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The Tale of Three Trees by Angela Elwell Hunt
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsFeaturing the wonderful illustrations of Tim Jonke, this best-selling children's book tells the Easter story from a new and unusual point of view. Three trees on a mountain dream of what they wanted to become when they grew up. One wants to be a treasure chest, another an ocean-going boat, and the third a signpost to God. Their wishes come true in a way they never expected... -
![The Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore]()
The Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 66 ratingsThis poem first appeared in a newspaper in Troy, New York, USA, on December 23, 1823, as "A Visit From St. Nicholas". No one claimed authorship until 13 years later. Clement Clarke Moore, a professor and poet, said that he wrote the piece for his children. Unbeknownst to him, his housekeeper had sent it to the newspaper to be published. However, the family of Henry Livingston Jr... -
![The Homesteader's Sweetheart by Lacy Williams]()
The Homesteader's Sweetheart by Lacy Williams
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTo escape a dreaded arranged marriage, Penny Castlerock will face anything—even life on her grandfather's farm. But it isn't the rustic lifestyle that's got the Philadelphia socialite tied in knots. It's the handsome homesteader and his eight adopted children next door...…. With seven boys and a girl to raise, transplanted farmer Jonas White could sure use some help... -
![Unexpected Mail-Order Bride for the Pastor by Amelia Rose]()
Unexpected Mail-Order Bride for the Pastor by Amelia Rose
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEven the greatest tragedy can light the path to love and happiness.Jessie Jarvis is a drifter, and when he begins work for Bill Paulson, he doesn’t imagine he’ll be staying in Daisy Creek for long. But the town captures his heart, and finally, he feels the urge to settle down...Categorized as:
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![Sir Dalton and the Shadow Heart by Chuck Black]()
Sir Dalton and the Shadow Heart by Chuck Black
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe shadow of doubt can destroy the most noble of men. Can Sir Dalton rediscover his allegiance before it's too late?Sir Dalton, a knight in training, seems to have everything going for him. Young, well-liked, and a natural leader, he has earned the respect and admiration of his fellow knights, and especially the beautiful Lady Brynn.But something is amiss at the training camp... -
![Frederick by Leo Lionni]()
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... -
![Christmas Oranges by Linda Bethers, Ben Sowards]()
Christmas Oranges by Linda Bethers, Ben Sowards
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe illustrated edition of the timeless, classic...Categorized as:
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![Flower Fairies of the Summer by Cicely Mary Barker]()
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... -
![The Panchatantra (Purnabhadra's Recension of 1199 CE) by Vishnu Sharma]()
The Panchatantra (Purnabhadra's Recension of 1199 CE) by Vishnu Sharma
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Panchatantra contains the most widely known stories in the world. If it were further declared that the Panchatantra is the best collection of stories in the world, the assertion could hardly be disproved, and would probably command the assent of those possessing the knowledge for a judgment...Categorized as:
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![I Survived the Children's Blizzard, 1888 by Lauren Tarshis]()
I Survived the Children's Blizzard, 1888 by Lauren Tarshis
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe Schoolhouse Blizzard, also known as the Children's Blizzard or the Great Blizzard of 1888, caught people completely by surprise and resulted in 235 fatalities, including several children in one-room schoolhouses. What made the storm so deadly was the timing, the suddenness, and the brief spell of warmer weather that preceded it...Categorized as:
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![The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush by Tomie dePaola]()
The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush by Tomie dePaola
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIn spring, the hills and meadows of Texas and Wyoming are ablaze with the reds, oranges, and yellows of the Indian Paintbrush. How this striking plant received its name is told in an old Indian legend... -
![Flower Fairies of the Garden by Cicely Mary Barker]()
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... -
![Wise Words: Family Stories That Bring the Proverbs to Life by Peter J. Leithart]()
Wise Words: Family Stories That Bring the Proverbs to Life by Peter J. Leithart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn the tradition of Grimm's fairytales, Peter Leithart has produced a wonderful collection of whimsical, yet meaningful, bedtime stories. The characters in each story are as varied as the biblical proverbs they reveal. Meet a chatty squirrel with a secret, or find out what happens when you run up against the Ministry of Nasty Smells... -
![Flower Fairies of the Trees by Cicely Mary Barker]()
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... -
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![The Princess and the Three Knights by Karen Kingsbury]()
The Princess and the Three Knights by Karen Kingsbury
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“There was once a princess … the most beautiful in all the land.” The search is on! The king determines to find a young man worthy of the hand of the princess. The knights of the kingdom endure tests and challenges to show their courage and strength. But those qualities alone will not win the king’s approval or the princess’s heart. The right knight must prove his kindness and character . . -
![The Country Child by Alison Uttley]()
The Country Child by Alison Uttley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTHE COUNTRY CHILD is a semi-autobiographical story about a girl growing up in the country. Alison Uttley has drawn on her own youth to produce memories so vivid and nostalgic that you can almost smell the honeysuckle and hear the owls calling at dusk... -
![Build a House by Rhiannon Giddens]()
Build a House by Rhiannon Giddens
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGrammy Award winner Rhiannon Giddens celebrates Black history and culture in her unflinching, uplifting, and gorgeously illustrated picture book debut. I learned your words and wrote my song. I put my story down...Categorized as:
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![Flower Fairies of the Spring by Cicely Mary Barker]()
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]()
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... -
![Millie's Steadfast Love by Martha Finley]()
Millie's Steadfast Love by Martha Finley
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings'After turning down a proposal of marriage, Millie longed for her mother's comforting embrace. Instead, she finds herself acting as mother to her brothers and sisters at home in Indiana while her parents try to save Aunt Wealthy's life in Ohio. Millie must pray for wisdom as the Keith children make room for three orphan children with a murky past and a terrible secret...Categorized as:
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![Millie's Faithful Heart by Martha Finley]()
Millie's Faithful Heart by Martha Finley
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMillie opened her diary. Yes, here it is, she said. Jesus, please hold my heart in Your hand. Don't let me give it or any piece of it away. I want YOU to give it away in your time, to the right person. Please hold it tight, lock it up, and keep the key. October 8, 1836. Millie sighed. I will be sixteen in a week. Sixteen is too young for romance, isn't it? Millie quickly snapped her diary shut...Categorized as:
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![The Christmas Foundling by Martha Keyes]()
The Christmas Foundling by Martha Keyes
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA babe in a manger once saved the world. Can this one save a failing marriage?Lydia Blakeburn, Baroness Lynham, wants nothing more than to present her husband with an heir, but after five years of marriage, she has all but given up on doing so. What started as a love match has since begun to sour, yet there is nothing Lydia can do to free Miles from a marriage she is certain he regrets... -
![The Legend of the Poinsettia by Tomie dePaola]()
The Legend of the Poinsettia by Tomie dePaola
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsIn Mexico, the poinsettia is called flor de la Nochebuenao flower of the Holy Night. At Christmastime, the flower blooms and flourishes, the quite exquisite red stars lighting up the countryside.This Mexican legend tells how the poinsettia came to be, through a little girl's unselfish gift to the Christ Child...Categorized as:
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![A Lady to Reveal by Wendy May Andrews]()
A Lady to Reveal by Wendy May Andrews
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCan they overcome their secrets to embrace a life together?Lady Felicity has no interest in Society’s expectations, and positively dreads being married off to a life without purpose. Desperate for a change of scenery, she hides her noble heritage and takes on the role of companion for the young daughter of a Duke...Categorized as:
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![The Adventures of Odysseus by Hugh Lupton, Daniel Morden]()
The Adventures of Odysseus by Hugh Lupton, Daniel Morden
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsProfessional storytellers Hugh Lupton and Daniel Morden bring you one of the world's greatest adventures stories! After ten long years, the Trojan War has ended and Odysseus sets sail for his homeland. But what Odysseus thinks is the end of his long absence is truly only the beginning..Categorized as:
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![Storm Boy by Paul Owen Lewis]()
Storm Boy by Paul Owen Lewis
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter a violent seastorm, a Haida prince washes ashore in the supernatural realm of the strange and colossal killer whale people. There his spiritual journey begins. Powerful illustrations make stunning use of northwest coast Native American motifs to create a compelling atmosphere of mystery and displacement... -
![Disney's Princess Storybook Collection: Love and Friendship Stories by Sarah E. Heller]()
