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Burgess, Thornton W. | 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 "read… | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | ||
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.
But the bouncing, bushy-tailed creature's days of comfort and security are threatened when he wakes one morning to… | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | ||
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 Possum is… | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | ||
Burgess, Thornton W. | 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.
Old Mr. Buzzard has arrived from the sunny South, and he's going to stay in the Green Forest till Jack Frost… | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | ||
Burgess, Thornton W. | Poor Mrs. Quack the Duck has suffered terrible misfortunes at the hands of hunters. Peter Rabbit and other animals in the Green Forest band together to help. Reset in easy-to-read type. 6 new illustrations.
One day, Peter Rabbit happens upon a surprise visitor to the Smiling Pool. It's Mrs. Quack the… | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | ||
Burgess, Thornton W. | When Unc' Billy Possum learns how easy it is to get into trouble, it takes some doin' to get himself out of his predicament. First of all, he didn't go home when he should have. The next thing he knew, he was a prisoner! But with the help of his… | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | ||
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. | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | ||
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. | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | ||
Anderson, Hans Christian | Eight beloved tales from the great Danish storyteller: "The Ugly Duckling," "The Red Shoes," "Thumbelina," "The Emperor's New Clothes," "The Steadfast Tin Soldier," more. Newly reset in large easy-to-read type. | Early Reading | ||
Fritz makes history accessible once more in this wry biography of a legendary explorer. A "School Library Journal" Best Book of the Year. Illustrations. | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | |||
Burgess, Thornton W. | As the days grow colder, little Whitefoot the Wood Mouse decides it is time to find a warm, safe place to spend the winter. The happy little creature finds the perfect spot in Farmer Brown's barn, where he meets a friendly stranger, tumbles into a life-threatening situation, and learns the… | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | ||
Fritz, Jean | Using her trademark humorous style, Jean Fritz tells the story of Plymouth Rock--the granite boulder upon which it was decided the Pilgrims must have set foot upon their arrival in the New World--telling how it came to be the impressive monument it is today. | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | ||
Grahame, Kenneth | Heeding the call of spring, Mole sets out from his underground home and heads down to the river bank. His outing leads to friendship and adventures with Ratty, Badger, and irrepressible Mr Toad.
Their idyllic life changes when Mr Toad's car-crazy antics land him in jail. What are the friends to… | Books ⋅ Children's Books ⋅ Intermediate and Young Adult Reading ⋅ Early Reading | ||
Kenneth Grahame | One glorious spring day, Mole suddenly tires of his spring-cleaning and sets out on a stroll to see the wider world. When he meets the Water-Rat, his life is permanently changed. Read about the idyllic days of "messing about in boats" with the dreamy, poetic Rat, the terrors of the… | Books ⋅ Children's Books ⋅ Intermediate and Young Adult Reading ⋅ Early Reading | ||
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 in A. A. Milne's tales from the Hundred Acre Wood. | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | ||
Ferris, Jeri Chase | Biddy Mason never dreamed of becoming a pioneer. She was forced to by her master, to whom she had been given as a "wedding gift" at just eighteen years of age. Walking 1700 miles across the Great Plains, Biddy herded cattle, set up camp, fed a large family, and cared… | Books ⋅ Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading |