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1	Hobbit, Or, There and Back Again more books like this by J R R Tolkien This 1937 fantasy is the prequel, or "prelude" to the classic epic trilogy THE LORD OF THE RINGS. Bilbo Baggins is the hobbit of the title: a short, round, and hairy-footed creature fond of small comforts and his rural home. What he doesn't like (or at least thinks he doesn't like) is adventure, but that's just what he gets when a wizard and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Little prince more books like this by Antoine De Saint-Exupery Part fable, part fairy tale, part philosophy of life, THE LITTLE PRINCE tells the story of a pilot who crashes his airplane in the Sahara Desert, where he meets the Little Prince, a visitor from another planet. The Little Prince tells the pilot he has been traveling to many distant asteroids to get advice on how to care for his rose, the only ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.05! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Where the Wild Things Are more books like this by Maurice Sendak (Illustrator) WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE was one of the first children's books to depict the sometimes subversive inner mind of a child. A seemingly straightforward tale about monsters, the story allows readers to deal with their fears of the unknown. Wearing a wolf suit and acting like a wild child, a boy named Max gets so out of control that his mother sends ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Guess how much I love you more books like this by Sam McBratney Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare compare how much they love each other. Big Nutbrown Hare is larger, so all his comparisons sound grander, but Little Nutbrown Hare has the last word before he falls asleep. This is the pop-up version of the story. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	Giving Tree more books like this by Shel Silverstein Shel Silverstein writes and draws an intriguingly ambiguous classic, the meaning of which will probably always be debated. THE GIVING TREE tells the tale of a young boy and the tree who, literally piece by piece, gives her life for him. Throughout the story, the tree (which is referred to by female pronouns) never hesitates to give the boy ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.31! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Phantom Tollbooth more books like this by Norton Juster A war between words and numbers sets the stage for this classic fantasy novel, which author Norton Juster says he created in order to help readers uncover "the joy of discovering that learning can be fun." One day a disaffected boy named Milo receives a mysterious gift of a turnpike tollbooth--through which he is able to enter the magical world of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.49! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Wind in the Willows more books like this by Kenneth Grahame This charming classic, first published in 1908, is set in an idyllic, fantasy Edwardian England, in which some animals can talk and interact with humans. The story chronicles the adventures of four friends who make their home in the lush countryside, the busy riverbank, and the mysterious woods: good-hearted Mole, clever Water Rat, wise reclusive ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	Harold and the Purple Crayon more books like this by Crockett Johnson Although the text is very matter of fact, this story about a young boy named Harold is full of imagination and adventure. One night, Harold decides to go for a moonlit walk, and so, using his seemingly magical purple crayon, he draws himself a moon and a path, and sets off on his adventure. As he walks on, Harold draws himself such things as a ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.22! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Cloudy with a chance of meatballs more books like this by Judi Barrett Life is delicious in the town of Chewandswallow where it rains soup and juice, snows mashed potatoes, and blows storms of hamburgers--until the weather takes a turn for the worse. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.64! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Charlie & the Chocolate Factory more books like this by Roald Dahl Darkly humorous, slightly creepy, and ultimately the tale of a nice guy who just might finish first, CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY is one of the prolific Roald Dahl's most popular works. Life changes for a poor but kindhearted boy named Charlie Bucket when he manages to win one of five golden tickets that allows him and a guest of his choice ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Wizard of Oz more books like this by L Frank Baum This is the first in the 14-book Wizard of Oz series. When a tornado hits her small Kansas town, Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto are transported to the magical Land of Oz. Seeking a way back home, Dorothy sets out in search of the Wizard of Oz, who she hopes will be able to help her. As she travels, Dorothy meets a Scarecrow, a Tin Woodman, a ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Harry Potter more books like this by J. K. Rowling A companion to the Harry Potter series of books, this is a reproduction of the text Harry studies at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This compendium of magical creatures includes information on Hippogriffs, Hungarian Horntails, Puffskeins, and Quintapeds. This edition is an exact replica of Harry Potter's personal