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CLA511

His Fairytale Life: A Book About Hans Christian Andersen

The storyteller becomes the story in this illuminating biographical picture book of Hans Christian Andersen, father of the modern fairy tale. A century and a half have passed since Hans Christan Andersen’s death, but his stories are more alive than ever. Across languages, borders, and disciplines, his timeless creations have left a footprint beyond measuring. Now, come along back to the beginning and meet the human that came before the legend. He was a boy who lived with a mother who could not r

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How Do Apples Grow?

Young children love to eat apples and go to orchards. Here's a Hello, World! board book that teaches toddlers all about how apples grow—from seed to sapling to tree to applesauce. Hello, World! is a series designed to introduce first nonfiction concepts to babies and toddlers. Told in clear and easy terms ("Apple seeds start to grow when they are planted in soil and given sunlight, water, and fresh air") and featuring bright, cheerful illustrations, Hello, World! is a perfect way to bring scienc

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How to be a Viking

Vikings are brave. But Hiccup isn't like other Vikings. He's afraid of everything... including the sea. When Hiccup heads off for his very first ocean voyage, his seasickness is the least of his worries! The Vikings are lost in a terrible storm, and it's up to Hiccup to help them find their way home again. Featuring the beloved main character from the celebrated How to Train Your Dragon series, here's an exciting adventure that shows what it really means to be brave. Included with this book is a

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How to Draw Woodland Creatures for Kids

Fun 5-minute drawing lessons for kids—great for young artists, birthday gifts, homeschool art lessons, and elementary art classes! Perfect for budding artists and kids who have never drawn before, this beginner drawing book will teach your kid how to draw fun woodland plants and creatures in no time! Author and professional artist Alli Koch's kid-friendly, mini drawing lessons will help your child practice their basic art skills and teach them how to draw with confidence. This book is perfect fo

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Big as Iowa

I Love You as Big as Iowa

A Sweet Love Board Book for Toddlers, the Perfect Mother's Day, Father's Day, or Shower Gift! Celebrate the places you and Baby love in the Hawkeye State! Show your little one that Iowa is where the heart is in this snuggle-worthy board book for babies and toddlers. Treasure the special bond between a parent and child in this sweet I love you book for little ones. Adorable illustrations and clever rhymes highlight all the places that you and Baby love about Iowa from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids.

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Full of Happy

I'm So Full of Happy Today

The Hygge Wisdom of Children The funny things kids say or the hygge wisdom of children Is there anything more likely to make you laugh and put a smile on your face than the innocent and funny remark of a child? Ever since Art Linkletter first published Kids Say the IDarndest Things in 1957, people have laughed and been delighted with the innocent, funny things kids say. The Danes have a word for the feeling of happy delight that you get from simple things in life, such as the funny things kids s

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Iowa Baby

Iowa Baby

An Adorable & Giftable Board Book with Activities for Babies & Toddlers that Explores the Hawkeye State Here come the Iowa babies, ready to give you a tour of their home state in this appealing board book! Spirited and charming images pair with quirky text to introduce young readers to a group of smart, active, stylish, and just plain silly tots enjoying life in Iowa. From the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art to the Fenlon Place Elevator and participating in RAGBRAI, this entertaining book is an essen

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CLA508

Little Mermaid & Other Tales

A carefully curated collection of Hans Christian Andersen’s most famous fairy tales is now available in an unabridged, paperback volume. Hans Christian Andersen’s iconic fairy tales have been shared and treasured for generations. Readers across the world know his poignant tale “The Little Mermaid,” whose title character chooses love above all, and “Thumbelina,” about the very tiny girl who goes on a big adventure. Now, fifteen of his beloved stories, including “The Ugly Duckling,” “The Emperor's

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Little Myths THOR: The Making of a God

