The Children's Book of Books

The Children's Book of Books

Author: Penguin Books Ltd

Publisher: Red Fox

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 159

ISBN-13: 9780099264644

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Suitable for 8-11 year-olds, a collection of stories to celebrate World Book Day 2000. Hidden talents, alien invasion, magic, humour and bravery are all here in this collection, written by some of our best-known and best-loved authors. With front cover illustration by Quentin Blake.


Seven Strange and Ghostly Tales

Seven Strange and Ghostly Tales

Author: Brian Jacques

Publisher: Red Fox

Published: 2014-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781849419666

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This is a wonderfully creepy collection of stories featuring vampires, mummies and ghouls galore. And like all the best tales, the troublemakers always receive a grisly comeuppance!


Piggies

Piggies

Author: Audrey Wood

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9780152026387

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Ten little piggies dance on a young child's fingers and toes before finally going to sleep.


The Boy who Walked on Water and Other Stories

The Boy who Walked on Water and Other Stories

Author: Vivian French

Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 109

ISBN-13: 9780744559101

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The three fairy tales in this collection are ideally suited to reading aloud. The first is about the magic of walking on water, the second on why the sea is salty and the third deals with what happens if someone makes a wish when they are angry.


Enemy Pie (Reading Rainbow Book, Children S Book about Kindness, Kids Books about Learning)

Enemy Pie (Reading Rainbow Book, Children S Book about Kindness, Kids Books about Learning)

Author: Derek Munson

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2000-09

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 9780811827782

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A Reading Rainbow book for your child Recommend by experts for children who are reading independently and transitioning to longer books. Teach kindness, courtesy, respect, and friendship: It was the perfect summer. That is, until Jeremy Ross moved into the house down the street and became neighborhood enemy number one. Luckily Dad had a surefire way to get rid of enemies: Enemy Pie. But part of the secret recipe is spending an entire day playing with the enemy! In this funny yet endearing story one little boy learns an effective recipe for turning a best enemy into a best friend. Accompanied by charming illustrations, Enemy Pie serves up a sweet lesson in the difficulties and ultimate rewards of making new friends. The perfect book for kids learning how to make friends or deal with conflict Ideal as a read aloud book for families or elementary schools Created by Derek Munson who has directly shared his children's stories with over 100,000 kids across the globe Fans of Last Stop on Market Street, Have You Filled a Bucket Today, and First Day Jitters will love this Reading Rainbow classic, Enemy Pie. Recommend by experts for children who are reading independently and transitioning to longer books and perfect for the following reading categories: Elementary School Chapter Books Family Read Aloud Books Books for Kids Ages 5-9 Children's Books for Grades 3-5


Hedgie's Surprise

Hedgie's Surprise

Author: Jan Brett

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2016-04-26

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 0399549307

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Jan Brett's beloved character Hedgie stars in this charming story about a little Tomten who gets tired of porridge for breakfast and starts stealing Henny's eggs. But Henny wants a brood of chicks and she needs her eggs. With the help of clever Hedgie, she substitutes an acorn, a strawberry, a mushroom and finally a potato in her nest. But nothing stops that Tomten until the little hedgehog hides in Henny's nest: when the Tomten reaches in to get his morning treat, all he gets is a handful of prickles. He runs home for porridge and never comes back again! Intricate needlepoint patterns of Scandinavian designs frame the characters reacting from the borders in this beautiful picture book set in Denmark.


Jenny Lives with Eric and Martin

Jenny Lives with Eric and Martin

Author: Susanne Bösche

Publisher: Lindhardt og Ringhof

Published: 2023-05-26

Total Pages: 51

ISBN-13: 8728093690

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It can never be wrong to live with someone you are fond of. 5-year-old Jenny lives happily with her dad Martin and his partner Eric. From celebrating birthdays and eating breakfast in bed to playing board games and reading bedtime stories, their weekends are spent the same way as everyone else's. Well-received in Denmark, ́Jenny Lives with Eric and Martin ́ sparked a major debate when it was published in Britain two years later, resulting in a ban that prohibited teaching school children about homosexuality. Therefore, it is the ideal book for early readers as it serves as great educational material for those interested in learning about family structures that differ from their own. A beautiful story celebrating diversity and difference, ́Jenny Lives with Eric and Martin ́ is a perfect starting point for conversations about various family structures. Susanne Bösche (b. 1953), a self-taught writer, has been writing ever since she discovered that letters make words and words make stories. Her writing often aims to celebrate differences and the idea that you shouldn't be afraid of the unknown. This is present in her first books, ́Nede i Anitas kælder ́ ( ́Anita's Basement ́) and ́Er vi venner eller hvad ́ ( ́Are We Friends or Not ́), which centre around the themes of youth, sexuality, and friendships. In 1981 she published the picture book ́Mette bor hos Morten og Erik ́ (Mette Lives with Eric and Martin ́) which caused great controversy in Britain after its release.


Officer Buckle and Gloria

Officer Buckle and Gloria

Author: Peggy Rathmann

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 1995-09-28

Total Pages: 41

ISBN-13: 0399226168

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"Besides the beguiling story, the affable illustrations of the smiling Gloria, the accidental mayhem in the background, and the myriad safety tips -- such as 'always pull the toothpick out of your sandwhich' and 'never lick a stop sign in the winter' -- add to the enjoyment. A glorious picture book." -- The Horn Book"Rathmann is a quick rising star in the world of chidren's books. In this book, she again shows her flair for creating real characters, dramatic situations and for knowing what will make young audiences giggle and think." -- Children's Book Review Magazine"Rathman brings a lighter-than-air comic touch to this outstanding, solid-as-a-brick picture book." -- Publisher's Weekly"A five-star performance." -- School Library Journal


75 Years of Children's Book Week Posters

75 Years of Children's Book Week Posters

Author: Children's Book Council (New York, N.Y.)

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13:

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Reproduces posters drawn to promote Children's Book Week, 1919 through 1994, along with brief biographies of the illustrators.