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The World of Pooh: The Complete Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner by A.A. Milne
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 61 ratingsLifelong devotees and new friends of the Bear of Very Little Brain will be glad to see all twenty of A. A. Milne's world-famous Winnie-the-Pooh stories brought together in one beautiful volume. Milne's prose and Ernest H. Shepard's drawings-including full-color art created especially for these editions-perfectly capture the feelings of childhood...Categorized as:
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The House of the Hedgehog: (Ježeva Kućica) by Branko Ćopić, Raymond C. Ramo
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThis is a story about The Hedgehog, gentle creature of nature, who is defending and taking care of his humble home.He is brave and honorable little hedgehog, who lives in the forest and protects his house, his way of living and his freedom. Some other animals in the woods are making laughs and fun of him, but they do not understand why he loves his home... -
Moominland Midwinter by Tove Jansson
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsEveryone knows that the Moomins sleep through the winter, but this year Moomintroll has woken up in January. After his initial shock at seeing his familiar haunts under the snow, Moomintroll discovers that winter is worth waking up for after all... -
A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsAn alternate cover edition of this ISBN can be found here.Mr. and Mrs. Brown first met Paddington, a most endearing bear from Darkest Peru on a railway platform in London. A sign hanging around his neck said, "Please look after this bear. Thank you" So that is just what they did...Categorized as:
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Walt Disney's 101 Dalmatians by Walt Disney Company, Justine Korman Fontes
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThere are more than 101 things to love about Disney’s 101 Dalmatians! The animated classic from 1961 is being released in a Platinum Edition DVD, so a whole new generation of children will come to love Perdita and Pongo, Cruella DeVil, and all those adorable puppies. This Little Golden Book retells all the tail-wagging excitement of the film...Categorized as:
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The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes Gift Edition with Charm by DuBose Heyward
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsThe country bunny attains the exalted position of Easter Bunny in spite of her responsibilities as the mother of twenty-one children...Categorized as:
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The Silver Brumby by Elyne Mitchell
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA silver brumby is a very special and valuable horse...Thowra, the magnificent silver stallion, is locked in a battle to become King of the Brumbies. But a terrible danger is coming, and Thowra faces a threat even greater than the rival King: the menace of Man...Categorized as:
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Good Night, Gorilla by Peggy Rathmann
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 30 ratings"Good night, Gorilla," says the zookeeper. But mischievous Gorilla isn't quite ready to go to sleep. He'd rather follow the zookeeper on his rounds and let all of the other animals out of their cages. Little night owls can sneak along with Gorilla and see who gets the last laugh in this riotous goodnight romp...Categorized as:
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Good Dog, Carl by Alexandra Day
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsAvailable in paperback for the first time, the modern classic that introduced the beloved baby-sitting rottweiler to the world...Categorized as:
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Frederick by Leo Lionni
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsIllus. in full color. "While other mice are gathering food for the winter, Frederick seems to daydream the summer away. When dreary winter comes, it is Frederick the poet-mouse who warms his friends and cheers them with his words."--Wilson Library Bulletin... -
One Snowy Night Miniature by Nick Butterworth
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsPercy the park keeper always feeds the animals in the park where he lives. But one cold winter’s night Percy discovers that his little friends need more than food, and he must think of a way to help them find a warm place to sleep for the night. Percy’s hut is nice and warm, but he discovers that if you invite one animal in you’ll have to invite them all in...Categorized as:
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More About Paddington by Michael Bond
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThis new revised edition of the third book about Paddington captures all the playfulness of the incorrigible little bear. Living with the Brown family in London, Paddington has a talent for getting into trouble. His intentions are always the best, but he is seldom far from disaster...Categorized as:
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Bambi by Bob Grant
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsDisney...Categorized as:
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Richard Scarry's Best Storybook Ever! by Richard Scarry
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsFrom the cheery sun on the first page, to the sleepy moon on the last, and throughout all 290 pages in between, there are stories, rhymes and fun with the one-and-only Richard Scarry. Classic tales, alphabet and counting stories, lots of new words and concepts, and visits around town, to the airport, and across the world make this essential book that will captivate even the most restless child...Categorized as:
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Wolvensaga by Käthe Recheis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn het dal van de Fluisterende Winden is de wolvenwereld nog intact. De roedel van Palo Kan leeft in harmonie met de andere dieren en respecteert Waka, de wet van de natuur.Dit vredige leven wordt plotseling verstoord door de komst van Sjogar Kan, de reuzenwolf uit het noorden die Waka niet erkent en met zijn roedel Talloos alle levende wezens wil onderwerpen... -
