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1	Twas the Night Before Christmas: Or Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas more books like this by Anonymous, Matt Tavares (Illustrator) add to wishlist "It may be hard to believe, but there was once a time when Santa Claus only needed three or four elves to run his workshop. His annual Christmas Eve journey was mush shorter back then too, as most children outside of Holland and Germany didn't even know who Santa was. But then, in 1823, everything changed. In December of that year, The Troy ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Cremation of Sam McGee more books like this by Robert W Service add to wishlist Originally a bank teller, Robert Services' life changed when he found himself transferred to Whitehorse in the Yukon Territory. Like everybody else, Service was smitten by the gold rush. Only Service mined words, not gold, and within five years was famous as the poet who had captured the essence of the fever, the adventure, the men, and the women. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
3	Goblin Market more books like this by Christina Georgina Rossetti add to wishlist This tale of two maidens seduced by lewd goblin men serving up forbidden fruits was Rossetti's first major work. Published originally in 1862, the poem has taken its place among the classics. This edition is illustrated with paintings by Christina's brother, Dante Gabriel Rossetti. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $30.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
4	Midnight Ride of Paul Revere more books like this by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Jeffrey Thompson (Illustrator) add to wishlist In this classic poem, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow takes Paul Revere, the Boston silversmith who was an active patriot during the American Revolution, and makes him an example of the quintessential hero who galvanizes the people in times of crisis. In the poem, Revere plans to receive a signal telling him whether the British will be attacking by ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.81! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	The Night Before Christmas: The Heirloom Edition more books like this by Clement Clarke Moore, Christian Birmingham (Illustrator) add to wishlist A deluxe volume of the Christmas classic is elegantly designed with illustrations on heavy art stock paper with gold-foil stamping. 40 illustrations. see all copies from $11.09! new only from $11.09!
6	Roald Dahl's Revolting Rhymes more books like this by Roald Dahl add to wishlist Six popular fairy tales are retold irreverently in rhyme by master storyteller Dahl. In "Cinderella," the prince isn't as charming as everyone thinks, and Cinderella marries someone else. In "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," the magic mirror is used by Snow White to predict winners at the races. Other transformed tales are "Jack and the Beanstalk ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.50! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Paul Revere's Ride more books like this by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow add to wishlist Longfellow's tribute to the famous revolutionary hero begins with a stirring cadence that American school children have committed to memory for over a century. Now illustrator Ted Rand brings these vivid and beautiful lines to life with rich, luminous paintings that are as dramatic as the poet's immortal message. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.23! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	The Night Before Easter more books like this by Natasha Wing add to wishlist In this version of Clement Moores's classic poem, two siblings witness the nighttime arrival of the Easter Bunny. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
9	The Cambridge Companion to Shakespeare's Poetry more books like this by Patrick Cheney (Editor) add to wishlist This Companion provides a full introduction to the poetry of William Shakespeare through discussion of his freestanding narrative poems, the Sonnets, and his plays. Fourteen leading international scholars provide accessible and authoritative chapters on all relevant topics: from Shakespeare's seminal role in the development of English poetry, the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
10	The Night Before Christmas: A Goblin Tale more books like this by Clement Clarke Moore, Jacqueline Rogers (Illustrator) add to wishlist In this retelling of the classic Christmas poem, the main characters are portrayed as goblins. Illustrated with acrylic paintings. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.52! \| SVS
11 view cover	Redneck Night Before Christmas more books like this by David Davis, James Rice (Illustrator) add to wishlist Redneck mania is sweeping the country and the best gift for rednecks and redneck-wannabes this Christmas is the hilarious "A Redneck Night Before Christmas". In this delightful tale, the "Christmas Redneck" travels to the trailer park in his beat-up pickup with eight hound dogs to deliver his presents! Color illustrations. see all copies from $4.70! new only from $11.98! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	There Once Was a Man Named Michael Finnegan more books like this by Mary Ann Hoberman, Nadine Bernard Westcott (Illustrator) add to wishlist 'The team which collaborated on The Eensy-Weensy Spider meet again to offer an elaborated version of the repetitive children''s song about a man who creates quite a "din-igan" playing the "violin-igan." 15,000 first printing.'. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $24.99! \| first editions