Disney's Princess Storybook Collection: Love and Friendship Stories by Sarah E. Heller
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFollowing up the best-selling Disney's Storybook Collection, this new collection celebrates princesses and the joy and fun of friendship and romance... -
![Stories for Children by Isaac Bashevis Singer]()
Stories for Children by Isaac Bashevis Singer
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThirty-six stories by the Nobel Prize winner, including some of his most famous such as "Zlateh the Goat," "Mazel and Shlimazel," and "The Fools of Chelm and the Stupid Carp."Stories for Children is a 1984 New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of the Year... -
![Ganesha Goes to Lunch: Classics From Mystic India by Kamla K. Kapur]()
Ganesha Goes to Lunch: Classics From Mystic India by Kamla K. Kapur
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKing Kubera was the greediest man in the world. Hated and feared by many, he schemed to win the love of the beautiful goddess Parvati . . . but learned an important lesson when he invited her elephant-headed son Ganesha over for lunch one day . . . So goes one of the many delightful tales in this decidedly grown-up book of traditional Indian stories, retold for the modern reader... -
![New Faces, New Friends by Arleta Richardson]()
New Faces, New Friends by Arleta Richardson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsContinues the adventures of Mabel, now pregnant and content with her life as a minister's wife in a small Michigan farming community, as she observes another minister's pursuit of someone to marry...Categorized as:
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![Showdown with the Shepherd by Marianne Hering, Brock D. Eastman]()
Showdown with the Shepherd by Marianne Hering, Brock D. Eastman
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe key to adventure lies within your imagination Cousins Patrick and Beth go to the Holy Land in the tenth century BC. Their goal is to get back the ring Hugh stole and return him to 1450s England where he belongs. But troubles await them as soon as they step out of the Imagination Station. First they meet an angry bear and later an angry giant...Categorized as:
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![Problems in Plymouth by Marianne Hering, Marshal Younger]()
Problems in Plymouth by Marianne Hering, Marshal Younger
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Imagination Station Adventures continue Patrick and Beth's next adventure leads them to Plymouth Plantation in 1621. There they meet William Bradford, Miles Standish, and Chief Massasoit, who are trying to establish peace between the Pilgrims and the Indians. Things are anything but peaceful, however, when a musket is stolen and the Pilgrims conclude the Indians are planning war...Categorized as:
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![The Giant-Killer by A.L.O.E.]()
The Giant-Killer by A.L.O.E.
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1856 edition. Excerpt: ... The two-handled sword also, which nothing could resist--" "What was that ?" interrupted Constantine. "I would rather that you should discover that for yourself," said Mrs... -
![The Mythology Handbook: An Introduction to the Greek Myths by Hestia Evans]()
The Mythology Handbook: An Introduction to the Greek Myths by Hestia Evans
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGods! Heroes! Monsters! Explore the amazing myths of ancient Greece with this fun, interactive workbook — an essential companion to Mythology...Categorized as:
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![The Adventures of Miss Olivia Wickham by Kay Bea]()
The Adventures of Miss Olivia Wickham by Kay Bea
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe eldest daughter of George and Lydia Wickham has grown used to her parents’ neglect and occasional disappearances. But as days pass and her four sisters’ hunger grows, Olivia Wickham takes matters into her own hands and determines that a journey to Derbyshire to seek help from Aunt Darcy is their only hope... -
![Abby - Lost at Sea by Pamela June Walls]()
Abby - Lost at Sea by Pamela June Walls
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis delightful new series, focusing on the travels of Abby Kendall, is a sure-fire hit for 8- to 12-year-old girls. Lots of surprises will keep them coming back for each new Abby title. In Book 1, spunky Abby and her friend Luke are thrown overboard while en route to Hawaii. Pirates, a treasure map, and friendly Hawaiians make for a story that readers won't be able to put down... -
![Elsie's Great Hope by Martha Finley]()
Elsie's Great Hope by Martha Finley
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJust as the scars of war and its consequences seem healed, Elsie must endure her deepest personal tragedies yet. As she walks through the valley of the shadow of death, her faith is put to its hardest test...Categorized as:
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![Elsie's Tender Mercies by Martha Finley]()
Elsie's Tender Mercies by Martha Finley
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Civil War has come to an end, but Elsie's troubles are not over. As she and her family face the aftermath of war, pure hearts and kind gestures are often misunderstood. Hidden dangers lurk everywhere, and the Travillas and Dinsmores find their Christian faith and love challenged as never before. Their trust will be betrayed, and they will face a battle for their lives...Categorized as:
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![I Saw Three Ships by Elizabeth Goudge]()
I Saw Three Ships by Elizabeth Goudge
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLittle orphan Polly Flowerdew lives with her two elderly maiden aunts, Dorcas and Constantia. Christmas is coming and she is bursting with excitement. She is absolutely sure that something special is going to happen this year... -
![The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse by Helen Ward]()
The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse by Helen Ward
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA gorgeously illustrated and poetically written classic, set in a 1930s-era city at ChristmastimeRediscover the tale of the simple country mouse, magically retold by Helen Ward. Beguiled by his cousin’s amazing tales, the country mouse visits the electric city. Unfortunately the town mouse forgot to mention that the city has a lot of noise, tall buildings . . -
![Bespoke: A Tiny Christmas Tale by Amanda Dykes]()
Bespoke: A Tiny Christmas Tale by Amanda Dykes
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Secret. A Bicycle. A Promise… While the elusive Secret Symphony of Giovanni St. John captivated the world’s fascination, it left his daughter closed away in the Silent House – she, the one who holds the fullness of truth about the ninth symphony. Now Aria St... -
![Winter on the Farm by Laura Ingalls Wilder]()
Winter on the Farm by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA young farm boy in New York spends a winter afternoon doing barn chores, then sits down to a farm supper with his...Categorized as:
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![Sugar Snow by Laura Ingalls Wilder]()
Sugar Snow by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLaura is delighted when a soft, thick snow falls in late spring in the Big Woods of Wisconsin...Categorized as:
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![The Treasure by Uri Shulevitz]()
The Treasure by Uri Shulevitz
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThree times a voice comes to Isaac in his dreams and tells him to go to the capital city and look for a treasure under the bridge by the royal palace. Feeling a little foolish perhaps, but determined to see for himself if the dream is true, Isaac sets out on his long journey. What he finds makes a surprising and heart-warming ending to this retelling of a well-known folk tale... -
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![Ox-Cart Man by Donald Hall]()
Ox-Cart Man by Donald Hall
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWinner of the Caldecott MedalThus begins a lyrical journey through the days and weeks, the months, and the changing seasons in the life of one New Englander and his family. The oxcart man packs his goods - the wool from his sheep, the shawl his wife made, the mittens his daughter knitted, and the linen they wove...Categorized as:
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![The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde]()
The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsThis magnificent new edition of Oscar Wilde's beloved tale tells the story of the selfish giant who built a wall around his beautiful garden to keep children out. It was always winter in the garden, for no other season would venture there. Then one morning, a special child brought Spring back, and the giant's heart melted along with the snow... -
![The Legend of Old Befana by Tomie dePaola]()
The Legend of Old Befana by Tomie dePaola
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThis is a delightful reading of the favorite Italian Christmas story about an eccentric old woman and her never-ending search for the Baby King...Categorized as:
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![Keep a Lid on It, Pandora! by Kate McMullan]()
Keep a Lid on It, Pandora! by Kate McMullan
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThat story about Pandora opening a box and releasing terrible, evils into the world? A total whopper. Pandora didn't give a fig about what was inside it... -
![The First Strawberries by Joseph Bruchac]()
The First Strawberries by Joseph Bruchac
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom an award-winning Native American storyteller comes this captivating re-telling of a Cherokee legend, which explains how strawberries came to be. Long ago, the first man and woman quarreled. The woman left in anger, but the Sun sent tempting berries to Earth to slow the wife's retreat. Luminous paintings perfectly complement the simple, lyrical text... -
![Zomo the Rabbit: A Trickster Tale from West Africa by Gerald McDermott]()
Zomo the Rabbit: A Trickster Tale from West Africa by Gerald McDermott
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsZomo the rabbit, a trickster from West Africa, wants wisdom. But he must accomplish three apparently impossible tasks before Sky God will give him what he wants. Is he clever enough to do as Sky God asks? “The tale moves along with the swift concision of a good joke, right down to its satisfying punch line...
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