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22) The little land
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"A young boy takes a whimsical journey to a tiny world of natural wonder. Abloom with colour, the lush Fimo® illustrations enliven one of Stevenson's most enchanting poems" Cf. Our choice, 2003.
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In the land of Ingary, where seven league boots and cloaks of invisibility do exist, Sophie Hatter catches the unwelcome attention of the Witch of the Waste and is put under a spell. Deciding she has nothing more to lose, Sophie makes her way to the moving castle that hovers on the hills above Market Chipping. But the castle belongs to the dreaded Wizard Howl whose appetite, they say, is satisfied only by the souls of young girls… There she meets...
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A Native Legend for children aged 6-11 about the First Mosquito. A story about a young boy seeking a sense of independence, even if it means ignoring warnings and facing dangers. Mythological creatures and monsters are some of the things to come, and when Yax is in trouble, it is up to his mother and sister to save him.
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Chronicles of Narnia volume 2
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Four English schoolchildren find their way through the back of a wardrobe into the magic land of Narnia and assist its ruler, the golden lion Aslan, to triumph over the White Witch, who has cursed the land with eternal winter.
27) Ribsy
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Henry Huggins volume 6
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When a dog is separated from his young owner, he has to fend for himself in the city.
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Robert James Challenger uses the form of parables to teach children important values. The observations of Grandmother and other family members interpret the actions of nature's creatures in a variety of circumstances. His simple, direct stories reflect a philosophy widely embraced-respect for our environment and understanding of all creeds, races and generations.
Each of the 18 stories is illustrated by a graceful motif that reflects the strong...
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Have you ever encountered an underwater marching band, a pig in a bathing suit, a pet orangutan, or a witch in a hardware store? Have you ever sat with a skunk in a courtroom, shopped for a dinosaur, or conversed with a Bupple, a Wosstrus, a Violinnet, or a Celloon? You will have, once you've read collection of poems.
33) Ramona's world
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Ramona Quimby volume 8
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Follows the adventures of nine-year-old Ramona at home with big sister Beezus and baby sister Roberta, and at school in Mrs. Meacham's class.
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Listen to the story! Read the story! Sing the Story! "Jolly Old St. Nicholas," includes the Read-along version of the story followed by the same story sung in an adorable song. Read the story. Then sing the story! It isn't a secret that using songs to teach children pre-reading skills is fun and successful. This classic song is featured as a read-along and a sing-along. The magic of Christmas comes alive with this classic letter to Santa. After making...
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How does an old woman who has outlived all her friends keep from being lonely? By naming the things in her life she knows she will never outlive-like her house, Franklin, and her bed, Roxanne. When a shy brown puppy appears at her front gate, the old woman won't name it, because it might not outlive her. Tender watercolors capture the charm of this heartwarming story of an old woman who doesn't know she's lonely until she meets a plucky puppy who...
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A zombie family reunion, a "Jekyll lantern," a giggling undertaker, a telekinetic warlock . . . are you scared yet? Sure to induce shrieks and giggles in equal measure, Calef Brown's poems present a wonderfully creepy cast of characters. Richly detailed paintings add to the frightful fun!
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Sometimes I feel like volume 2
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Following the huge success of Sometimes I Feel Like a Fox, this companion book is a lyrical celebration of our relationship to the natural world. In each of twelve short poems, a child tells us how or why they feel like the sun, a river, a mountain, a cloud, the rain, a forest and more. Their deeply felt connections and identification with these wonders point to how much we are all part of the natural world. Each poem comes to life through vivid,...
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