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 Chato's
Kitchen
EAN 9780698116009 Paperstar Paperback (4 to 8)
WB Price: $11.95
Chato, the coolest cat in East L.A., couldn't be happier to find
out that a family of plump, tasty...er, lovely mice have just moved to the
barrio. So Chato and his best friend, Novio Boy, get out the pots and pans to
prepare a feast consisting of all kinds of good food: fajitas, frijoles,
salsa, enchiladas, and more....er, in honor of the new neighbors. But will Chato
have more on his plate than he can handle when he meets the surprise guest the
mice bring along? 25.4 cms L x 20.35 cms W (0.13 kgs) 32 pages
 Mr
Rabbit and The Lovely Present
EAN 9780064430203 EAN 0064430200 Harper Paperback (4 to 6) WB Price: $11.95
The heroine of their book has a problem. And at
first it does not look as though Mr. Rabbit is going to be much help in solving
it . For everyone knows you cannot give your mother a red roof, a yellow
taxi-cab, a green caterpillar, or a blue lake for her birthday. But then all the
little girl had said was that her mother liked red, yellow, green and blue --
and so Mr. Rabbit was trying.How he and the liitle girl come up with the
absolutely perfect present makes a story the the youngest reader will love. And
the wonderously bright full-color pictures will bring hours of pleasure to
readers and lookers of all ages.Caldecott Medal | Honor Book | Picture Book | 1963
,17.88 cms L x 21 cms W (0.23 kgs) 40 pages
 The
Mysterious
Tadpole (25th Edn)
EAN 9780142401408 ISBN 0142401404 Puffin Paperback (6 to 8)
WB Price: $11.95
It's Louis's birthday and Uncle McAllister has
brought him a very special gift - a tadpole all the way from Scotland! Louis can
hardly wait for Alphonse to grow into a frog. But it soon becomes clear that
Alphonse is not turning into any ordinary frog. First Alphonse outgrows his jar,
then the sink, and then the bathtub! This new edition of The Mysterious Tadpole
boasts reimagined story twists and entirely new illustrations. The lovable giant
of a tadpole has grown into something even more wonderful! 28.96 cms L x 22.86
cms W (0.19 kgs)
 All
the Places to Love
EAN 9780060210984 ISBN 0060210982 Harper Hardcover (4 to 8)
WB Price: $30.95
On the day Eli is born, his grandmother holds him up to the
window, so that what he hears first is the wind, and what he sees first are all
the places to love: the valley, the river falling down over rocks, the hilltop
where blueberries grow. Everyone in Eli's family has a favorite place, and Eli
will grow up knowing that no matter where the rest of his life takes him, all
the places to love are right here, connected to a way of life that has time for
affection and simple pleasures."All the places to love are here . . . no
matter where you may live.' This loving book will be something to
treasure." -BL."The quiet narrative is so intensely felt it commands
attention. . . . a lyrical celebration." Award: Book Sense Book of the Year Award | Nominee | Children's | 1995;
28.96 cms L x 23.72 cms W (0.40 kgs) 32 pages
 Head
Body Legs A Story From Liberia
EAN 9780805078909 ISBN 0805078908 Holt Paperback (4 to 8)
WB Price: $11.95
Head is all alone. Body bounces along. Arms swing
about. Legs stand around. They can't do much by themselves, so they try to work
together. But how?This vibrant, joyous retelling of a traditional Liberian
creation story shows how much can be accomplished with a little
cooperation.24.74 cms L x 20.22 cms W (0.13 kgs) 32 pages
 Fishing
In The Air
EAN 9780060516062 ISBN 0060516062 Harper Paperback (4 to 8)
WB Price: $11.95
Early in the blue-black morning, a father and son slip out of the
house with their fishing poles and a can of worms. But this is no ordinary
fishing trip. With their lines and bobbers, they cast high into the air to catch
the breeze, the sky, the sun, and best of all -- some wonderful memories.In her
first picture book, Sharon Creech, author of the Newbery Medal winner "Walk
Two Moons," teams up with Caldecott Honor artist Chris Raschka to create a
beautifully lyrical and richly imagined tale about the powerful bond between a
father and son.28 cms L x 22.4 cms W (0.15 kgs) 32 pages
 The
Wednesday Surprise
ISBN: 0395547768 EAN: 9780395547762 Clarion Paperback
(4 to 8) WB Price: $10.95
A loving story about a proud granddaughter and her
successful efforts to teach her grandmother to read. A plug for literacy is just
the bonus; the real focus is on the lessons old and young share when they learn
to read each other's hearts. Awards: School Library Journal Best Book of the
Year and 1989 ALA Notable Book. "A plug for literacy is just the bonus; the
real focus is on the lessons old and young share when they learn to read each
other's hearts." -- School Library Journal.21.3 cms L x 22.4 cms W (0.14
kgs) 32 pgs
 Birdie's
Lighthouse by Bruce Brooks
ISBN: 0689835299 EAN: 9780689835292 Aladdin Paperback
(4 to 8) WB
Price: $11.95
"December 1, 1855.The sea is never still.
