Journalist James Haught grew up in an Appalachian farm town in the 1930's and clearly remembers the use of outdoor plumbing, kerosene lamps, handle pumps, and horses and wagons. He now does his work a
Illus. in full color. "Drawing on a Chinese form of storytelling with seven shapes cut from a square of paper, Tompert recounts the tale of two fox fairies. Parker's pen-and-watercolor art adds drama,
Lately second grader Freddy Dissel has that left-out kind of feeling. Life can be lonely when you're the middle kid in the family who feels like "the peanut butter part of a sandwich," squeezed betwee
Flaps, strings, acetate overlays, and push-and-pull devices to move the illustrations help introduce Mr. Brice's twenty-six mice and their activities, in a re-release of a title which explores letters
Nestled between the ocean and the hills of Prince Edward Island is a road that leads to the house where a girl named Anne grew up, Green Gables, and to the wonderful place called Avonlea. In this seco
Island of the Blue Dolphins is the remarkable story of a strange and beautiful Indian girl who lives a serene and courageous life as the solitary survivor on a rocky island off the California coast.
Unlike the other mice, who are incurious about the wall that has always been part of their world, Tillie is determined to find out what lies on the other side of the wall
Illus. in full color. Five funny tales featuring Lowly Worm, Huckle Cat, Bananas Gorilla, and the rest of Scarry's memorable menagerie are collected in a sleepytime anthology.
"Because of a bet, Billy is in the uncomfortable position of having to eat fifteen worms in fifteen days. A hilarious story that will revolt and delight bumptious, unreachable intermediate-grade boys
A story filled with danger and excitement, Johnny Tremain tells of the turbulent, passionate times in Boston just before the Revolutionary War. Johnny, a young apprentice silversmith, is caught up in
A simple retelling of the Christmas story according to the Gospels of St. Matthew and St. Luke, set up as a Christmas pageant with Ruth J. Morehead's Holly Babes acting the parts
The STEP AHEAD series is one of the best educational tools for children! You and your child will discover the joy of learning at home. Carefully planned by teachers to complement the school curriculum
Illus. in full color. "Two feet high, this board book is as tall as a toddler. Scarry packs countless pictures of his characters on the wide pages, each perky creature identified by a short word or ph
Illus. in color and full color. "A generous collection with a distinctly upbeat tone, this gives a taste of the best poets writing for children over the last several decades. Lobel's drawings imbue th
Mercer Mayer's very popular character stars in a getting-ready-for-Christmas picture book. Little Critter approaches Christmas with the intention of being a good helper. When he makes a mistake, he ha
Full-color photographs. "The warm, cuddly world of a real rabbit family is introduced to young readers in enchanting photographs."--Children's Books of the Year, Child Study Assn.
Illus. in full color. "Papa Bear tries to solve the mystery of Farmer Ben's missing pumpkin. Will keep beginning readers in stitches and prove enticing even to reluctant readers." School Library Journ
The Barnes & Noble Review September 2000Elmore Leonard Does It Again! Without a doubt, Elmore Leonard is not only one of the most accomplished authors around, he's inarguably the coolest. Du
The office of the public defender is not known as a training ground for bright young litigators. Clay Carter has been there too long and, like most of his colleagues, dreams of a better job in a real
K is for Kidnapped! (9780679894599)Someone has kidnapped the king and queen of Socotra. For safety's sake, their son is staying with Dink until they are safe. But then the prince is kidnapped, too! Ca
A is for Author (9780679881681)In the first book of the A to Z Mysteries—an early chapter book mystery series featuring strong boy and girl characters—Dink writes to his favorite author, mystery write
Books 1-8 of the New York Times bestselling Magic Tree House series plus an interview with Mary Pope Osborne!Meet Jack and Annie!Jack and his younger sister, Annie, are just regular kids. But when the
A collection of Halloween stories featuring the characters from Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol, Blaze and the Monster Machines, and Shimmer and Shine!Join the characters from Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol, Blaze
Prepare for ink-splattering action in this full-color activity book starring Nintendo's Inklings from the world of Splatoon(TM)--plus stickers!Splatoon fans of all ages will love this full-color activ
This imaginative new fantasy will charm fans of the Ranger’s Apprentice and Rick Riordan.Denizen Hardwick is an orphan, and his life is, well, normal. Sure, in storybooks orphans are rescued from drud
The oversized pages of this big coloring book are bursting with scenes from Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Plus it features over 50 stickers and a die-cut handle so boys ages 3 to 7 can t
