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Spot Goes to the Park
Eric Hill - 1991
Spot's 25th birthday presents are bold, beautiful color covers that give him a great new look. Enjoy Spot in paperback with full-color covers and traditional Lift-the-Flap features. Have more fun with Spot!
Three Beloved Classics by E. B. White: Charlotte's Web/the Trumpet of the Swan/Stuart Little
E.B. White - 1972
Charlotte's Web is a Newberry Award-winning story of one fine swine and a spider named Charlotte who changed his life forever. The Trumpet of the Swan is the joyous tale of Louis, a trumpeter swan in search of his voice. Stuart Little is the story of a most unusual mouse that sets out on the adventure of a lifetime.
A Book for Kids
C.J. Dennis - 1921
You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.
If You Liked School, You'll Love Work...
Irvine Welsh - 2007
Part of the Storycuts series, this short story was previously published in the collection If You Liked School, You'll Love Work.
The Kingdom of Fantasy
Geronimo Stilton - 2000
Up at the top, there was a door. And beyond the door was a world I never could have imagined -- the Kingdom of Fantasy! Along with my guide, a frog named Scribblehopper, I set off on an incredible adventure to save the Queen of the Fairies. But along the way, I had to face giant scorpions, witches, sea serpents, pixies, and dozens of other creatures that I had only ever heard stories about. Holey cheese, what a journey! Could I save the Queen . . . and my own tail?
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Chick!
Lucille Colandro - 2009
A wacky new Easter version of the classic "There Was an Old Lady" song!This time, the hungry old lady swallows a chick, some straw, an egg, some candy, a basket, and a bow! And just as she's hopping and skipping along, who should she meet but the Easter Bunny! Watch what happens when she trips, with amazing results!With rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version of a classic song will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page -- a fun story for Easter!
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale
John Steptoe - 1987
Who will the king choose?Award-winning artist John Steptoe’s rich cultural imagery of Africa earned him the Coretta Scott King Award for Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters. The book also went on to win the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award. This stunning story is a timeless treasure that readers will enjoy for generations.Coretta Scott King Award for IllustrationCaledcott HonorReading Rainbow BookBoston Globe-Horn Book
The Place of Lions
Eric Campbell - 1991
“The exciting action in a fascinating setting, coupled with the intriguing spiritual element, make this a worthwhile and thought-provoking book.”--School Library Journal
Cyrus the Unsinkable Sea Serpent
Bill Peet - 1975
The kindly sea serpent almost succumbs to peer pressure, but learns at last to be himself.
Leo the Late Bloomer
Robert Kraus - 1971
But Leo's mother isn't. She knows her son will do all those things, and more, when he's ready.With its message of patience and humor, Leo the Late Bloomer is more timely than ever. As Children's Books and Their Creators commented: "Leo's reassuring 'I made it!' at the end delights young listeners who may have been scrutinized for early blooming by well-intentioned moms and dads. Deserves space on any parenting shelf."
The Day the Crayons Quit
Drew Daywalt - 2013
But when he opens his box of crayons, he finds only letters, all saying the same thing: We quit!Beige is tired of playing second fiddle to Brown. Blue needs a break from coloring all that water, while Pink just wants to be used. Green has no complaints, but Orange and Yellow are no longer speaking to each other. What is Duncan to do? Debut author Drew Daywalt and New York Times bestseller Oliver Jeffers create a colorful solution in this playful, imaginative story that will have children laughing and playing with their crayons in a whole new way.
The Boy Who Was Followed Home
Margaret Mahy - 1975
A witch's pill is supposed to cure Robert of the hippopotami who daily follow him home from school--but there is one disadvantage to the treatment.
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
Walt Disney's Cinderella
Lara Bergen - 2005
This beautifully illustrated padded storybook is a perfect way to share the true classic fairytale of Cinderella with your little princess! Plus with it's sparkly padded cover, this book is a wonderful companion to the Cinderella: Special Edition DVD.
Angus Adams: The Adventures of a Free-Range Kid
Lee M. Winter - 2015
Librarian Note: Alternate Cover Edition for ASIN: B013W5L4AE.As a free range kid, Angus is allowed to do things other kids his age aren’t – like play in the street and hang out at the park without adults (shock, horror!) But when he’s accused of stealing an iPhone from school, Angus must use all of his brains, resilience, and courage to catch the real thief, clear his name, and outwit the seriously bad dudes hot on his tail!