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Classics:
Something Rich and Strange - A Treasury of Shakespeare's
Verse selected by Gina Pollinger ... $3.00 (1995, 96 pages. Ex-library,
some wear - still a good reading copy. "Thematically arranged excerpts
from Shakespeare's plays and sonnets.")
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll,
illustrated by Arthur Rackham ... $2.00 (1985, 162 pages. Not ex-library,
dustjacket, some wear but overall good.)
Stories of Little Girls and Their Dolls - Classics from
an Age of Remembered Joy selected from St. Nicholas magazine
by William C. Carroll ... $4.00 (1998, 175 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket,
overall good. "Illustrated stories and poems about dolls, written by
authors such as Louise May Alcott and Frances Hodgson Burnett, and selected
from St. Nicholas magazine, which was published for boys and girls at the
turn of the nineteenth century.")
The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame,
illustrated by Inga Moore ... $3.00 (2000, 182 pages. Not ex-library. A
lovely copy. "Sensitively abridged.")
The World of Christopher Robin - The Complete
When We Were Very Young and Now We Are Six by A. a. Milne ...
$1.50 (1958, 235 pages. Not ex-library, cover has wear and soil, pages are
overall good.)
Dorling Kindersley Classics: Oliver Twist ...
$1.50 (Softcover book and cassette tape. Some wear to both
- but tape plays just fine and pages are in good condition. "Charles
Dickens' classic story about Oliver Twist, a poor orphan in London, who
experiences the terror and brutality of the criminal world with his companions:
a pickpocket, a thief, a prostitute, and a fence." - "Read along
or just look through the photographs and illustrations while listening to
Tony Robinson tell the classic story of an innocent boy caught up in the
underworld of Victorian London.")
Heidi by Johanna Spyri; translated by Helen
B. Dole, and illustrated by William Sharp ... $3.00 (1991, 328 pages. Ex-library,
rebound, light wear, overall good. Illustrated Junior Library.
The Little Women Treasury by Carolyn Strom Collins
and Christina Wyss Eriksson ... $4.00 (1996, 146 pages. Not ex-library,
dustjacket, overall good. "... in this lavishly illustrated volume,
you can enter the magical lives of these beloved sisters. Learn how to make
Hannah's "Muffs," Meg's Blancmange, Amy's Pickled Limes, and Marmee's
Personality Cookies. Recreate handicrafts from the Little Women novels.
Recollect favorite moments from the novels while making Pickwick Club Badges,
Laurie's Birdhouse Post Office, or Marmee's Christmas Gift Basket."
(and more) ... A short biography of Louisa May Alcott is included.)
Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift ... $1.50
(No copyright. This is an older printing by Saalfield Publishing. Dustjacket
is tattered, pages are overall good.)
Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb
... $3.00 (1924. A nice, old copy from John C. Winston/The Winston Bookshelf.)
The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, illustrated
by N. C. Wyeth ... $4.00 (1963, 405 pages. Not ex-library, dustjacket has
wear, book and pages are overall good.)
The Story of Dr. Dolittle by Hugh Lofting ...
$2.00 (1988, 156 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good
reading copy.)
The Story of Pygmalion by Pamela Espeland ...
$1.50 (1981, picture book format. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still
a good reading copy.)
The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum ... $2.00
(1956, 205 pages. Not ex-library, wear to corners, pages are overall good.
The Beautiful Illustrated Junior Library Editions. Smaller reprint. Illustrations
are color and b/w by Evelyn Copelman.)
The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum ... $1.00
(1956, 237 pages. Reilly & Lee. Illustrated by W. W. Denslow. Ex-library,
rebound, overall typical library wear to include a few pen scribbles. This
is a reading copy.)
The Odyssey retold by Robin Lister ... $1.50
(Ex-library, softcover, a stiff laminate over the cover. "This
timeless retellings of one of the world's greatest stories is accompanied
by magnificient artwork." ... "A retelling of Homer's epic that
describes the wanderings of Odysseus after the fall of Troy.")
Seeds of Time, Selections from Shakespeare compiled
by Bernice Grohskopf ... $1.50 (1963, 59 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket,
overall good. Ages 10 and up. "These selections, complete in themselves,
contain intimations of Shakespeare's wit, wisdom, and poetic genius, and
yet, they are beautifully simple in form and content." Short snippets.)
