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FIAR Books (and related):
Mirette on the High Wire by Emily Arnold
McCully ... $1.50 (Softcover, a bit of wear to corners, good
condition.) -- 2 copies
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Books by Author:
The Orphan Singer by Emily Arnold McCully
... $3.00 (2001. Ex-library, dustjacket, very good. "Determined that
their daughter realize her musical destiny, her poor but devoted parents
send her away as a baby to the Venetian 'ospedale,' knowing she will be
raised as an orphan and will never again be allowed to return home.")
Budgie at Bendick's Point by The Duchess of
York ... $2.00 (1989. Not ex-library, some wear but overall good. "A
little helicopter exhibits his bravery when he rescues two boys from a perilous
boating situation.")
Budgie Goes to Sea by The Duchess of York ...
$1.00 (1991. Ex-library, rebound, some typical wear to include a few taped
tears - still a good reading copy. "While delivering mail to a naval
ship at sea, Budgie the helicopter performs a daring rescue of a man overboard.")
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Picture Books:
Best in Children's Books Volume 1 ... $1.50
(This isn't a picture book but I'm putting it here because it has these
titles within it: Abraham Lincoln by Ingri and Edgar Parin D'Aulaire, Angus
and the Cat by Marjorie Flack, Pancakes for Breakfast by Grace Paull, The
Story of Gold by Maud and Miska Petersham, and more.)
Woody Guthrie: Poet of the People by Bonnie
Christensen ... $3.00 (2001. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "Woody
Guthrie spent his life putting into words and music what the rest of America
was thinking. He roamed from coast to coast and captured the despair of
those displaced by the Great Depression and the dust bowl, eulogized workers,
and celebrated the great natural beauty of America. ... This is an introductory
biography presented as a picture book with a brief lyrical text and powerful,
hand-tinted, woodcut-like illustrations. It includes the complete lyrics
to “This Land Is Your Land” and excerpts from his other songs.
A book for all ages, it makes this talented and tragic man accessible to
young children and will please his older folksinging fans with its stunning
art.")
Christopher the Holy Giant by Tomie dePaola
... $2.00 (1994. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear to include a few tape
repairs - still a good reading copy. "As Reprobus carries a child across
a river one stormy night, the boy gets heavier and heavier until Reprobus
feels he is carrying the world on his shoulders - thus goes the legend of
the name Christ-bearer, or Christopher.")
Molly Pitcher retold by Larry Dane Brimner ...
$2.00 (2004. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "Presents the life
story of Molly Pitcher, a heroine in the Battle of Monmouth Court House,
during the American Revolution.")
Giddy-Up! Let's Ride by Flora McDonnell ...
$2.00 (2002. Ex-library, rebound, some wear but overall good. "Flora
McDonnell’s joyful new rendition of an old rhyming game will inspire
many a rousing ride on a bouncing knee. ... Describes ways people ride horses
and other animals, such as the show jumper on her trrrit-trrroting horse,
the raja on his rumpetta-trumping elephant, and the nomad on his lolloppy-plodding
camel.")
The Elf's Hat by Brigitte Weninger ... $2.00
(2000. Ex-library, rebound, overall good. "A retelling of a Russian
cumulative tale in which a number of animals crowd into a lost hat to make
their home, until a tiny flea comes along.")
Mr. Lunch Takes a Plane Ride by J. Otto Seibold
and Vivian Walsh ... $2.00 (1993. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but
overall good. "Mr. Lunch, a canine bird-chaser extraordinaire, takes
his first plane ride and finds adventure in the skies.")
Good Times with Teddy Bear by Jacqueline McQuade
... $1.50 (1997. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading
copy. "A teddy bear spends a Saturday doing his favorite things with
his cat and his parents.")
Luap by June Rachuy Brindel ... $1.50 (1971.
Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading copy. "This
is the story of what happens when Luap meets a magical little man who can
do everything Luap does, and a lot more besides.")
The Big Trip by Valeri Gorbachev ... $2.00 (2004.
Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "What could be
more fun than a big trip? Pig can’t wait to go, but Goat is worried.
How will Pig get there? Bicycles are unsteady, horses can throw you off.
Cars can break down and trains get stuck in tunnels. A trip can be no vacation
at all . . . but leave it to Pig to send Goat’s worries packing and
turn tricky travel into smooth sailing!")
Baby Loves Visiting by Michael Lawrence ...
$1.50 (2002. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "There are so
many exciting places to go in Baby's world - there's the supermarket, the
park, and, of course, his big sister's school. Baby has friends in all these
places, and they all love to see him, even though he can create quite a
stir.")
The Ledgerbook of Thomas Blue-Eagle ... $1.50
(1994. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. More text than usual picture
book. "The fictional account of a young Sioux Indian, describing his
childhood on the plains and his experiences at the Carlisle School, where
he is sent to learn the ways of the white world.")
Snail's Journey Through the Jungle by Emma Less
... $4.00 (2006. This is a new board book. There are wheels to turn, levers
to slide, tabs to push and pull. Very cute. "Snail is going on a journey
through the jungle. Join him as he travels through the jungle and faces
all kinds of surprising challenges! Slide the levers and move the tabs to
help Snail move through each page and interact with his surroundings. The
bright, lively illustrations and fun, rhyming story make reading time extra
fun!")
My Big Train Book ... $3.00 (2003. This is a
new board book. Priddy Books. "For kids who really love trains!"
... Find out the names of different types of trains from all around the
world - perfect for all rail-crazy kids!")
My Big Truck Book/My Big Train Book/My Big Rescue Book
- 3 Books in 1 ... $5.00 (2005. This is a new board book. "Learn the
names of trucks used in emergencies, on farms, construction sites and the
streets around us." ... "Find out the names of different types
of trains from all around the world - perfect for all rail-crazy kids!"
... "Explore the world of emergency and rescue in this book about the
people that keep us safe and the equipment that they use.")
Kong - The 8th Wonder of the World - Jigsaw Book with Stickers
... $4.00 (2005. This is a new board book. "Four 24-piece puzzles depict
action scenes from the movie, King Kong. ... Completed pictures printed
under each puzzle for easier assembly.)
Jigsaw Dinosaurs by Anne Sharp ... $3.00 (2000.
Not ex-library. This is a hardcover board book with jigsaw puzzles on the
pages. All pieces are still in place. "Have fun recreating six fantastic
24-piece jigsaw scenes and discover who was the fiercest dinosaur of them
all.")
Mooki, The Berry Bandit by Kari Smalley Gibson
... $3.00 (2001. This is a new book. "Mooki will stop at nothing to
win the big bake-off contest, but when things don’t go as planned,
he learns a bitter lesson about lying and stealing.")
Peggony-Po, A Whale of a Tale by Andrea Davis
Pinkney ... $2.00 (2006. Not ex-library, overall good. "Peggony-Po
is no ordinary sailor boy. From the time he was in burlap booties, he could
climb the mainmast faster than you could say Thar she blows! He can tie
a knot to rival any of the crews and swim more swiftly than a dolphin. But
the most unusual thing about Peggony-Po? He was carved from the piece of
driftwood that saved his father Galleons life, after he tried to capture
Cetus, the biggest, meanest whale of them all. Ever since the day Galleon
wished upon the northern lights and Peggony-Po magically came to life, the
boy has vowed to seek revenge on Cetus. And now, with the whole ships crew
betting for or against him, Peggony-Po sets out to do just that.Set on a
nineteenth-century whaling ship.")
The Bachelor and the Bean by Shelley Fowles
... $2.00 (2003. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "When
a grumpy old bachelor accidentally drops a bean down a well, he rouses an
imp. In exchange for the lost bean, the imp offers a magic pot that - much
to the bachelor's delight - produces food on command. A jealous old lady
steals the pot, and when the bachelor confronts her he finds that she’s
just as nasty and unpleasant as he is. She’s stolen his pot . . . will
she also steal his heart? Vibrant illustrations, strongly influenced by
Moroccan art and architecture, depict this most unlikely love story comprised
of simple, amusing text that's easy for young readers to follow.")
