George is alone in the house with Grandma. The most horrid, grizzly old grunion of a grandma ever. She needs something stronger than her usual medicine to cure her chronic grouchiness. A special grandma medicine, a remedy for everything. And George knows just what to put into it. Grandma??s in for the surprise of her […]
A perfect introduction to timeless and treasured stories, with amusing pictures and lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year olds.
A horse is a horse of course unless of course the horse is Black Beauty. Animal-loving children have been devoted to?ÿBlack Beauty?ÿthroughout this century, and no doubt will continue through the next. Although Anna Sewells classic paints a clear picture of turn-of-the-century London, its message is universal and timeless: animals will serve humans well if […]
In the first book in the GUARDIANS… series, the reader is introduced to Soren, a barn owl and the centerpiece of the series. When Soren is pushed from his familys nest by his older brother, he is rescued from certain death on the forest floor by agents from a mysterious school for orphaned owls, St. […]
A tender story of authentic love between two elderly people, Mr. Silver and Mr. Hoppy, and nothing less than 140 turtles.
Each treasury is illustrated with black-and-white line drawings and is perfectly targeted to its young audience, offering a mix of classic and contemporary tales from such notable authors as Margaret Mahy, Eleanor Farjeon, David L. Harrison, and Virginia Haviland.
Caldecott Medalist Trina Schart Hymans?ÿRapunzel?ÿhearkens to a time of dark forests, forbidden gardens, and secrets locked away in a tower. Rapunzel is an innocent, barefooted beauty with “long blonde hair, as thick and glowing as sunlight or beaten gold.” This version of?ÿRapunzel?ÿis retold by Barbara Rogasky, who also collaborated with Hyman on?ÿThe Golem,?ÿThe Water of […]
A rich and varied selection of deliciously scary stories by some of the very best writers for children.
I glanced up. The captain had thrust his head and shoulders out of the pilot-house, and was staring intently into the fog as though by sheer force of will he could penetrate it. His face was anxious, as was the face of my companion, who had stumped over to the rail and was gazing with […]
For most children, summer vacation is something to look forward to. But not for our 13-year-old hero, whos forced to spend his summers with an aunt, uncle, and cousin who detest him. The third book in J.K. Rowlings Harry Potter series catapults into action when the young wizard “accidentally” causes the Dursleys dreadful visitor Aunt […]
Now that Charlie has won the chocolate factory, whats next? Even wilder adventures, thats what! Join him, Grandpa Joe, Willy Wonka, and the rest of the Bucket family in the great glass elevator as they meet the intergalactic adventure of a lifetime!
“The Dursleys were so mean and hideous that summer that all Harry Potter wanted was to get back to the Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. But just as hes packing his bags, Harry receives a warning from a strange, impish creature named Dobby who says that if Harry Potter returns to Hogwarts, disaster will […]
From the bottom of the sea to the lost Inca Temple, all the treasure has disappeared! Where is the gold from the gold mine? You can see where it has gone with the Secret Spex? Over 100 Secret Pictures to search out. Can you find them all? Checklist with answers at the end of the […]
I myself had two separate encounters with witches before I was eight years old. From the first I escaped unharmed, but on the second occasion I was not so lucky. Things happened to me that will probably make you scream when you read about them. That cant be helped. The truth must be told. The […]