The Andersen fairy tale receives a new adaptation from illustrator Brad Sneed. Born inside a brilliant red flower, tiny Thumbelina experiences a uniquely strange life, considering that she's chased by a toad, a mole, and a beetle, each nursing an infatuation with the slender girl who's physically smaller than any of them. Sneed pays meticulous ...
"Ehrlich has chosen 19 well-known fairy tales for this handsome edition, and readers will enjoy having their favorites all in one book. 'Cinderella, ' 'The Emperor's New Clothes, ' 'Snow White, ' and other classics will delight children today as they have through the ages".--Booklist. Illustrated in full color and black-and-white.
The award-winning companion to Volume One of WHEN I WAS YOUR AGE--now in paperback "Tell me a story of when you were little," children everywhere love to ask. In this acclaimed collection, ten award-winning, well-known writers comply by reaching across their own childhoods to those of their readers. Whether telling of growing up in Japan or ...
This is the classic story of Kay, the little boy whose heart and eye are pierced by a splinter of glass and who turns against his playmate, Gerda. When Kay is carried off by the beautiful but cruel Snow Queen, Gerda sets off in search of him.
Volume One in this series in which well-known authors share their memories of childhood includes contributions by Avi, Francesca Lia Block, Susan Cooper, James Howe, Reeve Lindbergh, Nicholasa Mohr, Walter Dean Myers, Mary Pope Osborne, Katherine Paterson, and Laurence Yep. The book concludes with a brief profile of each contributor.
From Montpelier, Vermont, across the country to Venice, California, Nina Lewis and her mother, Joyce, are always on the move. They own nothing that can't fit in the back of a van and they stay nowhere very long. But as Nina begins to yearn for a more settled life and lasting friendships, Joyce begins to move at a more and more frantic pace. Why? ...
Buck Buck is the Smith family's pet, but she refuses to behave like a normal chicken. How she wears out the Smith's patience and finally redeems herself makes a satisfying conclusion to one of the funniest Step 2's ever. A Step Into Reading Book. Full-color illustrations.
This enchanting Venetian folktale tells the story of a wealthy woman and her maid who both eat from an enchanted apple and soon give birth to sons. The boys, Pome and Peel, are raised as brothers and are closer than twins. "An unusual, entertaining story of brotherly loyalty and love, attractively set in its handsome format".--Kirkus Reviews. An ...
When an evil king named Antiochus overran Judea with terrible decrees and violent soldiers, the flame that burned in Jerusalem's great temple was extinguished and the people's faith was strongly tested. This rousing story about a people's courageous fight for religious freedom captures the miracle of Hanukkah in a timeless picture book. Full color.
When the barnyard animals catch a glimpse of the lush life lead by the farmer and his family, they decide to join the humans in the house. Soon the chickens are snuggling up in comfy warm beds and the horse is watching westerns on television. Unfortunately, the humans find living with the animals to be messy and loud--so they move into the barn. ...
Baby Dragon knows he must wait for his mother, but what if she doesn't come back? Blending just the right amount of excitement and apprehension, this deeply satisfying story confronts a child's common fear and offers the ultimate comfort. Full color.
A beautifully haunting original fairy tale about a girl's relationship with her father, "The Girl Who Wanted to Dance" honors the call to the artistic life and acknowledges with compassion the pain of those left behind. Full color.
Volume Two in this series in which well-known authors share their memories of childhood includes contributions by Joseph Bruchac, Paul Fleischman, Karen Hesse, E. L. Konigsburg, Kyoko Mori, Norma Fox Mazer, Howard Norman, Michael J. Rosen, Rita Williams-Garcia, and Jane Yolen. The book concludes with a brief profile of each contributor.
-- funny stories -- pictures that make words easy to guess -- eight-page stories that can be finished in one sitting, ensuring a satisfying reading experience -- notes for parents and teachers to help them guide beginning readers Brand New Readers are the most effective way to make reading a success -- the very first time.
Delicate watercolor paintings make one of Hans Christian Andersen's finest fairy tales a wonderful gift for all seasons. In this timeless story of love, patience, and courage, the king's beautiful daughter Elisa vows to break the evil spell that has turned her 11 brothers into swans. Full-color illustrations.
Kazam shows off her successful--and not so successful--magic tricks. Based on what experts know about how children learn to read, BRAND NEW READERS are short, funny stories with words and pictures that help children reading for the very first time succeed--and have fun! BRAND NEW READERS are for children who are just cracking the reading code. ...
When the cold-hearted Snow Queen abducts a young boy, Gerda begins a magical and perilous journey to find him. Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale is retold by Ehrlich in this glorious reissue with sparkling new jacket art and silver foil borders. Full color.
Emmie is a new girl in Leo and Zack's class at school. When the two boys befriend Emmie, Zack begins to feel left out, and Emmie and Leo have to find a way to show Zack that they're all best friends. Color illustrations accompany the text of this beginning-reader book.
Traces the white man's conquest of the Indians of the American West, emphasizing the causes, events, and effects of the major Indian Wars leading to the symbolic end of Indian freedom at Wounded Knee.
Award-winning author Amy Ehrlich offers a tender, lovingly illustrated story of three inseparable friends. The gentle, beautifully written story deals with the death of a beloved pet, for many children the first personal experience of loss, with simplicity and sensitivity. Blake's rich and evocative paintings provide a perfect complement. Full ...
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