Fox & Chick: The Party
Fox & Chick: The Party

Author: Sergio Ruzzier

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2018-04-17

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 9781452152882

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A 2019 Theodore Seuss Geisel Award Honoree NPR Best Books of the Year, New York Times Notable Children's Book, Boston Globe Best Book of the Year Join the dynamic, yet opposite duo as they learn to appreciate differences among friends: Fox and Chick don't always agree, but Fox and Chick are always friends. With sly humor and companionable warmth, Sergio Ruzzier deftly captures the adventures of these seemingly opposite friends. With spare text and airy images, this early chapter book is also accessible to a picture book audience. • Book teaches a lesson about accepting and cherishing our differences through sweet and funny characters as they embark on silly adventures • Luminous watercolor images showcased in comic-book panel form will entice emerging readers, keeping them engaged and wanting more • Sergio Ruzzier is a Sendak Fellow whose work has been lauded by the Society of Illustrators, Communication Arts, and the Society of Publication Designers "A subtle lesson, couched in humor: We can be friends with people who aren't just like us." — The New York Times • Great family and classroom read-aloud book • Books for kids ages 5-8 • Books for early and emergent readers

A Day in the Country and Other Stories
A Day in the Country and Other Stories

Author: Guy de Maupassant

Publisher: OUP Oxford

Published: 1998-09-10

Total Pages: 453

ISBN-13: 0191606006

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This selection of twenty-seven stories shows Maupassant at his comic, cruel, and brilliant best. In addition to the poignant title story, it includes one of the most famous tales ever written, The Necklace , and Le Horla, an account of a disintegrating personality that chillingly parallels the author's own decline into madness. All the stories demonstrate his genius for invention and his ability to write unblinkingly about the absurdity of the human condition, supporting Henry James' claim that in the annals of story-telling, Maupassant stands `like a lion in the path'. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

The Longest Day and Other Stories
The Longest Day and Other Stories

Author: S. Govind Raj

Publisher: Vishv Books Private Limited

Published: 2013-01-27

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 8179877256

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Siraj-ud-Daula, the Nawab of Bengal was neither coward nor afraid of wars. He routed the British army from Calcutta within four days. After that could he defend the State of Bengal in spite of his so many enemies because of his cruelty and profligacy? What caused his downfall? Was it profligacy or cruelty & who and how they conspired against him to take their revenge was a quite intrigue? It is an interesting historical story which one must read along with other interesting and inspiring stories.

Different--A Great Thing to Be!
Different--A Great Thing to Be!

Author: Heather Avis

Publisher: WaterBrook

Published: 2021-06-29

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 0593232658

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • This joyful rhyming book encourages children to value the “different” in all people, leading the way to a kinder world in which the differences in all of us are celebrated and embraced. Macy is a girl who’s a lot like you and me, but she's also quite different, which is a great thing to be. With kindness, grace, and bravery, Macy finds her place in the world, bringing beauty and laughter wherever she goes and leading others to find delight in the unique design of every person. Children are naturally aware of the differences they encounter at school, in their neighborhood, and in other everyday relationships. They just need to be given tools to understand and appreciate what makes us “different,” permission to ask questions about it, and eyes to see and celebrate it in themselves as well as in those around them.

The Best Valentine's Day Ever and other stories
The Best Valentine's Day Ever and other stories

Author: Anna Jacobs

Publisher: Allison & Busby Ltd

Published: 2022-01-20

Total Pages: 329

ISBN-13: 0749028416

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Previously published as Short and Sweet. A heartwarming collection of short stories from the beloved author. Romance can be found in every corner of the world and has changed the lives of people in every period of history. In this collection of sixteen stand-alone short stories including a brand new tale, Anna Jacobs encapsulates the spark of first love and the glow of second chances in her inimitable style which fans new and old will take to their hearts. This collection includes: The Best Valentine's Day Ever: Heartbreak prompts Chrissie to seek comfort with her gran, Nancy. But unhappiness and misunderstandings turn into a double celebration across generations. The Group Settler's Wife: Western Australia, 1924. Maggie is forging a new life for her family, the chance for a fresh start for them all after the lingering effects of war. In an unfamiliar setting and unaccustomed to the rough and ready conditions of pioneer life, Maggie discovers a stronger side to herself and will find happiness where she did not expect it. Previously published as Short and Sweet, The Best Valentine's Day Ever and other stories includes a new short story.

Lilly's Big Day
Lilly's Big Day

Author: Kevin Henkes

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2006-03-28

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 0060742364

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Mr. Slinger has big news. He's getting married. Married! Lilly has big plans. She's going to be the flower girl. (Lilly has always wanted to be a flower girl. Even more than a surgeon or a diva or a hairdresser.) But what's the biggest, the best, the most perfect thing of all? You're invited to the wedding -- so start reading!

The Goddess of Crime and Other Stories
The Goddess of Crime and Other Stories

Author: Michael La Ronn

Publisher: Author Level Up LLC

Published: 2024-10-02

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13:

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Ten page-turning science fiction & fantasy short stories from Michael La Ronn, one of the most prolific science fiction & fantasy authors of his generation. With over 100 books to his name, Michael La Ronn debuts his award-winning short fiction in this groundbreaking new series. From forgotten goddesses to magical uncles to dark apocalyptic adventures, Strange Stories showcases La Ronn's vivid world-building, quirky humor, and unforgettable characters. In the lead story, “The Goddess of Crime,” a goddess arrives in a crime-ridden city to collect a dark tribute from her subjects, only to uncover something far more sinister. This story, featured in the Hidden Villains: Betrayed anthology, earned Silver Honorable Mention in the Writers of the Future Contest. Each story brims with thrills, strange twists, and haunting beauty, topped off by an exclusive behind-the-scenes author's note. But that’s not all—readers also get a Strange Stories exclusive: the Encore story. This daring, genre-bending bonus tale ties together the worlds, characters, and stories of the collection in a mind-bending finale you won’t see coming. Stories included in this volume: • The Goddess of Crime • The Goddess of Justice • Hangin’ with Uncle Funky • All Hallowed Roads • Return to Exodus Ranch • Alone in Naked Greed • Almost Dawn • Maybe Now the Stars Will Shine • Quick—Only a Fool Would Say That! • One Last Thing Before We Dock • (Bonus) Encore No. 1 Get ready to stay up late with these strange and captivating tales. V1.0