Hans and Matilda


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Matilda is a very good girl. She likes to sit quietly and read or water her flowers. Hans is very naughty - he makes too much noise, squirts people with his water pistol and daubs graffiti When Hans lets the animals out of the zoo, a reward is offered for his capture. Matilda tells the police where he will be.




Matilda and Hans


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A comical tale of naughty and nice with a surprising twist! Matilda is a very good girl. She likes to read and water her flowers. Hans is very naughty. He makes too much noise and is always causing trouble! When Hans lets the animals out of the zoo, a reward is offered for his capture. Matilda tells the police where he will be, but when they catch Hans and take off his mask, they find something quite surprising!




ROAR!


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Bold lions roaring, wrinkly elephants mud-wallowing, and stripy zebras fast-galloping are just a few of the wild animals captured in the rollicking rhymes of this enchanting picture book. Ayliffe's bold cut-paper artwork of creatures and their habitats perfectly complement Mayo's ability to bring animals to life through vibrant language. A wonderful read-aloud!




Matilda and Maxwell Good Night


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Matilda and Maxwell's Good Night is a stand-alone, delightful bedtime story. The characters are funny and believable, the story charming, and the illustrations are simply wonderful. In this compelling tale, Matilda has a secret that she finally confesses to her best friend, Maxwell. She is too afraid to sleep alone in her room at night. Maxwell has a confession for her, too-he used to have the same problem! Then, thanks to "What's the Rule?" he was able to overcome his nighttime fears, and stay in his own bed all night. A companion book to Good Night, written for parents, this book is sure to become a family favorite. A GoodParentGoodChild book. REVIEWS: "These funny, engaging characters provide a helpful way for children to learn about going to bed and feeling safe in their rooms all night. The illustrations are works of art." -Dr. Laurence E. Bouchard, Family Physician and Past President, American Osteopathic Association. "Give this to your children and grandchildren; they will love it. Beautifully illustrated, this very funny book will help children everywhere with their bedtime routine. "-Dr. Jack G. Wiggins, Past President, American Psychological Association "This book is a child and parent pleaser! It is helpful, funny and on-target. It is a pleasure to read and I highly recommend the book."-Joel K. Weltman, MD, PhD, Pediatric Allergist and Clinical Professor Emeritus, Brown University Medical School. "My kids just adore this book, and I love reading it to them. It was a big help when we started 'What's the Rule?' Now, it's just one of our favorite books." - Amy Brady, mother of 3




Little Whale in Deep Trouble


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"Little Whale feels happy and safe as he swims by his Mama's side. But then one day, he races off and gets stuck in a fishing net. With Mama Whale nowhere to be found, Little Whale is in deep trouble" --




Inside the Great Tanks


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This outstanding history is packed with modern color photography of World War II's best-known tanks. Among the armored fighting vehicles covered are the legendary M4 Sherman, the most famous tank of WWII; the Churchill and Cromwell, which battled their way from Normandy to Hamburg; the Russian T-34, triumphant over the Germans from Stalingrad to the streets of Berlin; and the M60 Patton and Super Sherman, which saw fierce fighting in the Middle East. The collection even includes a rare German Hetzer, a tank-destroyer which took its toll on Allied armor in the last months of the War.




Fairy Tales and Stories


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1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up


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1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up is the perfect introduction to the very best books of childhood: those books that have a special place in the heart of every reader. It introduces a wonderfully rich world of literature to parents and their children, offering both new titles and much-loved classics that many generations have read and enjoyed. From wordless picture books and books introducing the first words and sounds of the alphabet through to hard-hitting and edgy teenage fiction, the titles featured in this book reflect the wealth of reading opportunities for children.Browsing the titles in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up will take you on a journey of discovery into fantasy, adventure, history, contermporary life, and much more. These books will enable you to travel to some of the most famous imaginary worlds such as Narnia, Middle Earth, and Hogwart's School. And the route taken may be pretty strange, too. You may fall down a rabbit hole, as Alice does on her way to Wonderland, or go through the back of a wardrobe to reach the snowy wastes of Narnia.




Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales(25K)


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The Bookseller of Dachau


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Germany, 1939: When Matilda's childhood sweetheart Hans is in danger, she doesn't hesitate to hide him in her attic. Protecting him from her parents and the soldiers downstairs, she smuggles him food and communicates in whispers. For months, they exist by candlelight. But how long can they survive? America, 2018: Grace opens a mustard-yellow envelope, and her world unravels. She has inherited a bookstore in the small town of Dachau from a grandmother she had no idea existed. Grace visits her legacy -- a bookshop on a cobbled lane filled with lost memories. She combs through faded photographs and handwritten letters, unearthing the story of a young woman who devoted her life to returning the keepsakes of Dachau prisoners to their families. A woman who was torn from her one true love -- who never gave up hope...