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Books of Stories / Rhymes / Fairy Tales:
A Child's Garden of Delights - Pictures, Poems, and
Stories for Children from the collections of The New York Public
Library ... $4.00 (1987, 271 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but
overall good. "Eighty-five selections from the collections of the New
York Public Library. Includes Mother Goose, "Wind in the Willows,"
Pinocchio, fairy tales, Mark Twain, Tolstoy, Blakely, and other treasures.")
Isaac Bashevis Singer: Stories for Children
... $2.00 (1984, 338 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall
good. "This volume presents the lion's share of the children's stories
Isaac Bashevis Singer has written to date. ... Most have been translated
from the Yiddish, with the author's personal supervision and, in many cases,
collaboration.")
Animal Stories - Eight Stories about Babe and Other Animals
by Dick King-Smith ... $3.00 (1997, 122 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some
wear but overall good. "A collection of stories starring barnyard animals,
including such characters as Babe the pig, Lawrence the cat, and Ernest
the cow dog.")
Hogsel and Gruntel and Other Animal Stories
by Dick King-Smith ... $3.00 (1999, 122 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some
wear but overall good. "Fifteen stories about an assortment of animals,
including "Poppet," "The Spelling Bee," "The Great
Sloth Race," "Norty Boy," and "The Princess and the
Pig.")
A Nursery Companion provided by Iona and Peter
Opie ... $3.00 (1980, 128 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall
good. "In the early part of the nineteenth century, exquisite booklets
were produced for children that were equally appreciated by intellectuals.
Their contents, along with a reprint of the earliest known collection of
limericks, other nonsenses, metrical alphabets, a pictorial grammar, and
more, with almost 400 color drawings, are gathered here.")
Bears for Bedtime! Storybook Collection ...
$3.00 (Ladybird Books / London. 1999. Dustjacket, light wear, overall good.
"Five delightful bear stories". Colorful, picture book format.)
Bedtime Stories illustrated by Susie Lacome
... $4.00 (This is a new hardcover book. 2005. "Gently send your little
ones off to slumber land with these classic bedtime tales: Sleeping Beauty,
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Ugly Duckling, and The Frog Prince.
Each story is lovingly told with Susie Lacome’s hand-stitched illustrations
enhanced with unique embossed details, making this collection of stories
feel like an heirloom quilt. Perfect to snuggle up with, this storybook
encourages the reading and oral skills of children preparing for school.
Bedtime Stories is presented in an attractive case bound format,
complete with tactile flocking textures on the front cover, a ribbon-tie
closure, and embossing on the interior. It makes the perfect gift for parents,
grandparents, and young children alike.")
The Read-Aloud Treasury compiled by Joanna Cole
and Stephanie Calmenson ... $1.50 (1988, 255 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket,
some wear to include some tape repairs - still a good reading copy. "Favorite
nursery rhymes, poems, stories, and more for the very young.")
Look Back and See - Twenty Lively Tales for Gentle Tellers
by Margaret Read MacDonald ... $3.00 (1991, 179 pages. Ex-library,
dustjacket, very good. " ... intended for tellers who seek folktales
with a gentle tone, without the violent themes of many familiar stories.
However, while they reflect a mild world view, these tales lend themselves
to spirited telling: many include singing and almost all offer opportunities
for playful audience participation.")
The Bunny Tales Collection by Nicola Baxter
... $3.00 (2000, 80 pages. Not ex-library, very good. "In this charming
collection, twelve members of one bunny family tell stories that will make
your ears wiggle!" A theme of "find the hidden carrots" runs
throughout the book.)
A Night Night Book: Cuddle Up Tight by various
authors ... $1.50 (1999. Not ex-library, some wear - still a good reading
copy. Colorful illustrations. "Snuggle up with twelve bedtime stories.")
The First Book of Fairy Tales retold by Elizabeth
Abell ... $1.50 (1958, 118 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still
a good reading copy. Beauty and the Beast; The Elves and the Shoemaker;
Cinderella; Puss-in-Boots; The Miller's Boy and the Cat; The Fisherman and
His Wife; and more.)
You Read to Me & I'll Read to You selected
by Janet Schulman ... $4.00 (2001, 250 pages. Not ex-library, dustjacket,
overall good. Includes: Amos & Boris by William Stieg; The Magic Finger
by Roald Dahl; The Piggy in the Puddle by Charlotte Pomerantz; Horton Hatches
the Egg by Dr. Seuss; The Shrinking of Treehorn by Florence Parry Heide;
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett; Flat Stanley by Jeff
Brown; The Bears on Hemlock Mountain by Alice Dalgliesh; The Practical Princess
by Jay Williams; Pierre by Maurice Sendak; and more!)
Tatterhood and Other Tales edited by Ethel Johnston
Phelps ... $2.00 (1978, softcover. Light wear to corners,
very good. "A collection of traditional tales from Norway, England,
China, and many other countries.")
Tail Feathers from Mother Goose - The Opie Rhyme Book
... $2.00 (1988, 125 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, has wear, pages have
some wear - still a good reading copy. "Illustrated by many of the
world's most distinguished children's book artists." Colorful.)
The Classic Treasury of Animal Stories ... $3.00
(1997, 268 pages. Not ex-library, dustjacket, very good -BUT- you will have
to do a little work with this book. When the book was printed, there was
an error -- starting with page 193 and running through page 216, the pages
are all here but some of them are out of order -AND- at least two sheets
were not cut along the edge. You will want to use a razor or other sharp
edge to cut the pages - and then you will have to read this section in an
out of order manner. But the book is really lovely a very nice copy. "The
Classic Treasury of Animal Stories is a wonderfully diverse collection
featuring stories and poems from around the world and across time. ... Drawn
together in this one volume are writings from Hans Christian Andersen, Rudyard
Kipling, the Brothers Grimm, Farley Mowat, and many others. Excerpts from
such treasured classics as Black Beauty, The Wind in the Willows, and Alice's
Adventures in Wonderland are interspersed with fables and poems from native
American cultures, Japan, Europe, and elsewhere, providing a wonderful introduction
to great literature and storytellers for every young reader.")
Reader's Digest - Treasury for Young Readers
... $3.00 (1961, 202 pages. Not ex-library, some wear to corners, pages
are overall good. Illustrated. Condensed and adapted stories as well as
some fun things - some quizzes, Indian sign language, crossword puzzles,
and more.)
The Oxford Book of Children's Stories selected
by Jan Mark ... $3.00 (1993, 450 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall
good. "This is an anthology to delight and amuse, covering many of
the best short stories written for children over the last 250 years. Jan
Mark, herself an accomplished children's author, traces the evolution of
the short story from 1749 to the 1990s. Her collection includes the work
of familiar figures like Rudyard Kipling and Christina Rossetti, Walter
de la Mare, and Philippa Pearce, in addition to long-forgotten tales which
still have the power to enchant. The anthology shows that despite the long
and varied history of children's writing, the ingredients of a good children's
story - the magic, mystery, and enchantment - have remained remarkably constant,
and can still captivate the imagination of child and parent alike.")
Time for New Magic compiled by May Hill Arbuthnot
and Mark Taylor ... $4.00 (1971, 300 pages. Not ex-library, very good. "A
representative collection of modern fanciful stories for children, to be
used in the classroom, home, or camp; especially planned for college classes
in children's literature; with section introductions, headnotes for the
individual stories, and a special section entitled 'New Magic and Children.'"
... Individual sections are: The Animal Fair, The Magic Toy Shelf, All Sorts
of People, How Ridiculous!, Lands of Enchantment, Strange Journeys, and
Earth - Sea - Stars. There are also sections on fantasy for children and
a bibliography.)
The Candlewick Book of Bear Stories ... $3.00
(1995, 93 pages. Not ex-library, very good. Includes: We're Going on a Bear
Hunt retold by Michael Rosen, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury; Skip Trip by
John Burningham; Where's My Teddy by Jez Alborough; Goldilocks and the Three
Bears by Charlotte Voake; A Visit from Bear by Colin Threadgall; Eat Your
Dinner! by Virginia Miller; Ben and the Bear by Chris Riddell; and more!)