Flower Fairies of the Summer by Cicely Mary Barker
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsExperience the beauty and the magic of Cicely Mary Barker's famous Flower Fairies, with a new edition of Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairies of the Summer.The magic and loveliness of Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairies is being reissued with an updated, contemporary look that is a perfect gift for Flower Fairies fans and a new generation of readers... -
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 Tale of Benjamin Bunny by Beatrix Potter, R.F. Gilmor
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsChildren's Bedtime Story: The Tale of Benjamin A Vintage Collection Edition Almost everyone is familiar with the adorable little rabbit named Peter who disobeyed his Mother and went into Mr. McGregor's garden. Now the adventures continue with Benjamin Bunny. There seems to be more trouble ahead for these lovable fellows...Categorized as:
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Each Peach Pear Plum by Janet Ahlberg, Allan Ahlberg
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsViking is proud to reissue a special 25th anniversary hardcover edition of Each Peach Pear Plum, Janet and Allan Ahlberg's engaging and beloved adaptation of "I spy." A true classic, this book starring a cast of familiar nursery rhyme characters is the winner of the 1978 Kate Greenaway Medal (the U.K. equivalent of the Caldecott Medal) and an American Library Association Notable book... -
Go, Dog. Go! by P.D. Eastman
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsStack the blocks to construct a tower and discover all the interesting ways dogs can go. Learn numbers with dogs, and see the dogs climbing a ladder to an unusual party at the top of the tree...Categorized as:
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Paddington Helps Out by Michael Bond
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThat bear is back again, and in this new edition of Paddington Helps Out, his attraction for near disaster is as magnetic as ever. Who but Paddington would set out to cook dumplings only to find himself chased from the kitchen by something so nasty only his resourceful friend Mr...Categorized as:
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What Was I Scared Of?: A Glow-in-the Dark Encounter by Dr. Seuss
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDr. Seuss in a glowing new format!What were we waiting for? We’ve taken the classic Dr... -
Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? by Dr. Seuss
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsMoo moo! Hoo hoo! Cock-a-doodle-doo! Oh, the wonderful sounds Mr. Brown can do. Now see if you can do them too! This fabulous book is ideal for teaching young children all about noises!This delightful book forms part of the second stage in HarperCollins’ major Dr. Seuss rebrand programme... -
Moominpappa's Memoirs by Tove Jansson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsBefore he had a family, before he met Moominmamma, Moominpappa led a life of adventure and intrigue. But he's never told his story until now.Now Moominpappa has a bad cold, and it's the perfect time to remember his youthful endeavors and to ponder the Experiences which have made him the remarkable Moomin he is...Categorized as:
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The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies by Beatrix Potter
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWhen the cupboard is bare at the Flopsy Bunny's burrow, the family all have to go in search of food...Categorized as:
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The Tale of Two Bad Mice by Beatrix Potter
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsTo celebrate Peter's birthday, Frederick Warne is publishing new editions of all 23 of Potter's original tales, which take the very first printings of Potter's works as their guide. The aim of these editions is to be as close as possible to Beatrix Potter's intentions while benefiting from modern printing and design techniques...Categorized as:
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The Little Black Fish and Other Modern Persian Stories by Samad Behrangi, Mary Hegland
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA collection of stories that express criticism of the social, political, and economic structures of contemporary Iran...Categorized as:
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The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher by Beatrix Potter
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsTHE TALE OF MR. JEREMY FISHERThe Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher, like Peter Rabbit, began life as an illustrated letter to a young child. It was written when Beatrix Potter was on holiday in Scotland where her father and his friends enjoyed fishing expeditions. Mr. Jeremy has a day full of the worst fisherman's mishaps when he sets out to catch minnows for his dinner...Categorized as:
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The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle by Beatrix Potter
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsBeatrix Potter loved the countryside and she spent much of her otherwise conventional Victorian childhood drawing and studying animals. Her passion for the natural world lay behind the creation of her famous series of little books...Categorized as:
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Scuffy the Tugboat and His Adventures Down the River by Gertrude Crampton
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsMeant for “bigger things,” Scuffy the Tugboat sets off to explore the world. But on his daring adventure Scuffy realizes that home is where he’d rather be, sailing in his bathtub. For over 50 years, parents and children have cherished this classic Little Golden Book...Categorized as:
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Bambi by Felix Salten
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThe Prince of the ForestBambi's life in the woods begins happily. There are forest animals to play with -- Friend Hare, the chattery squirrel, the noisy screech owl, and Bambi's twin cousins, frail Gobo and beautiful Faline.But winter comes, and Bambi learns that the woods hold danger -- and things he doesn't understand. The first snowfall makes food hard to find...Categorized as:
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Dr. Seuss’s Sleep Book: Yellow Back Book (Dr. Seuss - Yellow Back Book) by Dr. Seuss
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsFull of wonderful yawning creatures who spread sleep thoughts at bedtime, this book is the perfect remedy for children who don't want to go to sleep... -
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... -
A Flower Fairy Alphabet by Cicely Mary Barker
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn twenty-four illustrated poems, fairies introduce most of the letters of the alphabet by describing the flowers among which they live... -
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Flower Fairies of the Garden by Cicely Mary Barker
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCelebrates and introduces children to the flowers and plants that grow in the garden by making them magical... -
Flower Fairies of the Trees by Cicely Mary Barker
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFor the first time in over 10 years all eight Original Flower Fairies Books[trademark] are being re-designed. Inspiration has been drawn from the original publishers' connections with The Glasgow School of Art to produce an exquisite new cover... -
Flower Fairies of the Wayside by Cicely Mary Barker
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThese beautiful new editions of the Flower Fairies books have been designed to recapture the charm of the original editions which were first published in the 1920s... -
Put Me in the Zoo by Robert Lopshire
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 45 ratingsIllus. in color. Spot, a polka-dot leopard who can change colors and even juggle his own spots, tries to convince two children that he is special enough to be exhibited in the zoo... -
Flower Fairies of the Spring by Cicely Mary Barker
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSuitable for all Flower Fairy enthusiasts, this title celebrates the annual rejuvenation of the natural world at spring and introduces children to the season's flowers by making them magical... -
Flower Fairies of the Winter: A Celebration by Cicely Mary Barker, Anna Trenter
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne of the most popular collections of Cicely Mary Barker's work is now available in a handsome new edition featuring improved reproductions of the artist's work. The collection showcases Barker's detailed, lush illustrations, includes her sketches and botanical notes about each flower, and has an introduction with facts about the artist's life... -
The Wainscott Weasel by Tor Seidler
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhile other young weasels dance under the pines, Bagley thinks about Bridget, the mesmerizing fish who lives in a pond down the brook from his den. Only a true hero can save Bridget from the gruesome death that awaits her'and this is exactly what Bagley, much to his own surprise, proves himself to be...Categorized as:
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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... -
Gobbolino, the Witch's Cat by Ursula Moray Williams
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratings'WHOEVER HEARD OF A WITCH'S CAT WITH BRIGHT BLUE EYES AND ONE WHITE PAW?'Gobbolino doesn't want to be a witch's cat. He wants to be an ordinary kitchen cat, and site by the fire, catch mice and watch the baby. So while his sister, Sootica, learns how to ride a broomstick and turn mice into toads, Gobbolino goes in search of a kind family to live with. But the trouble is no one trusts him...Categorized as:
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Fox in Socks by Dr. Seuss
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsIn this hilarious book, the irrepressible Fox in Socks teaches a baffled Mr. Knox some of the slickest, quickest tongue-twisters in town.With his unique combination of hilarious stories, zany pictures and riotous rhymes, Dr. Seuss has been delighting young children and helping them learn to read for over fifty years... -
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Clifford the Big Red Dog by Norman Bridwell
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsEmily Elizabeth describes the activities she enjoys with her very big red dog and how they take care of each other...Categorized as:
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Paddington at Large by Michael Bond
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThere’ll always be an England, but the old place has never been quite the same since the Brown children came across a small lost bear in London’s Paddington Station. Whether tinkering with the neighbor’s lawn mower or experimenting in the kitchen, Paddington has a knack for finding trouble...Categorized as:
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Gregory the Terrible Eater by Mitchell Sharmat
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA very picky eater, Gregory the goat refuses the usual goat diet staples of shoes and tincans in favor of fruits, vegetables, eggs, and orange juice... -
Mossflower by Brian Jacques
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 53 ratingsThe thrilling prequel to "Redwall". The clever and greedy wildcat Tsarmina becomes ruler of all Mossflower Woods and is determined to govern the peaceful woodlanders with an iron paw. The brave mouse Martin and quick-talking mouse thief Gonff meet in the depths of Kotir Castle's dungeon. The two escape and resolve to end Tsarmina's tyrannical rule...Categorized as:
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A Giraffe and a Half by Shel Silverstein
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsDelightfully zany rhymes about a giraffe who accumulates some ridiculous things--like glue on his shoe and a bee on his knee--only to lose them again, one by one. "Infectiously funny . . . a good nonsensical text and illustrations".--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books... -
The Night of Wishes by Michael Ende, Heike Schwarzbauer
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe sorcerer Beelzebub Preposteror and his witchy aunt must complete their annual quota of evil deeds before midnight. But a small cat and a raven are waiting to foil their plans and save the world...
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