A Children's Book of Verse


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Lily the Limpet Gets Lost


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Lily the limpet lives happily in a rock pool. When Billy and Gran go to the beach they accidentally take the stone she lives on. Join Lily as she tries to find her way home. A beautiful tale of life by the sea.




A Child's Garden of Verses


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A collection of poems evoking the world and feelings of childhood.




Beau Wants to Know


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In his never-ending quest to learn more about the fascinating world around him, Beau is a child who wants to know "Why?" And when his imagination goes into overdrive, it's anyone's guess where it'll take him. Join Beau as he looks at the world through a slightly different type of lens that will encourage young children to ask questions and fill in the blanks with their imaginations.




A Child of Books


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A young reader introduces a boy to the many imaginative worlds that books bring to life.




Beastly Verse


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"This is an anthology of 16 animal poems for children, illustrated by the graphic artist JooHee Yoon. The authors range from Lewis Carroll to D.H. Lawrence to Anonymous."--Publisher information.




Brown Angels


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Join acclaimed author Walter Dean Myers in a heartwarming celebration of African-American childhood in words and pictures. Sharing favorites from his collection of long-forgotten turn-of-the-century photographs, and punctuating them with his own moving poetry, Mr. Myers has created a beautiful album that reminds us that "the child in each of us is our most precious part."




A Child's First Bible


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Perfect for taking to church or using at home, young children will love this beautifully illustrated first Bible. A Child's First Bible is a collection of 125 of the most familiar Bible passages, from both the Old and New Testaments. Beginning with the story of Creation and ending with Revelation, the text is retold in simple words by well-known author and translator Kenneth N. Taylor. With its charming illustrations and clear, inspiring text, A Child's First Bible is a must for every child's bookshelf. FEATURES All the great characters and stories of the Bible are included in this beautiful treasury Clear, easy-to-read text is appropriate for young readers, and also fun to read aloud to the pre-school child Simple questions at the end of each Bible passage are designed to highlight important biblical truths. Available with (9780842331999) and without (9780842331746) handle.




Nonsense & Common Sense


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Over 100 poems from the Victorian era on the virtues of home and family, the seasons, proper behavior, animal friends, patriotism, and silliness.