13 view cover	Twas the Night Before Christmas more books like this by Clement Clarke Moore add to wishlist This favorite Christmas poem comes alive as never before in this original and humorous version of the famous visit of Saint Nicholas. Beautiful cut-paper illustrations depicting the jolly old elf at work have a unique addition--a special glow-in-the-dark feature on every other page that will delight and intrigue children. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Revolting Rhymes & Dirty Beasts more books like this by Roald Dahl, Alan Cumming (Read by) add to wishlist Revolting Rhymes If you thought you knew the stories of some of the most popular fairy tales, think again. Here are six of the best known tales retold with more than a twist or two, by that master of the comic and the bloodcurdling, Roald Dahl. Dirty Beasts Meet Roald Dahl's ghastly menagerie of wonderful comic animals. The collection includes ... see all copies from $5.98! new only from $5.99! \| SVS
15 view cover	Get Your Ass in the Water & Swim Like Me: African-American Narrative Poetry from the Oral Tradition more books like this by Bruce Jackson add to wishlist Originally published in 1975 and regarded as one of the great collections of African-American literature and folklore, Get Your Ass in the Water and Swim Like Me brings together some of the best examples of the black folk poetry known as 'toasts'. Probably the only surviving form of oral narrative poetry in the US, the 'toasts' collected here tell ... see all copies from $17.00! new only from $22.59! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Paul Revere's Ride: The Landlord's Tale more books like this by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Charles Santore (Illustrator) add to wishlist Written almost 150 years ago, Longfellow's stirring tale about Paul Revere's famous ride still resonates today. Now acclaimed artist Santore captures the spirit of Longfellow's powerful words and brings the poem to life with his own breathtaking illustrations. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.88! \| first editions
17 view cover	The Narrator in Archaic Greek and Hellenistic Poetry more books like this by Andrew D Morrison add to wishlist The Greek poetry of the Hellenistic period is among the most important and influential literature of antiquity. This book examines how the three most significant Hellenistic poets (Callimachus, Theocritus and Apollonius) deal with their own poetic inheritance from earlier Greek poetry. see all copies from $94.19! new only from $94.19!
18 view cover	Oxford Book of Story Poems more books like this by Professor Michael Harrison (Editor), Christopher Stuart-Clark (Editor) add to wishlist An anthology of narrative verse accompanied by color and black-and-white illustrations. Selections include Stevie Smith's "Fairy Story", Lewis Carroll's "Jabberwocky", and Edward Lear's "The Pelican Chorus", as well as works by Ray Bradbury and Adrian Mitchell. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Revolting rhymes more books like this by Roald Dahl add to wishlist Six popular fairy tales are retold irreverently in rhyme by master storyteller Dahl. In "Cinderella," the prince isn't as charming as everyone thinks, and Cinderella marries someone else. In "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," the magic mirror is used by Snow White to predict winners at the races. Other transformed tales are "Jack and the Beanstalk ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.54! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Sir Gawain and the Green Knight more books like this by Bernard O'Donoghue (Translator) add to wishlist Composed during the fourteenth century in the English Midlands, "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" describes the events that follow when a mysterious green-coloured knight rides into King Arthur's Camelot in deep mid-winter. The mighty knight presents a challenge to the court: he will allow himself to be struck by one blow, on the condition that he ... see all copies from $5.44! new only from $6.16! \| SVS
21 view cover	The sonnets and narrative poems more books like this by William Shakespeare add to wishlist A complete and annotated edition of Shakespeare's non-dramatic verse, including the sonnets, "Venus and Adonis" and "The Rape of Lucrece". see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
22 view cover	My First Night Before Christmas: A Touch & Feel & Sparkle Book more books like this by Clement C Moore, Tom Newsom (Illustrator) add to wishlist Every child deserves his or her very own copy of Moore's timeless holiday poem. This special kid-friendly edition combines classic art with fun touch-and-feel areas, sparkly foil accents, and a slightly abridged text. It's a perfect introduction to everyone's favorite Christmas poem. see all copies from $4.12! new only from $7.94! \| SVS
23 view cover	The Night Before Christmas Board Book more books like this by Robbie Trent, Clement Clarke Moore, Dana Regan (Illustrator) add to wishlist Now, Clement C. Moore's classic holiday poem is available in a 24-page board book. The rich, nighttime illustrations provide the perfect complement to the well-loved tale, evoking all the excitement and wonder of this special night. Full-color illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
24	The Highwayman more books like this by Alfred Moyes, Alfred Noyes, Charles Mikolaycak (Illustrator) add to wishlist Returning by moonlight to the inn where his true love, the landlord's daughter, awaits him, the highwayman is unaware that the king's soldiers also lie in wait for him, concealed in the girl's bedroom. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
25 view cover	'Twas the night before Christmas; a visit from St. Nicholas more books like this by Clement Clarke Moore add to wishlist This favorite Christmas poem comes alive as never before in this original and humorous version of the famous visit of Saint Nicholas. Beautiful cut-paper illustrations depicting the jolly old elf at work have a unique addition--a special glow-in-the-dark feature on every other page that will delight and intrigue children. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.00! \| SVS

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