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Disney's The Lion King by Don Ferguson, Walt Disney Company
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsRelive Walt Disney's 32nd full-length animated feature in this beautiful, hardcover, 96-page classic storybook that accurately captures the movie magic and places it right into a child's hands. With every turn of a page, adventure unfolds to create memories that will last a lifetime... -
![The Lion King by Walt Disney Company]()
The Lion King by Walt Disney Company
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe Lion King's son, Simba, is destined to become king of Pride Rock. But there is one thing standing in his way - Scar, his wicked uncle. Scar plans to take over the Pride Lands, but first he muist kill Simban and his father. He enlists the help of three menacing hyenas, and the trap is set.. -
![The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: A Commemorative Pop-Up by Robert Sabuda, L. Frank Baum]()
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: A Commemorative Pop-Up by Robert Sabuda, L. Frank Baum
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsRobert Sabuda has created a resplendent pop-up version of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the original publication. This glorious edition is told in a shorter version of L. Frank Baum's original text, with artwork in the style of W. W. Denslow... -
![The Little Mermaid (Disney Classics Collection Storybook) by Sheryl Kahn]()
The Little Mermaid (Disney Classics Collection Storybook) by Sheryl Kahn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsTo a child, every day is filled with adventure and fantasy. So is a Classic Storybook from Mouse Works. Reading a Classic Storybook is like watching a favorite Disney animated movie all over again. With 96 pages of enchanting story and action-packed illustrations, each book captures the movie magic and places it right in a child's hands... -
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![Lady and the Tramp (Disney Classics Collection Storybook) by Jamie Simons]()
Lady and the Tramp (Disney Classics Collection Storybook) by Jamie Simons
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsRelive the movies one book at a time.To a child, every day is filled with adventure and fantasy. So is a Classic Storybook from Mouse Works. With 96 pages of enchanting story and action-packed illustrations, each book captures the movie magic and places it right into a chid's hands. The Classic Storybook Collection from Mouse Works - the books your child will laugh, learn, and live with every day... -
![Disney Winnie-the-Pooh: The Honey Tree by Bob Totten, Walt Disney Company]()
Disney Winnie-the-Pooh: The Honey Tree by Bob Totten, Walt Disney Company
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsOh, bother! Why do bees have to make their honey way up high in a tree? When climbing (and falling out of) a tree doesn’t work, Pooh uses a big balloon to float up to the yummy honey... -
![Curious George Visits the Zoo Book & Cassette by Margret Rey, H.A. Rey]()
Curious George Visits the Zoo Book & Cassette by Margret Rey, H.A. Rey
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsCurious George and the man with the yellow hat visit the zoo. A hungry Curious George snatches a pail of bananas from the zoo keeper. Though he shouldn't have taken the bananas, George soon changes the zookeeper's shouts to praise with his clever, helpful ways... -
![If You Give a Pig a Pancake by Laura Joffe Numeroff]()
If You Give a Pig a Pancake by Laura Joffe Numeroff
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 34 ratings"If you give a pig a pancake, she'll want some syrup to go with it..." If you give a pig a pancake, she'll want some syrup to go with it. You'll give her some of your favorite maple syrup, and she'll probably get all sticky, so she'll want to take a bath. She'll ask you for some bubbles. When you give her the bubbles.. -
![The Trip to Panama by Janosch]()
The Trip to Panama by Janosch
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsLittle bear and little tiger live in a little house by the river. One day, a wonderful-smelling crate floats past them, with the word PANAMA written on it. Little bear and little tiger decide that Panama must be the land of their dreams, and set off on a quest to find it.A touching story about learning to appreciate what you have... -
![Walt Disney's Dumbo (A Little Golden Book) by Walt Disney Company]()
Walt Disney's Dumbo (A Little Golden Book) by Walt Disney Company
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsEveryone's favorite big-eared little elephant finds his way to the skies in this uplifting Little Golden Book. With artwork from the 1940s, allof the original charm and beauty of the Disney classic can be found in this vintage book... -
![Walt Disney's Alice In Wonderland by Teddy Slater]()
Walt Disney's Alice In Wonderland by Teddy Slater
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe tale of Alice through the looking glass as retold by Walt Disney... -
![Stuck by Oliver Jeffers]()
Stuck by Oliver Jeffers
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsFrom the illustrator of the #1 smash The Day the Crayons Quit comes another bestseller--a giggle-inducing tale of everything tossed, thrown, and hurled in order to free a kite!When Floyd's kite gets stuck in a tree, he's determined to get it out. But how? Well, by knocking it down with his shoe, of course. But strangely enough, it too gets stuck. And the only logical course of action . . -
