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The Little General and the Giant Snowflake
By Matthea Harvey, Elizabeth Zechel. 2009
In this compelling tale for children and adults alike, the poet Matthea Harvey collaborates with artist Elizabeth Zechel to create…
a powerful, resonant allegory for these times of violent military solutions to global problems. In this compelling tale, there is a little general who heads an army called the Realists. Every day he and his troops practice battle formations while the Dreamers, the opposing army, play strange, peaceful games. The little general's soldiers include Sergeant Samantha, who is very tall and wishes the general would pay more attention to her, and Lieutenant Lyle, an imaginative fellow who always seems to get into trouble. One day the little general sees a giant snowflake hovering in his garden and realizes he is suffering from a disease of the imagination. He is ashamed and pretends not to see it, but eventually he discovers that everyone in his army has a similar problem. What magical message is the snowflake trying to bring to the general, and to the world? In a time of violent military solutions to global problems, this illustrated allegory by a leading poet has a particular, powerful resonance.The infinite hat
By Laurayne Ruiz, Marijana Eberhart. 2018
An illustrated album for children to read over and over again. It's Christmas Eve. Adriel and his younger sister Kim…
go fishing. They hope to have a nice fish for Christmas Eve. A beautiful story in the land of the Inuit. Laurayne Ruiz is a young author of novels for youth. She signs here a great story in the land of the Inuit. About the illustrator: Agnès Ruiz is above all a best-selling author for adults and youth. She also likes to paint and draw. This hobby allows her to collaborate with her daughter, Laurayne. She was happy to illustrate "The Infinite Hat".The Wish-Tree
By John Ciardi, Glanzman S. Louis. 1962
A little boy who's about to turn six years old is thinking about cake and toys and the best birthday…
gift of all, a puppy. Daddy tells him to look for a Wish-Tree, on the bark of which is engraved TAKECAREOFYOURWISH. The boy falls asleep as he ponders his father's advice, and he dreams of a Wish-Tree, with a trunk as big as a house and so tall that the sky had to bump up to get over the top of it.A remarkable adventure follows, involving the limitless nature of wishing and responsibility. Written by the noted teacher and poet John Ciardi, this fanciful tale is filled with inventive, dreamlike drawings by Louis S. Glanzman, illustrator of the Pippi Longstocking books.Nightmares! The Lost Lullaby
By Karl Kwasny, Kirsten Miller, Jason Segel. 2016
The third book in the hilariously scary Nightmares! series by New York Times bestselling authors Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller…
is here! You thought the nightmares were over? You better keep the lights on! Charlie Laird has a very bad feeling. 1. There's a NEW GIRL at school, and Charlie and his friends have DEFINITELY seen her before. 2. He's been hearing strange noises after dark, which is NEVER a good sign. 3. The nightmares are back, and they're WEIRDER THAN EVER. Not since he faced his fears has Charlie had so many bad dreams. Whenever he falls asleep, he finds himself in a Netherworld field, surrounded by a flock of CREEPY BLACK SHEEP. They're not counting sheep. They refuse to jump. In fact, they don't do much at all. EVEN EERIER, THOUGH, is that it's not Charlie's nightmare. Somehow he's trapped in someone else's bad dream. And he's pretty sure the twins ICK and INK are responsible. Charlie and his friends thought they'd put the twins out of business, but it seems they didn't quite finish the job. Now the WOOLLY NIGHTMARES are closing in, and INK has shown up at Cypress Creek Elementary! Charlie's convinced that INK is up to NO GOOD. And if he's right, it could be a very long time before anyone's dreams are sweet again. Praise for the Nightmares! series: "Charlie Laird, who learns fear will eat you alive if you feed it, makes an impression, and . . . readers will want to accompany him again." --The New York Times Book Review "A touching comical saga . . . about facing things that go bump in the night." --US Weekly "Coraline meets Monsters, Inc. in this delightfully entertaining offering from actor [Jason] Segel and co-author [Kirsten] Miller." --Publishers WeeklyFrom the Hardcover edition.Princess Sonora and the Long Sleep (The Princess Tales)
By Gail Carson Levine. 1999
Sweet Pea Sue Makes a New Friend
By Jim Henson'S Pajanimals. 2013
The Little General and the Giant Snowflake
By Matthea Harvey, Elizabeth Zechel. 2009
In this compelling tale for children and adults alike, the poet Matthea Harvey collaborates with artist Elizabeth Zechel to create…
a powerful, resonant allegory for these times of violent military solutions to global problems. In this compelling tale, there is a little general who heads an army called the Realists. Every day he and his troops practice battle formations while the Dreamers, the opposing army, play strange, peaceful games. The little general's soldiers include Sergeant Samantha, who is very tall and wishes the general would pay more attention to her, and Lieutenant Lyle, an imaginative fellow who always seems to get into trouble. One day the little general sees a giant snowflake hovering in his garden and realizes he is suffering from a disease of the imagination. He is ashamed and pretends not to see it, but eventually he discovers that everyone in his army has a similar problem. What magical message is the snowflake trying to bring to the general, and to the world? In a time of violent military solutions to global problems, this illustrated allegory by a leading poet has a particular, powerful resonance.Yeti, Turn Out the Light!
