|
Grandfather Tang's Story
more books like this
by
Ann Tompert, Robert Andrew Parker (Illustrator)
Grandfather Tang and Soo were sitting under a tree playing with their tangram puzzles. They begin a story about fox fairies who can change their shapes; these fairies have to put friendship ahead of pride to save each other. This book features a description of tangram construction.
see all copies
from $1.99!
new only
from $1.99!
|
first editions
|
SVS
|
|
|
Little Fox Goes to the End of the World
more books like this
by
Ann Tompert
Little Fox tells her mother all the frightening things she'll see and do when she travels to the end of the world.
see all copies
from $1.99!
new only
from $2.85!
|
first editions
|
SVS
|
|
Will You Come Back for Me
more books like this
by
Ann Tompert, Kathleen Tucker (Editor), Robin Kramer (Illustrator)
Four-year-old Suki is worried about being left in day care for the first time until her mother reassures her that she loves her and will always return for her.
see all copies
from $1.99!
new only
from $3.73!
|
|
Just a Little Bit
more books like this
by
Ann Tompert
Elephant wants to play on the seesaw with his friend Mouse but the differences in their weights is so great that the seesaw will not move. Can the other animals help the two pals solve their problem? Illustrated with watercolor paintings.
see all copies
from $1.99!
new only
from $3.00!
|
first editions
|
SVS
|
|
|
The silver whistle
more books like this
by
Ann Tompert, Beth Peck (Illustrator)
Miguel, a young Mexican boy, is determined to sell all the clay whistles he has made so that he can buy a silver whistle to leave at shrine of the Baby Jesus on Christmas Day. When Miguel's kind heart leads him to spend his money on others, he is left with only a misshapen clay whistle to leave at the alter. Will this gift be welcomed by the ...
see all copies
from $1.99!
new only
from $99.00!
|
first editions
|
|
Saint Nicholas
more books like this
by
Ann Tompert, Michael Garland (Illustrator)
Through a skillful blending of fact and legend, the author traces the life of Nicholas, the Bishop of Myra in Asia Minor, and how his legend evolved into the spirit of Saint Nicholas, Santa Claus, and Father Christmas. Full-color illustrations.
see all copies
from $2.97!
new only
from $6.71!
|
SVS
|
|
The Hungry Black Bag
more books like this
by
Ann Tompert, Jacqueline Chwast (Illustrator)
Meeting several animals on their way to market, greedy Ole Goat takes their wares for his hungry black bag, but he suffers an unfortunate fate when he tries to take Bear's hat.
see all copies
from $1.99!
new only
from $1.99!
|
first editions
|
SVS
|
|
Saint Patrick
more books like this
by
A Tompert
This stunning picture book biography brings young readers the remarkable story of the man whose mission to Ireland changed history. Basing her text on one of two letters Patrick wrote, Ann Tompert lifts the veil on Patrick's life, creating a swiftly moving and simply told story that interweaves the words of Patrick himself. Full color.
see all copies
from $1.99!
new only
from $6.00!
|
first editions
|
SVS
|
|
How Rabbit Lost His Tail
more books like this
by
Ann Tompert, Ann Rompert, Jacqueline Chwast (Illustrator)
After falling asleep in a willow tree during a snowstorm, Rabbit asks various animals to help him get down, and when he finally follows Squirrel's advice, Rabbit ends up with the short tail he has had ever since.
see all copies
from $3.97!
new only
from $5.04!
|
first editions
|
|
|
The Tzar's Bird
more books like this
by
Ann Tompert
A tzar's fear of going to the edge of the world grows when Baba Yaga threatens him, but in time he learns that fear of the unknown is a senseless fear.
see all copies
from $1.99!
new only
from $6.86!
|
first editions
|
|
|
Savina, the Gypsy Dancer
more books like this
by
Ann Tompert, Dennis Nolan (Illustrator)
Savina, a gypsy girl, captivates everyone with her remarkable dancing and arouses the jealousy and hatred of King Walid.
see all copies
from $1.99!
new only
from $5.75!
|
signed copies
|
first editions
|
|
Harry's Hats
more books like this
by
Ann Tompert, Marcelo Elizalde (Illustrator)
- Fits national reading standards by linking images to the text to provide picture clues and introducing age-appropriate vocabulary. - Top reading specialists have leveled this text as appropriate for early fluent readers. - The rhyming text help children decipher words. - Word lists at the back of each book help build reading vocabularies. Grades ...