-- 2 copies
The Best of James Herriot, Favourite Memories of a Country
Vet ... $4.00 (1982, 502 pages. Reader's Digest. Not necessarily
for children. Not ex-library, very good. "An anthology of stories by
James Herriot, including the immensely popular All Creatures Great and
Small.")
The Uncle Wiggily Book - The Rabbit Gentleman's Adventures
by Howard R. Garis ... $3.00 (1973, 105 pages. Ex-library, some wear to
include tape at hinge inside front cover, pages have some wear but are overall
good. Colorful.)
Tales of the Haunted Deep by Brenda Z. Guiberson
... $1.50 (2000, 70 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall
good. Ages 8 to 12. "Nonfiction accounts of ships that sank inexplicably,
and other mysterious maritime occurrences.")
Tales of the Western World, Folk Tales of the Americas
collected by Ruth Elgin Suddeth and Constance Gay Morenus ... $2.00 (1953,
281 pages. Ex-library, some wear to corners, pages are overall good. Sections
are: Tales from the Andes and the Pampas, Halfway down the Hemisphere, Island
Hopping, Beyond the Rio Grande, Neighbors to the North, Cross Country U.S.A.)
In My Grandmother's House - Award-Winning Authors Tell
Stories about Their Grandmothers by Bonnie Christensen ... $2.00
(2003, 195 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. Stories by Pat Cummings,
Diane Stanley, Beverly Cleary, Jean Craighead George, Alma Flor Ada, and
more.)
A Treasury of North American Folktales compiled
and annotated by Catherine Peck ... $5.00 (1998, 380 pages. Ex-library,
dustjacket, overall good. "This book is a celebration of the voices
that make up America. Ranging from Native American love stories to Davy
Crockett's account of killing a bear with a knife, from Brer Rabbit's mischief
to Johnny Appleseed's good deeds, from hilarious yarns about killer mosquitoes
to eerie encounters with the devil, A Treasury of North American Folk Tales
overflows with the bounty of American tradition.")
Sand in the Bag and Other Folk Stories of Ohio, Indiana,
and Illinois by M. A. Jagendorf ... $2.00 (1952, 192 pages. Ex-library,
some wear - still a good reading copy.)
My American Heritage compiled by Ralph Henry
and Lucile Pannell ... $2.00 (1949, 318 pages. Softcover, a bit of wear
of wear to corners and edges. Pages are clean and in good condition. "A
collection of songs, poems, speeches, sayings, and other writings dear to
our hearts.")
Stories for 4 Year Olds ... $2.00 (2000, 80
pages. Dempsey Parr. Not ex-library, overall good. Colorful. Some standards
such as: Jack and Jill, Polly Put the Kettle On, Little Bo Peep, The Cow
who Jumped Over the Moon -and- new stories such as Bears Ahoy!, Achoo!,
Nippy Snippy, and more.)
Of Swans, Sugarplums, and Satin Slippers - Ballet Stories
for Children by Violette Verdy ... $3.00 (1991, 90 pages. Ex-library,
dustjacket, very good. "Stories of six ballets - The Firebird, Coppelia,
Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Giselle, and Sleeping Beauty.")
Open the Doors stories collected and arranged
by Margery Fisher ... $2.00 (1967, 397 pages. Not ex-library, dustjacket
has wear, book and pages are overall good. Ages 6 to 14. "Many doors
are opened here with selections from best-loved books by famous authors
- Eleanor Estes, Walter de la Mare, Dorothy Canfield, Eleanor Farjeon, Laura
Ingalls Wilder, P. L. Travers, and many more. ... Designed for children
at a particular stage in the development of their reading and listening
- when they are beginning to imagine themselves into a story.")
Great Stories about Animals compiled by Eleanor
M. Edwards ... $2.00 (1967, 191 pages. Ex-library, rebound, some wear but
overall good. Authors include: Arthur C. Clarke, Rudyard Kipling, Mary O'Hara,
Louis Untermeyer, Sterling North, and more.)