By Greg Long, Wednesday Kirwan, Chris Edmundson. 2013
All Yeti wants to do after a long day in the woods is to close his eyes and go to…
sleep. But something is not right! Shadows lurk, sounds creak, and there are monsters...or are there? This entertaining bedtime book featuring the fierce and frenetic GAMAGO Yeti will amuse and delight kids, all while encouraging them to turn out the light and go to sleep!Gatwick Bear and the Secret Plans
By Anna Cuffaro, Anna Anguissola. 2009
"My son aged 6 reviewed this for me and he loved it! The writing holds your attention, zips along and…
is funny! The author suggests probably 7-12 is the right reading age for the book but at 6 and 30-something we loved it too!" Becky Goddard-Hill, Book Reviews for Mums. This was really cute. An entertaining book for kids and definitely unique. An espionage crime thriller about bears! :) Tara Clark, Putnam Science Academy Gatwick's story I'm nothing like any other bear. First of all, I have an unbearable name. You might have already seen me stomping around the airport named after me. (Or, was I named after the airport?) Whatever! If you've never seen me, you need to look around more carefully next time you're in departures - I might be there! You'll recognise me because my fur is mega-ruffled at the back and super-tidy at the front. Oh, yes, also I have a navy-blue waistcoat sewn on me like those once worn by old-fashioned bears. Until I was spotted over the CCTV system by security I had quite a boring little life at the airport. But all that changed suddenly when I boarded a plane while being hunted down by the vicious Miss Acid, the Head of Security. And, soon after, I got caught up in the dangerous world of top secret agents. Will I go back to living the sorry life of poverty at Gatwick Airport, or am I made for grander things? Read my story to find out!Ni Night, Alaska: Sometimes it's hard to fall asleep (Alaska Tales)
By Mike Spindle. 2016
Little Alaska is about to hibernate for the very first time. Something new! How is Alaska supposed to close his…
eyes with all this excitement? How can Alaska's parents get Alaska to hibernate?Follow along as Alaska counts salmon, has a drink, and sings songs to help him fall asleep.This charming story was created by noted illustrator and toy designer Mike Spindle, who has illustrated and sculpted such characters as Mickey Mouse, Winnie the Pooh, Care Bears, and the Muppets. The call of the wild brought Mike to Alaska. It was only natural that meet Miles, the Dall Sheep, and the little bear Alaska. These are the beginnings of the Alaska Tales.Ο Μαγικός Σκούφος
By Laurayne Ruiz, Γιώργος Καρουζάκης. 2018
Η περιπέτεια του Αντριέλ και της Κιμ, δυο μικρών Ινουίτ, την Παραμονή των Χριστουγέννων εξελίσσεται σε μια συναρπαστική συνάντηση με…
τον Άη Βασίλη και το πνεύμα των Χριστουγέννων. Η ώρα περνούσε. Κανένα ψάρι δεν είχε ακόμη τσιμπήσει τα δολώματά τους. — Παραμονή Χριστουγέννων απόψε, αναστέναξε ο Αντριέλ. Αχ, πόσο θα ήθελα να γυρίσω στο σπίτι με ένα μεγάλο νόστιμο ψάρι ! Η Κιμ βαριόταν. Την είχε πάρει σχεδόν ο ύπνος, όταν ξαφνικά… — Κάτι τραβάει με δύναμη το καλάμι μου ! φώναξε. H Laurayne Ruiz είναι συγγραφέας νεανικής λογοτεχνίας. Εδώ υπογράφει μια συναρπαστική ιστορία εμπνευσμένη από τη χώρα των Ινουίτ. Λίγα λόγια για την εικονογράφο : H Agnès Ruiz είναι πάνω απ’ όλα συγγραφέας βιβλίων, για ενήλικες και νέους, που έχουν γίνει best-seller. Στον ελεύθερο χρόνο της ζωγραφίζει και σχεδιάζει. Αυτό το χόμπι τής επέτρεψε να συνεργαστεί με την κόρη της, Laurayne, και να δώσει χρώμα στην ιστορία του «Ο Μαγικός Σκούφος».Ο Μαγικός Σκούφος
By Laurayne Ruiz. 2018
Η περιπέτεια του Αντριέλ και της Κιμ, δυο μικρών Ινουίτ, την Παραμονή των Χριστουγέννων εξελίσσεται σε μια συναρπαστική συνάντηση με…
