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The Complete Nonsense of Edward Lear


Edward Lear - 1895
    It has a biographical Preface by Lear himself, and concludes with some delightful 'heraldic' sketches of his cat, Foss.

The Monster Who Came to Visit


Neesa Bally - 2020
    All is not lost though as this unlikely pair may have more in common than you think.

Who Let the Gods Out?


Maz Evans - 2014
    The star is Virgo - a young Zodiac goddess on a mission. But the pair accidentally release Thanatos, a wicked death daemon imprisoned beneath Stonehenge, and must then turn to the old Olympian gods for help. After centuries of cushy retirement on earth, are Zeus and his crew up to the task of saving the world - and solving Elliot's problems too?

Loosestrife


Stephen Dunn - 1996
    Not content merely to observe the world, Dunn's stance is always dual, complicit. And as he navigates through each paradox of his moral and aesthetic and erotic selves, this poet, described by Sydney Lea as one "who remains open to contradictions," travels to a place of exact and complicated vision.

The Scarecrow and His Servant


Philip Pullman - 2004
    A tattered scarecrow stood in the wind and rain, taking no notice . . . until a bolt of lightning struck his turnip head. The scarecrow blinked with surprise and came to life.So begins the story of the Scarecrow, a courteous but pea-brained fellow with grand ideas. He meets a boy, Jack, who becomes his faithful servant, and they set out to journey to Spring Valley together. Along the way there's no end of excitement - battle and shipwreck, brigands and tricksters - and it's up to Jack time after time to save the day.

The Worst Witch


Jill Murphy - 1974
    She's always getting her spells wrong and she can't even ride a broomstick without crashing it. Will she ever make a real witch?

Beetle Boy


M.G. Leonard - 2016
    Vanished without a trace! From a locked room! So Darkus moves in with his eccentric Uncle Max and next door to Humphrey and Pickering, two lunatic cousins with an enormous beetle infestation. Darkus soon discovers that the beetles are anything but ordinary. They're an amazing, intelligent super species and they're in danger of being exterminated. It's up to Darkus and his friends to save the beetles. But they're up against an even more terrifying villain--the mad scientist of fashion, haute couture villainess Lucretia Cutter. Lucretia has an alarming interest in insects and dastardly plans for the bugs. She won't let anyone or anything stop her, including Darkus's dad, who she has locked up in her dungeons! The beetles and kids join forces to rescue Mr. Cuttle and thwart Lucretia.

The Frogs Wore Red Suspenders


Jack Prelutsky - 2002
    There are remarkable sights, such as an elephant perched in a sycamore tree. And there are unforgettable characters, including Granny Gooding, Sarah Small, and Barnaby Boone, all of whose poems are guaranteed to make you smile. Young, sweet, and simply silly, you can bet your boots that this book will have everyone seeing red—suspenders, that is!From Minneapolis to the Grand Canyon, Tuscaloosa to Seattle, families across the country will love this irresistible modern classic!

The Night of Wishes


Michael Ende - 1989
    But a small cat and a raven are waiting to foil their plans and save the world.

Funny Jokes for Kids: Thanksgiving Turkey Jokes for Kids!: 50+ Funny Thanksgiving Jokes w/ Color Illustrations - Funny Jokes for Kids (Thanksgiving Books for Children)