Bewildered for Three Days: As to Why Daniel Boone Never
Wore His Coonskin Cap by Andrew Glass ... $3.00 (2000. Ex-library,
dustjacket, overall good. "With the help of what he learned from a
Delaware Indian boy and an accommodating mother raccoon, young Daniel Boone
escapes danger when a bear steals his coonskin cap.")
Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae ... $1.50
(1999. Not ex-library, a bit of clear tape on spine - overall good. "Gerald
is a giraffe who simply can¹t dance. Try as he may, his long, spindly
legs buckle whenever he starts to boogie. Every year he dreads going to
the Great jungle Dance, until one night he finds his own special music.")
Old Hasdrubal and the Pirates by Berthe Amoss
... $2.00 (1971. Not ex-library, some wear but overall good. "An old
bayou fisherman tells how his great-great-grandfather wrestled an alligator,
rescued a captive maid from pirates, and became the hero of the Battle of
New Orleans.")
The Secret Seller by Betty Jean Lifton ... $3.00
(1967. Not ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "The Secret Seller
is about a boy who is sad because all the children in the playground in
Central Park have a secret, but him. He finds a surprising one when he meets
a little man who sells secrets just beyond the playground." Illustrations
are a combination of black/white photographs and color illustrations.)
Mr. Shaw's Shipshape Shoeshop by Eve Titus ...
$1.50 (1970. Not ex-library, overall good. "The old shoemaker who loved
shoes and ships never dreamed he would one day be able to combine both loves
by moving his Shipshape Shoeshop to a ship.")
Spot's Big Learning Book by Eric Hill ... $2.00
(2000. Not ex-library, some wear but overall good. "The book is laid
out in two main sections: Spot's Colors, Shapes and Numbers; and
Spot's Words. The pictures are large, clear, simple in basic black
& white, bright and pastel colors. Made simple for young learners. The
name of each picture is by them. Spot makes learning so much fun! It's sure
to be a favorite!")
Raggedy Ann's Sweet and Dandy, Sugar Candy Scratch and
Sniff Book by Patricia Thackray ... $1.00 (1976. Not ex-library,
smells are long gone - just a cute little story.)
The Knight Who Was Afraid of the Dark by Barbara
Shook Hazen ... $2.00 (1989. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear overall good.
"When the castle bully discovers bold Sir Fred is secretly terrified
of the dark, he tries to stir up trouble between that brave Knight and his
Lady Wendylyn.")
Monsieur Saguette and His Baguette by Frank
Asch ... $2.00 (2004. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "Monsieur
Saguette, on the way home from buying a baguette to eat with his soup, uses
his imagination to help himself - and others - in times of need by transforming
his ordinary baguette into something extraordinary! A cat up a tree? No
problem once our humble hero wields his trusty, crusty baguette. An alligator
on the loose from the zoo? A robbery? A stalled parade? No challenge is
too great or too small for Monsieur Saguette and his amazing baguette. But
what will happen when this unflappable Frenchman finds himself in danger?")
John Denver's Ancient Rhymes - A Dolphin Lullaby
adapted by Christopher Canyon ... $2.00 (2004. Ex-library, dustjacket. Copyright
page has two taped tears. Includes cd with two songs. Book is in good condition.
"John Denver’s poignant lyrics of the birth of a dolphin are both
a lullaby and a paean to "dolphin kind," as adapted in this gorgeous
picture book. Denver embraces the unique, almost mystical quality of a baby
dolphin as "giving hope to life as all we must." Hardback edition
includes the musical score and a CD of John Denver singing this beautiful
song.")
Sailor Bear by Martin Waddell ... $1.50 (1992.
Ex-library, rebound, some wear but overall good. "Lost and lonely,
a little bear embarks on a rather perilous sailing venture, but winds up
with his heart's desires realized.")
Moving Days by Marc Harshman ... $1.50 (1994.
Ex-library, rebound, overall good. "As he and his parents prepare to
move from the country to the city, a boy shares memories about the old house
they are leaving and his worries about their new home.")
Buzz, the Little Seaplane by Wendy Cheyette
Lewison ... $1.50 (1999. All Aboard Books. Ex-library, some wear but overall
good. "Buzz the seaplane comes to the rescue when a forest fire breaks
out on Black Bear Peak.")
Quentin Fenton Herter III by Amy MacDonald ..
$1.50 (2002. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "Quentin Fenten
Herter Third is always perfectly behaved, but his shadow, Quentin Fenten
Herter Three, is quite the opposite.")
Sparkley: The Tooth Fairy by mary Casey ...
$1.50 (1995. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "While Susie and
Scotty are dreaming, the tooth fairy takes them to Toothdom to discover
the fate of their first lost teeth.")
I Already Know I Love You by Billy Crystal ...
$1.50 (2004. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Based
on the author's own experience, I Already Know I Love You describes
the cavalcade of feelings that comes with being a grandfather for the very
first time. Beginning with anticipating the new baby's arrival, this book
celebrates all the moments, great and small, that a new grandpa is ready
to share. Whether it's taking a nap together or rooting for the Yankees,
this grandpa just can't wait. Lush and dreamy pastels complement the heartfelt
text, and together they celebrate all the joy a brand-new baby brings to
the world.")
Dark Cloud, Strong Breeze by Susan Patron ...
$2.00 (1994. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "A cumulative rhyme
relates the sequence of events that takes place before Daddy can get into
the car where he has locked his keys.")
Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed by Eileen
Christelow ... 50 cents (Ex-library, tyical library wear - a reading copy.)
Bernard's Nap by Joan Elizabeth Goodman ...
$2.00 (1999. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "A little elephant
has trouble falling asleep at nap time." Signed by illustrator Dominic
Catalano on the title page.)
A Regular Flood of Mishap by Tom Birdseye ...
$1.50 (1994. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading copy.
"Six-year-old Ima Bean sets off such a 'flood of mishaps' when she
tries to help her grandpa that she begins to worry whether she will ever
be forgiven.")
A Giraffe on the Moon by Sandy Nightingale ...
$1.50 (1991. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading copy.
"The fantasy images of a young child's dream include a giraffe on the
moon, a cat in a balloon, and a dinosaur on skis.")
Huff and Puff Go to Camp - A Totline Teaching Tale
by Jean Warren ... $2.00 (1995. Ex-library, some wear but overall good.
"Two cloud characters go off to Camp Milky Way where they tell stories
around the camp fire, learn to swim, and sleep in tents. Includes various
camping songs and activities.")
Huff and Puff Around the World - A Totline Teaching Tale
by Jean Warren ... $2.00 (1994. Ex-library, some wear but overall good.
"Two cloud characters travel around the world, seeing such sights as
Big Ben, the Alps, the pyramids in Egypt, and China's Great Wall. Includes
songs about travel and multi-cultural craft projects.")
Huff and Puff's Hat Relay - A Totline Teaching Tale
by Jean Warren ... $2.00 (1995. Ex-library, some wear to include one long,
taped tear and a few small taped tears - still the book is in good condition.
"Two clouds enjoy watching people chase after their hats on a windy
March day. Includes activities related to hats and wind.")
Magical Hands by Marjorie Barker ... $3.00 (1989.
Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. ""William the cooper was
a burly, no-nonsense fellow. When he secretly does the morning chores for
each of his three good friends on their birthdays, he finds himself rewarded
when his own birthday comes.")
The Perfect Wizard - Hans Christian Andersen
by Jane Yolen ... $3.00 (2004. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "He
was the son of a cobbler-awkward, funny-looking, and perhaps a bit crazy.
But Hans Christian Andersen went on to become the most beloved children's
writer of all time. Here in rich detail that includes quotes from Andersen's
own stories, Jane Yolen explores his youth and how his words were inspired
by life experiences. His was a childhood that saw the death of his father,
an early love for the theater, and the burning passion to become a writer
against all odds.")
The Real McCoy - The Life of an African-American Inventor
by Wendy Towle ... $2.00 (1993. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall
good. "A biography of the Canadian-born Black American (Elijah McCoy)
who studied engineering in Scotland and patented over fifty inventions despite
the obstacles he faced because of his race.")
