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The old woman who named things
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 doe…
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- 0152021027
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- 32 pages : illustration : 25 cm
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Let's go home : the wonderful things about a house
What's the best room in the house? Is it the kitchen with its wonderful aromas and goodies? Or is it the front porch, where guests flock to visit on summer nights? Maybe it's the cozy bedroom, when you are snuggling deep under the covers on winter mornings. With gracious text and enchanting images, Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and acclaimed illustrator Wendy Anderson Halperin invite read…
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- 9781416908395
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- 32 pages : illustration : 30 cm
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- 306 RYL
The journey : stories of migration
Join Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and illustrator Lambert Davis as they follow the majestic migrations of caribou, locusts, gray whales, terns, and more creatures who must travel to survive. Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant joins naturalist painter Lambert Davis to create a vibrant picture book that follow the migratory journeys of some magnificent creatures: locusts, gray whales, American…
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- 0590307177
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- 48 pages : illustration ; 28 cm
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- 591.5 RYL
In November
In November, the air grows cold and the earth and all of its creatures prepare for winter. Animals seek food and shelter. And people gather together to celebrate their blessings with family and friends. Cynthia Rylant's lyrical language and Jill Kastner's rich, cozy paintings capture the cherished moments of this autumn month--the moments we spend together and the ones we witness in the world …
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- 9780152063429
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
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Henry and Mudge and the sneaky crackers : the sixteenth book of their adventures
With a secret code and a magnifying glass from his new spy kit, Henry is all set for a great spy adventure. His dog Mudge is a master of disguise in his spy hat, and together they're traveling incognito, ready to flirt with danger. When a mysterious note gives them their first clue, the two best friends set out on the trail to a priceless discovery. Full color.
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- 0590040472
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- 40 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
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- Ready to read
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The relatives came
In a rainbow-colored station wagon that smelled like a real car, the relatives came. When they arrived, they hugged and hugged from the kitchen to the front room. All summer they tended the garden and ate up all the strawberries and melons. They plucked banjos and strummed guitars. When they finally had to leave, they were sad, but not for long. They all knew they would be together next summer.
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- 9780689845086
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 27 cm
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When I was young in the mountains
For twenty years, Cynthia Rylant's story of childhood in the Appalachian Mountains has been an enduring favorite. Growing up in the mountains is depicted with a spare, lyrical text and beautiful, tender illustrations by Diane Goode. The book was awarded a Caldecott Honor Medal.
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- 0140548750
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- 30 pages : illustration ; 25 cm
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The relatives came
In a rainbow-colored station wagon that smelled like a real car, the relatives came. When they arrived, they hugged and hugged from the kitchen to the front room. All summer they tended the garden and ate up all the strawberries and melons. They plucked banjos and strummed guitars. When they finally had to leave, they were sad, but not for long. They all knew they would be together next summer.
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- 0590477900
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 24 cm
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