copy of the book ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Subtle Knife more books like this by Philip Pullman In this second installment of the His Dark Materials trilogy, Lyra and her friend Will travel to a strange, tropical otherworld known as Cittagazze, a place devoid of adults, where children run wild. As Lyra and Will's lives become more and more entwined, Lyra's alethiometer commands her to find Will's father, and the search brings her and Will ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Where's Spot more books like this by Eric Hill (Illustrator) In this lift-the-flap book, readers can help a dog named Sally search for her playful puppy, Spot, who is hiding somewhere in the house. Could Spot be hiding behind the door? No, but a bear is. Is he in the piano? No, but a hippo is. Is he under the bed? No, but a crocodile is. Where can Spot be? Colorful illustrations accompany the simple text, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.52! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Amber Spyglass more books like this by Philip Pullman The final entry in the His Dark Materials trilogy (which was inspired by John Milton's PARADISE LOST), THE AMBER SPYGLASS weaves together a number of story strands as the final battle between good and evil approaches. Will, with the help of a pair of Gallivespian agents, searches for Lyra who has been hidden away by the devious Mrs. Coulter. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.03! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Tuck Everlasting more books like this by Natalie Babbitt Is eternal life a blessing or a curse? It's 1880, and the members of the Tuck family (Ma, Pa, and their two sons) haven't aged since the day 80 years ago when they unknowingly drank from a magical spring. When friends and family noticed that the Tucks never aged, they were labeled as bewitched and cast out of society. Since that time, the Tucks ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
17	Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone more books like this by J. K. Rowling 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 $11.48! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Alice's adventures in Wonderland,&,Through the looking glass more books like this by Lewis Carroll As he escorted the three young daughters of a colleague on a trip up the river Isis, Lewis Carroll invented ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND, the story of a little girl who tumbles down a rabbit hole. Full of such wonderfully eccentric characters as the Queen of Hearts, Tweedledum and Tweedledee, the Cheshire Cat, the Mock Turtle, and the Mad ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	The Bfg more books like this by Roald Dahl Sophie is kidnapped from the orphanage where she lives by the Big Friendly Giant (or, the B.F.G.) after she spots him performing his job of blowing good dreams into the minds of sleeping children. Sophie is happy with the giant, who takes her back to Giantland with him, but there are some not-so-very-nice giants who also live in Giantland, and all ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Matilda more books like this by Roald Dahl Five-year-old Matilda lives with her parents and older brother Michael. Neither of her beastly parents notice that Matilda is a genius. Kind Miss Honey, Matilda's teacher, notices at once that Matilda is special, which finally makes her happy. But she encounters further problems from the cruel headmistress, Miss Trunchbull. It takes a child genius ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Runaway Bunny more books like this by Margaret Wise Brown First published in 1942, this classic has been enjoyed by generations. Hurd has redrawn some of his original pictures for this new edition of the comforting story of a bunny's imaginary game of hide-and-seek and the lovingly steadfast mother who finds him every time. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.36! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	His dark materials more books like this by Philip Pullman This dramatic version of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials series was adapted by award-winning playwright Nicholas Wright for the National Theatre. see all copies from $4.40! new only from $15.76! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales more books like this by Jon Scieszka The author of The True Story of the Three Little Pigs provides a riotous romp through fairy-tale-land that will have readers clutching their sides happily ever after. Full-color oil paintings. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.23! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Princess & the Goblin more books like this by MacDonald One day Princess Irene discovers a steep and winding stairway leading to a bewildering labyrinth of unused passages and a further stairway. What lies at the top? Can the ring the princess is wearing protect her against the lurking menace of goblins? see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter: A Treasury of Myths, Legends, and Fascinating Facts more books like this by David Colbert This unofficial companion to the first four books in the Harry Potter series explains such things as why witches (and wizards) fly on broomsticks, what a griffin is, and whether or not witches and wizards actually exist. Also discussed are the mythological, historical, and literary works that inspired J.K. Rowling's amazingly popular stories. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS

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