Marshes & Swamps by
Gail Gibbons ... $3.00 (1998. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "Defines
marshes and swamps, discusses how conditions in them may change, and examines
the life found in and around them.")
Lorenzo, The Naughty Parrot by Tony Johnston,
pictures by Leo Politi ... $1.50 (1992. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear
- still a good reading copy. "Lorenzo, a cookie-loving parrot who lives
in Mexico, gets into lots of trouble trying to help his human family.")
Pirate Pete's Giant Adventure by Kim Kennedy
... $3.00 (2006. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "What's
a pirate without his trusty ship? A sea-fairy promises Pete a ship of his
own if he can return the Sea-Fairy Sapphire to the sea. The only problem
is that the sapphire is on Thunder Island - and it isn't alone! ... Pete
must face danger, intrigue, and a particularly unfriendly nemesis as he
tricks and sings his way to safety. With a yo-ho-ho and avast ye and a few
scurvy dogs, readers will love to see their favorite pirate back in action
and still in rare form.")
Miss Hunnicutt's Hat by Jeff Brumbeau ... $3.00
(2003. Ex-library, dustjacket, light wear, overall good. "Miss Hunnicutt
is determined to wear her new hat adorned with a live chicken for the Queen's
visit despite the disapproval of the other townspeople.")
The Circus Baby by Maud and Miska Petersham
... $2.00 (1950+. Ex-library, rebound, some wear - still a good reading
copy. "The antics of Baby Elephant as his mother tries to teach him
to eat with a spoon at the clown family's dining table.") -- 2 copies
Shaker Lane by Alice and Martin Provensen ...
$2.00 (1987. Ex-library, rebound, some wear but overall good. "When
the town decides to buld a reservoir on their land, the residents of Shaker
Lane decide to move away rather than fight to keep their homes.") --
2 copies
The Day Adam Got Mad by Astrid Lindgren ...
$2.00 (1993. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Adam,
a huge bull, is usually gentle and kind, but one Easter morning he breaks
loose from his stall. No one is willing to cross Adam's path except little
Karl.")
The Pumpkin Man and the Crafty Creeper by Margaret
Mahy ... $1.50 (1990. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading
copy. "A bossy and demanding plant insists on going home with Mr. Parkin,
who usually only tends quiet pumpkins, and from that moment his peaceful
existence is changed.")
Antarctic Antics - A Book of Penguin Poems by
Judy Sierra ... $1.50 (1998. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "A
collection of poems celebrating the habits and habitat of Emperor penguins.")
Tiger Trouble! by Diane Goode ... $2.00 (2001.
Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "Jack and his pet tiger, Lily,
go everywhere and do everything together. Life is great for the two friends
until Mr. Mud buys the apartment building Jack lives in. Mr. Mud hates cats,
and so does his pet bulldog, Fifi. One day, he exclaims, "I want that
cat out by tomorrow morning!" That night, while everyone except Lily
is asleep, a burglar breaks into the building to steal all of Mr. Mud's
valuables, including Fifi! Fortunately, Lily comes to the rescue, and the
next day, she's the neighborhood hero.")
The Khan's Daughter, A Mongolian Folktale by
Laurence Yep ... $3.00 (1997. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall
good. "In ancient Mongolia, Mongke, a poor shepherd, heard a prophecy:
he would become a rich man and marry the khan's daughter. Mongke goes to
the court but the khan laughs at him. However, if he can perform three tasks,
he may marry the princess. Through luck and chance, he completes the first
two tasks, but then the khan's daughter sets the third. He must defeat the
bandit Bagatur. Mongke is defeated. Disgraced he returns to the court only
to learn that Bagatur is really the princess. Now that he has learned humility,
the princess agrees to marry him. They rule in equally and in harmony.")
Hurry! illustrated by Emily Arnold McCully ...
$2.00 (2000. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Setting is 1916.
... When ten-year-old Tom Elson first sees the farivox, he senses it's an
animal unlike anything he's ever known - and it seems to be smiling at him!
But can an animal really speak? What would the farivox say to Tom? And what
message would it give us about the future of our planet? ... Emily Arnold
McCully adapts a previously published fantasy about a boy who wants to own
a creature that is the last of its kind.")
Something for James by Shirley Isherwood &
Neil Reed ... $1.50 (1995. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "When
James receives a mysterious package containing something that is rustling
about, his toy animals help him coax it out.")
Grandpa Blows His Penny Whistle Until the Angels Sing by
Susan L. Roth ... $2.00 (2001. Ex-library, overall good. "Family, love,
faith, and singing angels led by Grandpa playing his penny whistle all come
together to help rambunctious Little Boy James to recover from his accident.")
Duke Ellington by Andrea Davis Pinkney ... $1.00
(1998. Ex-library, dustjacket. The first few pages have long tears which
have been taped - still a good reading copy. "A brief recounting of
the career of this jazz musician and composer who, along with his orchestra,
created music that was beyond category.")
The Shopping Expedition by Andre Amstutz ...
$2.00 (2005. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "A
routine shopping trip becomes a grand adventure in the eyes of a little
girl.")
Machine by Lore Shoberg ... $1.50 (1973. Ex-library,
dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "A boy becomes worried when
the machine he receives from a TV celebrity keeps growing and the people
in the city want to make it KING!")
Theodor and Mr. Balbini by Petra Mathers ...
$2.00 (1988. Not ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "Soon after
the kindly Mr. Balbini discovers that his dog Theodor can talk, he finds
himself bullied by the demanding canine and yearns for a more traditional
pet.")
The Fishing Summer by Teddy Jam & Ange Zhang
... $1.50 (1997. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading
copy. "Every summer, a boy and his mother visit his three uncles at
their village on the Atlantic, where they fish for their living. The child
wants very much to go with them but his mother thinks he is too young. Finally,
at age eight, he becomes a part of the crew. Unable to sleep one night,
he climbs on the boat and when he wakes up he is at sea. He happily works
alongside his uncles until he accidentally falls overboard, but he proves
himself capable of joining the crew by swimming back to the boat, climbing
aboard, and taking responsibility for his mishap. By summer's end, he has
grown strong and competent as a young fisherman.")
Hunting the White Cow by Tres Seynmour ... $2.00
(1993. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "A child watches as
more and more people join in the attempts to catch the family cow that has
gotten loose, each remarking on how special the cow is.")
The Little Hen and the Giant by Maria Polushkin
... $1.50 (1977. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading
copy. "A hen fights back against the giant who steals all her eggs.")
The Best Place by Susan Meddaugh ... $2.00 (1999.
Not ex-library, overall good. "After traveling around the world to
make sure that the view from his screen porch is the best, an old wolf tries
drastic measures to get his house back from the rabbit family that had bought
it.")
King Bob's New Clothes by Dom DeLuise ... $2.00
(1996. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Actor-comedian Dom
DeLuise's inspired retelling of "The Emperor's New Clothes" is
filled with rollicking good humor and casts a new light on the time-honored
tale. The story is followed by some of DeLuise's recipes so children can
create their own royal feast.")
Little Whistle's Dinner Party by Cynthia Rylant
... $2.00 (2001. Ex-library, overall good. "A guinea pig who lives
in Toytown invites his friends in the toy store to a dinner party at midnight.")
Richard Scarry's Mouse's House ... $1.00 (1977.
A Golden Book (but not the small kind). Not ex-library, some wear but overall
good. "Two little mice, Whisker and Frisker, are in search of a cozy
home.")
A Remainder of One by Elinor J. Pinczes ...
$2.00 (1995. Ex-library, overall good. "When the queen of the bugs
demands that her army march in even lines, Private Joe divides the marchers
into more and more lines so that he will not be left out of the parade.")
Everglades by Jean Craighead George ... $3.00
(1995. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "Describes the Florida
Everglades, the evolution of this unique area, and the impact humans have
had on its once-abundant life forms.")
Pouring Iron, A Foundry Ghost Story by David
Weitzman ... $3.00 (1998. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "While
visiting his grandparents in Sutter Creek, California, Howard goes to the
historic Knight Foundry and experiences firsthand the process of creating
all sorts of cast iron products.")