Landscapes of Legend: Cities of Splendor, The Facts and
the Fables by Finn Bevan ... $2.00 (1998, 32 pages. Ex-library,
overall good. "From the earliest times, people have told stories about
the natural world - stories that celebrate Earth's wonders and explain its
mysteries. Set amidst nature's rich landscapes, these stories, told and
retold, have become our lengends and myths." Stories in this book:
The Legend of Romulus and Remus (Rome), An Aztec Legend of the Founding
of the City of Tenochtitlan, The Story of Muhammad's Escape from Mecca to
Medina, The Story of How the Buddha Discovered the Meaning of Life at Bodh
Gaya, A Story of Marduk - God of the Ancient City of Babylon, The Story
of the Building of the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem. Picture book format,
colorful.)
Eleven Nature Tales: A Multicultural Journey
by Pleasant DeSpain ... $1.50 (1996, 91 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall
good. "In his fifth collection of tellable folktales and his third
collaboration with illustrator Joe Shlichta, DeSpain provides eleven ancient
stories that address natural elements such as Sun, Moon, Stars, Ocean, Wind,
Fire, Mammals, Reptiles, Birds, Insects, Rocks, Trees, and Humans.")
The Arbuthnot Anthology of Children's Literature compiled
by May Hill Arbuthnot ... $4.00 (1961 revised edition. 1171 pages - yes,
over 1000 pages. Ex-library, cover has hard wear to corners, clear tape
on spine, tape at hinges inside covers, pages are overall good. Three Books
in One Volume: Time for Poetry, Time for Fairy Tales Old and New, Time for
True Tales and Almost True.)
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Poetry:
Hand in Hand - An American History Through Poetry
collected by Lee Bennett Hopkins ... $2.00 (1994, 144 pages. Ex-library,
dustjacket, some wear to include tape at hinge inside front cover - pages
are overall good.. "A collection of poems and lyrics from several songs
provides a look at our country, from colonial times to the present.")
Tapestries, Stories of Women in the Bible by
Ruth Sanderson ... $2.00 (1998. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall
good. Picture book format. "Presents twenty-three stories about women
in the Old and New Testaments, including Eve, Rachel, and Ruth.")
My Poetry Book selected and arranged by Grace
Thompson Huffard and Laura Mae Carlisle, illustrated by Will Pogany ...
$2.00 (1957, 504 pages. Ex-library, rebound, some typical wear - still just
fine for a reading copy.)
The Book of Giving - Poems of Thanks, Praise and Celebration
collected and illustrated by Kay Chorao ... $3.00 (1995. Ex-library,
dustjacket, some wear but ovearll good. "A collection of poems celebrating
the act of giving and the joy of receiving.")
This Land is Mine - An Anthology of American Verse
edited by Al Hine ... $2.00 (1965, 244 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some
wear but overall good. "The work of nearly a hundred poets is included
in this collection, and Mr. Hine has inserted numerous brief explanatory
notes throughout which place most of the selections in literary and historical
perspective. This entertaining and informative anthology points with pride
to the story of our country.")
The Earth is Painted Green - A Garden of Poems about Our
Planet edited by Barbara Brenner ... $3.00 (1994, 82 pages. Ex-library,
dustjacket, overall good. "An environmental treasure for readers of
all ages, this collection of nearly 100 poems celebrating the wonders of
our green Earth features a diverse range of poetry, from Native American
songs to poems by Shel Silverstein, Margaret Wise Brown, Carl Sandburg,
and others. Full color.")
The Children's Bells a selection of poems by
Eleanor Farjeon ... $2.00 (1960, 212 pages. Ex-library, cloth cover has
wear, pages are in good condition. There is a bit of separation between
a couple of two-page spreads, but the binding appears to be holding up just
fine.)
Beginning to Read Poetry selected from original
sources by Sally Clithero ... $1.50 (1967, 31 pages. Ex-library, some typical
wear - still a good reading copy. A Follett Beginning-to-Read book.)
A Moment in Rhyme by Colin West and Julie Banyard
... $1.50 (1987, 30 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good
reading copy. "An illustrated collection of twenty-four poems on a
variety of subjects and experiences." Color illustrations throughout.)
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Books With Religious Content/Religious
Publishers:
Left Behind - The Kids:
#3 - Through the Flames ... $1.50 (Softcover,
good condition.)
#4 - Facing the Future ... $1.50 (Softcover,
good condition.)
#5 - Nicolae High ... $1.50 (Softcover,
good condition.)
Adventures in Odyssey #10 - Freedom Run by Paul
McCusker ... $1.00 (Softcover, wear to cover, a good reading
copy.)
