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D'Aulaire, Ingri |
An illustrated biography of the great American president chronicles Honest Abe's rise from impoverished son of a Kentucky farmer to president of a nation at war with itself. |
Books ⋅ Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading |
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Burgess, Thornton W. |
This delightful tale tells of the escapades of Chatterer the Red Squirrel, who's known throughout Green Forest as a mischief maker. When he tries to leave the forest for a new home, he learns that curiosity, carelessness and mistrust can lead to a heap of troubles. 92 pp. |
Early Reading |
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Burgess, Thornton W. |
Determined to see the Great World beyond the familiar vistas of the Smiling Pool, Grandfather Frog tumbles haplessly into the pitfalls of greed, boastfulness, and carelessness. 6 illustrations. |
Early Reading |
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Burgess, Thornton W. |
Beloved children's classic concerns the problems faced by Jerry Muskrat and the other creatures of the Green Forest when the water stops flowing in the Laughing Brook and the Smiling Pool. Children will love finding out how Jerry, Little Joe Otter, Billy Mink, and others team up to solve… |
Early Reading |
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Burgess, Thornton W. |
Spring has arrived at the Green Meadow and Johnny Chuck is restless. He goes wandering, gets in a fight with another woodchuck, and finally sets up housekeeping with Polly Chuck. This delightful classic teaches children important lessons while offering insights into actual wildlife behavior. Includes 6 charming illustrations by Thea Kliros. |
Early Reading |
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Burgess, Thornton W. |
The arrival of Old Man Coyote causes a lot of commotion in the Green Forest. Master storyteller blends a good story with gentle lessons about nature and virtuous conduct. 6 new illustrations. "Listen," whispered Jimmy Skunk to Peter Rabbit as the strange howling sound echoed through the Green Forest. But Peter… |
Early Reading |
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Burgess, Thornton W. |
Peter Rabbit and the other woodland animals discover that they have misjudged Old Mr. Toad, who also learns some important lessons. |
Early Reading |
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Burgess, Thornton W. |
The creatures of the Green Forest get a big surprise when Paddy the Beaver decides to build a dam over the Laughing Brook to create a pool of water for his new home. The good-natured beaver's kindness eventually wins him new friends in this timeless tale that imparts valuable… |
Early Reading |
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Burgess, Thornton W. |
Learn how Prickly Porky makes friends, what makes Old Granny Fox lose her dignity, and more in this entertaining collection of tales from a master storyteller. 80 pages. |
Early Reading |
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Burgess, Thornton W. |
Sammy Jay often does things he shouldn't do. In particular, he likes to steal things. Much of the time he just struts around trying to look like a fine gentleman in his blue coat and high cap. Burgess' heartwarming tale has thrilled generations of youngsters. 30 black-and-white illustrations. 87 pages. |
Early Reading |
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Michael Bond |
The classic novel about Paddington—who's now a major movie star! |
Early Reading |
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Dalgliesh, Alice |
Are there bears on Hemlock Mountain? One boy is about to find out in this classic tale. People have always told Jonathan that there are no bears on Hemlock Mountain, no bears at all. So he isn’t afraid to set out alone over the mountain. But as Jonathan discovers… |
Early Reading |
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D'Aulaire, Ingri and Edgar Parin |
An intuitive understanding of the things children love to know, combined with the d'Aulaire's extraordinary artistic ability make this book on the life of one of America's most beloved founders a perennial classic. Folk art style illustrations are enhanced with pert aphorisms from Poor Richard's Almanac… |
Books ⋅ Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading |
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Anderson, C. W. |
Billy was a little boy who “loved horses more than anything else in the world.” Imagine how happy he was when he got his very own pony for his birthday! From that day on, Billy was seldom seen without his new friend, Blaze. |
Early Reading |
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Thornton W. Burgess. Paperback. |
Join Billy Mink, Bobby Raccoon, and Jumper the Hare as they battle the Rats, a crew of robbers that takes over the Big Barn and makes life miserable for the peaceful creatures of the Green Forest. These farmyard fables by a beloved storyteller offer young readers timeless lessons about the… |
Early Reading |
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Burgess, Thornton W. |
Blacky the clever crow shares adventures with other animals in the Green Meadows and by the Big River, as he considers stealing eggs from Hooty the owl, helps Farmer Brown's boy protect Dusty the wood duck, and engages in other escapades. 80 pages. |
Books ⋅ Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading |
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Anderson, C. W. |