The Days Before Now - An Autobiographical Note
by Margaret Wise Brown - adapted by Joan W. Blos ... $3.00 (1994. Ex-library,
dustjacket, overall good. "The celebrated children's book writer describes
the scenes of her childhood, in New York City and on Long Island, and how
she lived as an adult.")
The Man Who Walked the Earth by Ian Wallace
... $2.00 (2003. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Andre
and Elise’s father has gone in search of work, and may not be home
for Christmas. The day he left, their mother set an extra place at the table
in case a hungry stranger visits. 'Wherever your father is, I hope someone
will set a place for him,' she says. Eight months later, no one has come
to their door. Then a mysterious stranger arrives on Christmas night and
performs dazzling magic tricks. Can he use magic to bring back their father?")
Painting the Wind by Patricia MacLachlan &
Emily Machlachlan ... $2.00 (2003. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but
overall good. "Several artists who paint different things, with different
kinds of paint, and at different times of the day, all paint the same island
that they visit each summer.")
Fancy That by Esther Hershenhorn ... $3.00 (2003.
Ex-library, overall good. "In 1841 in Pennsylvania, Pippin Biddle,
determined to get his three orphaned sisters out of the poorhouse, tries
to earn a living as an itinerant painter.")
Cecil's Story by George Ella Lyon ... $3.00
(1991. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "A boy thinks about the
possible scenarios that exist for him at home if his father goes off to
fight in the Civil War.")
Tattercoats, An Old English Tale illus. by Diane
Goode ... $2.00 (1976. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good
reading copy. "Retells the traditional English tale of how poor, neglected
Tattercoats comes to marry the Prince.")
Good-Bye, Charles Lindbergh - Based on a True Story
by Louise Borden ... $2.00 (1998. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but
overall good. "A farm boy meets his hero, Colonel Charles Lindbergh,
when he lands his biplane on a field near Canton, Mississippi, in 1929.
Based on a true story.")
The Magic Hat by Mem Fox ... $2.00 (2002. Ex-library,
overall good. "A wizard's hat blows into town, changing people into
different animals.")
We Visit the Farm - reproduction of antique
dimensional pictures by Ernest Nister ... $2.00 (1989. Not ex-library, overall
good.)
Where's That Cat? by Eve Merriam ... $2.00 (2000.
Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "A girl chases her cat Jitterbugs
out of the house, around the park, and back home again.")
Annie ... Anya - A Month in Moscow by Irene
Trivas ... $2.00 (1992. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Five-year-old
Annie spends a month in Moscow learning Russian words, making friends, and
exploring the city.")
The Farm Book by E. Boyd Smith ... $2.00 (1976.
Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Bob and Betty
learn about life and work on the farm during a summer vacation they spend
with their Uncle John and Cousin Reuben.")
Harald and the Giant Knight by Donald Carrick
... $1.50 (1982. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading
copy. "When a group of knights decide touse his father's farm for their
spring training, Harald and his family must take desperate measure to get
the troublesome knights off their land.")
Muffel and Plums by Lilo Froman ... $1.00 (1972.
Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading copy. A wordless
book. "Muffel the Lion, and Plums the Rabbitt live together in perfect
peace and harmony - an unlikely combination for true friendship, but a rather
successful one.")
The Foxbury Force by Graham Oakley ... $1.00
(1994. Ex-library, dustjacket, some typical wear - still a good reading
copy. "Although Foxbury's Town Burglars "burgle" one shop
each month to give the police practice chasing burglars, this time the robbers
have other plans.")
Gabby Growing Up by Amy Hest ... $1.50 (1998.
Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy. "Gabby has knitted
mittens to give her grandfather for his birthday, and on their way to meet
him, Gabby gets a new haircut and her mother gets a surprise.")
The Owl and the Pussy-Cat based on the poem
by Edward Lear, illus. by Hilary Knight ... $1.50 (1983. Ex-library, dustjacket,
some wear - still a good reading copy. "Captivated by Edward Lear's
poem, a boy and girl turn into the owl and the pussycat and set sail in
a pea green boat for the Land Where the Bong Tree Grows.")
Chattanooga Sludge by Molly Bang .. $2.00 (1996.
Ex-library, overall good. "The true story of one man's ingenious plan
to clean the toxic sludge from a creek in Tennessee. John Todd had an idea
to build a greenhouse called a Living Machine, where living plants and creatures
would clean the toxic sludge. People thought his idea peculiar, but John
Todd knew that it might be the only hope.")
The Magnificent Piano Recital by Marilynn Reynolds
... $2.00 (2000. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "Arabella and
her mother find it difficult to find acceptance in their new home in a sawmill
town. Arabella's new teacher, Mrs. Bat, makes her disapproval of her new
pupil's frilly dress and ringlets obvious when she hands out instruments
for the rhythm band. Given last choice, Arabella is left with a pair of
wooden blocks to accompany her teacher's loud banging on the piano. As the
winter wears on, Arabella's mother gradually wins the respect of the townspeople
as more and more parents bring their children to her for piano lessons.
Every night, Arabella sits down at the piano and plays to ease the misery
and loneliness of her days at school. Finally, spring comes, and, with it,
the recital where Arabella at last has a chance to show the whole town (including
Mrs. Bat) her true worth.")
Hue Boy by Rita Phillips Mitchell ... $2.00
(1993. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "Everyone in little Hue
Boy's island village has suggestions on how to help him grow, but he learns
to stand tall in a way all his own.")
Be Blest - A Celebration of Seasons by Mary
Beth Owens ... $3.00 (1999. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "Presents
prayers for each of the months of the year, including search-and-find paintings
of plants, animals, and insects.")
Sit, Truman! by Dan Harper ... $2.00 (2001.
Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "No day is ever dull with Truman
around, and he has his own ideas about what he wants to do. Too bad there
are so many interruptions: Heel! Sit! Fetch! STOP! And then there’s
little Oscar, the dog who shares Truman’s house - and his toys. It’s
no wonder things get a bit out of hand. ... Big, slobbery, and endearing,
Truman will make dog lovers everywhere sit up and beg for more.")
Uncle Lester's Hat by Howie Schneider ... $1.50
(1993. Ex-library, dustjacket, some typical wear - still a good reading
copy. "Lazy Uncle Wilfrid finds adventure beyond his television set
when he tries to retrieve his great-uncle's flyaway hat.")
Hoover's Bride by David Small ... $2.00 (1995.
Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Hoover's house is overrun
with dust until he marries a vacuum cleaner, but he soon discovers that
humans and appliances are not meant to wed.")
I Have Heard of a Land by Joyce Carol Thomas
... $2.00 (1998. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "Describes the
joys and hardships experienced by an African-American pioneer woman who
staked a claim for free land in the Oklahoma territory.")
The Strongest Mouse in the World by Udo Weigelt
... $2.00 (1998. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Lizzie
the mouse wakes up one morning convinced she is strong enough to fight a
bear, but when she sees the bear, she is suddenly not so sure.")
Who Stole the Gold? by Udo Weigelt ... $2.00
(2000. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "When he discovers that
his treasure is missing, Hamster asks each of his animal friends if they
took it, until he learns what happened.")
Milo's Hat Trick by Jon Agee ... $2.00 (2001.
Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Milo the Magnificent
isn't magnificent at all. His card trick is hopeless. His rope trick is
a mess. So the theater manager gives him one last chance: Milo has to pull
a rabbit out of his hat at the next performance - or else. With carrot,
string, and stick, Milo heads for the woods in search of a rabbit. Instead
he catches a bear, a very clever bear, whose sensational hat trick just
might save Milo's magic act.")
Usborne Farmyard Tales: Alphabet Book ... $1.50
(1997. Not ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy.)
Pignapped! A Cobtown Story
from the Diaries of Lucky Hart by Julia Van Nutt ... $2.00 (2000.
Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "In Cobtown in
1845, ten-year old Lucky Hart describes in her diary the frightening adventure
she and her friend Fliberty Jibbert experience when they set out to rescue
Oinkey the pig from the Ploomajiggy Museum of Animal History.")
