Mary Had a Little Jam
A collection of humorous retellings of classic nursery rhymes by contemporary children's authors.
Giants Have Feelings, Too/Jack and the Beanstalk
Look at classic children's tales from a new perspective! One story, two views. Colorful flip books present a traditional tales and -- on the flip side -- a humorous new version from another character's perspective. Favorite children's tales get a modern update by well-known author Dr. Alvin Granowsky. Even the illustrations underscore two differing perspective. Worthless Jack repaid her kindness with meanness, says the kind giant's wife. That was one giant mistake, because big guys are enormously sensitive!
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Confucius
Written for young readers, this is a picture-book biography of the creator of Confucianism, a philosophy that centers on the concepts of benevolence, propriety, and ritual. Illustrated with color paintings. Named one of the Best Children's Books 2002 by Publishers Weekly.
Confucius
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Because of Winn Dixie
Abandoned by her mother when she was just three years old, 10-year-old India Opal has been raised primarily by her father, a Baptist preacher. When he relocates the family to a small Florida town, Opal has trouble adjusting, until the day her father sends her to the store to pick up a few necessities--and she comes back with a dog. Inspired by her large, friendly new pet, whom she names Winn-Dixie (after the store), Opal finds the means to reach out and make friends with some of her neighbors--many...
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