The Giant's Sneeze


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The Giant's Sneeze is one giant romp of a story with toppling trees, a tornado of honey, and very clever town folk. The engaging illustrations are a perfect match to the rhyming text. From beginning to end, children will have the opportunity to learn the letter combination "ch" and to practice pronouncing the sound as they "help" tell the story. Speech and reading skills are interdependent and children make leaps toward literacy when those skills are taught together. This story, besides providing entertainment, will encourage pre-reading and articulation skills.




The Giant that Sneezed


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A timid, hungry giant climbs down a beanstalk in search of food and helps teach a brash young boy a lesson.




Chu's Day


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A New York Times bestselling picture book from Newbery Medal–winning author Neil Gaiman and acclaimed illustrator Adam Rex! Chu is a little panda with a big sneeze. When Chu sneezes, bad things happen. But as Chu and his parents visit the library, the diner, and the circus, will anyone hear Chu when he starts to feel a familiar tickle in his nose? Chu's Day is a story that reflects upon how young children aren't always listened to…sometimes to calamitous effect.




Louisa May Alcott: The Complete Novels (The Giants of Literature - Book 15)


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Louisa May Alcott: The Complete Novels (The Giants of Literature - Book 15) is a comprehensive collection that includes Alcott's most famous works such as Little Women, Little Men, Jo's Boys, and many more. Alcott's writing style is characterized by its warmth, sincerity, and moral lessons that appeal to readers of all ages. Her novels often focus on family dynamics, coming-of-age themes, and the role of women in society, making her a significant figure in American literature during the 19th century. This collection provides a glimpse into Alcott's world and her enduring contributions to the literary landscape. Louisa May Alcott's personal experiences growing up in a progressive household with strong female figures heavily influenced her writing. Her desire to empower young women and challenge societal norms is evident in the strong female characters she creates. Alcott's unique perspective and unwavering commitment to social justice shine through in her novels, making her a beloved author to this day. I highly recommend Louisa May Alcott: The Complete Novels to anyone interested in classic literature, feminist literature, or simply a good story. Alcott's timeless tales are sure to captivate and inspire readers for generations to come.




"Stand Back," Said the Elephant, "I'm Going to Sneeze!"


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All the animals are in a panic. The elephant's sneeze would blow the monkeys out of the trees, the feathers off the birds, the stripes off the zebra. Even the fish and the fly, the crocodile and the kangaroo, know what a catastrophe that sneeze would be. "Please don't sneeze!" they beg. . . . The classic story of an enormous sneeze in the marking, told in sprightly nonsense verse, has been newly illustrated in full color to delight a new generation of fans.




The Nine Old Men: Lessons, Techniques, and Inspiration from Disney's Great Animators


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Learn from the men who changed animation forever Walt Disney’s team of core animators, who he affectionately called his "Nine Old Men," were known for creating Disney’s most famous works, as well as refining the 12 basic principles of animation. Follow master animator and Disney legend Andreas Deja as he takes you through the minds and works of these notable animators. An apprentice to the Nine Old Men himself, Deja gives special attention to each animator and provides a thoughtful analysis on their techniques that include figure drawing, acting, story structure, and execution. The in-depth analysis of each animator’s work will allow you to refine your approach to character animation. Rare sequential drawings from the Disney archives also give you unprecedented access and insight into the most creative minds that changed the course of animation. Instruction and analysis on the works of each of the Nine Old Men broaden your creative choices and approaches to character animation Original drawings, some never-before-seen by the public are explored in depth, giving you behind-the-scenes access into Disney animation history Gain first-hand insight into the foundation of timeless characters and scenes from some of Disney’s most memorable feature and short films




The Birthing Tree


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Book VII in the "King of the Trees" series. Who creates the clouds and brings the rain? Ravaging the drought-stricken world of Lucambra, camouflaged dragons have trapped Prince Elwyn and the royal family inside their tower. Hope is dwindling when Elwyn unearths an ancient urn containing a cloud-riddle and a three-pronged staff, the keys to a long-lost treasure and clues to Lucambra’s plight. Fending off foggy foes bent on stealing the staff, Elwyn joins forces with a princess scarred by her dark past. Together, they set out to find the treasure and its rightful owner, Cumulon the Cloud King. In the end, they discover both peril and bliss beneath the Birthing Tree. The Birthing Tree portrays Gaelathane’s perfect love as He molds the lives of a prince and princess into one.




My Daddy is a Giant


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A little boy's father seems so large to him that he needs a ladder to cuddle him and birds nest in his father's hair.




The Giants of Russian Literature: The Greatest Russian Novels, Stories, Plays, Folk Tales & Legends


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This unique collection of the greatest novesl, short stories & plays in Russian literature has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards: Introduction: The Rise of the Russian Empire Novels & Novellas: Dead Souls Oblomov Fathers and Sons Fyodor Dostoevsky: Crime and Punishment The Idiot The Brothers Karamazov Leo Tolstoy: War and Peace Anna Karenina The Death of Ivan Ilych The Kreutzer Sonata Anton Chekhov: The Steppe: The Story of a Journey Ward No. 6 Mother (Maxim Gorky) Satan's Diary (Leonid Andreyev) Plays: The Inspector General; or, The Government Inspector (Nikolai Gogol) Anton Chekhov: On the High Road Swan Song, A Play in one Act Ivanoff The Anniversary; or, the Festivities The Three Sisters The Cherry Orchard... Leo Tolstoy: The Power of Darkness The First Distiller Fruits of Culture The Live Corpse The Cause of it All The Light Shines in Darkness Leonid Andreyev: Savva The Life of Man Short Stories: The Queen of Spades The Cloak The District Doctor The Christmas Tree and the Wedding God Sees the Truth, but Waits How A Muzhik Fed Two Officials The Shades, a Phantasy The Heavenly Christmas Tree The Peasant Marey The Crocodile Bobok The Dream of a Ridiculous Man Mumu The Viy Knock, Knock, Knock The Inn Lieutenant Yergunov's Story The Dog The Watch... Russian Folk Tales & Legends: The Fiend The Dead Mother The Dead Witch The Treasure The Cross-Surety The Awful Drunkard The Bad Wife The Golovikha The Three Copecks The Miser The Fool and the Birch-Tree The Mizgir The Smith and the Demon Ivan Popyalof The Norka Marya Morevna Koshchei the Deathless The Water Snake The Water King and Vasilissa the Wise The Baba Yaga Vasilissa the Fair The Witch The Witch and the Sun's Sister One-Eyed Likho Woe... Essays: On Russian Novelists Lectures on Russian Novelists




the ooodle & snipp giants: chancellette and the great grandfather clock


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PREVIEW (10,000 YEARS INTO THE FUTURE) THE FIRST CHAPTER FOR FREE! It takes a moment to load all 42 pages, the first chapter. In the future, ten-thousand years from now, exists a world of Ooodle and Snippp Bears, Giants, Wizards, Warlocks, Dragons, and Sea Monsters. They all live under the watchful eyes of great Magic, Spirits, the Owls and the Great Grandfather Clocks. Other magical items also appear, like talking Magnificent Zigzag Lover Red Oak Trees, the Invisible Connector and Great Elephant Handles -- evolving into a great vast adventure for Chancellette O Rumble. Over time, the mysteries of their Hummitt world are finally understood in a series of 4-books, bringing together the hopes, dreams and promises of their fantasy land. Four color artwork included in the back of the book! Proceeds support education and the environment, protecting animal habitat.