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Paperback. Condition: new. Cepeda, Joe (illustrator). Paperback. Ronda has her first sleep-over at her best friend Pat's house. They play all day, but when the lights go out and it's time to sleep, Ronda hears a tap-tap-tap. Whatever can it be? Developing readers can have fun while learning with these Green Light Readers, featuring short sentences, creative stories, and simple dialogue. Illustrations. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. McDermott, Gerald (illustrator). Paperback. Fox thinks he's very smart when he plays a trick on Stork, but Stork outfoxes Fox--and shows him that a friend who tricks another is no friend at all. Caldecott Medalist Gerald McDermott retells a familiar trickster tale, bringing warmth and humor to the story that readers young and old will enjoy. Developing readers can have fun while learning with these Green Light Readers, featuring short sentences, creative stories, and simple dialogue. Illustrations. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Hale, Bruce (illustrator). Paperback. Kidnapped! One by one, the members of Emerson Hicky's football team are disappearing. As far as Chet Gecko is concerned, this is a cause for celebration. Only trouble is that Chet's old nemesis, Herman the Gila Monster, is the number one suspect, and he wants Chet to clear his (not quite) good name. Chet and his mockingbird partner, Natalie Attired, must solve the case fast, or Herman will make sure it's their last. But which is more dangerous--Herman . . . or P.E. class? One by one, the members of Emerson Hicky's football team disappear. As far as Chet Gecko is concerned, this is a cause for celebration. Only trouble is that Chet's old nemesis, Herman the Gila Monster, is the number one suspect. Illustrations. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Ernst, Lisa Campbell (illustrator). Paperback. When Lucy reads her favorite book aloud, her noisy brothers do something unexpected--they listen! But will this plan work with Lucy's loud classmates? When Lucy reads her favorite book aloud, her noisy brothers do something unexpected--they listen. But will this work with Lucy's loud classmates? Full color. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Kirsten's parents are barely speaking to each other, and her best friend has fallen under the spell of the school's queen bee, Brianna. It seems like only Kirsten's younger science-geek sister is on her side. Walker's goal is to survive at the new white private school his mom has sent him to because she thinks he's going to screw up like his cousin. But he's a good kid. So is his friend Matteo, though no one knows why he'll do absolutely anything that hot blond Brianna asks of him. But all of this feels almost trivial when Kirsten and Walker discover a secret that shakes them both to the core. From the Newbery Honor-winning and "New York Times"-bestselling author of "Al Capone Does My Shirts" comes a fast-paced, provocative, funny book about two kids with an unlikely connection, who discover a secret that shakes them both to the core. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Trade paperback. Condition: Good. 4th Revised ed. Trade paperback (US). 288 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade.

Paperback. Condition: new. Dyer, Jane (illustrator). Paperback. When Baby Bird says good-bye to his mama at school each morning, he feels sad. Mama Bird feels sad, too. Sometimes it's hard to be apart. But as Mama Bird says, the love they share is with them always, keeping them close until the best part of the day--when they are together again. -From the illustrator of the bestselling Time for Bed, with more than 725,000 copies sold -A heartwarming story about the universal experience of parents and children being temporarily separated Baby bird has a hard time saying good-bye to his mama at school each morning, but Mama's love stays with him all day long in this celebration of the love between a parent and child. Full color. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Twelve-year-old House Jackson--star pitcher and team captain of the Aurora County All-Stars--has been sidelined for a whole sorry year with a broken elbow. He's finally ready to play, but wouldn't you know that the team's only game of the year has been scheduled for the exact same time as the town's 200th-anniversary pageant. Now House must face the pageant's director, full-of-herself Frances Shotz (his nemesis and perpetrator of the elbow break), and get his team out of this mess. There's also the matter of a mysterious old recluse who has died and left House a wheezy old dog named Eudora Welty--and a puzzling book of poetry by someone named Walt Whitman. Through the long, hot month of June, House makes surprising and valuable discoveries about family, friendship, poetry . . . and baseball. Twelve-year-old House Jackson, star pitcher and team captain of the Aurora County All-Stars, has been sidelined for a year with a broken elbow. Now that he's healed, the biggest game of the season is set for the same day as the pageant for the county's 200th anniversary. What's House to do? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. As Ida May begins fourth grade, she is determined never to make another best friend--because her last best friend moved away. This is a doable plan at first. Thanks to bratty, bossy Jenna Drews, who hates Ida, no one in class has ever really noticed her before. It's when the sparkly Stacey Merriweather comes to her school that Ida's plan goes awry. Ida reaches out despite her fear but doesn't say hello--instead she writes Stacey anonymous notes. Soon their friendship develops without Ida ever having to reveal her real identity . . . until she has no choice. And that's when the true friendship begins. As Ida May begins fourth grade, she is determined to never make another best friend because her last one moved away. However, when the sparkly Stacey Merriweather comes to her school, Ida's plan goes awry. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Board Book. Condition: new. Gliori, Debi (illustrator). Board Book. This powerful and heartwarming picture book about unconditional love is the perfect book to show your loved ones how much you love them, no matter what. Small is a little fox with big feelings. When Small is feeling down, Small asks Large, "If I turned into a bug, would you still love me and give me a hug?" Large's responses to this question and those that follow are nothing but loving and affirming. With a gentle, rhyming read-aloud text paired with inviting illustrations, this is an essential addition to every little one's library. This irresistible, heartwarming story about a child's biggest worry and the unconditional love a parent can give is now available in a sweet board book edition. Full color. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Board Book. Condition: new. Board Book. Perfect for fans of Lois Ehlert and Press Here, this charming board book gently explores the world of color and celebrates the joy of creativity. One day three white mice discover three jars of paint--red, blue, and yellow. But what happens when they splash in the colors, mixing the red and blue? Or dance in the blue and yellow? This playful introduction to colors will appeal to any budding artist or curious preschooler. In this classic concept book, now available in an oversized board-book edition, full-color collages illustrate a simple story of heroic mice who outwit cats and snakes, and have a lot of fun introducing colors to young readers. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Trade paperback. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 160 p. Audience: General/trade. Good. sticker remnants from a rental sticker, no ownership marks, nothing filled in.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In South Carolina in 1780, fourteen-year-old Caroline sees the Revolutionary War take a terrible toll on her family and friends, and comes to understand the true nature of war. In South Carolina in 1780, 14-year-old Caroline sees the Revolutionary War take a terrible toll on her family and friends. Soon, she comes to understand the true nature of war. Includes a readers guide. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Hale, Bruce (illustrator). Paperback. It's no mystery: Chet Gecko can't sing. He can't dance. He can't act. Heck, he can't even act normal. So why would he take the lead in Mr. Ratnose's musical version of Shakespeare's Omlet, Prince of Denver? A new case, naturally. The original leading man has disappeared, and something smells rotten in the realm of Ratnose. Did the third-act lip-lock with Shirley Chameleon scare him away? Or is foul play afoot? One thing's for certain: This mystery won't be over until the fat gecko--er, lady--sings. It's no mystery: Chet Gecko can't sing, dance, or act. So why would he take the lead in Mr. Ratnose's musical version of Shakespeare's "Omlet, Prince of Denver?" A new case, naturally. Illustrations. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Hale, Bruce (illustrator). Paperback. Get ready for muckraking time at Emerson Hicky Elementary. The race is on for student council president, but it's quickly getting fishier than the bottom of a pelican's lunch box. Someone is sending candidates ominous threats and posting signs with messages like FIR IS FIRST! and DOWN WITH FEATHERS. Could someone be trying to rig the election? Good thing Chet and Natalie are around to expose the filthy frauds! In his 11th mystery, Chet Gecko is on the case when the Emerson Hicky Elementary student council election becomes messy with ominous threats made against the candidates. Illustrations. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The newly crowned King Arthur is unsure of himself; worse, the people are unsure of him. Too many people want the throne, and treachery is everywhere. Merlin must do something before the king is betrayed, or murdered, or--worst of all--gets married. So Merlin magically places a sword into a slab of rock, lets it be known that whosoever removes the blade will rule all of England, and invites any man who would dare, to try to pull out the sword.After a bit of showmanship, Arthur will draw the blade (with a little magical help, of course), and the people will rally around the young king.Except someone else pulls the sword out first. . . . The legend of Camelot is revisited in this boldly imagined tale of the early days of King Arthur's court. Includes an interview with the award-winning and acclaimed author. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Innerst, Stacy (illustrator). Paperback. Music and the alphabet have always gone together. Don't kids learn their letters by singing the ABCs? But you've never seen--or heard--a musical alphabet like this one. Beloved tunes. Unusual instruments. Legendary virtuosos. From anthems to zydeco, the language of music and the music of language harmonize in one superb symphony. It's a funky fusion for songsters of all ages! Includes endnotes. Playful text opens up the world of music and the alphabet to younger readers, and conversational endnotes offer older readers a springboard to further musical explorations, in this "School Library Journal" Best Book of the Year. Full color. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Fraser, Betty (illustrator). Paperback. If you're sleepy in the jungleAnd you wish to find a pillow, Take a friendly word of warning: DO NOT USE AN ARMADILLO! Covering everything from centipedes to whales, from swinging on swings to ice-skating in winter, from eating applesauce to celebrating birthdays, the delightful poems in this extensive collection convey the experiences of childhood with a fresh timelessness. Covering everything from centipedes to whales, the delightful poems in this extensive collection convey the experiences of childhood with fresh timelessness. Full color. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Biermann, Fritz (illustrator). Paperback. In these two delightful history-mysteries, seven boys in Ancient Rome solve strange crimes . . . thanks to some help from their cranky teacher, a little bit of logic, and a lot of amusing misadventure. It seems the boys can get nothing right: Their teacher's fiftieth birthday is long past (they should have done their math homework); the servant they bought as a present for his birthday isn't just your run-of-the-mill Gaul slave but a courier running for his life; and, to top it all off, the message he's carrying requests the assassination of a Roman senator--the father of one of the boys. The seven sleuthing students of Ancient Rome are back. When the boys rescue a slave, they discover he's a courier running for his life. Worse, the message he carries demands the assassination of a Roman senator--the father of one of the boys. Illustrations. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Lippincott, Gary A. (illustrator). Paperback. The funny classic middle grade book about a boy who accidentally hatches a dragon.Sixth grader Jeremy Thatcher discovers a strange magic shop he has never seen before. He enters, and his life is changed forever.After he leaves Mr. Elives' magic shop with a strange marbled egg, it soon becomes clear that this is one pet he wasn't prepared for! How is he supposed to keep a flame-breathing dragon with razor-sharp teeth and an out-of-control appetite in his bedroom?But if the playful baby dragon is ever to grow up to become a magnificent beast of myth and legend, it needs Jeremy. And though he doesn't know it yet, Jeremy needs a dragon. "A funny, enjoyable, imaginative story whose serious undercurrents lend it unexpected depth." --Kirkus (starred review) When Jeremy Thatcher stumbles into Mr. Elives magic shop, he leaves with a small marbled dragons egg. When it hatches, Jeremys wildest dreams take wing. Illustrations. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Perfect for fans of Lois Ehlert and Press Here, this charming picture book gently explores the world of color and celebrates the joy of creativity. One day three white mice discover three jars of paint--red, blue, and yellow. But what happens when they splash in the colors, mixing the red and blue? Or dance in the blue and yellow? This playful introduction to colors will appeal to any budding artist or curious preschooler. The humor and beautifully simple design of this educational book will appeal to children who know the joy of splashing about in paint--and to their parents, who will appreciate the lighthearted presentation of a lesson in color. (Baby/Preschool) Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Vivas, Julie (illustrator). Paperback. A colorful farmyard visit brightened by lively baby animals and lots of counting fun.Let's go visiting and see who's ready to play--one foal, two calves, three kittens, four piglets, five ducklings, and six puppies! And once we've stomped in the mud with the piglets and swum in the lake with the ducklings, let's curl up with this adorable menagerie and take an afternoon nap.This adventure-filled cumulative counting book will help youngsters practice their counting skills while they learn to identify their favorite animal babies--a visit every child will remember. A companion to the bestselling "I Went Walking", Williams guides readers through a simple text with a repeated refrain in this picture book that is ideal for young readers. Full-color illustrations. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Krush, Joe & Beth (illustrator). Paperback. A 1958 Newbery Honor Book Summer has a magic all its own in Elizabeth Enright's beloved stories about two children and their discovery of a ghostly lakeside resort. These two modern classics are once again available in Odyssey/Harcourt Young Classic editions, but now with handsome new cover art by Mary GrandPre to complement Beth and Joe Krush's original interior illustrations. Portia and her cousin Julian discover adventure in a hidden colony of forgotten summer houses on the shores of a swampy lake. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Lofts, Pamela (illustrator). Paperback. In this beautifully illustrated and fun-filled picture book, a young koala competes for her mother's heart when a new sibling is on the way--only to discover that families come in all shapes and sizes, and that there is no second place when it comes to love. Perfect for growing families or as a baby shower gift. When Koala Lou's mother becomes so busy that she forgets to tell her firstborn how much she loves her, Koala Lou enters the Bush Olympics, intending to win an event and her mother's love all at one time. Filled with charming art and featuring a heartwarming story about family, read the classic that's been called, "a first-rate choice for bedtime, story hour, or reading aloud."--The Horn Book. Koala Lou's mother becomes so busy raising her family that she forgets to tell her first born how much she loves her. So Koala Lou enters the Bush Olympics, determined to win an event and her mother's love at the same time. Full color. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Nicolas, Mordvinoff (illustrator). Paperback. Two dogs find one bone and have difficulty deciding which of them owns it. "Here is a perfect combination of rollicking story and pictures that have strength, life and humor in every line."--The Horn Book Two dogs each claim a bone they have found and ask passersby for help in deciding ownership. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. She spots the masked man in the dark, lonely parking lot--but too late. Grabbed and drugged, Christina is kidnapped and held for ransom. When her family pays, she thinks her ordeal is over. But then she realizes that her family thinks she planned the kidnapping! How will Christina prove her innocence? This classic tale of magic, mystery, and murder by the four-time Edgar Award-winning author is now available in a new paperback edition. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Board Book. Condition: new. Pinkney, Brian (illustrator). Board Book. Help boil the greens, flip the fish, and slice the pie for a mouth-watering family meal in I Smell Honey, then join the fun as a baby boy discovers the unique features that make his face so special in Pretty Brown Face. In Shake Shake Shake and Watch Me Dance, explore the joys of rhythm and movement. These spirited board books celebrate the loving closeness of an African American family. Join the fun as a baby boy discovers the unique features that make his face so special in "Pretty Brown Face". A Mylar mirror at the end of the book encourages babies to explore their own pretty faces. Full color. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Spiralbound. Condition: Very good. First edition. 6th ed. Wadsworth Series in Mass Communication and Journalism. Audience: General/trade.

Paperback. Condition: new. Hale, Bruce (illustrator). Paperback. Hold on to your fedoras, Gecko fans, a new detective has arrived at Emerson Hicky Elementary. His name's Bland. James Bland. And he immediately cracks a case that has baffled Chet and Natalie. Do our favorite PIs get jealous? You'd better believe it! When Bland suddenly goes missing, the blame falls squarely on everyone's favorite gecko. So Chet will have to rescue his tubby rival or face a stint behind bars--and we're not talking the jungle gym. This 12th installment in Hale's Chet Gecko series is full of the hilarious characters, witty one-liners, and fast-paced mystery that have made Chet a favorite with middle grade readers. Illustrations. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.