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1	Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone more books like this by J K Rowling add to wishlist Eleven-year-old Harry Potter was a baby when his parents died and since that time he has been living with his horrible Uncle Vernon, dislikable Aunt Petunia, and truly disgusting cousin Dudley. Miserable and lonely, Harry is shocked when he receives a letter inviting him to attend the Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. Now living at this ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Outsiders more books like this by S E Hinton add to wishlist Written when the author was still in high school, this is the story of Ponyboy, a teenage orphan who lives with his two older brothers. Members of the lower class known as the "Greasers," Ponyboy and his friends are at constant war with the "Socs," who represent the middle and upper classes. When Ponboy's best friend, Johnny, accidentally kills a ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	2009 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market more books like this by Alice Pope add to wishlist "The 2009 CWIM" offers readers more than 650 listings for book publishers, magazines, agents, art reps and more. It is completely updated annually and is the most trusted source for children's publishing information."CWIM" also contains exclusive interviews with and articles by well-respected and award-winning authors, illustrators, and publishing ... see all copies from $5.93! new only from $10.78!
4	Through the Eyes of a Child: An Introduction to Children's Literature more books like this by Donna E Norton add to wishlist For courses in Children's Literature. This is a fresh, new edition of one of the most widely-respected sources for introducing future teachers to the wealth of literature available to children. The sixth edition is replete with expanded coverage of key topics, numerous new features, and an enhanced focus on multicultural literature. Its unique ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.95! \| first editions \| SVS
5	The Children's Book of Virtues more books like this by Dr. William J Bennett add to wishlist A collection of moral tales for children which includes selections from Aesop, the Brothers Grimm and the Bible. These aim to inspire such virtues as compassion, honesty, loyalty and faith. This is the companion volume to "The Book of Virtues". see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	A Treasury of Children's Literature more books like this by Armand Eisen (Editor), Scott Gustafson (Illustrator), Sheila Black (Retold by) add to wishlist This one-volume library of classic children's literature contains nursery rhymes, poems, fables and stories, and is lavishly illustrated with more than 200 full-color drawings by 16 different artists. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.50! \| first editions \| SVS
7	The Complete Idiot's Guide to Publishing Children's Books more books like this by Harold D Underdown add to wishlist aHonest and precisea] everything about writing for children there is to know.a aJane Yolen, author Here is the comprehensive guide to writing, publishing, and selling for the ever-expanding and always exciting childrenas marketanow in a new and updated third edition. a[ Includes new chapters on self-publishing and on "how to choose a how-to," ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.20! \| SVS
8	How to Write a Children's Book and Get It Published more books like this by Barbara Seuling add to wishlist This is your one-stop guide to writing and selling books for children. Get the tools you need to: develop story ideas that work; strengthen your writing skills; improve your work habits; write for different age groups; look at your work critically; submit proposals and manuscripts; find the right publisher for your work; understand and negotiate ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.99! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Children's Literature, Briefly more books like this by Michael O Tunnell add to wishlist Are you looking for a brief introduction to children's literature genres that leaves time to read actual works of children's literature? This new, significantly revised and streamlined edition of Children's Literature, Briefly introduces the reader to the essential foundations of each children's literature genre, supported by practical features ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.13! \| first editions \| SVS
10	I am David more books like this by Anne Holm add to wishlist The adventures of a 12-year-old boy who escapes from an Eastern European concentration camp and travels to Denmark and freedom. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.41! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever more books like this by Mem Fox (Read by) add to wishlist Mem Fox, an author of children's books and a literacy expert, shares her thoughts on why reading aloud to children is so important to their emotional and intellectual growth. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Free to Be ... You and Me more books like this by Marlo Thomas add to wishlist Marlo Thomas' "New York Times" best seller is updated and repackaged for a new generation of young readers - it includes an audio CD in the back of the book with 4 free to be classics! Notable writers, artists, and musicians joined forces to produce this bestselling book which teaches children about tolerance and diversity. In this new edition, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Writing Children's Books for Dummies more books like this by Lisa Rojany Buccieri, Peter Economy add to wishlist Everyone loves a children's book. And many dream about writing one. But is it actually possible for an unpublished writer - armed with a good story idea and a love of kids - to write, sell, publish, and promote a book? Yes, it is! Veteran children's book publishing executive and author Lisa Rojany Buccieri and author Peter Economy show you how, in ... see all copies from $8.99! new only from $9.00! \| SVS