Arnie Lightning - 2014
    Kids love jokes! Jokes can aid in story-telling, create laughs, and help with conversation and social skills. Your child will love this hilarious joke book full of clean Thanksgiving jokes for children. Kindle Unlimited and Amazon Prime Members can read this book for FREE! Kids and children can practice their reading and joke telling skills with this funny joke book about Thanksgiving. With silly jokes and cute illustrations, beginning and early readers can enjoy hours of fun and entertainment. This book is especially great for traveling, waiting rooms, and reading aloud at home. Funny jokes from this Thanksgiving book... Q: What is black and white and red all over?A: A pilgrim with poison ivy! ~HAHA!~ Q: What is the best thing to put in a pumpkin pie?A: Your teeth! ~LOL!~ Q: What is purple and blue and has a lot of feathers?A: A turkey holding its breath for too long! ~HAHA!~ Q: What bird has wings but cannot fly?A: A roasted turkey! ~LOL!~ Funny Thanksgiving Jokes for Kids! (Clean Jokes for Children) Funny Thanksgiving jokes Excellent for early and beginning readers Hours of fun and entertainment for your child Food maze puzzle included Great for long trips, waiting rooms, and reading aloud Cute and Hilarious Jokes About Thanksgiving!  This funny joke book is full of turkey, Indians, Pilgrims and other hilarious Thanksgiving jokes that will have you laughing for hours! This is one of the best joke collections in the world. These jokes about Thanksgiving will give you a case of the giggles. These funny jokes are excellent for kids, children, teens, and adults. Early and beginner readers can practice reading aloud and learning. Best-Selling Children's Book Author, Arnie Lightning Arnie Lightning is a best-selling children's book author with a straightforward goal. He wants his work to create a positive impact in the lives of others through children's books. Learning morals, lessons, and good character can start at a young age. Arnie's books reflect this. By providing a comfortable and entertaining environment, learning can be a fun activity! Scroll up and click 'buy' to get these funny jokes! 100% Money Back Guarantee Tags: funny thanksgiving jokes for kids, thanksgiving, turkey, funny joke, funny jokes, lol, jokes, turkeys, Indian, Indians, pilgrim, pilgrims, Thanksgiving books for children, thanksgiving jokes, joke books, books, Thanksgiving turkey jokes book, ebook, kids books, funny, ebooks, funny jokes, kids, haha, hilarious, children, joke, kid, funny jokes for children, kids books, childrens books, childrens book, kids book, joke books, books for kids, childrens book, turkey, kids books, funny, funny jokes, funny book, joke book, funny book, joke books, hilarious, funny free joke book, book about thanksgiving, kindle book, kindle ebook, comedy, thanksgiving book for kids, humor, early reader, beginning r

The Monster That Ate Our Keys


A.J. Cosmo - 2012
     3k words, 6 color illustrations, perfect for emergent readers!

Bedtime Stories for Kids


Uncle Amon - 2015
    Each story is easy to read and exciting with cute and bright illustrations for younger readers! This book is especially great for traveling, waiting rooms, and reading aloud at home. 5 cute bedtime stories for kids Excellent for beginning and early readers Cute short stories that are great for a quick bedtime story These stories are great for a quick bedtime story and to be read aloud with friends and family. Your child will be entertained for hours!Story List & Activities: FREE GIFT! Gone Camping Good Dreams, Bad Dreams Just for Fun Activity Yummy, Yummy Desserts Just for Fun Activity A Bright Idea Just for Fun Activity Catching the Stars *** FREE GIFT with your purchase! *** Free children's book download included!(see inside for link) Scroll up and click 'buy' and spend some quality time with your child! tags: bedtime stories, short stories, short stories for kids, children chapter books, books for kids, kids books, children's books bedtime stories for kids, bedtime storybook collection, bedtime storybook, kids stories, bedtime stories for children, bedtime reading, free childrens books, Children's books, short stories, kids stories, stories for kids, stories for children, kids ebooks, short stories, bedtime stories, kids stories, stories for kids, short stories for kids, short stories, stories for kids, jokes, kids stories, childrens stories, kids books, childrens books, books for kids, bedtime stories, kids books, ebooks, books for kids, jokes, kids, hilarious, children, kid, kids books, childrens books, childrens book, kids book about animals, elementary, kids book, books for kids, childrens book, book, kindle book, kindle ebook, comedy, early reader, beginning reader, kids comedy, bedtime stories, free ebooks, ebooks free, stories for kids, preschool, ages 3-5, ages 6-8, ages 9-12, preteen, beginning readers, beginner reading, kids stories, children stories

The Iron Man


Ted Hughes - 1968
    A trap is set for him, but he cannot be kept down. Then, when a terrible monster from outer space threatens to lay waste to the planet, it is the Iron Man who finds a way to save the world.

A Dustbin of Milligan


Spike Milligan - 1961
    A collection of stories, poems,letters (all to Harry Secombe), fairy tales and a section headed 'Politics And Other Nonsense'.

Beauty and the Witch


Sigal Adler - 2017