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Sarah, Plain and Tall

Sarah, Plain and Tall more books like this

by Patricia MacLachlan

Set on the American prairie of the 19th century, this gentle book centers on a young girl named Anna and her brother, Caleb. Because their mother died giving birth to him, Caleb has no memories of her, and so it is up to Anna to share what she remembers about their mother--that she sang and that she loved flowers. The children's father, Jacob, ...

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All the Places to Love

All the Places to Love more books like this

by Patricia MacLachlan

A boy who lives on a farm with his parents and grandparents relates, in poetic language, the favorite places of each family member. Grandfather prefers the barn, grandmother the mountains, and so on. When a new baby sister is born, the boy anticipates sharing all the spots with her. Color paintings illustrate the text.

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Skylark

Skylark more books like this

by Patricia MacLachlan

This sequel to SARAH, PLAIN & TALL begins with Papa and Sarah getting married, much to the delight of Anna and Caleb. However, a devastating summer drought soon descends on the prairie, forcing Anna and Caleb to leave their father on the family farm and retreat with Sarah to her birthplace in Maine. As the children adjust to life in Maine, they ...

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Grandfather's Dance

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by Patricia MacLachlan

From Newbery Medalist Patricia MacLachlan comes the final book in her cherished Sarah, Plain and Tall series--a poetic celebration about the enduring spirit of family.

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Baby

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by Patricia MacLachlan

Twelve-year-old Larkin discovers a baby in a basket in front of her house. A note in the basket reads "This is Sophie. She is almost a year old and she is good. I will come back for her one day. I love her." Larkin and her family welcome Sophie into their lives and come to love her as their own, knowing--and fearing--that one day her mother may ...

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It's Heaven to Be Seven

It's Heaven to Be Seven more books like this

by Judy Blume, Beverly Cleary, Ann Matthews Martin

Various authors contribute 12 stories about being seven years old. The writers include Judy Blume, Ronald Dahl, Beverly Cleary, James Howe, Ann Martin, Patricia MacLachian, and others. This illustrated book is part of a series of books celebrating different years of a child's life.

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Caleb's Story

Caleb's Story more books like this

by Patricia MacLachlan

This continuation of the 19th century family saga begun in SARAH, PLAIN AND TALL focuses on the thoughts and feelings of Anna's younger brother, Caleb. Here the family must deal with the return of Jacob's long-estranged father--Caleb's grandfather. Will Caleb be able to help his father and grandfather rebuild their shattered relationship? ...

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Through Grandpa's Eyes

Through Grandpa's Eyes more books like this

by Patricia MacLachlan

This is the story of John's blind Grandpa who shares his special way of seeing and moving in the world.

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More Perfect Than the Moon

More Perfect Than the Moon more books like this

by Patricia MacLachlan

Continuing the story begun in SARAH, PLAIN AND TALL, SKYLARK, and CALEB'S STORY, this entry in the series about the Witting family concentrates on Cassie, the daughter of Sarah and Jacob. The younger sister of Anna and Caleb, Cassie is having trouble accepting the fact that her parents are expecting a new baby. Will writing in the "family journal, ...

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What You Know First

What You Know First more books like this

by Patricia MacLachlan, Barry Moser (Illustrator)

A young girl and her family must move away from their beloved farm--the only home the little girl has ever known. The girl tries to think of ways she and her family can remain on the prairie, but in the end she realizes that she can also bring a piece of the prairie with her to her new home. Illustrated with subtly tinted black-and-white ...

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It's Great to Be Eight more books like this

by Various Artists, Ann Matthews Martin, Jerry Spinelli

Five anthologies target ages with birthday-party specificity. It's Fun to Be Five! (ages 5-7) and Now I Am Six! (ages 6-9) have eight stories each, by authors such as A.A. Milne and Rosemary Wells. It's Heaven to Be Seven (ages 7-10); It's Great to Be Eight (ages 7-10) and It's Fine to Be Nine (ages 8-11) each gather a dozen stories with black-and ...

