Happy Valentine's Day, Miss Hildy!


Book Description

Miss Hildy uses her knowledge of spelling to discover the identity of her secret admirer.




Happy Valentine's Day, Miss Hildy!


Book Description

Miss Hildy is a detective--of sorts--with a cape, a magnifying glass, and a little black book for taking notes. So when a strange Valentine's Day gift appears on her doorstep, Miss Hildy smells a mystery. Luckily, her secret admirer is a terrible speller who leaves a trail of misspelled clues. Full color. 48 pp. Ages 6-8. Pub: 12/97. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.




Miss Hildy's Missing Cape Caper


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It's Halloween night, and someone has stolen Miss Hildy's sleuthing cape and cap. This gives Miss Hildy the perfect opportunity to use her detective skills. So she sets out to look for clues, wearing an old witch costume and carrying a spyglass. What she finds will surprise new and accomplished readers alike. This funny book will have readers wishing for more Miss Hildy mysteries.




Zoom on My Broom


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A visit to Thistle Howl's house includes a snack of green cheese and rice and bug juice on ice and a zoom around the room on her broom.




Johnny Appleseed: My Story


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Johnny Appleseed was an important historical figure, well known for planting apple orchards across the new frontier. But he was also a master storyteller! In his own folksy voice, Johnny Appleseed tells his story to a couple of entranced children in this fictionalized Step 2 title. Readers learn how he started planting apple trees—and about some of the myths and true stories of his life.




Contemporary Authors


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A biographical and bibliographical guide to current writers in all fields including poetry, fiction and nonfiction, journalism, drama, television and movies. Information is provided by the authors themselves or drawn from published interviews, feature stories, book reviews and other materials provided by the authors/publishers.




Shining Star


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Star has good times with her friend Blister, but her big sister Ivy is still a pain.




It's Not Marsha's Birthday


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Even though it's not Marsha's birthday, there's still reason to celebrate. Illustrations.




Brave Pig


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Babe loves everything on the farm. Everything, that is, except the scary, echoing cellar! But after Farmer Hoggett gets lost in the cellar, Babe must face his fears. Everyone's favorite pig must get brave and go to the rescue!




A New Brain for Igor


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A dim-witted assistant to a mad scientist wants his master to give him a new brain that will make him smart. Will Igor's ingenius plan to steal Master's favorite fuzzy pink slippers succeed in getting him a new brain, or does Master have other plans for his assistant? This hilarious spoof of the Frankenstein legend is sure to delight young readers.