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"A swashbuckling epic of chivalry, honor, and derring-do, it is set in France during the 1620s and richly populated with romantic heroes, unattainable heroines, kings, queens, cavaliers, and criminals in a whirl of adventure, espionage, conspiracy, murder, vengeance, love, scandal, and suspense. Dumas transforms major and minor historical figures into larger-than-life characters: the brave d'Artagnan, an impetuous young man in pursuit of glory; the...
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When the other engines refuse, the Little Blue Engine tries to pull a stranded train full of toys and good food over the mountains.
This anniversary edition features the original text, all-new reimagined artwork and an introduction from Caldecott Medal-winner Dan Santat, and a special letter from Dolly Parton, award-winning singer-songwriter and founder of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
5) Madeline
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The smallest and bravest one is Madeline, whose adventurous spirit and outrageous antics have delighted boys and girls for over seventy years. Now even the youngest readers can enjoy this timeless favorite in a sturdy board book format.
10) Time of wonder
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Follows the activities of two children spending their summer vacation on an island off the coast of Maine. Describes the enchanting beauty of the island in rain, fog, sunshine, and hurricane.
12) The snowy day
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Birth to 3 years Recommended Reads
Black History - Children's Fiction
Caldecott Award
Picture Books: Seasons
Black History - Children's Fiction
Caldecott Award
Picture Books: Seasons
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The adventures of Peter, a little boy in the city on a very snowy day. No book has captured the magic and sense of possibility of the first snowfall better than this book. With its universal appeal, the story has become a favorite with millions, as it reveals a child's wonder at a new world, and the hope of capturing and keeping that wonder forever. -- Publisher description.
13) Dandelion
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Dandelion overdresses for a come-as-you-are party and is turned away because the hostess does not recognize him.
16) Peter's chair
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When Peter discovers his blue furniture is being painted pink for a new baby sister, he rescues the last unpainted item, a chair, and runs away.
17) Corduroy
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The amusing story of a toy bear whose one missing button from his green corduroy overalls almost costs him the opportunity of belonging to someone. Don Freeman's classic character, Corduroy, is even more popular today then he was when he first came on the scene over thirty years ago. These favorite titles are ready for another generation of children to love.
18) A letter to Amy
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Peter wants to invite Amy to his birthday party, but he wants it to be a surprise.
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This little Japanese woman loses a rice dumpling in a large cavern. The cavern leads her to some evil "onis" that capture her and make her cook rice for them. The "onis" have a magic paddle that makes lots of rice from only one grain. The little old woman tries to escape with the magic paddle. Through her ability to laugh, she outsmarts the "onis" and gets safely back home. Because of the paddle, she now has the means of becoming the richest woman...
20) Noisy Nora
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Feeling neglected, Nora makes more and more noise to attract her parents' attention.