Who's Who in the Bible - An Illustrated Biographical Dictionary
... $4.00 (1994, Reader's Digest, 480 pages, overall good. "Here's
an in-depth portrait of more than 500 biblical characters, from Moses' brother
Aaron to Job's friend Zophar. An invaluable companion to the Bible as well
as an outstanding reference book.")
Bible Stories retold by David Kossoff, illustrated
by Gino D'Achille ... $3.00 (1969, Follett Publishing. "David Kossoff
has the gift of making the old stories new, for he is a born story teller.")
Little Folks of the Bible: Book II - Boys in the Days of the Prophets by
Dorothy Donnell Calhoun ... $2.00 (The Little Folks Series. 1915. 81 pages.
David, Samuel, Daniel, and The Shunammite's Son.)
More Little Visits with God - Devotions for Families with
Young Children by Allan Hart Jahsmann ... $2.00 (1961, 325 pages.
Not ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy.)
Miracles by the Sea retold by Ella K. Lindvall
... 50 cents (Not ex-library, picture book format, good condition. People
of the Bible.)
Samson and Delilah by the Sea retold by Catherine
Storr ... 50 cents (Not ex-library, picture book format, good condition.
People of the Bible.)
The Big Book of Christian Crafts by Kathy Ross
... $5.00 (Not ex-library, spiral bound, light wear - overall good. "Kathy
Ross shares many of the projects that she developed during her more than
thirty years as a Sunday school teacher. ... All of the 78 craft projects
can be made from inexpensive, easily found household or craft items. Each
craft has a materials list and step-by-step illustrated instructions.")
The Mysterious Visitor, Stories of the Prophet Elijah by
Nina Jaffe ... $3.00 (1997, 112 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good.
"In Jewish tradition, Elijah is believed to be a messenger from Heaven
to Earth. Hundreds of legends from around the world tell of his travels
and his many roles as comforter, healer, and miracle-worker. He appears
in disguise in many tales. In this book, Eastern Europe, Egypt, Morocco,
and ancient Palestine are all represented. Beautifully illustrated by Savadier,
these stories are wonderful for read-aloud, as well as for children who
can read on their own.")
The Family Book of Manners by hermine Hartley
... $2.00 (1990, 189 pages. Softcover, overall good. "Provides
guidance on appropriate behavior in a wide variety of situations, such as
eating out, polite conversation, interpersonal relations, family matters,
and more.")
Pilgrim by Ronald Fuller & Par Marriott
... $2.00 (1980, picture book. Ex-library, dustjacket, hinges taped inside
both covers, overall good. "Retells in modern English the allegory
of Christian's struggles to reach the Celestial City despite physical and
spiritual obstacles.")
The Lord's Prayer for Children by Lois Rock
... $1.50 (1999, picture book. Not ex-library, very good. "Christians
throughout the ages have used The Lord's Prayer - the prayer that Jesus
taught - as a basis for their own prayers. This book helps young children
discover what each phrase means and how to use the entire prayer as a starting
place from which to create their own prayers." Colorful.)
Words of Gold - A Treasury of the Bible's Poetry and Wisdom
selected and introduced by Lois Rock ... $3.00 (1997, 48 pages.
Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "These evocative words open up
the great collection of ancient writings that form the Bible. In the pages
that follow the story unfolds of a people who longed to understand life's
mystery - good and evil, life and death, sorrow and happiness. ... Their
story and their writings are a storehouse of wisdom and inspiration.")
The Treasure Tree by John & Cindy Trenat
and Gary & Norma Smalley ... $3.00 (1992, 112 pages. Not ex-library,
overall good. "Four animal friends trying to get to a treasure find
that their different personalities make each of them a valuable member of
the search team and that the very best treasure is knowing how much they
love and need each other.")
Moses and the Angels by Ileene Smith Soble ...
$2.00 (1999, 64 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "Readers
both young and old will cherish this remarkable story of an unforgettable
man: Moses was a teacher, a lawgiver, a rescuer of his people. He was the
only person to whom God spoke face to face. Through everything, he remained
deeply humble. The story of Moses is both miraculous and inspiring, and
one for all ages and faiths. Readers will learn about Moses's life from
his birth to his death, 120 years later. And the role of the angels, who
intervened at the most desperate and surprising times, are beautifully depicted
in the breathtaking paintings by Mark Podwal.")