Coming Home - from the life of Langston Hughes by
Floyd Cooper ... $2.00 (1994. Ex-library, overall good. "Young Langston
Hughes was a dreamer. He dreamed about heroes like Booker T. Washington,
who was black just like him. When he heard the clackety-clack of train wheels,
he dreamed about the places it had been. But most of all, he dreamed about
having a happy home. And so, one day, he began turning those dreams into
beautiful prose. As he did, he discovered where his home really was - in
the words and rhythms of his poetry that reached people all over the world.
The beloved Langston Hughes comes to life in a book for poets, dreamers,
children and adults - anyone who has ever thought of what home means to
them.")
Ellington Was Not a Street by Ntozake Shange
... $2.00 (2004. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "In a reflective
tribute to the African-American community of old, noted poet Ntozake Shange
recalls her childhood home and the close-knit group of innovators that often
gathered there." Robeson, Du Bois, Ray Barretto, Nkrumah, Virgil Akins,
Duke Ellington.) -- 2 copies
I Rememer Papa by Helen Ketteman ... $2.00 (1998.
Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Every weekend, when the sun
rises, Audie wakes up to help his father with the farm work. And every weekend
Audie gets paid a quarter. Someday, he'll use the money to see a baseball
game or buy a glove. Then one Saturday, Audie and his father go on a train
trip to the city. Audie can't believe it. He is filled with anticipation.
Will all of his baseball dreams come true?")
The Wisdom Bird - A Tale of Solomon and Sheba
retold by Sheldon Oberman ... $3.00 (2000. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall
good. "King Solomon learns a lesson from a little bird in this story
based on Jewish and African tales.")
Arachne Speaks by Kate Hovey ... $3.00 (2000.
Ex-library, overall good. "Arachne, classical literature's most famous
weaver exhorts her spider minions in this epic adaptation of a famous Greek
myth. ... The talented, rebellious teenage Arachne here tells her own story
in unforgettable words. She speaks of her impoverished childhood and lonely,
steadfast pursuit of excellence in a bold, passionate voice. Her unshakable
belief in herself and persistent questioning of divine authority lead to
a dramatic confrontation with the goddess Athena, a fateful weaving contest,
and an unexpected transformation. ... Poet Kate Hovey's lyrical verse and
Blair Drawson's stunning artwork together create a timeless rendering of
the ancient struggle between the headstrong Arachne and the powerful Athena.
")
Together in Pinecone Patch by Thomas F. Yerzerski ... $2.00 (1998.
Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear to a include a tape repair to one page.
Still a good reading copy. "Compelled by poverty, Irish Keara Buckley
and Polish Stefan Pazik emigrate with their families to the same coal-mining
Pennsylvania town, where, as the children grow up, they rise above the ethnic
prejudices of their communities and fall in love.")
First Light by Gary Crew ... $1.50 (1993. Ex-library,
overall good. "A young boy, who would rather spend time with his model
airplanes, reluctantly accompanies his fagther on a fishing trip that starts
before the first light of day.")
A Bit More Bert by Allan Ahlberg & Raymond
Briggs ... $2.00 (2002. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Bert
receives a disastrous haircut, loses his dog, and discovers that there are
many other Berts in the world.")
Ding Dong, Ding Dong by Margie Palatini ...
$2.00 (1999. Not ex-library, dustjacket, a bit of wear to dustjacket, overall
good. "Despite repeated difficulties, a large ape tries various approaches
to selling 'Ape-On' Cosmetics, and his persistence pays off in an unexpected
way.")
Firehouse Max by Sara London ... $2.00 (1997.
Not ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. ... "He's all
the shops on Church Street put together," people say when Grandpa Lev
passes by. But now the old peddler needs a new horse to pull his heavy wagon.
... "Have you heard the news?" says Dr. Samuelson. "The firehouse
has two brand-new engines, and all the horses will be auctioned." Firehorse
Max is big and fast, and just the horse to help Grandpa Lev. ... All's well
-- until one day Max hears fire bells clanging in the distance. "Oy!"
cries Grandpa Lev. "Stop that horse!")
The Midnight Circus by Peter Collington ...
$2.00 (1992. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "A young boy's
favorite mechanical horse comes to life and carries him to a circus for
a night of adventure and stardom." A wordless picture book.)
Jack Tractor - Five Stories from Smallbills Garage
by Keren Ludlow and Willy Smax ... $2.00 (1995. Ex-library, some wear but
overall good. "Meet Jack Tractor and his friends - Morton the naughty
blue motorcycle, snooty Roland Royce, and, of course, Mike McCannick and
Benny the Breakdown Truck, who get them all out of trouble.")
A Little Excitement by Marc Harshman ... $2.00
(1989. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Tired of
the winter, Jimmy wishes for a little excitement and, to his dismay, gets
it (a chimney fire in their home).")
Prince William by Gloria Rand ... $3.00 (1992.
Ex-library, rebound, some wear but overall good. "On Prince William
Sound in Alaska, Denny rescues a baby seal hurt by an oil spill and watches
it recover at a nearby animal hospital.") -- 2 copies
Park Beat, Rhymin' Through the Seasons by Jonathan
London ... $2.00 (2001. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good.
"On a walk outdoors, a rapping, tapping, finger-snapping child describes
the sights and sounds of autumn.")
St. Francis and the Proud Crow by Bernadette
Watts ... $1.50 (1987. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good
reading copy. "After Saint Francis grants his wish for a golden cage,
Crow realizes the folly of envy and the value of freedom and love.")
Salty Takes Off by Gloria Rand ... $1.50 (1991.
Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "While wintering
in Alaska, Salty the dog falls from an airplane and must survive until his
master Zack finds him.")
The Taxi That Hurried by Lucy Sprague Mitchell,
Irma Simonton Black, and Jessie Stanton, illustrated by Tibor Gergely ...
$1.50 (1999. Not ex-library, light wear - still a good reading copy.)
Barney's Storybook Treasury ... $4.00 (1998,
176 pages. Not ex-library, nice padded cover, pages are overall good. Color.
"Barney shares six of his favorite stories. From make-believe birthday
parties to winter days in the snow, Barney guides young readers through
wonderful adventures which make learning fun.")
The Singing Hat by Tohby Riddle ... $1.50 (2000.
Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading copy. "Colin
Jenkins is an ordinary person leading an ordinary life of hard work and
little rest in a big city. But his life becomes a whole lot less ordinary
the day he wakes from a nap in the park to discover that a bird has built
a nest on his head.")
Grandfather's Rock, An Italian Folktale by Joel
Strangis ... $2.00 (1993. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall
good. "A poor family in Italy finds a way to keep their elderly Grandfather
with them instead of sending him to live in a home for old people.")
What Faust Saw by Matt Ottley ... $2.00 (1995.
Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "When a dutiful
but bumbling watchdog spies something strange out the window, it's just
the beginning of a bizarre, otherworldly adventure. Faust's good-hearted
efforts to warn his family of the truly odd events taking place in the neighboorhood
get him locked up for the night. The hard-luck hound is soon an unwilling
part of a a weird and wonderful game of hide-and-seek with aliens through
the moonlit streets.")
What's the Matter, Habibi? by Betsy Lewin ...
$1.50 (1997. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading copy.
"Habibi (Arabic for "my darling") is a camel who usually
seems to enjoy his work, giving rides to children. But one day Habibi lies
down and absolutely will not get up. "What's the matter?" asks
Ahmed, Habibi's owner. Could it be a toothache? A tummy-ache? Habibi isn't
telling, but a trip to the Bazaar solves the problem and leaves both Ahmed
and Habibi happy. Inspired by a real-life camel and driver Betsy Lewin met
in Egypt, this frolicsome new picture book will delight any child.")
The Emperor Lays an Egg by Brenda Z. Guiberson
... $3.00 (2001. Ex-library, dustjacket, light wear, overall good. "All
the other wild creatures have left the Antarctic. The wind is too cold and
the sun does not shine during the long, dark months of winter. But the father
emperor stays behind with thousands of other fathers. Each of them takes
care of an egg. ... Follow as a penguin grows from egg to adulthood in the
coldest place on earth. ... In the middle of winter, in the coldest place
on earth, the mother emperor penguin lays her egg. The father rolls the
egg onto his feet and keeps it warm. He doesn't eat or even move for two
whole months. Finally the egg hatches. Stunning collages of hand-painted
paper and clear, evocative text capture the beauty and drama of the icy
Antarctic world and one of its most fascinating and endearing inhabitants.")