see all copies
from $1.99!
new only
from $2.98!
|
SVS
|
|
The Greatest Showman on Earth: A Biography of P.T. Barnum
more books like this
by
Ann Tompert
A biography of the showman who, among other achievements, created a three-ring circus known as "the greatest show on earth" and was active in Connecticut politics.
see all copies
from $1.99!
first editions
|
|
Nothing Sticks Like a Shadow
more books like this
by
Ann Tompert, Lynn M Munsinger (Illustrator)
To win a bet with Woodchuck, Rabbit tries to get rid of his shadow. He tries everything and even enlists the help of his forest friends. Not until nightfall is he able to shed his shadow.
see all copies
from $2.93!
new only
from $4.91!
|
first editions
|
SVS
|
view cover
|
Joan of Arc: Heroine of France
more books like this
by
Ann Tompert, Michael Garland (Illustrator)
Drawing on letters presented at Joan's trial, Tompert presents a simply told narrative of a remarkable life. Full color.
see all copies
from $1.99!
new only
from $12.57!
|
first editions
|
SVS
|
|
|
Charlotte and Charles
more books like this
by
Ann Tompert
Even though Charles insists that people always cause trouble for giants, Charlotte wants people to visit their island.
see all copies
from $1.99!
first editions
|
|
|
Horse for Charlie
more books like this
by
Ann Tompert, Elfrieda (Illustrator)
Charlie likes horses so well that he sets out to find one to ride.
see all copies
from $1.99!
first editions
|
view cover
|
Saint Valentine
more books like this
by
Ann Tompert, Kestutis Kasparavicius (Illustrator)
Every February 14th we exchange cards and flowers as expressions of love. Valentine's Day is among our most popular holidays. But what do the words "Be my Valentine" mean? Who was Valentine? We know he lived in third-century Rome, during the reign of Claudius II. We know that he was a Christian priest. But he lived during a period of military ...
see all copies
from $1.99!
new only
from $12.56!
|
signed copies
|
SVS
|
|
|
Hyacinth, the Reluctant Duck
more books like this
by
Ann Tompert
A duckling who thinks she is a dog has a frustrating time trying to do everything her owner's dog can do.
see all copies
from $1.99!
first editions
|
SVS
|
|
|
Bamboo Hats and a Rice Cake
more books like this
by
Ann Tompert, Demi (Illustrator)
Illustrated with fine texture and elegant line, this striking folktale imparts the virtues of human kindness, humility and generosity. Throughout, key words appear in Japanese characters, with English translations in the page margins, and a pronunciation guide at the end of the book. Full-color illustrations.
see all copies
from $1.99!
new only
from $77.73!
|
signed copies
|
first editions
|
|
|
Badger on His Own
more books like this
by
Ann Tompert
Living on his own for the first time, Badger begins to wonder if his neighbor Owl will make life more difficult.
see all copies
from $1.99!
first editions
|
|
|
Nothing Sticks Like Shadow
more books like this
by
Ann Tompert, Lynn M Munsinger (Illustrator)
In this story, Rabbit tries to get rid of his shadow, with the aid of his many animal friends.
see all copies
from $1.99!
signed copies
|
first editions
|
view cover
|
A Carol for Christmas
more books like this
by
Ann Tompert, Laura Kelly (Illustrator)
Jeremy the Mouse describes how the song "Silent Night" came to be written for a Christmas mass in Austria in 1818. Illustrated with watercolor paintings.
see all copies
from $1.99!
new only
from $99.00!
|
first editions
|
|
|
Little Fox Goes to End World P
more books like this
by
Ann Tompert
Little Fox tells her mother all the frightening things she'll see and do when she travels to the end of the world.
see all copies
from $1.99!
new only
from $183.02!
|
first editions
|
view cover
|
The Errant Knight
more books like this
by
Ann Tompert, Doug Keith (Illustrator)
We can?t always see what twists and turns our life journeys have in store, or how following each bend in the road may really lead us to exactly where we belong. The Errant Knight is the touching story of a brave knight who sets out to serve his King. After first helping a group of distraught travelers, he is led astray from his mission again and ...
see all copies
from $7.59!
new only
from $7.59!
|
signed copies
|
first editions
|
SVS
|