The Wind at Work
An Activity Guide to Windmills By Gretchen Woelfle Paperback, 160 pgs. Ages 9 & up.
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There's No Place Like Gnome's
A new picture book by bestselling illustrator Scott Magoon that is a loving example of a community supporting each other, even in the face of unprecedented circumstances. Meet Gnome. He isn't your garden-variety garden gnome. He runs a small hotel for animals, and he works very hard at it. He spends his days fluffing, filing, and feeding the hotel's fountain fish. And his hard work was finally paying off! His hotel had become a place for small animals to stay for a night or two, and all the gues
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Thorfinn the Nicest Viking and the Awful Invasion
Prepare yourself for the wrath of the Norsemen! That is, if you don't mind and it's not too inconvenient... Everyone knows Vikings are ruthless barbarians whose idea of a good time involves pillaging, plundering and feasting. But Thorfinn is no ordinary Viking! He is always polite and happily offers to wash the dirty dishes. Too bad his dad is Harald the Skull-Splitter, Village Chief and the roughest and toughest Viking of them all. Tired of Thorfinn and his too-nice ways getting them into troub
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Thorfinn the Nicest Viking and the Disgusting Feast
Prepare yourself for the wrath of the Norsemen! That is, if you don't mind and it's not too inconvenient... Everyone knows Vikings are ruthless barbarians whose idea of a good time involves pillaging, plundering and feasting. But Thorfinn is no ordinary Viking! He is always polite and happily offers to wash the dirty dishes. Too bad his dad is Harald the Skull-Splitter, Village Chief and the roughest and toughest Viking of them all. The king of Norway is coming to visit Indgar village and Thorfi
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Thorfinn the Nicest Viking and the Gruesome Games
Prepare yourself for the wrath of the Norsemen! That is, if you don't mind and it's not too inconvenient... Everyone knows Vikings are ruthless barbarians whose idea of a good time involves pillaging, plundering and feasting. But Thorfinn is no ordinary Viking! He is always polite and happily offers to wash the dirty dishes. Too bad his dad is Harald the Skull-Splitter, Village Chief and the roughest and toughest Viking of them all. Harald, Thorfinn and the other Vikings are preparing to compete
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Thorfinn the Nicest Viking and the Rotten Scots
Prepare yourself for the wrath of the Norsemen! That is, if you don't mind and it's not too inconvenient... Everyone knows Vikings are ruthless barbarians whose idea of a good time involves pillaging, plundering and feasting. But Thorfinn is no ordinary Viking! He is always polite and happily offers to wash the dirty dishes. Too bad his dad is Harald the Skull-Splitter, Village Chief and the roughest and toughest Viking of them all. On a raiding voyage to Scotland, Thorfinn and his friends Velda
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Thumbelina
The classic fairy tale of the big adventures of a thumb-sized girl with vintage illustrations in an adorable mini edition with a cloth spine. Thumbelina is so small she sleeps in a walnut shell bed with a violet petal mattress and rose petal sheet. One day, a toad takes her from her home and keeps her captive on a water-lily pad. Will Thumbelina ever find a new home where she belongs? The picture books of Elsa Beskow, 'the Beatrix Potter of Sweden', have been known and loved for over a century.
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Thumbelina and Other Stories
Hans Christian Andersen's much-loved fairy tales have been an integral part of our childhood for 150 years. This volume will introduce “Thumbelina” and other classic stories to a new generation of children. The tales are brought to life with Alida Massari's wonderful original artwork and retold in a manner that will engage very young readers and instill in them a love for storytelling, the power of imagination, and the past. Perfect for bedtime reading! The stories included are: • Thumbelina • T
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Ugly Duckling (Little Golden Book)
Originally published in 1952, this classic Disney Little Golden Book retells the beloved story. Based on the Hans Christian Anderson fairy tale of the same name. Little Golden Books are great for children ages 2 to 5 as well as collectors of all ages. Hardcover.
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Ugly Duckling - Board Book
When the ugly duckling is teased for being different, he leaves the farm to find a new home. But what else will he discover at the end of his long journey? Relive the adventure of the classic fairy tale, originally written by Hans Christian Andersen, and retold by Georgina Wren. With delightful illustrations throughout by Lucy Barnard, young readers will be enchanted as they join the ugly duckling on his journey in this favorite tale of love, family and acceptance. A perfect 5-minute bedtime sto
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Viking Adventures: Bitra & the Witch
Bold and daring adventures of boy hero Oolaf in the world of Vikings! Viking Adventures are thrilling stories mixing that perfect match of fantasy and history. Boy hero Oolaf is on another quest for adventure. This time he meets a girl named Bitra, who leads him to a terrible Sea Witch... The Viking Adventures series are color-illustrated first chapter books, pitched perfectly for children aged 6-8 years or readers in key stage 2. Andy Elkerton is a highly talented illustrator who has now turned
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Viking Adventures: Oolaf & the Golden Book
Bold and daring adventures of boy hero Oolaf in the world of Vikings! Viking Adventures are thrilling stories mixing that perfect match of fantasy and history. Join the crazy world of Oolaf and his friends as he stirs up trouble in the Viking village and suddenly a simple joke becomes something far more dangerous... The Viking Adventures series are color-illustrated first chapter books, pitched perfectly for children aged 6-8 years or readers in key stage 2. Andy Elkerton is a highly talented il
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Viking Adventures: Oolaf the Hero
Bold and daring adventures of boy hero Oolaf in the world of Vikings! Viking Adventures are thrilling stories mixing that perfect match of fantasy and history. Join the crazy world of Oolaf and his friends as he stirs up trouble in the Viking village and suddenly a simple joke becomes something far more dangerous... The Viking Adventures series are color-illustrated first chapter books, pitched perfectly for children aged 6-8 years or readers in key stage 2. Andy Elkerton is a highly talented il
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Viking Adventures: The World to the West
Bold and daring adventures of boy hero Oolaf in the world of Vikings! Viking Adventures are thrilling stories mixing that perfect match of fantasy and history. Join Oolaf as he embarks on a voyage to strange new lands involving storms, shipwrecks and a herd of angry bison! The Viking Adventures series are color-illustrated first chapter books, pitched perfectly for children aged 6-8 years or readers in key stage 2. Andy Elkerton is a highly talented illustrator who has now turned his hand to wri
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Why Kings and Queens Don't Wear Crowns
Why Kings and Queens Don't Wear Crowns is Princess Märtha Louise's own story about King Haakon, Queen Maud and little Prince Olav who came to Norway 100 years ago to become the new Norwegian Royal Family. When little Prince Olav and his family arrive in Norway from Denmark, the little prince wants to do the same things as other Norwegian children. It soon becomes apparent, however, that building snowmen, sledding, and skiing are difficult to do while wearing a crown! What's a little prince to do
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