Years ago in a mountain village called Aldburg, the townspeople had rid the area of wolves because they would eat the town’s livestock when they grew hungry during wintertime. Hoky is the sole survivor of the last wolf pack in the region and, against all odds, gradually becomes friends with a young shepherd named Jacob who works to earn his trust. A tale of respect and love between humankind …
A collection of nonsense poems by Edward Lear, illustrated by Leslie Brooke, one of the most popular illustrators of the early twentieth century.
When her family moves to New York from Hong Kong, Mei Mei finds it difficult to learn the alien sounds of English.
"If Frank were a humpback whale, however, only ten would fit into our entire house. I asked Dad about this, and he said they would get in the way of the television." Such funny scenarios throughout this beloved book teach children about simple math concepts. Counting on Frank has inspired countless students to get excited about math. Readers follow along as Frank, an irresistible canine, and hi…
Hearing "No" for an answer is so hard for so many kids. Help children learn the important social skills of accepting no and disagreeing with this funny and entertaining book from Julia Cook. NO is RJ's least favorite word... and he tries his best to convince his dad, his mom, and his teacher to turn 'No' into 'Maybe' or 'We will see' or 'Later' or 'I'll think about it.' Even though he doesn…
Here in one volume are both of L. Frank Baum's Santa Claus stories: The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, and A Kidnapped Santa Claus. In The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, Baum gives us a glimpse into the magical history that surrounds the life story of Santa Claus. In A Kidnapped Santa Claus, we find out what happens when Santa is kidnapped shortly before Christmas.
Few fantasy lands have captured our hearts and imaginations as has the marvelous land of Oz. For over four generations, children and adults alike have reveled in the magical adventures of its beloved folk. Now, for the first time in over seventy years, the second book about Oz is presented here in the same deluxe format as the rare first edition, complete with all 16 of the original John R. Nei…
In Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare for Children, E. Nesbitt reproduces 20 of the greatest of Shakespeare's plays in charming prose simple enough for children to understand and enjoy them. Delightful period drawings and a classic design make this a must for every family library.
Princess Irene's discovery of a secret stair leads to a wonderful revelation. At the same time, Curdie overhears a fiendish plot by the goblins. Princess Irene & Curdie must make sense of their separate knowledge & foil the goblins' schemes.
Dorothy thinks she's lost forever when a tornado whirls her and her dog, Toto, into a magical world. To get home, she must find the wonderful wizard in the Emerald City of Oz. On the way she meets the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman and the Cowardly Lion. But the Wicked Witch of the West has her own plans for the new arrival... will Dorothy ever see Kansas again?