The Fishing Summer by Teddy Jam & Ange Zhang
... 50 cents. (1997. Ex-library, dustjacket. This book would be very good
but there is a rumple at the top of the pages from having been wet at one
time. No mildew or musty smell; the water mark does not show. "Polluted
waters and reduced fish populations are environmental disasters the world
over. To help children understand what such a loss means, Canadian author
Teddy Jam tells the moving story of the world, not so long ago, when the
seas were full of fish.")
Papa's Bedtime Story by Mary Lee Donovan ...
$2.00 (1993. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "On a warm and
rumbling night in June, a series of human and animal fathers tell bedtime
stories to their children.")
Red Thread by Ed Young ... $2.00 (1993. Ex-library,
dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Early one morning Wei Gu meets
an old man from the spirit world who tells the young bachelor about his
future bride and their life together.")
Island Magic by Martha Bennett Stiles ... $2.00
(1999. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "When Grandad
comes to live with David and his family on the island of Grosse Ile, he
and David enjoy sharing the wonders of the natural world.")
As the Crow Flies by Elizabeth Winthrop ...
$2.00 (1998. Ex-library, overall good. "In this reassuring father-son
story, Michael's Dad lives seven states away from Michael as the crow flies.
That seems far to Michael, even though his dad says it's only two seconds
as the heart beats. When Michael's dad comes to visit, the two have a great
time together and too soon the visit is over.")
Ahaiyute and Cloud Eater ... $2.00 (1996. Ex-library,
dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "A retelling of the Zuni folktale
in which an Indian boy accepts the challenge to conquer the Cloud Eater
and thereby prove that he is a strong warrior.")
Piece of Jungle by Sarah Weeks ... $1.00 (1995.
Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Celebrates the
jungle and the animals who need a piece of it for a home, from moth and
tree toad to bat and monkey.")
Grandpa's Slide Show by Deborah Gould ... $1.00
(1987. Ex-library, dustjacket, cover has wear to edges, pages are overall
good. "Whenever they visit Grandpa, Sam and Douglas always watch a
slide show. After Grandpa dies, they watch the show to remember him.")
The Giant Alexander in America by Frank Herrmann
... $2.00 (1968. Ex-library, cover has some wear and soil, pages are overall
good. "Giant Alexander, who is always ready to help anyone, works with
the scientists at Cape Kennedy, rescues a herd of cattle, meets Fernandez
the whale and more.")
Saturday Kid by Edward Sorel ... $3.00 (2000.
Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Saturday is Leo's
favorite day of the week. It's the day he goes to the movies. The only problem
is Morty, the neighborhood bully and troublemaker, who gets Leo thrown out
of the movie one afternoon - for something Morty has done! Leo dreams of
getting even with Morty, but how? ... Soon Leo is chosen to play his violin
in a concert at City Hall - an event covered by a newsreel cameraman - and
he actually shakes hands with the Mayor! But when Leo tells his friends
about the concert, Morty just jeers at him and tries to pick a fight. The
way in which Morty finally gets his comeuppance makes a totally satisfying
ending for Leo and for readers.")
When Aunt Lucy Rode a Mule & Other Stories
by Barbara Ann Porte ... $2.00 (1994. Ex-library, some wear but overall
good. "When two sisters go to see their aunt, she tells them stories
about her adventures as a young girl visiting her grandparents in the mountains.")
Bizzy Bones and Uncle Ezra by Jacqueline Briggs
Martin ... $1.50 (1984. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good.
"A young mouse named Bizzy Bones is afraid the wind will blow away
the old shoe that is his home, but his Uncle Ezra helps him overcome his
fear.")
Sacagawea by Lise Erdrich ... $3.00 (2003. Ex-library,
dustjacket, light wear - overall good. "A biography of the Shoshone
girl, Sacagawea, from age eleven when she was kidnapped by the Hitdatsa
to the end of her journey with Lewis and Clark, plus speculation about her
later life.")
The Last Snake in Ireland - A Story About St. Patrick
by Sheila MacGill-Callahan ... $2.00 (1999. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall
good. "Before he becomes a saint, Patrick drives all the snakes but
one out of Ireland and that last one he throws into Scotland's Loch Ness.")
St. Francis of Assisi by Nina Bawden ... $1.50
(1983. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading copy. "A
biography of the young Italian who gave up his wealth in order to devote
his life to preaching God's word and caring for the poor.")
Radio Boy by Sharon Phillips Denslow ... $2.00
(1995. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "In this
fictionalized account of the childhood of Nathan Stubblefield, who patented
several inventions, the young boy fixes his neighbor's new telephone.")
Radio Boy by Sharon Phillips Denslow ... $1.00
(1995. Ex-library, dustjacket, some typical wear to include some tape repairs
- still a good reading copy. "In this fictionalized account of the
childhood of Nathan Stubblefield, who patented several inventions, the young
boy fixes his neighbor's new telephone.")
Old Home Day by Donald Hall ... $2.00 (1996.
Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading copy. "The
story of the growth of a New Hampshire village from pre-history to the bicentennial
celebration of its founding.")
In America by Marissa Moss ... $2.00 (1995.
Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading copy. "While
Walter and his grandfather walk to the Post Office, Grandfather recounts
how he decided to come to America, while his brother Herschel stayed in
Lithuania.")
The Moonbow of Mr. B. Bones by J. Patrick Lewis
... $1.50 (1992. "A new boy in a small mountain village tries to discredit
the old peddler who sells magic jars of sundrops, moonbows, and the like
but though he drives the old man away, something remarkable does happen
in the sky.")
Henry and Benjamin by Elizabeth Rice .. 50 cents
(Ex-library, rebound, overall typical library wear - just a reading copy.
Henry is a beagle and Benjamin is a rabbit.)
The Secret of the Lost Kingdom by Michael Bolton
... $3.00 (1997. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. More
text than usual picture book. "While on a field trip to a grand castle,
two classmates meet a mysterious old man who tells them about the treachery
and glory surrounding the castle's original inhabitants.")
Welcome - A Very Scary Book by Kevin O'Malley
... $2.00 (1997. "An illustrated collection of scary stories with humorous
endings.")
Charlie's House by Reviva Schermbrucker ...
$1.50 (1989. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading copy.
"In the South African township of Guguletu, an imaginative young boy
named Charlie Mogotsi lives in a shelter made of corrugated iron and scrap.
Although winter brings rain that leaks through the poorly fitted roof, it
also creates a muddy outdoor playground for Charlie, who constructs a miniature
house of clay, complete with such make-believe luxuries as a matchbox television
set, carpets made of plastic, and a clay car that fuels his dreams of driving
away from his impoverished surroundings.")
Heat Wave at Mud Flat by James Stevenson ...
$1.50 (1997. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "The
animals at Mud Flat pay Raymond the Rainmaker to bring relief from the hot
weather, but even though he fails, rain finally comes.")
Elliot's Emergency by Andrea Beck ... $2.00
(1998. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "It's a glorious morning
and Elliot Moose is ready for adventure! But his plans for the day come
to an abrupt end when he accidentally snags and tears his leg. Elliot's
friends rush to help. Each tries to make him better, but nothing seems to
work. Finally, his best friend, Socks, comes up with an idea that soon has
Elliot turning cartwheels - and ready for his next adventure!")
Island Rescue by Charles E. Martin ... $1.00
(1985. Ex-library, dustjacket, some typical wear - still a good reading
copy. "When Mae breaks her leg she is taken by boat off the island
where she lives to the mainland hospital.")
The Adventures of Little Mouk by Wilhelm Hauff
... $2.00 (1974. Ex-library. Cloth cover has hard wear to corners, pages
are overall good. More text than usual picture book. "Adventures of
a young Turkish boy who sets out in his father's cut-down clothes to seek
his fortune.")
