behaved unicorn with one bad habit, which is a tendency not to listen to his mother or his kindergarten teachers. They are forever telling the little unicorn not to talk to strangers that he does not know. The words just float over Chu’s little unicorn head though and because of this, he finds himself in a potentially dangerous situation with a strange unicorn. Luckily, his teacher sees what is happening and rescues Chu. The little unicorn learns a valuable life lesson and from that moment on ignores strangers.
For ages 4-5 years.
Stunningly illustrated throughout.
Written in rhyme.
Teaches a valuable life lesson.
A fun rhyming bedtime story or everyday story for your little ones with a serious and clear message about not talking to strangers. The following verse is repeated in the story making it easy to understand. “Stay away from all those you don’t know. “If you don’t know the unicorn, then turn and go!” Download your copy of The Little Unicorn Chu b> by scrolling up and clicking "Buy Now With 1-Click" button.
The Snow Goose
Paul Gallico - 1941
Gallico's most famous story, The Snow Goose, is set in the wild, desolate Essex marshes and is an intense and moving tale about the relationship between a hunchback and a young girl. The Small Miracle is a contemporary fable about a young boy's love for his dangerously ill donkey.
Cougar Cub Tales: Lost and Alone
Sharon Cramer - 2009
They have ungrounded apprehension about whether or not the blind bobcat is a real cougar cub . By the end of the tale, they realize that they really ARE the same, overlooking their fears and differences as they embrace their new friend. Eighteen watercolors.
I Absolutely Must Do Coloring Now or Painting or Drawing
Lauren Child - 2006
The creative, magical world of Charlie and Lola is perfect inspiration for little kids, and with plenty of room to draw, and lots of activities, planets with stripes and silly hats are sure to be just the beginning!
The Children of Green Knowe
Lucy M. Boston - 1954
M. Boston's thrilling and chilling tales of Green Knowe, a haunted manor deep in an overgrown garden in the English countryside, have been entertaining readers for half a century.There are three children: Toby, who rides the majestic horse Feste; his mischievous little sister, Linnet; and their brother, Alexander, who plays the flute. The children warmly welcome Tolly to Green Knowe... even though they've been dead for centuries.But that's how everything is at Green Knowe. The ancient manor hides as many stories as it does dusty old rooms.And the master of the house is great-grandmother Oldknow, whose storytelling mixes present and past with the oldest magic in the world.
Jingle All the Way (Jingle, #1)
Tom Shay-Zapien - 2013
And if he's nearby, the Jingle Story Buddy stuffed animal will respond when you read key phrases from the story.
Deltora Quest Five Book Set
Emily Rodda - 2000
The evil Shadow Lord is plotting to invade the land of Deltora and enslave its people. All that stands against him is the magic Belt of Deltora with its seven stones of great and mysterious power. When the stones are stolen and hidden in dark, terrible places throughout the kingdom, the Shadow Lord triumphs and Deltora is lost. Armed with only a hand-drawn map to guide them, two unlikely companions set out on a dangerous quest to find the lost stones and rid their land of the Shadow Lord. Here are the first five volumes in this fascinating series: The Forests of Silence; The Lake of Tears; City of the Rats; The Shifting Sands; and Dread Mountain.
A Guinea Pig Nativity
Bloomsbury Publishing - 2013
. . Mary and Joseph make the journey to Bethlehem, only to find there's no room at the inn. Then along come angels, shepherds, and three kings from afar to worship the baby Jesus in the manger. A Guinea Pig Nativity is the classic Christmas story as you've never seen it before: with (you guessed it) guinea pigs photographed in the starring roles. Sweet, humble, and funny, they bring their own guinea-pig-joyfulness to the nativity in a way that is completely irresistible.
The Queen's Cat (First Year at The Palace)
David Rossmaur - 2012
When Queen Beatrice visits the royal family of Norway, she receives a lovely surprise gift, a cute fluffy kitten. She names the kitten Albert and brings him home to live in the palace. As Albert grows up he gets into all kinds of trouble. Albert has many friends at the palace, including Isabelle the Chambermaid, Gerard the Butler, Angus the Chauffeur, Norman the Grenadier Guard, Princess Sophie, Prince Nicholas and his best friend Sergeant Major, the Magpie. Albert travels to lots of lovely places with the Queen, meets lots of nice people and some not so nice. If Albert does not like you, then watch out. His favourite trick is rubbing his paws on the carpet and giving you a nasty electric shock, which can be painful. Albert loves to roll in smelly horse poo and it’s usually left to Isabelle to bath him before the Queen finds out. Life is good at the palace and Albert makes the most of his position as The Queen’s Cat. In this story Albert wonders if the Queen has remembered his first anniversary at the royal palace and he also meets an unfriendly dog.
Trouble Dolls
Jimmy Buffett - 1991
"A welcome blend of myth and reality, set in modern times but connected by folklore to the world of animals and magic."--Publishers Weekly
The Amazing Tale of Steve: A Minecraft Novel!
Minecraft Books - 2013
* Amazing Story! * Detailed Characters * Perfect For Kids! * You can not put it down! Who could ever expect a young, inexperienced, silly underdog to ever become the deciding factor in a full-scale war? This novel follows the adventures of Steve and his two closest friends, Marvin and Jack. Ride with them through the hills and trees, fire and smoke - follow their story, and become immersed in their lives. Keep an eye out for Herobrine and the Huntsmen as you travel, though! BUY NOW! ON 50% SALE FOR A LIMITED TIME!