![The Battle for Perodia by Katrina Charman]()
The Battle for Perodia by Katrina Charman
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe time has come to fight for the enchanted land of Perodia!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina... -
![The Jungle Book by Walt Disney Company]()
The Jungle Book by Walt Disney Company
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsYOUNG MOWGLI LOVES growing up in the jungle with his animal friends. But what happens when he is told that he must go live in the Man-village? Find out in this Little Golden Book retelling of the classic Disney movie The Jungle Book...Categorized as:
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![The Galactic Goal by Geronimo Stilton]()
The Galactic Goal by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGeronimo Stilton meets outer space in this cosmically fun spin-off series!The spacemice have received an invitation to participate in the intergalactic soccerix championship... -
![Peter Pan. Robert Sabuda by Robert Sabuda]()
Peter Pan. Robert Sabuda by Robert Sabuda
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRobert Sabuda brings story of Peter Pan, Wendy, Captain Hook, and Neverland to life with his innovative and inventive... -
![The Whispering Oak by Katrina Charman]()
The Whispering Oak by Katrina Charman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTravel along with Tag, Skyla, and Blaze as they continue their search for the Ember Stone, in this series full of adventure, powerful dark magic, and fantasy!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers... -
![Lullaby Lake by Katrina Charman]()
Lullaby Lake by Katrina Charman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn the fourth book in this fast-paced series, Tag, Skyla, and Blaze continue their journey in search of the next piece of the Ember Stone. The magical map leads them across the poisonous Bubbling Bog, all the way to the fairy-filled Lullaby Lake. As they travel east though, the friends are also moving closer and closer to Thorn's dark territory... -
![Curious George Flies a Kite by Margret Rey]()
Curious George Flies a Kite by Margret Rey
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsIn this Curious George classic tale, everyone's favorite monkey goes on a wild adventure that includes cute bunnies, fishing, cake, a powerful kite, a helicopter, and whole lot of playful fun and mischief right in his own neighborhood... -
![Jenny and the Cat Club: A Collection of Favorite Stories about Jenny Linsky by Esther Averill]()
Jenny and the Cat Club: A Collection of Favorite Stories about Jenny Linsky by Esther Averill
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn Greenwich Village an orphaned black cat lives happily with her master, a sea captain. Still, the gentle Jenny Linsky would like nothing more than to join the local Cat Club, whose members include Madame Butterfly, an elegant Persian, the high-stepping Macaroni, and stately, plump Mr. President...Categorized as:
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![Toy Story by Walt Disney Company]()
Toy Story by Walt Disney Company
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn this retelling of Disney's Toy Story, all the highlights of the animated film are transformed into action-packed pop-up scenes with all the favorite characters from the film...Categorized as:
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![Jennie by Paul Gallico]()
Jennie by Paul Gallico
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThis is the story of a young boy called Peter, who is knocked down by a car. To his considerable astonishment, when he recovers, he is not a young boy, but a cat! Fortunately, he meets Jennie, a cat who had been abandoned by her family when they moved away, who educates him in the wiles of the feline world...Categorized as:
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![The Mousehole Cat by Antonia Barber]()
The Mousehole Cat by Antonia Barber
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsEnchanting Cornish folk tale of Mowzer the cat and his master, Tom the fisherman, who save the village of Mousehole from the Great Storm Cat. Bewitching full page illustrations.The Mousehole Cat was the winner of the British Book Award and the British Design Production Award (Children's Books). It was also shortlisted for the Smarties Prize, the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Children's Book Award...Categorized as:
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![Walt Disney's Mickey and the Beanstalk by Dina Anastasio]()
Walt Disney's Mickey and the Beanstalk by Dina Anastasio
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRetells the traditional tale of Jack and the beanstalk with Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy playing major roles... -
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![George and Martha: The Complete Stories of Two Best Friends Collector's Edition by James Marshall]()
George and Martha: The Complete Stories of Two Best Friends Collector's Edition by James Marshall
