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Mother Goose Comes to Cable Street by Rosemary Stones
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Emily's Quills (The Hedgehogs, #2)
Tamiko Pettee - 2020
With a little courage Emily quickly discovers how powerful her quills are and regains her self-esteem as she finds her unique place in the group.Emily’s Quills is a heartwarming story that can help both parents and teachers discuss important life lessons such as: kindness, cooperation, self-esteem, acceptance of differences, empathy, compassion, resilience and friendship.
Pomodoro Penguin Makes a Friend
Bryce Westervelt - 2013
Join a little red, pasta-loving penguin named Pomodoro on his quest to cure boredom and find friendship.Pomodoro encounters a bully, but in the end, it is his love of all things pasta that helps him find an unlikely dinner partner!
Witch Myth (A Witch Myth, #0-2)
Alexandria Clarke - 2016
As she dives headfirst into a dangerous case with a handsome new partner, Morgan is forced to dig deeper into her own family’s past. Can she solve the case or will she only unearth more mysteries?
Jimbo: A Fantasy
Algernon Blackwood - 1909
Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Equus
Peter Shaffer - 1973
Through a psychiatrist's analysis of the events, Shaffer creates a chilling portrait of how materialism and convenience have killed our capacity for worship and passion and, consequently, our capacity for pain. Rarely has a playwrite created an atmosphere and situation that so harshly pinpoint the spiritual and mental decay of modern man.
Oh, The Things You Can Count From 1-10
Dr. Seuss - 1998
Work through the book with your child and give lots of encouragement. Above all have fun!This book will help your child develop counting skills.It includes:* Simple counting activities based of pictures* Activities for children to practise writing numbers* Exercises to familiarise children with the concept of 'sets'* Super stickers!
Tailchaser's Song
Tad Williams - 1985
He was deep in a dream of leaping and flying when he felt an unusual tingling in his whiskers. Fritti Tailchaser, hunterchild of the Folk, came suddenly awake and sniffed the air. Ears pricked and whiskers flared straight, he sifted the evening breeze. Nothing unusual. Then what had awakened him? Pondering, he splayed his claws and began a spine-limbering stretch that finally ended at the tip of his reddish tail.”Join Tailchaser on his magical quest to rescue his catfriend Hushpad on a quest that will take him all the way to cat hell and beyond.
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Roald Dahl - 1970
Fox is on the run! The three meanest farmers around are out to get him. Fat Boggis, squat Bunce, and skinny Bean have joined forces, and they have Mr. Fox and his family surrounded. What they don’t know is that they’re not dealing with just any fox–Mr. Fox would never surrender. But only the most fantastic plan ever can save him now.
Woo! the Not-So-Scary Ghost
Ana Martín Larrañaga - 2000
He wants to be big and scary, so that no one can tell him to clean his room or brush his teeth. And when he makes his ghostly sound, he wants to be very frightening! Why can't anyone else see that?
Mrs. Peter Rabbit
Thornton W. Burgess - 1919
. . he has no appetite! Deciding he is terribly lonely, Peter sets off to visit some friends in the Old Pasture but instead finds himself narrowly escaping the clutches of Hooty Owl, experiencing a nasty encounter with Jed Thumper (a big gray rabbit) and eventually staring right into the soft, gentle eyes of Miss Fuzzytail. Before you know it, Peter has a new bride!Children will love sharing the adventures of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Rabbit as they start a new ― and often precarious ― life together in the Dear Old Briar-Patch. As they enjoy the story, youngsters absorb gentle lessons about nature, wildlife, and simple human virtues. Eight charming new illustrations, based on the originals by Harrison Cady, enhance this delightful tale, newly reprinted in large, easy-to-read type.
My Baby Book: Based on Guess How Much I Love You
Sam McBratney - 1996
Full color.
I Survived Series 8 Book Set: The Sinking of the Titanic / The Shark Attacks / Hurricane Katrina / The Bombing of Pearl Harbor / The San Francisco Earthquake / The Attacks of September 11th / The Battle of Gettysburg / The Japanese Tsunami
Lauren Tarshis - 2011
This set of 8 books includes: The Sinking of the Titanic, 1912; I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916; I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005; I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941; I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906; I Survived the Attacks of September 11th, 2001; I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863; I Survived The Japanese Tsunami, 2011
Toad of Toad Hall (Wind In the Willows)
Kenneth Grahame - 1996
The play expresses perfectly the mood of the Grahame book, which is a combination of poetry, fantasy and exquisite comedy. The romance of early childhood is celebrated in this adaptation. Scripts includes full stage directions, notes on scenery, illustrations of sets, costume, property and lighting plots.