τον Άη Βασίλη και το πνεύμα των Χριστουγέννων. Η ώρα περνούσε. Κανένα ψάρι δεν είχε ακόμη τσιμπήσει τα δολώματά τους. — Παραμονή Χριστουγέννων απόψε, αναστέναξε ο Αντριέλ. Αχ, πόσο θα ήθελα να γυρίσω στο σπίτι με ένα μεγάλο νόστιμο ψάρι ! Η Κιμ βαριόταν. Την είχε πάρει σχεδόν ο ύπνος, όταν ξαφνικά… — Κάτι τραβάει με δύναμη το καλάμι μου ! φώναξε. H Laurayne Ruiz είναι συγγραφέας νεανικής λογοτεχνίας. Εδώ υπογράφει μια συναρπαστική ιστορία εμπνευσμένη από τη χώρα των Ινουίτ. Λίγα λόγια για την εικονογράφο : H Agnès Ruiz είναι πάνω απ’ όλα συγγραφέας βιβλίων, για ενήλικες και νέους, που έχουν γίνει best-seller. Στον ελεύθερο χρόνο της ζωγραφίζει και σχεδιάζει. Αυτό το χόμπι τής επέτρεψε να συνεργαστεί με την κόρη της, Laurayne, και να δώσει χρώμα στην ιστορία του «Ο Μαγικός Σκούφος».Night Terrors (Orca Soundings)
By Sean Rodman. 2013
Ever since he watched his little brother drown last summer, Dylan has felt like he's losing it. He can't shake…
the nightmares that plague him--dreams from which he wakes up screaming every night. Dylan takes a summer job at a remote wilderness hotel, hoping to leave his problems behind. But when he volunteers to help close up the resort for the winter, things only get worse. Edward, the hotel manager, seems to be out to get him. A freak snowstorm blocks the road to the resort, leaving them trapped for days. And Dylan keeps seeing a ghost that might be trying to send him a message--or maybe Dylan really is going crazy this time.Construction Site on Christmas Night
By Sherri Duskey Rinker, A. G. Ford. 2018
#1 New York Times Bestselling children's book author Sherri Duskey RinkerA new toddler book and Christmas classic: VROOM and ZOOM…
into the holidays with this new Christmas classic from the author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Mighty, Mighty, Construction Site!Construction toys and construction joys: The trucks are gearing up for Christmas by building a special gift! But, there's a surprise waiting for each of them, too! Presents await for Excavator, Bulldozer, Crane, Dump Truck, and Cement Mixer as each finishes their part of this big, important job and rolls off to a sweet and sleepy goodnight.A gift that will delight: Playful rhyming text from the bestselling author of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and vibrant illustrations from the acclaimed artist AG Ford make this a perfect gift for young construction fans everywhere.If you and your child liked toddler books such as Goodnight Moon, Little Blue Truck, Dragons Love Tacos, Building a House, or The Day the Crayons Quit; you'll love Construction Site on Christmas NightFire Truck Dreams
By Dave Mottram, Sharon Chriscoe. 2018
For fans of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site comes an exciting new bedtime story about a brave little fire truck. A…
fire truck has had a big day of putting out fires and saving kittens, and now it's time to sleep. After making sure all is quiet and safe, he rolls back into the station for a shower, swishes and swigs a bedtime refreshment, and settles in with a bedtime story. But a hero's job is never done, and the fire truck dreams of taming a ferocious campfire and celebrating the end of his exciting day with s'mores!This delightful book about a heroic fire truck preparing for bed will be a favorite for any fan of fire trucks and everyday heroes. As always, Sharon Chriscoe lulls the reader with her witty and gentle rhyming verse, accompanied by Dave Mottram's charming illustrations. Fire Truck Dreams is certain to bring joy to any bedtime routine.Nighty Night and Good Night (Nurturing Steps)
By Michael W. Smith, Mike Nawrocki. 2018