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsLike all best friends, George and Martha do everything together—go to the movies, play at the beach, and just hang around not doing much of anything... -
![Walt Disney's Peter Pan by Dave Barry, Ridley Pearson]()
Walt Disney's Peter Pan by Dave Barry, Ridley Pearson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPeter Pan, the Lost Boys, and Captain Hook have been some of the world's most storied characters since J.M. Barrie introduced them in his beloved tale, Peter Pan. In this new picture book, Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson take a fresh look at these characters as only they can... -
![A Fish Out of Water by Helen Marion Palmer]()
A Fish Out of Water by Helen Marion Palmer
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsIllus. in color. "Comic pictures show how the fish rapidly outgrows its bowl, a vase, a cook pot, a bathtub."--The New York Times... -
![The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Washing by Trinka Hakes Noble]()
The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Washing by Trinka Hakes Noble
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIt starts off as an ordinary class trip to the farm - boring, kind of dull. But before very long, chaos takes over as one zany incident leads to another, even zanier, one. Soon the entire farm is uproariously out of control.Steven Kellog's full-color pictures prove and ideal match for Trinka Hakes Noble's droll cumulative tale in this slapstick romp... -
![Clifford the Small Red Puppy by Norman Bridwell]()
Clifford the Small Red Puppy by Norman Bridwell
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIntroducing Clifford Beginning Books featuring classic Clifford stories in a paper-over-board format priced at only $3.99!How did Clifford become such a big red dog? Read and find out how a simple wish from Emily Elizabeth led to Clifford's amazing growth, in this reissue of a classic Clifford book... -
![Lady and the Tramp by Walt Disney Company]()
Lady and the Tramp by Walt Disney Company
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLady, a pampered Cocker Spaniel, loves living with Jim Dear and Darling. Then one day the couple goes away on vacation and leaves the mean Aunt Sarah in charge. When Lady becomes frightened and runs away, Tramp, the neighborhood mutt, takes her under his paw... -
![George and Martha by James Marshall]()
George and Martha by James Marshall
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsTwo lovable hippos teach the meaning of friendship in five separate vignettes: "Split Pea Soup," "The Flying Machine," "The Tub," "The Mirror," "The Tooth... -
![The Story of Babar the King by Jean de Brunhoff]()
The Story of Babar the King by Jean de Brunhoff
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsAfter making peace with the rhinocerous, King Babar and Queen Celeste plan a model city and live happily with their friends and subjects in the country of elephants... -
![Richard Scarry's Funniest Storybook Ever! by Richard Scarry]()
Richard Scarry's Funniest Storybook Ever! by Richard Scarry
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFull color 15 stories about beloved Scarry animals...Categorized as:
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![The High Hills by Jill Barklem]()
The High Hills by Jill Barklem
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWilfred Toadflex is convinced that there's gold in them thar hills, but he becomes engulfed in a thick fog while perched on a precarious ledge as he searches for his fortune. Full color...Categorized as:
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![The World's Best Fairy Tales by Belle Becker Sideman, Katriina Viljamaa-Rissanen]()
The World's Best Fairy Tales by Belle Becker Sideman, Katriina Viljamaa-Rissanen
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA collection of stories from many islands, each of which has the special flavour of its country of origin... -
![Eva and Baby Mo: A Branches Book by Rebecca Elliott]()
Eva and Baby Mo: A Branches Book by Rebecca Elliott
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsPick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina... -
![Winnie-the-Pooh and Some Bees by A.A. Milne]()
Winnie-the-Pooh and Some Bees by A.A. Milne
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThree dimensional pictures illustrate the consequences of Winnie-the-Pooh's pursuit of honey in a beehive... -
![The Whales' Song by Dyan Sheldon]()
The Whales' Song by Dyan Sheldon
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis poetic, rhythmic text tells how a small girl believes the whales will come - as they did in past times - and fill the oceans, as big as the hills . . . as peaceful as the moon. Day after day, Lilly waits by the shore. If only she knew the secret of the whales' song... -
![Cavemice: The Fast and the Frozen by Geronimo Stilton]()
Cavemice: The Fast and the Frozen by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGeronimo Stilton's ancient ancestor Geronimo Stiltonoot is back in another prehistoric adventure!A visiting rodent has arrived in Old Mouse City with astounding news. On his recent journey to a cold, distant land, he spotted a mountain . . . moving! Holey cheese! Geronimo Stiltonoot is determined to travel to the ice and snow himself to find out what lies behind this mystery...Categorized as:
