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Favorite Fairy Tales Told Around The World by Virginia Haviland
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Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens
J.M. Barrie - 1906
Barrie. Peter Pan, the boy who refused to grow up, is one of the immortals of children's literature. J.M. Barrie first created Peter Pan as a baby, living in secret with the birds and fairies in the middle of London, but as the children for whom he invented the stories grew older, so too did Peter, reappearing in Neverland, where he was aided in his epic battles with Red Indians and pirates by the motherly and resourceful Wendy Darling. With their contrary lures of home and escape, childhood and maturity, safety and high adventure, these unforgettable tales are equally popular with children and adults.
Dear Hot Dog
Mordicai Gerstein - 2011
In between playing outside, making crafts, eating their favorite treats, and reading, together they delight in the adventure and magic that each day brings. Gerstein’s vibrant illustrations and lighthearted verse make Dear Hot Dog a great introduction to poetry for young readers.
Bicycle Magic and Other Stories
Enid Blyton - 1994
For Ages 5+This Enid Blyton book contains the stories:Bicycle MagicThe Wish That Came TrueThe Balloon-PipeSilly-One and the JewelsThe Brownie Biddle's BootsNow Then, Busy-Body!Little Shaving BrushesMr Storm-AroundHe Bought a SecretThe Rub-Away FlannelIt's Going to Rain!Billy and the BrownieSomebody Came to the DoorThe Tale of Lanky-PankySlip-Around's Wishing Wand
I Am Not Afraid To Fail (Persistence Project Book 1)
Daniel Kenney - 2019
Failure doesn't have to be scary for kids.
And parents, guardians, and mentors play a crucial role in teaching kids that failure is just one step towards success.
Thankfully, simple books with powerful language can help!
With the help of "I Am Not Afraid To Fail", you and your child can work together to learn that failure is a normal and natural part of life.
Help the child in your life build the confidence to take chances and go for it without fear of failure.
Read the book and start this important conversation today!"I Am Not Afraid To Fail" is the third book in the Persistence Project Series.
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-Book One: I Am Not Afraid To Fail -Book Two: I Won't Give Up -Book Three: You Can Face Your Fears-Book Four: You Can Always Improve - Coming Fall 2020!
The Wolf, the Duck, and the Mouse
Mac Barnett - 2017
This is a story about a mouse, and how he got swallowed up by a wolf, and who he met down in its belly, and what happened after that.
The Complete Tales
Beatrix Potter - 1986
The stories are arranged in the order in which they were first published so they may be read in their proper sequence. A special section at the end of this volume contains four additional works by Beatrix Potter that were not published during her lifetime. Beautifully reissued with a newly designed slipcase and jacket--a truly stunning gift.
Jubal's Wish
Audrey Wood - 2000
But they're all too busy, grumpy, and depressed to join him. Jubal wishes there were something he could do to make his friends as happy as he is on this glorious day...And his wish comes true!
A Place Beyond The Map
Samuel Thews - 2011
Sometimes it begins with a door; sometimes by following a peculiar cottontail down his hole. For Phinnegan Qwyk, it begins with a chilly November night, two wet footprints and Periwinkle Lark. A flamboyant and cunning Faë with a penchant for mischief, Periwinkle is also a bit of a thief. When he snatches Phinnegan away to a Place-Beyond-the-Map, Phinnegan discovers that fairy tales aren’t all they’re cracked up to be: at least, not when you are being attacked by the wild wolves of the Faolchú, being hunted by a gholem that lurks unseen in the shadows, or bargaining for your very life with a troll—even if she is beautiful. When all seems lost, Phinnegan finds hope in the form of a shy pixie and a jolly, if rather messy, old man. His journey is not a mistake. Evocative, purposeful and winsome, A Place Beyond the Map is what children’s dreams are made of. A simplistic tale spun within the world of fairy tales and myth, it is a story for children, and for those of us that are finally old enough to read fairy tales again.
Firefly July: A Year of Very Short Poems
Paul B. Janeczko - 2014
Janeczko pairs with Caldecott Honoree Melissa Sweet for a collection of short poems to sample and savor.
It only takes a few words, if they’re the right words, to create a strong image. Whether listened to in the comfort of a cozy lap or read independently, the thirty-six very short poems in this collection remind readers young and old that a few perfect words and pictures can make the world glow. Selected by acclaimed poet Paul B. Janeczko and gorgeously illustrated by Melissa Sweet, Firefly July: A Year of Very Short Poems invites children to sample poems throughout the four seasons.
Beasts and Beauty
Soman Chainani - 2021
You don’t know them at all.
Twelve tales, twelve dangerous tales of mystery, magic, and rebellious hearts. Each twists like a spindle to reveal truths full of warning and triumph, truths that capture hearts long kept tame and set them free, truths that explore life . . . and death.A prince has a surprising awakening . . . A beauty fights like a beast . . .A boy refuses to become prey . . .A path to happiness is lost. . . . then found again.New York Times bestselling author Soman Chainani respins old stories into fresh fairy tales for a new era and creates a world like no other. These stories know you. They understand you. They reflect you. They are tales for our times. So read on, if you dare.
The Wishing of Biddy Malone
Joy Cowley - 2004
Biddy tells him, but soon learns that something gained for nothing has no value. Full color.
Enter: Ten Tales for Tweens: Fantastic Short Stories for Middle Grade Readers
M.J. WareK.J. Ha - 2012
Wick, D.D. Roy, Jean Cross, Tess Oliver, Laura Keysor, KJ Hannah Greenberg, & Chris Eboch
Happily Ever After
Bruce Lansky - 1995
The spunky girls in these ten entertaining and inspiring stories are much too busy saving the day to wait around for Prince Charming.
Shark vs. Train
Chris Barton - 2010
Train! WHO WILL WIN?!If you think Superman vs. Batman would be an exciting matchup, wait until you see Shark vs. Train. In this hilarious and wacky picture book, Shark and Train egg each other on for one competition after another, including burping, bowling, Ping Pong, piano playing, pie eating, and many more! Who do YOU think will win, Shark or Train?
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More
Roald Dahl - 1977
Seven stories of fantasy and fun by the fantastic Roald Dahl.The Boy Who Talked With Animals - in which a stranded sea turtle and a small boy have more in common than meets the eye.The Hitchhiker - proves that in a pinch a professional pickpocket can be the perfect pal.The Mildenhall Treasure - a true tale of fortune found and an opportunity lost.The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar - in which a modern-day Robin Hood brings joy to the hearts of orphans - and fear to the souls of casino owners around the world.