When Uncle Took the Fiddle by Libba Moore Gray
... $2.00 (1999. Ex-library, very good. "A drowsy Appalachian family
begins to nod off until Uncle picks up his fiddle and scratches out a tune.
One by one, the family members awake and join in, adding such instruments
as a mouth harp and spoons. Drawn by the music, neighbors arrive with more
instruments, join the merriment, and begin to dance. Gradually things wind
down, friends depart, and Uncle strokes the strings one last time.")
Listen for the Bus - David's Story by Patricia
McMahon ... $1.50 (1995. Ex-library, dustajacket, some wear but overall
good. "David, a kindergartener, is blind and somewhat hearing-disabled.
McMahon explores his daily activities: what he likes most; how he copes
with his disabilities; and how his parents, teachers, and friends support
him. Her style and tone are straightforward and conversational, explaining
clearly the unique problems he must face, yet presenting him as a child
who can enjoy life. ... Full-color photographs of various sizes show David
participating in school, swinging, horseback riding, hammering, etc.")
Flix by Tomi Ungerer ... $2.00 (1998. Ex-library,
dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "The unusual life of Flix the
dog, a canine whose parents just happen to be cats. Raised as a cat, Flix
is treated like an outsider by both the feline and canine worlds. Luckily,
Flix finds a way to bring his two different worlds together.")
Grizz! by Eric A. Kimmel ... $2.00 (2000. Ex-library,
dustjacket, overall good. " n a cowboy version of a traditional tale
found in both Russia and Germany, Lucky Doolin makes a deal with the Devil,
agreeing not to wash, shave, or change his clothes for seven years, thus
earning a fortune and the hand of his true love.")
The Prairie Fire by Marilynn Reynolds ... $1.50
(1999. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear to include a few tape repairs -
still a good reading copy. "When a prairie fire nears the family homestead,
young Percy shows just how useful he can be.")
Chameleon the Spy and the Terrible Toaster Trap
by Diane Redfield Massie ... $2.00 (1982. Ex-library, rebound, some wear
- still a good reading copy. "A spy encounters strange events in Beantown
as the entire population appears to be asleep amid a rash of robberies.")
Rosie and Tortoise by Margaret Wild and Ron
Brooks ... $2.00 (1999. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good.
"Rosie the hare is afraid to hold her premature baby brother because
he seems so fragile - until their father tells her a special story about
a tortoise and a hare.")
New Hope by Henri Sorensen ... $2.00 (1995.
Ex-library, dustjacket, light wear, overall good. "When Jimmy visits
his Grandpa in New Hope, he always asks to hear the story of Lars Jensen.
... In 1885, the Jensens came to America to make a new start. While they
were traveling, their wagon's axle broke. The Jensens stopped to repair
it, looked around ... and decided to settle right there. ... Lars Jensen
was the founder of New Hope - and Jimmy's great-great-grandfather!")
Booby Hatch by Betsy Lewin ... $2.00 (1995.
Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "A delightful account
in text and pictures of the life cycle of the blue-footed booby, a seabird
that lives and breeds in the Galapagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador.")
Mind-Boggling Machines and Amazing Mazes by
Edmond Davis ... $3.00 (1995. Not ex-library, light wear, overall good.
Oversized. "Maze puzzles challenge readers to find their way through
such places as a large factory, medieval castle, and circus bigtop.")
Into the Under World by Gillian Clements ...
$2.00 (1999. Ex-library, light wear, overall good. "Imagine you've
just moved into a new home. You descend into the deep, dark cellar and find
a trap door. You lift the door to reveal a tunnel. Now imagine you are sliding
down, down, down ... into the Under World. Trog, Dragon-Guardian of the
Under World, waits at the bottom to greet you. He will watch over you, but
you must find your way through the Nine Zones of mazes in the Under World
by yourself. You'll encounter animals and burials, mines and myths, transport
and troglodytes, dungeons and more by jumping from one magic window to another
and mastering the maze that leads to the next level. You'll be amazed at
all you see along the way!" Colorful. Maze solutions in the back of
the book.)
Down by the Station by Will Hillenbrand ...
$3.00 (1999. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "Join Will Hillenbrand's
group of mischievous, playful, and sleepy baby animals on their way to the
children's zoo. You'd better hurry, though . . . they can't be late to greet
the first busload of children!")
Leroy and the Clock by Juanita Havill ... $2.00
(1988. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "Visiting his grandfather
all by himself for the first time, five-year-old Leroy has trouble getting
used to the routine and the big loud clock that bongs every hour.")
John Willy and Freddy McGee by Holly Meade ...
$2.00 (1998. Ex-library, a bit of wear to cover, pages are overall good.
"Guinea pigs John Willy and Freddy McGee find their seemingly perfect
life (plenty of seeds, grains, and carrots to eat, a water bottle to drink
from, a big pile of straw) 'BORING.' ... So, when the cage door is left
open, they make a run for it, chasing through the house, until 'with a grunt
and a squeak, they climbed UP and INTO the pool table!' With its many holes
and tunnels, the pool table seems like guinea pig heaven until the family
cat begins batting the balls into the pockets, frightening the intruders
away and back to their cage - but not for long.")
Cornelius - a fable by Leo Lionni ... $2.00
(Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy. "Unlike other crocodiles,
Cornelius walks upright, sees things, and does tricks no other crocodile
can. His friends aren't impressed - or are they?")
Dear Old Donegal words and music by Steve Graham
... $1.50 (1996. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy. "A
rollicking version of a favorite American success story - that of the poor
immigrant boy who makes his fortune in the United States - told in the lyrics
of a song first published in 1942 and made popular by Bing Crosby.")
Tomaya by Arthur Kubler ... $1.50 (1971. Ex-library,
some wear - still a good reading copy. "It was nearly the end of summer
and the children were gathered around the bonfire making wishes. Tommy wished
to be best pumpkin farmer in world and raise the hugest pumpkins ever. ...
The next morning, one of Tommy's pumpkins - in the pumpkin patch - was as
big as a car! The children carved out a little house, and it rolled away
to adventure - becoming a boat, a submarine, even a balloon.")
Cold Feet by Cynthia DeFelice ... $3.00 (2000.
Ex-library, dustjacket, very good. "A creepy, wry ghost story. ...
Willie McPhee has fallen on hard times. Finest bagpiper in all Scotland
or not, if folks don't have a farthing to spare for amusement, a man could
freeze. ... Now, wandering near-shoeless in the dark heart of the cold woods,
Willie McPhee has fallen on something else - a tree trunk, he thinks. But
a closer look reveals it's a man, a DEAD man, lying in the snow. AAAaaaaaah!
... A poor man is a practical man, though, and that body is wearing a fine-looking
pair of boots. Soon Willie's feet are warm ... but who's that tapping on
the door?")
The Sorcerer's Apprentice by Nancy Willard,
illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon ... $3.00 (1993. Ex-library, dustjacket,
overall good. "Sylvia, the new apprentice to the great magician Tottibo,
steals one of his spells to complete an impossible task and accidentally
creates chaos.")
Patrick's Day by Elizabeth Lee O'Donnell ...
$2.00 (1994. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Patrick,
always well-behaved because he thought that his town's Saint Patrick's Day
parade was in his honor, tries being naughty like any ordinary boy but finds
that he does not like it.")
Bruno Bruin Discovers America by gyles Brandreth
... $3.00 (1999. Not ex-library, dustjacket has wear, book and pages are
overall good. "In accepting his royal mission, Sir Bruno faces a whole
New World in which he bargains with native American bears, rides on dolphins
and saves a damsel in distress . . . but will he find Sir Walbear Raleigh?
... A first read-alone storybook - in comic-book format.")
Hamlet and the Magnificent Sandcastle by Brian
Lies ... $2.00 (2001. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "Quince
the porcupine plans to keep an eye on Hamlet the pig when they go to the
beach to build a magnificent sandcastle, but they get into trouble anyway.")
Doctor Bird - Three Lookin' Up Tales from Jamaica
by Gerald Hausman ... $2.00 (1998. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good.
"Three stories featuring Doctor Bird, the clever, positive-thinking
hummingbird found only in Jamaica.")
