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Big Book of Nursery Tales by Leonard Weisgard
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One Kitten for Kim
Adelaide Holl - 1969
He follows their orders exactly, finding new owners for six kittens - and picking up a whole new pile of pets along the way!
Subway
Christoph Niemann - 2010
A father.Two children.And more than 840 miles of track.What does it addup to?Something thrilling.Are you ready for Subway?
Julius
Syd Hoff - 1959
‘The I Can Read group will be glad to be introduced to his surprising talents and his fun with the circus people.’ —H.
Ella the Elegant Elephant
Carmela D'Amico - 2004
but not because she's eager to start! On the contrary, as the littlest elephant on Elephant Island, she's terribly nervous about the other kids she'll meet. Then she receives a beautiful red hat that belonged to her grandmother -- her new lucky charm. Big mean Belinda at school teases her for it, calling her "Ella the Elegant Elephant." But Ella's brave enough to hold on to her hat, and in the end, the hat (and her heart) save the day. With warm, rich pictures and a charming main character, ELLA is sure to be a new favorite.
Wild Boars Cook
Meg Rosoff - 2008
And if this pudding sounds horrible, the ingredients will leave you speechless!Meg Rosoff and Sophie Blackall team up again to delightful results in this companion book about the beloved disgusting wild boars. The wild boars have established themselves as forces to be reckoned with, and this second installment will not disappoint--it's laugh-out-loud funny!
A Walk in London
Salvatore Rubbino - 2011
Listen closely and you might just learn a secret about the Whispering Gallery in Saint Paul's Cathedral. Then it's on to the Tower of London and the river Thames, where a fold-out surprise awaits. Readers will be enchanted by Salvatore Rubbino's cheerful, sophisticated illustrations and abundant trivia about the one and only city of London. Cheerio!
When It Starts to Snow
Phillis Gershator - 1998
What do you do? Where do you go?" So begins this winter story, as each animal--from a mouse to a bear--tells us what it will do and where it will go when the snow starts to fall. Each takes cover in its own special home, except for one. Can you guess who?Phillis Gershator's chant-along verse encourages listener participation, and is best enjoyed when read aloud. The inquisitive text and dashing illustrations by Martin Matje make this a delightful picture book for reading under the covers when the weather gets chilly. Poetic and imaginative, When It Starts to Snow celebrates winter in all its cozy glory.
Franky the Frolicking Fox
J.S. Yee - 2012
Read it FREE as part of your PRIME or Kindle Unlimited membership Franky is a juvenile fox who loves to frolic about, until one day, he ventures out too far from his family. His quest back home brings him into the path of numerous animals that all have clues that eventually lead him home. The end of his adventure reunites him with his family and friends, frolicking about!Young readers will love the charming illustrations of the fox and his friends, while parents will appreciate the moral at the end of the story.
Bugs Galore
Peter Stein - 2012
Cars Galore creators Peter Stein and Bob Staake return to thrill (and gross out) bug enthusiasts of all ages, offering an in-the-dirt, high-in-the-sky critter tale sure to leave readers wiggling and stampeding for more.
Enigma: A Magical Mystery
Graeme Base - 2008
But one day all the magicians’ props go missing, so Bertie sets off to investigate. Can he solve the mystery in time to save the show?
Gladys the Magic Chicken
Adam Rubin - 2021
After all, for everyone who encounters her, a wish is granted. The Shepherd Boy wishes to be beautiful, the Brave Swordsman wishes to join the Royal Guard, the Purple Pooh-bah wishes for his only daughter to be happy, and the Learned Princess wishes to escape the palace. And one by one, each of these wishes comes true. But . . . is Gladys really magic? Or is everyone making their own fortune? Either way, it adds up to an adventure for a chicken named Gladys.
Hector and Hummingbird
Nicholas John Frith - 2016
The pair have always been best friends, but will Hector ever find peace and quiet with Hummingbird around?
Woody saves the day
Harvey Storm - 2018
He’s different to what you might imagine a little mouse to be, because Woody is the most respected of all the forest animals. Even the lion and the elephant come to Woody’s cave to bear him gifts.But Woody has a secret that none of the animals know about. He has secretly been fooling them into believing he eats the most powerful animals, the ones of which he leaves bones scattered at the entrance to his cave.A chance encounter with a fox, who takes shelter in his cave one evening, reveals Woody’s deceit to the other animals and he is soon presented at the animal court to decide a fitting punishment for his lies.But there is danger looming for all the animals and Woody is given one last chance to redeem himself. Can he save the forest dwellers and win back their trust? Or will he face a punishment that he could see him lose it forever?
What Do You Do, Dear? Proper Conduct for All Occasions
Sesyle Joslin - 1961
What do you do when:...a lady polar bear walks into your igloo in a white fur coat?...the lady you are forcing to walk the plank drops her handkerchief?...you meet someone coming the other way on a circus tightrope?This is the funniest book on good behavior you'll ever read!