Billy and Blaze become heroes by reporting a fire. Grades 1-3. |
Early Reading |
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C. W. Anderson. Paperback |
Little Tommy has always wished for a pony of his own. Billy, who lives down the road, has a pony named Blaze. Sometimes Billy lets Tommy ride Blaze and help take care of him. Tommy is all ready for the day when he gets his pony. Then one day the… |
Early Reading |
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Anderson, C. W. |
Billy and Blaze are looking for adventure as they set out to explore the countryside. But when they find an abandoned quarry, they're in for more than they could have imagined. Not only does Billy perform a brave deed, but he and Blaze make a new friend, too! This… |
Early Reading |
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Anderson, C. W. |
Loyal friends Billy and his horse, Blaze, come face-to-face with a ferocious mountain lion while traveling west. Fortunately, they’re able to chase the wildcat into its den and save a frightened calf from near death. Billy and Blaze help capture the cat before it can emerge, and, heroes once… |
Early Reading |
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Anderson, C. W. |
Describes the adventures Billy and his pony, Blaze, experience as they ride around the open country near his family's ranch house. |
Early Reading |
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C. W. Anderson, Paperback |
When Billy and Tommy lead their horses down an unfamiliar path, they spend the day exploring overgrown ruins and enjoying a beautiful clearing. But at the end of the day, neither Billy nor Tommy remember how to get back. Can Blaze lead them home? |
Early Reading |
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Anderson, C. W. |
Billy and his pony Blaze love to explore the forest. So one day they set out on an old woodland road that is new to them. They have a wonderful ride, but their adventures soon lead them off the trail and deep into the woods. Before they know it, the… |
Early Reading |
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Anderson, C. W. |
Billy and Blaze are back in another exciting tale of their adventures. This time they're showing their friends Tommy and Dusty how to be as great a team as they are. Tommy and Dusty are eager learners, for they know that Billy and Blaze are the best teachers anybody (… |
Early Reading |
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Thornton W. Burgess. Paperback. |
Bowser the Hound isn't very clever — certainly not as clever as Old Man Coyote, who's full of tricks! There's one thing, though, that Bowser's really good at, and that's pursuing someone who'll give him a long, hard run. Actually, he'll go without eating… |
Early Reading |
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Burgess, Thornton |
Thornton Burgess helps children learn about birds through the context of stories told from the perspective of the birds themselves. |
Early Reading |
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Burgess, Thornton W. |
Mother Bear has a secret -- actually, two of them -- and their names are Boxer and Woof-Woof. Young readers will find out how the young cubs get even with Peter Rabbit, what happens when the bears meet their father, and much more. 4 charming illustrations by Harrison Cady. 80 pages. |
Early Reading |
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Parin d'Aulaire, Edgar and Ingri |
A life of the Genoese weaver's son who sought to prove the world is round, telling how he studied map-making in Portugal, waited long years for financial and material support from Isabella of Spain, and finally made four voyages to the New World. |
Books ⋅ Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading |
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Anna Cox, illustrated by Igor… |
From the cotton fields of Egypt to a wealthy American home, then on to a thrift store and eventually back to Africa as part of a comforter for a needy family, this unique book tells the story of one piece of fabric that ultimately plays a part in spreading the… |
Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading ⋅ Picture Books |
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Milne, A. A. |
Here are Pooh and Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, and of course Christopher Robin, doing what they've done for generations--enchanting young readers. |
Early Reading |
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Mathis, Sharon Bell |
This Newbery Honor Book tells the story of "a boy and his hundred-year-old great-great-aunt in . . . a quietly intense story, illustrated with sepia pictures that make dramatic use of chiaroscuro" ("The Horn Book"). Two-color illustrations. |
Early Reading |
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Paul Fleischman, Illustrated by Ken… |
At first light the finches Flittering In this companion volume to Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices, the winner of the 1989 Newbery Medal, Paul Fleischman celebrates the sound, the sense, the essence of birds… |
Books ⋅ Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading |
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Paul Fleischman, illustrated by Eric… |
The newly redesigned Newbery Medal-winner This unique and clever Newbery Medal-winning poetry collection, beloved by readers and teachers alike, has remained a favorite for more than fifteen years. Paul Fleischman’s remarkable poems for two voices are perfectly framed by Eric Beddows’ black and white drawings, and the redesign of… |