Exodus adapted from the Bible by Miriam Chaikin
... $1.50 (1987. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading
copy. "Retells the Biblical story of Moses leading his enslaved people
out of Egypt.")
Tiny's Big Adventure by Martin Waddell ... $3.00
(2004. Ex-library, dustjacket, very good. "Tiny Mouse has never been
to the cornfield before, so hes thrilled that his sister will take him.
Its the perfect place to play games like climb-the-tractor and sit-on-the-seat,
or hide-and-seek-mouse. But the cornfield is also a place full of strange
new sights that make Tiny quiver and shiver and call out for his sister,
who helps him feel braver. ... With boldly animated illustrations and a
sympathetic story, Tinys Big Adventure captures all the excitement
- and trepidation - of a first-time experience.")
Klutz by Henrik Drescher ... $1.50 (1996. Ex-library,
dustjacket, some wear to include a few tears. "A family with a long
history of clumsiness discovers their unexpected true calling as nimble-footed
circus performers.")
The Voyage of the Ludgate Hill, Travels with Robert Louis
Stevenson by Nancy Willard ... $2.00 (1987. Ex-library, dustjacket,
overall good. "A poem inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson's letters
describes how the author and his wife survived a stormy ocean voyage with
a shipload of exotic animals.")
Thunderstorm by Nathaniel Tripp ... $2.00 (1994.
Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "As Ben bales the freshly cut
hay on his farm and nearby animals hunt for food for their young, the right
weather conditions create a raging thunderstorm that moves swiftly toward
them.")
My Home Bay by Anne Laurel Carter ... $3.00
(2003. Ex-library, dustjacket, very good. "Gwyn's family has traveled
from Vancouver to Nova Scotia, where they plan to make their new home in
Mahone Bay. Gwyn doesn't care for the idea at all and, in fact, has sulked
from the west coast to the east, unlike her little sister, Linden, who's
caught up in the adventure. Gwyn only agreed to make the trip because her
parents bribed her with three promises to be filled when they reached their
destination. Despite her unease, Gwyn begins to grow into this new place,
and as the three promises are slowly delivered, she comes to agree with
Linden that this is indeed 'My Home Bay.'")
Who's In the Hall - A Mystery in Four Chapters
by Betsy Hearne ... $3.00 (2000. Ex-library, dustjacket, very good. "Hey!
What's up with the Willy-Nilly Wag Wave Dizzy-Lizzy Lowdown-Rowan Ratty-Ryan
Nelly-Belly and Wicked-Nick? ... And who exactly is in the hall? ... By
the time you get to the last page of Betsy Hearne's mysterious tongue twister
of a story, you willy-nilly know!")
Cooper's Lesson by Sun Yung Shin ... $3.00 (2004.
Ex-library, dustjacket, very good. "Cooper's Lesson is an inspiring
story about identity and intergenerational friendship, featuring a young
biracial boy, written in both English and Korean. ... Cooper has had about
enough of being half and half. And he's really had enough of Mr. Lee, the
owner of his neighborhood grocery store, speaking to him in Korean even
though Cooper can't keep up. Frustrated, he often wonders why things have
to be so complicated. Why can't he just be one race or the other? But one
moment in Mr. Lee's store changes everything. Soon Cooper realizes that
the things that make up a person are never simple - whether one talks about
them in English or Korean. ... Richly hued oil paintings and tender vivid
prose combine to bring the characters to life.")
Bearhide and Crow by Paul Brett Johnson ...
$3.00 (2000. Ex-library, dustjacket, very good. "After Sam tricks Amos
into swapping a prize-winning gourd for a smelly old bearhide, Amos decides
to give Sam a taste of his own medicine by negotiating an even more worthless
trade.")
The Adventure of Charlie and His Wheat-Straw Hat, A Memorat
recounted by Berniece T. Hiser ... $2.00 (1986. Ex-library, dustjacket,
some wear - still a good reading copy. "As money is short in seven-year-old
Charlie's Appalachian home during the Civil War and there is not enough
to buy the straw hat that Charlie wants to wear to school, he and his grandmother
decide to make a hat themselves.")
Paul Gallico's The Small Miracle retold by Bob
Barton ... $1.50 (2003, picture book. Ex-library, overall good. "When
his beloved donkey becomes ill, a young Italian boy is determined to take
her to the crypt of St. Francis in Assisi in hopes of making her well.")
The Biggest Pumpkin Ever by Steven Kroll ...
$1.50 (1984. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading copy.
"Two mice, each without the other's knowledge, help a pumpkin grow
into 'the biggest pumpkin ever' - but for different purposes.")
Tortoni Tremolo by Tomi Ungerer ... $2.00 (1998.
Ex-librry, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Musician Tortoni
Tremolo's constant practicing so annoys his neighbor that she puts a curse
on him, but to her dismay the spell does not have the desired effect.")
Forest Tales: The Very Scary Cave by Kari Smalley
Gibson and Gary Smalley ... $2.00 (1998. Not ex-library, light wear, overall
good. "A beaver and a chipmunk wander away from their picnic and end
up in a cave where they are frightened by loud noises.")
The Laird of Cockpen by Sorche Nic Leodhas ...
$2.00 (1969. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "A witty Scottish
story-song about the penniless Mistress Jean's refusal of the Laird of Cockpen.
Includes musical score.")
Jackrabbit by Jonathan London ... $2.00 (1996.
Ex-library, overall good. "Forced from her home by bulldozers, baby
Jackrabbit can't keep up with her family and finds herself frightened and
alone. It's not long, however, before some humans discover her, and they're
quick to do what they can to take care of her - from feeding her with a
doll's bottle to making her a bed of straw. When Jackrabbit is big enough
to return to the wild, the family makes the difficult decision to return
her to her real home - to raise a family of her own.")
Town & Country by Alice and Martin Provensen
... $1.50 (1984. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear to include a few small
taped tears - still a good reading copy.)
Selections from A Child's Garden of Verses by
Robert Louis Stevenson ... $1.50 (Not ex-library, A Golden Book. 1975. Cover
has a bit of wear to corners/edges, pages are clean and in good condition.)
The Pumpkin Man and the Crafty Creeper by Margaret
Mahy ... $1.50 (1990. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear to include several
taped tears - still a good reading copy. "A bossy and demanding plant
insists on going home with Mr. Parkin, who usually only tends quiet pumpkins,
and from that moment his peaceful existence is changed.")
God Bless America illustrated by Lynn Munsinger
... $3.00 (2002. Not ex-library, book -and- cd. Both are clean and in good
condition. "Irving Berlin wrote it, Barbra Streisand sings it on the
cd, and Lynn Munsinger illustrates it for young preschoolers with clear,
upbeat, light-filled pictures that show a family of bears visiting New York,
honoring brave firefighters and policemen in a parade, and then traveling
across their beautiful country - "from the mountains to the prairies
to the oceans . . ." Fireworks at the Statue of Liberty are a fitting
climax; then it's hugs and kisses and a view of the flag at home sweet home.")
Hercules, the Gentle Giant by Nina Schneider
... $2.00 (1969. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading
copy. "A retelling of the Hercules and the lion myth with Hercules
as an amiable, lovable boy - even though he was a giant.")
Yankee Doodle on the Frontier by Al Hartley
... $2.00 (1989. Not ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Depicts
the dangers and excitement of the American frontier, where people overcame
their differences to live together in God's harmony.")
The Rooster Crows - A Book of American Rhymes and Jingles
by Maud and Miska Petersham ... $2.00 (1973. Ex-library, rebound, dustjacket.
Pages are clean and in good condition but the lower-right corner of many
pages has been trimmed.)
The Bright and Shining Breadboard by Rosalys
Hall ... $2.00 (1969. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good.
"An Early American story set in Rhode Island. Resolved Makepeace tries
to find a bride who can have both a shining breadboard and a breadboard
of scraps for his horse.")
The Roman Twins by Roy Gerrard ... $3.00 (1998.
Ex-library, dustjacket, very good. "Maximus and his twin sister Vanilla,
slaves to the cruel and greedy Slobbus Pompius, risk their lives to save
a horse and end up helping to save the city of Rome from the Goths.")