Dive into Norse mythology and learn how Thor became a strong, hammer-wielding god in this exciting picture book in the Little Myths series. Most people know Thor for being the super strong God of Thunder who could control lightning and who rode around on a magical chariot pulled by goats. But once upon a time, Thor was just a little boy. Sure, he was the son of an almighty god, and he was a ferocious warrior, but in lots of ways he was just like you. He liked late-night snacks and playing games,

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My Little Golden Book About Vikings

This title will be available in November 2024. This nonfiction Little Golden Book is filled with amazing facts about the history of the Vikings and told through beautiful illustrations--perfect for preschoolers! Set sail with the adventurous, fearless Vikings! This informative Little Golden Book is full of great information about everything from the boats they sailed and clothes they wore to the gods they worshipped and the feasts they enjoyed. 24 pages. Hardcover. Ages 2-5.

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Night Iowa

Night-Night Iowa

A Sweet Goodnight Board Book for Kids and Toddlers Board book It's time to turn out the lights and say "night-night" to Iowa with this bedtime baby book featuring landmarks and locations in the Hawkeye State! It's bedtime in Iowa! Say goodnight and wish sweet dreams to Iowa's most iconic sights and landmarks, including the Sioux City Arts Center, the Orange City Windmill, Riverwalk Bridge, and many more. Children and parents alike will be delighted to spot their state's landmarks and landscapes

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Norse Mythology for Kids: Tales of Gods, Creatures, and Quests

Discover the heroes and monsters from Norse mythology—legends and stories for kids 8 to 12 What is more awesome than the hammer-wielding thunder-god, Thor; the Queen of Asgard and all-knowing goddess, Frigg; or the gigantic sea serpent, Jormungand? Norse Mythology for Kids transports you into the Nordic lands where extraordinary creatures like giants, dwarfs, elves, and monsters walked among fearless gods and goddesses. With vividly detailed illustrations that pair with each myth, you’ll feel li

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Princess and the Pea (Board Book)

The classic story of “The Princess and the Pea” gets a fresh twist in this Russian spin on the beloved fairy tale! The classic tale of a princess and a pea gets a fresh twist in this fourth book of the Once Upon a World board book series. With Russia as the backdrop, and stunning artwork from illustrator Dinara Mirtalipova, whose art style draws from Russian folklore, this is the same beloved story but it’s totally reimagined. Once Upon a World offers a multicultural take on the fairy tales we a

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Santa is Coming to IOWA

An exciting holiday classic for children that is a must-have for any home! It's Christmas Eve, have you been good? Santa's packed up all the presents and is headed your way! With the help of a certain red-nosed reindeer, Santa will fly south from his home in the North Pole, over the ice and the snow, right over your town, all the way to your house. Do you hear footsteps on the roof…? Santa Is Coming to My House marks the start of a holiday regional series that showcases your state's many landmar

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Story of the Vikings Coloring Book

Learn about the lives of the Vikings with this Dover Boost coloring book. Filled with ready-to-color illustrations that feature detailed historical captions, these 38 images and their accompanying educational notes will help your students learn about Viking life in Norway and Iceland, raids into England and France, presence in America and Russia, ship construction, weapons, art, literature, battles, and much more.Common Core Standard Correlations are listed on the bottom of each page underneath

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The Christmas Wish

In the tradition of The Snowman, The Polar Express, and the many books of Jan Brett this cozy Nordic tale filled with extraordinary photographs will have readers of all ages believing in the magic of Christmas. This is one to pull out every year and savor. Long ago, a brave little girl named Anja wanted to be one of Santa's elves. So she leaves a note for her family and helps her elderly neighbor prepare for the holiday, then she straps on her skis, and heads out into the snowy landscape. From a

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The Nisse Book

A delightful children's book about a Danish farm family and the Nisse that brings them good luck and takes care of them. Nisser are small invisible people of danish (and Norwegian) folktales, know for the hard work and iconic red hats. However, if they don't receive their yearly wage of a bowl of porridge, they become angry and play tricks on their human families. this collection of charming stories by Albert Jorgensen was first published in Danish as "Nisseborgen" in 1935. the test of the Engli

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