The Rhyme Bible Prayer Book by L. J. Sattgast
... $2.00 (1997, 61 pages. Not ex-library, overall good. "From morning
praise ... to evening prayer ... and every moment in between! ... ...taps
into a child's love of rhyme to teach boys and girls about prayer in a fun
new way! Together, you and your child will experience joyful, memorable
times of prayer with The Rhyme Bible Prayer Book.")
Noah's Ark Pop-Up ABC by Arlene Maguire ...
$2.00 (1996. Light wear, good condition. "From antelopes to zebras,
Noah's ark is filled with God's creatures large and small! This clever pop-up
book also features an opening scene showing the ark as it's being built
and a final scene showing it on Mount Ararat, its cargo safe and dry. In
between, rhymed verse presents animals from A to Z popping off the pages."
The Old Testament Story - Told for Children
by Theodora Wilson Wilson, illustrations by Arthur A. Dixon ... $5.00 (1935
or earlier. Blackie & Son Limited. Cover has hard wear to cover, pages
have some wear but are overall good. Sections are: Fathers of Mankind, Moses
and the Promised Land, Soldiers of the Bible, Rulers of the Bible, Stories
of the Prophets, Heroines of Bible Stories.)
The Great Stories of the Bible for Children
... $2.00 (1925, 321 pages. The World Publishing Company. Ex-library, cover
is faded and has wear, pages are overall good. Large type, short stories
... a nice book of stories to read to young children.)
The Story of Jesus in the World's Literature
edited by Edward Wagenknecht, illustrations by Fritz Kredel ... $3.00 (From
the adult section of the library. 1946, 296 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket,
some wear - still a good reading copy. "Big, beautiful, and perfectly
organized, here are the stories and fiction, the poems and plays - all the
literary forms through which the great masters of literature have expressed
themselves on the life, the work and the influence of Christ since He walked
the earth almost 2000 years ago." Some illustrations - they are black
line drawings.)
The Book of Virtues for Young People - A Treasury of Great
Moral Stories edited with commentary by William J. Bennett ...
$3.00 (1996, 384 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "Well-known works
including fables, folklore, fiction, drama, and more, by such authors as
Aesop, Dickens, Tolstoy, Shakespeare, and Baldwin, are presented to teach
virtues, including compassion, courage, honesty, friendship, and faith.")
The Children's Book of Heroes edited by William
J. Bennett ... $3.00 (1997, 111 pages. Not ex-library, dustjacket, light
wear, very good. "With excerpts chosen for young children, this new
treasury presents splendid tales of the valor and indomitable spirit that
are a lasting testament to our cherished values. ... Jackie Robinson stands
fast on the playing field - and his strength of character inspires a nation.
David slays Goliath - and his faith and bravery give hope to underdogs everywhere.
A little boy goes in search of an angel - and finds one who guards him day
and night: his own mother. From Abraham Lincoln and Mother Teresa to warriors
on the battlefield, real moms and dads, and even young girls and boys, here
are worthy and heroic figures all kids can look up to and emulate. ... The
Children's Book of Heroes is a celebration of the endurance, sacrifice,
courage, and compassion that characterize truly heroic deeds.")
Here There Be Angels by Jane Yolen ... $3.00
(1996, 93 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "An
illustrated collection of the author's stories and poems about angels.")
God's Story - How God Made Mankind by Jan Mark
... $3.00 (1997, 179 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "An
illustrated retelling of stories from the Old Testament, including "The
First Seven Days, "The Cities on the Plain," and "The Plagues
and the Passover.")
Abingdon's Bible Handbook for Young Readers
- A Guide to Help You Read it for Yourself ... $2.00 (1995, 64 pages. Ex-library,
some wear but overall good. "Find your way around; get to know the
people of the Bible; read the best-known Bible stories, and see how the
Bible tells ONE story - story of God's love for the human race.")
Young Heroes of the Bible - A Book for Family Sharing
by Kirk Douglas ... $2.00 (1999, 133 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall
good. "Retells five Old Testament Stories in which Abraham, Rebecca,
Joseph, Miriam, and David perform heroic deeds in their youth.")