Sometimes it roars so load that it drowns our voices. Mama says there hasn't
been a storm this fierce since the night I was born. She thinks it too dangerous
for me to go to the tower again. Yet what else can I do? I'm the lightkeeper
now."On the tiny lighthouse island that is her family's new home, Birdie
faithfully keeps a journal. She writes down everthing: the change of seasons,
the rhythms of the sea, and all that her father, the lightkeeper, is teaching
her. But then one stormy night, her father is taken ill. And only Birdie knows
how to keep the lighthouse's strong beam running. Will she be brave enough to
guide the boats safely into harbor? 28.68 cms L x 15.37 cms W (0.11 kgs) 32
pages
 The
Snail's Spell
ISBN: 0140508910 EAN:
9780140508918 Puffin Paperback
(4 to 8) WB
Price: $10.95
"Brilliant illustrations and a short text invite an unnamed sleeping,
pajama-clad child into a garden teeming with wildlife. The boy gradually shrinks
until he is so small he experiences things as a snail would. The incredibly
detailed drawings and the idea of shrinking to enter another world should
capture.18 cms L x 22.58 cms W (0.10 kgs) 32 pages
 It's
A Spoon, Not A Shovel
ISBN: 0140564276 EAN: 9780140564273
Puffin Paperback
(4 to 8) WB
Price: $11.95
Are your manners monstrous? Or marvelous? Victor Vulture, Crocodila Jones, and
their friends demonstrate the right -- and wrong -- things to say and do in this
humorous guide to proper manners. The correct answer to each manners question is
hidden in the picture. With hilarious artwork and many hidden animals to
challenge sharp-eyed readers, this is a fun -- and surprising -- way to learn
manners. "Part Emily Post and part I Spy game, this humorous guide to basic
etiquette painlessly provides plenty of solid information on societal do's and
don'ts." -- "Publishers Weekly"25.35 cms L x 19.8 cms W (0.14 kgs)
40 pages
 As
The Crow Flies A First Book about Maps
ISBN: 0689717628 EAN: 9780689717628
Aladdin Paperback
(3 to 6) WB
Price: $11.95
This perky concept book explores map skills as it follows the paths of several
animals through a variety of locales. In a series of spreads a rabbit hops, a
crow flies, a horse trots, a gull glides and an eagle soars. . . . Wry line and
watercolor art portray physical features and animal landmarks.A look at
different geographical areas from the perspectives of an eagle, rabbit, crow,
horse, and gull.21.59 cms L x 24.74 cms W (0.13 kgs) 32 pages
 Clara
Caterpillar
ISBN:
0064436918 EAN:9780064436915 Harper Paperback
(3 to 6) WB
Price: $11.95
A carefree caterpillar named Clara becomes a common cream-colored butterfly and
can't possibly compete with a conceited caterpillar named Catisha, who becomes a
captivating crimson-colored butterfly. Or can she?22.25 cms L x 25.35 cms W
(0.17 kgs) 40 pages
 The
Magic Fish
ISBN: 0590411004 EAN: 9780590411004
Scholastic Paperback
(4 to 8) WB
Price: $6.95
A greedy fisherman's wife is granted every wish but can't find happiness.20.3
cms L x 20 cms W
 Gregory
The Terrible Eater
ISBN: 0590433504 EAN: 9780590433501
Scholastic Paperback
(4 to 8) WB
Price: $8.45
A very picky eater, Gregory the goat refuses the usual goat diet staples of
shoes and tin cans in favor of fruits, vegetables, eggs, and orange juice. His
parents are terribly upset!
