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1	Lorax more books like this by Dr Seuss A mysterious creature known as the Once-ler describes how his greed and lack of ecological concern caused a serious pollution problem. When the Once-ler ignores the warning of the wise Lorax to mend his careless ways, the result is an environmental disaster. Dr. Seuss skillfully weaves his humorous words and pictures with a genuine message to ... see all copies from $4.95! new only from $8.61! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Chicken Soup with Rice: A Book of Months more books like this by Maurice Sendak An introduction to the months of the year via a rhyming text that also celebrates the wonders of chicken soup. Color illustrations accompany. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.47! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Don't Bump the Glump!: And Other Fantasies more books like this by Shel Silverstein (Illustrator) Originally published in 1964, Silverstein's first collection of poetry about a band of unusual creatures housed in Uncle Shelby's Zoo is available once again, this time in full color. see all copies from $7.52! new only from $7.87! \| SVS
4	Foot Book more books like this by Dr Seuss Colorful illustrations and a rhyming text introduce readers to many different kinds of feet, including the feet of clowns and pigs, feet that move fast, feet that can do tricks, and feet that go up and down stairs. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
5	There's a Wocket in My Pocket more books like this by Dr Seuss A young boy describes life in his unusual house which is inhabited by such never before heard of creatures as the woset who lives in the closet, the yottle that lives in a bottle, and the yeps who occupy his steps. This unusual story is meant to help encourage new readers recognize common household words. Color illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
6	There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly more books like this by Simms Taback In this version of the traditional rhyme the reader sees what happens in the old lady's stomach through an ever-expanding die-cut hole. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.25! \| first editions \| SVS
7	I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly more books like this by Nadine Bernard Westcott (Adapted by) A picture book version of the popular song. Musical arrangement for the piano is included. Color illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.48! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Cautionary Tales for Children more books like this by Hilaire Belloc Known as a central figure in English literature, Hilaire Belloc produced a number of stunning, funny, and clever admonishments for children. The tales in this volume, illustrated by the inimitable Edward Gorey, contain instructive lessons for almost everyone. For those children prone to wandering off from their caretakers, there is the story of a ... see all copies from $8.99! new only from $9.60! \| first editions \| SVS
9	There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly more books like this by Pam Adams (Illustrator) Magical die-cutting draws the reader from page to page of colorful artwork. Soon, the story will be read, or more probably, sung by heart. To celebrate the quarter-centenary of this famous series, Pam Adams has created a vibrant new title, Sing a Song of Sixpence. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.48! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Owl and the Pussycat more books like this by Edward Lear This is an illustrated new edition of Edward Lear's classic nonsense rhyme about the epic voyage of two courteous lovers and their eventual marriage on the island of the bong tree; in the piggy-wig and his ring, the vicar turkey, and the wedding feast eaten with the runcible spoon.;Louise Voce has also illustrated "My First Book of Animals" and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	On Beyond Zebra! more books like this by Dr Seuss, Stan Berenstain An imaginative boy introduces his friend to the letters of his own made-up alphabet consisting of letters that come after "Z". Color illustrations accompany the rhyming text. see all copies from $2.31! new only from $4.58! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Lady with the Alligator Purse more books like this by Nadine Bernard Westcott Tiny Tim is a playful baby with the appetite of an elephant. Miss Lucy calls the doctor, the nurse and the mysterious lady with the alligator handbag in order to discover what is the matter with Tim, and to the delight of everyone, it is the mystery lady who solves the problem. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.48! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat! more books like this by Lucille Colandro, Jared Lee (Illustrator) In this Halloween riff on the customary rhyme "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly," the hungry old lady's appetite runs towards decidedly creepier things than flies. She swallows not only a bat, but also an owl, a cat, a ghost, and even a wizard. No spooky creatures are safe from her! Accompanied by full-color illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
14 view cover	I Can't, Said the Ant more books like this by Polly Cameron see all copies from $2.95! new only from $14.95! \| first editions
15 view cover	Scrambled Eggs Super! more books like this by Dr Seuss (Illustrator) Tired of scrambled eggs always tasting the same, Peter T. Hooper goes on a great egg hunt for his new recipe. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.95! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	You Read to Me, I'll Read to You more books like this by John Ciardi, Edward Gorey (Illustrator) "Thirty-five imaginative and humorous poems for an adult and a child to read aloud together. . . . The entertaining verses are varied as to length, rhythm, and subject and are illustrated with harmoniously amusing drawings".--Booklist. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.65! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	There Was an Old Lady more books like this by Pam Adams (Illustrator) Through the use of die-cutting, this book tells the story of "There was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Fly". The holes in the page are designed to draw the reader through the book. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.39! \| SVS
18 view cover	Mots D'Heures: Gousses, Rames: The D'Antin Manuscript more books like this by Luis D Antin Van Rooten (Editor) This humorous collection of French rhymes are designed to amuse those who know a little French. By the author of "N'heures Souris Rames". see all copies from $6.00! new only from $7.84!
19 view cover	The foot book more books like this by Dr Seuss Taking a look at opposites, this book is full of witty words and zany illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Hunting of the Snark more books like this by Lewis Carroll 'They sought it with thimbles, they sought it with care; They pursued it with forks and hope; They threatened its life with a railway share; They charmed it with smiles and soap'. Ever since Lewis Carroll's nonsense epic appeared in 1876, readers have joined his ten-man Snark-hunting crew and pursued the search with great enthusiasm. What are they ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.45! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Jabberwocky more books like this by Lewis Carroll A picture book version of this classic nonsense poem, with collage illustrations in colour by Roberta Arenson. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.52! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Book of nonsense more books like this by Edward Lear The highest standards in editing and production have been applied to the Wordsworth Children's Classics, while the low price makes them affordable for everyone. Wordsworth's list covers a range of the best-loved stories for children, from nursery tales, classic fables, and fairy tales to stories that will appeal to older children and adults alike. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.89! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Trout! more books like this by Teri Sloat, Reynold Ruffins (Illustrator) Everyone has heard about the old lady who swallowed a fly, but there is something particularly fishy about this old lady. Beautiful illustrations in this story capture the scenery and wildlife of the Pacific Northwest. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Lewis Carroll more books like this by Lewis Carroll With fantastic characters and enchanting, rhythmic and sometimes nonsense language, Lewis Carroll created magical wonderlands. In his world, many things appear upside down and inside out, the rules of logic just don't apply, and everything pompous gets cut down to size. No surprise then that children love to visit this world sliding down the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.99! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Owl and the Pussy Cat more books like this by Edward Lear Illustrated in full colour throughout by Louise Voce, a version of the classic nonsense rhyme which tells of an owl and a cat who elope to a desert island to be married. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.30! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS

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