The Veggicational Book by Phil Vischer ... $2.00
(1998. Four books in one: How Many Veggies?; Junior's Colors; Pa Grape's
Shapes; and Bob and Larry's ABC's. Not ex-library, wear to corners, pages
have some wear - still a good reading copy.)
The Mess Detectives Case #239: The Don't-Touchables
- Bob the Tomato & Larry the Cucumber ... $1.50 (2004, picture book.
Big Idea Books. Not ex-library, some wear but overall good. "11:23
am: Veggie Detectives, Bob and Larry are called to the scene of another
messy crime, but when they arrive at the home of Percy Pea, they discover
hes burning mad. Percy doesnt want his little brother to EVER touch his
stuff! His Magnetic Man action figure is missing and he thinks Lil Pea took
it. But, did Lil Pea really do it? See how the messy truth comes out in
this case of the Dont-Touchables. Kids will enjoy being a part of the investigation
as Bob and Larry uncover the messy mystery and learn a lesson about how
to share with others.")
Precious Moments Bedtime Stories ... $3.00 (Not
ex-library, light wear, very good. No writing within.)
Walk in the Light, New Testament Stories for Boys and Girls
by Mildred Corell Luckhardt ... $2.00 (1947, 237 pages. Not ex-library,
dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Starting with the events in
Jewish history two or three hundred years before the birth of Christ, these
stories tell of Jesus' birth, his preparation for his ministry, the active
years of his work and teaching, his death and resurrection, and the beginning
of the early church as recorded in the Book of Acts and St. Paul's Epistles.
... She makes the New Testament vivid and timely for young readers. ...
Each of the 123 stories is brief and can stand as an individual incident
though it forms part of a continuous account.")
Once in Royal David's City - A Picture Book of the Nativity
retold from the Gospels by Kathleen Lines ... $1.50 (1956. Ex-library, some
typical wear - still a good reading copy.)
Moses and the Angels by Ileene Smith Sobel ...
$2.00 (1999, 64 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, very good. "Moses. Teacher,
lawgiver, rescuer of his people. According to ancient sources, it was the
angels - God's winged messengers - who protected Moses throughout his 120
years. The Angel Gabriel compelled the infant Moses to cry out to Pharaoh's
daughter from his hiding place among the reeds. The Angel Michael appeared
to Moses in the burning bush, allowing him to hear the voice of God for
the first time. The Angel of the Wilderness led Moses and his people safely
through the desert. And thousands of angels from the Seven Heavens accompanied
Moses down the mountain to bring the Ten Commandments to the Children of
Israel. Moses and the Angels is a powerful story, simply and movingly told,
with paintings that evoke its mystery and grace.")
Windbreaks, Six Stories of the Rural Church in Action by
J. Martin Bailey ... $1.00 (Softcover. 1959, 110 pages. Illustrated
by Brinton Turkle. Friendship Press. Not ex-library, cover has wear, pages
are overall good.)
Noah's Ark and Other Bible Stories retold by
Selina Hastings ... $2.00 (Softcover, light wear, overall
good. Colorful. Tommy Nelson.)
Young Readers Dictionary of the Bible ... $4.00
(1969, 336 pages. Not ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. Abingdon Press.
"For use with the Revised Standard Version of the Bible." Includes:
Phonetic Key to Pronunciation, Dictionary, Map of Jerusalem in OT Time,
Map of Jerusalem in NT Times, Table of Kings of Israel and Judah, Full-Color
Maps.)
I Meet God Through the Strangest People by Daniel
R. Burow ... $2.00 (1970, 206 pages. Concordia Publishing. Ex-library, some
wear but overall good. "110 Devotions for the 9 to 13 Generation.")
More Little Visits with God by Allan Hart Jahsmann
... $1.50 (Softcover, wear about the edge, first few endpages
are missing - still a good reading copy.)
Bible Tales for Very Young Children by Lenore
Cohen ... $2.00 (1934, 192 pages. Department of Synagogue and School Extension.
Not ex-library, cover has wear to corners, some soil - pages have some wear
but this is still a good reading copy. " ... children require a story
that goes into detail, that is vivid and concrete.")
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