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Journey more books like this

by Patricia MacLachlan

Eleven-year-old Journey and his sister, Cat, attempt to deal with their mother's abandonment. Left with their grandparents, the duo finds different ways to deal with their grief--Cat by working in the farm's garden, Journey by trying to place blame--especially on his grandfather.

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Once I Ate a Pie more books like this

by Patricia MacLachlan, Emily MacLachlan Charest, Katy Schneider (Illustrator)

A Newberry Medal winner and her daughter ask a collection of canines to speak up in their own words. The dogs have plenty to say because it's a dog's life filled with squeaky toys, mischief, pie, plenty of naps, tails to wag, and tales to tell. Full color.

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Arthur for the Very First Time more books like this

by Patricia MacLachlan

Ten-year-old Arthur Rasby is miserable--his parents are always fighting, and, although no one has said so, he knows his mother is going to have a baby. The only way he is happy is when he writes things down in his journal. When he is sent off to stay with his Great-Aunt Elda and Great-Uncle Wrisby on their farm, Arthur discovers for the very first ...

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It's Fine to Be Nine more books like this

by Various Artists, Scholastic Books (Editor)

A collection of stories about characters who are 9 years old. Contributors include Judy Blume, Beverly Cleary, Daniel Pinkwater, and Jerry Spinelli.

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Edward's Eyes more books like this

by Patricia MacLachlan

From the Newbery Medal-winning author of "Sarah, Plain and Tall" comes a deeply stirring, delicately lyrical portrait of a child, a son, a family, and a brother.

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Seven Kisses in a Row more books like this

by Patricia MacLachlan

Emma and her older brother must adjust to changes in how their home is run when their parents go away on a business trip and they are left in the care of their Uncle Elliot and Aunt Eveyln, both of whom are not use to living with children.

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Three Names more books like this

by Patricia MacLachlan

A child relates his great-grandfather's memories of growing up on the prairie. Watercolor illustrations accompany tales of how a dog came to have three names, and what it was like to attend a one-room schoolhouse.

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Facts and Fictions of Minna Pratt more books like this

by Patricia MacLachlan

Eleven-year-old Minna Pratt wants many things in her life--that her writer mother would listen to her, that her house wasn't so disorderly, but most of all, she wants to be able to play vibrato on her cello. Then Lucas comes to be part of her chamber group and Minna learns a lot about life--and herself.

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It's Fun to Be Five more books like this

by Various Artists, Ann Matthews Martin, Rosemary Wells

Leading an anthology series that features a book for each age group, "It's Fun to Be Five" features eight stories by Beverly Cleary, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Johanna Hurwitz, and others. The selections in this series deal with diverse topics such as school, learning to ride a bike, sports, imagination, and divorce. Color illustrations.

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Tomorrow's Wizard more books like this

by Patricia MacLachlan

Tomorrow's Wizard, his unorthodox apprentice, Murdoch, and a wise horse make five important wishes come true in ways that surprise the wishers.

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Cassie Binegar more books like this

by Patricia MacLachlan

Cassie feels out of place in her large, disorganized family, and after her beloved grandfather dies, she feels more alone than ever. Then, during a summer when relatives come to visit and she befriends an English girl named Margaret Mary, Cassie develops an appreciation for her own family and her place within their circle.

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Unclaimed Treasures more books like this

by Patricia MacLachlan

Twelve-year-old Willa is waiting for something extraordinary to happen in her life and so she decides she is in love with her friend Horace's father.

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Acting Out more books like this

by Sharon Creech, Patricia MacLachlan, Katherine Paterson

Six masterful children's authors have become master playwrights in this collection of one-act plays that might just make you want to ACT OUT! In "The Raven," Sharon Creech spoofs a publishing office while Susan Cooper shows the environment fighting back against overdevelopment in "The Dollop," Patricia MacLachlan puts a twist on detention in "The ...

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Painting the Wind more books like this

by Patricia MacLachlan, Emily MacLachlan, Katy Schneider (Illustrator)

A young artist finds new inspiration when he works with a group of painters who spend their summer on the island he and his family call home. As the boy observes the many different styles and techniques employed by the other artists, he comes to see his own work in a new way. Color illustrations accompany the text.

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