In Nighty Night and Good Night, the Nighty Nights are called upon to help their friend Ben as he falls…
to sleep. The cute and sleepy adventure leads the Nighty Nights to discover that a classic lullaby song does the trick to help Ben and Sleepy Puppy fall fast asleep.Founded by Michael W Smith, Nurturing Steps is an infant and toddler series of children’s music and books with a simple mission to enliven a child’s journey with hope and faith through music and storytelling.This padded board book features a soft matte cover and shines with foil.Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star: A Light-Up Bedtime Book
By Florence Weiser. 2017
Real twinkle lights make this bedtime board book of a classic lullaby the perfect read for any sleepy child. Adapted…
from the classic lullaby, Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star captures the gentle magic of bedtime. With a brand new ending, the song encourages children to fall asleep peacefully beneath the stars. Florence Weiser's soft, soothing illustrations depict an array of animal babies at their bedtimes, inspiring a calming nighttime atmosphere. This board book is complete with twinkling lights that make each page glow while parents and children settle in for their nightly routine. Families will delight in this adorable new take on a familiar lullaby and enjoy the tranquility of its sleepy, rhyming verse.The Tomorrow Seeds
By Diane L. Burns. 2018
A young boy named Moki has visions of planting seeds during a time of conflict between Spanish missionaries, known as…
Black Robes, and the Hopi tribe, known as the People. Can the two groups find a way to share the valley in harmony?Shadow Chasers
By Elly MacKay. 2014
As a summer evening descends, three young children see a shadow appear on their wall. When the shadow flutters away,…
they follow it into the backyard, where more playful shadows await. As the children begin to race them along the garden, they find that the shadows move swiftly, and are always just out of reach. But when home calls them to bed, the children can dream of a new day full of possibilities. Elly MacKay's much anticipated follow-up picture book features her luminous paper-cut illustrations with simple, lyrical text. The idea that hopes and dreams keep us moving forward, and that one must be bold in order to go after them, are brought to life in this magical and timeless story.Aesop's Favorite Fables: More Than 130 Classic Fables for Children!
By Milo Winter. 2017
Racehorse Publishing’s Children’s Classic Collections is a new series that offers readers timeless compilations of children’s literature. Handsomely packaged and…
affordable, this new series aims to revitalize these enchanting works and continue the tradition of sharing them with the next generation.Passed down for thousands of years, Aesop’s Fables is a collection of moral stories by the famed storyteller from ancient Greece. Reprinted and translated thousands of times over the past two millennia, this collection represents some of the most widely known and famous children’s literature. Many of these fables bestow human traits upon animal characters and place them in human situations to highlight desirable and less desirable traits. Their intent, through the telling of these tales, is to teach readers important moral lessons such as "Self-help is the best help” or "Do not attempt too much all at once.”Accompanied by beautiful color illustrations by renowned illustrator Milo Winter, this premiere collection of Aesop’s Favorite Fables is sure to ignite young imaginations and educate readers about virtue, kindness, integrity, problem-solving, happiness, and what it means to be human.