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![Christopher Robin: The Novelization by Elizabeth Rudnick]()
Christopher Robin: The Novelization by Elizabeth Rudnick
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCapturing the heartwarming magic of Walt Disney Studios' upcoming Christopher Robin film, this novelization pulls fans back into the world of Pooh through a book that enables them to relive the story and revisit their old pals whenever they please...Categorized as:
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![Help, I'm in Hot Lava! by Geronimo Stilton]()
Help, I'm in Hot Lava! by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGeronimo Stilton's ancient ancestor Geronimo Stiltonoot is back in another prehistoric adventure!Geronimo Stiltonoot and his family are off to find a cure for Grandma Ratrock's aches and pains. She's heard that a remedy hides in Cheesy-La, a legendary valley that Geronimo isn't even sure exists...Categorized as:
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![Watch Your Tail! by Geronimo Stilton]()
Watch Your Tail! by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGeronimo Stilton meets the Stone Age in this NEW spin-off series!Geronimo Stilton's ancient ancestor Geronimo Stiltonoot stars in the Cavemice series!Geronimo Stiltonoot wakes up to a terrible morning...Categorized as:
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![Shadow of the Shark by Mary Pope Osborne]()
Shadow of the Shark by Mary Pope Osborne
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJack and Annie are diving into danger when the magic tree house whisks them away to shark-infested waters in this NEW adventure in the New York Times bestselling Magic Tree House series! It’s a dream vacation for Jack and Annie—or is it? When Teddy, a young sorcerer, offers to send Jack and Annie on a dream vacation, they can’t wait to go...Categorized as:
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![Walt Disney's The Jungle Book by Walt Disney Company]()
Walt Disney's The Jungle Book by Walt Disney Company
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRelive Walt Disney's 19th full-length animated feature in this beautiful, hardcover, 96-page classic storybook that accurately captures the movie magic and places it right into a child's hands. With every turn of a page, adventure unfolds to create memories that will last a lifetime... -
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![Grasshopper on the Road by Arnold Lobel]()
Grasshopper on the Road by Arnold Lobel
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom Arnold Lobel, the beloved author and illustrator of the Newbery Honor and Caldecott Honor award-winning Frog and Toad books, comes a sweet, timely twist on a classic fable. One morning Grasshopper finds a lovely road to follow. Off he goes on his journey, past plenty of busy characters. They wonder why Grasshopper isn’t as busy as they are... -
![Little Bear's Trousers by Jane Hissey]()
Little Bear's Trousers by Jane Hissey
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLittle Bear has lost his trousers. All the toys have seen them and used them in some way - Rabbit as a skiing hat, Duck as a flag and Dog as a holder for his bones. From the author of Little Bear Lost.https://openlibrary.org/works/OL84760..Categorized as:
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![Curious George's First Day of School by Margret Rey, H.A. Rey]()
Curious George's First Day of School by Margret Rey, H.A. Rey
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsGeorge is excited to start his first day of school! There are so many new lessons for a curious little monkey to learn.... It’s the first day of school, and George has been invited to Mr. Apple’s class to be a special helper. George is just the right monkey for the job—that is, until he starts to make his usual mischief. A mixture of red and yellow paint makes orange . . -
![Wynken, Blynken, and Nod by Eugene Field]()
Wynken, Blynken, and Nod by Eugene Field
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsEugene W. Field's timeless lullaby is lovingly rendered in charming, whimsical illustrations by award-winning illustrator David McPhail.WYNKEN, BLYNKEN, AND NOD takes children on a magical journey into the night sky where three fishermen sail in a wooden shoe, capturing the stars in nets of silver and gold and laughing with the moon... -
![Magic Tree House: #5-8 by Mary Pope Osborne]()
Magic Tree House: #5-8 by Mary Pope Osborne
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratings- Night of the Ninjas - Afternoon on the Amazon - Sunset of the Sabertooth - Midnight on the Moon Books 5-8 of the "New York Times" bestselling Magic Tree House series boxed together for the first time These four titles are the perfect gift for a Magic Tree House fan or any child who loves a good adventure...Categorized as:
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![Magic Tree House: #9-12 (Collection) by Mary Pope Osborne]()
Magic Tree House: #9-12 (Collection) by Mary Pope Osborne
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Magic Tree House adventures continue in books 9—12. Morgan the magical librarian of Camelot challenges Jack and Annie to discover the answers to four riddles as they travel under the sea to the Wild West, the African plains, and the frozen Arctic...Categorized as:
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