14 view cover	Literature and the Child more books like this by Lee Galda, Bernice E Cullinan add to wishlist Since this book's debut, LITERATURE AND THE CHILD has become a popular choice in the children's literature market. The book covers the two major topical areas of children's literature -- genres of children's literature (e.g., picture books, folklore, etc.) and the use of children's literature in the classroom. The book is beautifully written and ... see all copies from $15.75! new only from $31.55! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Knucklehead: Tall Tales and Mostly True Stories of Growing Up Scieszka more books like this by Jon Scieszka add to wishlist How did Jon Scieszka get so funny, anyway? Growing up as one of six brothers was a good start, but that was just the beginning. Throw in Catholic school, lots of comic books, lazy summers at the lake with time to kill, babysitting misadventures, TV shows, jokes told at family dinner, and the result is "Knucklehead." Part memoir, part scrapbook, ... see all copies from $4.74! new only from $5.20! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Literature for Today's Young Adults more books like this by Kenneth L Donelson add to wishlist Thoroughly updated and with new features, Literature for Today's Young Adults, Eighth Edition, the number one book in Young Adult Literature, continues to help teachers learn how to motivate teenagers to become life-long readers. Writing with the belief that students will have a better chance of becoming life-long readers if they have choices and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $24.99! \| SVS
17 view cover	Collections for young scholars more books like this by Marilyn Jager Adams, Carl Bereiter add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.18! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Critical Handbook of Children's Literature more books like this by Rebecca J Lukens add to wishlist Designed to facilitate the use of children's books from all genres, this exceptional resource helps teachers, librarians, and media specialists select the best children's literature for the classroom, library, or home. Unlike an anthology of children's literature, which includes selected chapters or text summaries, the Eighth Edition of this ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19	My book house more books like this by Olive Beaupré Miller (Editor) add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.99! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Essentials of Children's Literature more books like this by Carol Lynch-Brown, Carl Tomlinson add to wishlist The fifth edition of Essentials of Children's Literature energizes children's literature study by offering a concise, straightforward presentation of children's literature and by engaging students to share literature with children. Written as a "facts-only" approach for students and their instructors, this lucid text offers an abundance of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.00! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	The Cat in the Hat: In English and Spanish more books like this by Dr Seuss, Carlos Rivera (Translator) add to wishlist The Cat in the Hat came to play one rainy, nothing-to-do-afternoon. His hilarious antics are presented here in Spanish and English. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.22! \| SVS
22 view cover	How to write & illustrate children's books and get them published! more books like this by Treld Bicknell, Felicity Trotman add to wishlist Some of the finest talents in children's publishing provide readers with the basics of constructing a story to approaching publishers. see all copies from $2.04! new only from $4.99! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Children's Literature in the Elementary School more books like this by Charlotte S Huck add to wishlist This text shows readers how children's literature can capture the attention of K-8 students and foster a lifelong love of reading. The text covers learning about children's literature, understanding children's responses to literature, the history of children's literature, all the genres (beginning books, picture storybooks, traditional literature, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.52! \| first editions
24 view cover	Artist to Artist: 23 Major Illustrators Talk to Children about Their Art more books like this by Patricia Lee Gauch (Editor), David Briggs (Editor), Courtenay Palmer (Editor) add to wishlist Celebrating the art of the picture book, this beautiful anthology highlights the work of 23 of the most honored and beloved illustrators in childrens literature, including Maurice Sendak, Robert Sabuda, Rosemary Wells, and Eric Carle. see all copies from $7.51! new only from $7.51! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	The Joy of Children's Literature more books like this by Denise Johnson add to wishlist The Joy of Children's Literature provides in-depth coverage of children's literature with integrated reading methods in a concise, accessible format. The compact length allows for more time during the course to read the numerous children's books highlighted in the text. Johnson emphasizes that reading, writing, discussing, and finding pleasure in ... see all copies from $39.01! new only from $42.00! \| first editions

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