Why can't Gregory eat striped ties and violins, like the rest of
the goats?Jose Aruego and Ariane Dewey have entered into the spirit of Mitchell
Sharmat's upside-down, turned-around world with bold, wacky, expressive
illustrations. The trio's exuberant collaboration provokes healthy laughter and
even includes a colorful chart which gives fresh meaning to the concept of
"junk food."18.34 cms L x 18 cms W (0.07 kgs) 32 pages
 Bunny
Cakes
ISBN: 0140566678 EAN:
9780140566673 Puffin Paperback
(3 to 7) WB
Price: $11.95
It's Grandma's birthday, and both Max and his bossy sister Ruby are making her a
cake. Ruby's cake will be a magnificent angel raspberry-fluff creation -- if Max
will stop knocking the ingredients off the table. Max's cake will be chock-full
of earthworms and Red-Hot Marshmallow Squirters -- if only Max can make the
grocer understand his shopping list. Will Ruby get Max out from under her feet?
And will Max get his Marshmallow Squirters? When Grandma ends up with two cakes,
guess which one she'll eat first?Find out in the most endearing Max and Ruby
adventure yet!22.83 cms L x 22.76 cms W (0.12 kgs) 32 pages
 The
Story of Jumping Mouse
ISBN: 068808740X EAN: 9780688087401 Harper
Paperback
(4 to 8) WB
Price: $11.95
Magic Frog gives words of encouragement to the young mouse as he heads out on
the long and perilous journey to reach the wonderful land of legend. He faces
many obstacles on his quest and sacrifices much to help others in need. But the
mouse's compassion and faith in himself prove to be a source of great power, and
bring him rewards beyond his dreams. "Beautifully written and
illustrated".--"School Library Journal", starred review.Award:
1985 Caldecott Honor Book. 2-color illus.27.84 cms L x 22.5 cms W (0.20 kgs)
 It
Could Always Be Worse
ISBN: 0374436363 EAN: 9780374436360 Farrar Paperback
(4 to 8) WB
Price: $10.95
Once upon a time a poor unfortunate man lived with his mother, his wife, and his
six children in a one-room hut.Because they were so crowded, the children often
fought and the man and his wife argued. When the poor man was unable to stand it
any longer, he ran to the Rabbi for help.As he follows the Rabbi's unlikely
advice, the poor man's life goes from bad to worse, with increasingly uproarious
results. In his little hut, silly calamity follows foolish catastrophe, all
memorably depicted in full-color illustrations that are both funnier and
lovelier than any this distinguished artist has done in the past.Award: Caldecott Medal | Honor Book | Picture Book | 1978
;23 cms L x 25.4 cms W (0.14 kgs) 32 pages
 Hey,
Al !
EAN: 9780374429850 ISBN 0374429855 Farrar Paperback
(4 to 8) WB
Price: $11.95
Al, a janitor, and his faithful dog, Eddie, live in a single room on the West
Side. They eat together, they work together, they do everything together. So
what's the problem? Their room is crowded and cramped; their life is an endless
struggle. Al and Eddie are practically at each other's throats when a large and
mysterious bird offers them a new life in paradise. After some debate, they
decide to accept.Transported to a gorgeous island in the sky, Al and Eddie are
soon living a life of ease and luxury. But they come to find that the grass can
be a little too green on the other side. After a dramatic, nearly tragic escape
from their paradise prison, both man and dog agree: there really is no place
like home.Review Quotes:"Like Maurice Sendak's"
Where the Wild Things Are," this picture book explores the pleasures and
the costs of leaving home. . ."Hey, Al "is a perfect melding of words
and pictures, fantasy and reality, tenderness and humor." --Judith Viorst,"
The New York Times Book Review""Outstanding artwork. . .The author and
artist succeed again, with a book that has something for everyone."
--Booklist Award: Caldecott Medal | Winner | Picture Book | 1987;25.27 cms L x
22.73 cms W (0.14 kgs) 32 pages
 The Boy of The Three-Year Nap
ISBN: 039566957X EAN: 9780395669570 Houghton Paperback (4 to 8) WB Price: $11.95
A poor Japanese woman maneuvers events to change the lazy habits of her son. Awards: Winner of the Caldecott Honor Medal and the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, and selected as an ALA Notable Children's Book.24 cms L x 26.24 cms W (0.16 kgs) 32 pages
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