Books ⋅ Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading |
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Burgess, Thornton W. |
Young readers will find this exciting tale of a courageous animal filled with valuable lessons about nature and wildlife. Paper. 87 pp. |
Early Reading |
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Thornton W. Burgess |
Learn why Johnny Chuck doesn't like Blacky the Crow, why Ol' Mistah Buzzard has a bald head, what is in Mrs. Possum's big pocket, and many secrets of the Green Forest and Green Meadows. |
Early Reading |
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Burgess, Thornton W. |
Charming story of Peter Rabbit and his bride as they start their new life together in the Old Briar-Patch. Set in large, easy-to-read type, enhanced with 8 new illustrations. |
Early Reading |
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Burgess, Thornton W. |
When a deep winter snow carpets the Green Forest and nearby meadow, Granny Fox and Reddy have some disagreements on how best to find some food. But Granny -- with her years of experience -- wins out over Reddy and teaches him quite a bit about patience, common sense, and… |
Early Reading |
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Burgess, Thornton W. |
Beloved children's classic offers warm, whimsical stories about Billy Mink's swimming party, Little Joe Otter's slippery slide, Reddy Fox's fishing expedition, why Grandfather Frog has no tail, other exciting tales. Gentle lessons about nature and wildlife combined with the fun of a good story. Six full-page… |
Early Reading |
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Milne, A. A. |
This set includes: Winnie-the-Pooh |
Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading |
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Gardiner, John Reynolds |
When little Willy's grandfather gets sick, it is up to him to get $500 for the tax collector. But where? Willy decides to run in the National Dogsled Race for the $500 prize money. But can he and Searchlight, Willy's dog, beat the Indian Stone Fox and his team of… |
Early Reading |
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Martin, Mildred A. |
Parents will find this an excellent book to read to small children, at bedtime or anytime! Children in the lower grades will be able to read the stories for themselves, and will find that the children in these pages have the same problems and pleasures they have. |
Early Reading |
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White, E. B. |
This is the first children's book by the distinguished author, E. B. White. Stuart Little, the hero, is a mouse in the family of the Frederick C. Littles and is a pleasantly debonair little character, with a shy, engaging manner and a somewhat philosophical turn of mind. He is… |
Early Reading |
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Thornton W. Burgess. Paperback. |
Bob White is a busy bird with many friends, so why is he keeping his new nest a secret? Why did Mrs. Bob White choose such a dangerous location for their home? And when a hunter shows up, how will Farmer Brown's boy rescue the imperiled Whites? This wonderful "… |
Early Reading |
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Burgess, Thornton W. |
Bobby Raccoon discovers that life can have many surprises when he loses his home, makes new friends, and finds a new home. |
Books ⋅ Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading |
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Burgess, Thornton W. |
Gentle morality lessons, delightfully taught, in a tale about an amiable bear who comes to live in the Green Forest. Large, easy-to-read type and charming illustrations. |
Early Reading |
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Burgess, Thornton W. |
Beloved story of a plump little meadow mouse who spends much of his time avoiding the clutches of Hooty the Owl, Reddy Fox and Old Granny Fox, Mr. Blacksnake, and other pesky predators. |
Books ⋅ Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading |
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Burgess, Thornton W. |
Happy Jack Squirrel fills his days with fun and foolishness — even while jealously guarding his winter supply of hickory nuts from his mischief-making cousin, Chatterer the Red Squirrel, and playful Striped Chipmunk. |
Early Reading |
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Burgess, Thornton W. |
Jimmy Skunk has a long, hard day but comes out the winner in this captivating tale that tells how Reddy Fox is tricked into doing something he never intended to do and how a mischievous Peter Rabbit gets his comeuppance for playing nasty tricks on fellow creatures of the Green… |
Books ⋅ Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading |
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Thornton W. Burgess. Paperback. |
Something strange is going on in the Green Forest! Sticky-toes the Tree Toad hears his own voice coming from another tree, yet he hasn't said anything. It seems that Sammy Jay is keeping everyone awake by calling "Thief, thief!" but he swears he was asleep. And Unc' Billy… |
Early Reading |
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Thornton W. Burgess. Paperback. |
The Green Forest welcomes Old Mr. Buzzard and his wife, who arrive from the sunny South and teach valuable lessons to Peter Rabbit, Reddy Fox, Sammy Jay, and other locals. |
Early Reading |