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Big Bear Hug
Big Bear Hug
by Nicholas Oldland
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A huge bear is wandering through the forest - but wait a minute Who's that he's hugging? A beaver? And a moose? And a bird? And a tree? Welcome to the world of Big Bear Hug, a contemporary fable about a bear who has an appetite for hugging everything in... (read more)

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A Child's Garden of Verses: Includes a Read-And-Listen CD
A Child's Garden of Verses: Includes a Read-And-Listen CD
by Robert Louis Stevenson
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This keepsake edition of Robert Louis Stevenson's time-honored collection of children's poetry was originally published in 1940 and features 67 wistful illustrations, 16 of them in full color. It includes a CD featuring several of the book'... (read more)

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The Two Cars
The Two Cars
by Ingri Mor Daulaire
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Famous for their illustrated versions of the Norse and Greek myths, a celebrated husband-and-wife team offers a delightful modern retelling of the ancient story of the tortoise and the hare. Full color.... (read more)

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Fables
Fables
by Arnold Lobel
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'Short, original fables with fresh, unexpected morals poke subtle fun at human foibles through the antics of animals. . . . The droll illustrations, with tones blended to luminescent shading, are complete and humorous themselves.' -- Association of... (read more)

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Wheedle and the Noodle
Wheedle and the Noodle
by Stephen Cosgrove
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The Wheedle, a large furry creature with a red blinking nose, has lived wrapped in peace and quiet atop the Space Needle for years and years. But late one night all of that changed as the empty streets echoed with the plaintiff cries of a creature in... (read more)

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Goddess Girls #02: Persephone the Phony
Goddess Girls #02: Persephone the Phony
by Joan Holub
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In Persephone the Phony, Persephone develops a crush on bad-boy Hades. Her mom (Ceres) and friends dont approve, and Persephone finds herself sneaking around to see him. Hades convinces her to tell the truth, and its revealed that he isnt all that bad... (read more)

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Greek Gods and Heroes
Greek Gods and Heroes
by Robert Graves
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Recounts the glorious days when gods and godesses who dwelt on Mount Olympus ruled over the world of mortals below, and fabled heroes performed mighty deeds of valor.... (read more)

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The McElderry Book of Greek Myths (Margaret K. McElderry Book)
The McElderry Book of Greek Myths (Margaret K. McElderry Book)
by Eric A. Kimmel
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Walk among the gods and goddesses, men and monsters, in this enchanting volume of classic Greek myths! Here are twelve of the most beloved legends of Greek mythology, from Pandora and her dreaded box to Icarus with his wings of wax, and, of course, that... (read more)

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Dusssie
Dusssie
by Nancy Springer
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   Dusie always knew puberty was going to be confusing, but she never realized it was going to be catastrophic--until she wakes up one morning to find that her hair has turned into a writhing mass of slithering snakes and discovers the real... (read more)

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Goddess Girls #03: Aphrodite the Beauty
Goddess Girls #03: Aphrodite the Beauty
by Joan Holub
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Well-researched and true to the original myths, each volume in the Goddess Girls series addresses contemporary issues like friendships and relationships from a classically accurate—and entertaining—persepective. In Aphrodite the... (read more)

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Gifts from the Gods: Ancient Words and Wisdom from Greek and Roman Mythology
Gifts from the Gods: Ancient Words and Wisdom from Greek and Roman Mythology
by Lise Lunge Larsen
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Ancient names come to rich and fascinating life in this lavishly illustrated gift book for mythology fans and word lovers. Did you know that “museums” were initially temples built to worship the nine muses, the goddesses of the arts? That... (read more)

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The Water Dragon: A Chinese Legend
The Water Dragon: A Chinese Legend
by Li Jian
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Long ago, in a remote village in China, there lived a kind and generous little boy. He spent his days in the forest, collecting wood to trade for food. One day, the boy made a wondrous discovery: a magic stone that caused his money jar and rice crocks to... (read more)

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Classic Myths To Read Aloud (89 Edition)
Classic Myths To Read Aloud (89 Edition)
by William F. Russell
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The most complete collection of Greek and Roman myths specially arranged to be read aloud to children aged five to twelve. "Every child deserves this book. Those who do the reading aloud will be enlightened and rewarded, too."--Edwin Newman... (read more)

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Larf
Larf
by Ashley Spires
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No one believes Larf exists, and he likes it that way. Larf, you see, is a sasquatch, the only sasquatch in the world (or so it seems). He has a very pleasant, and very private, life in the woods, where on any given day he might be found jogging... (read more)

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The Lion & the Mouse
The Lion & the Mouse
by Jerry Pinkney
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Caldecott Medal winner Jerry Pinkney brings a beloved fairy tale to new life Jerry Pinkney, one of the country's most celebrated picture book creators, is a master at reimagining classic tales. Now he has turned his talents to Puss in Boots, and he is at... (read more)

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Vampyre: The Terrifying Lost Journal of Dr. Cornelius Van Helsing
Vampyre: The Terrifying Lost Journal of Dr. Cornelius Van Helsing
by Corneli Van Helsing
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Vampyre! The name alone strikes terror into the hearts of most mortals . . . but not Dr. Cornelius Van Helsingand#8212;a doctor by profession but secretly a vampyre expert and hunter extraordinaire. Lucky for us, he recorded everything he discovered... (read more)

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Hercules: The Twelve Labors: A Greek Myth (Graphic Myths and Legends)
Hercules: The Twelve Labors: A Greek Myth (Graphic Myths and Legends)
by Paul D. Storrie
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Famous for his superhuman strength, Hercules is the most popular hero in Greek mythology. The son of Zeus?king of the gods?and a mortal mother, Hercules faces the wrath of Zeus's wife Hera, who resents her illegitimate stepson and vows to bring him... (read more)

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Stories of Robin Hood Told to the Children
Stories of Robin Hood Told to the Children
by H. E. Marshall
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Stories of Robin Hood in a lively retelling that chronicles the events of the time in which Robin Hood lived. Describes how and why he came to live in the Green Wood, and the adventures he had there with Little John, Maid Marian, and the Sheriff of... (read more)

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Goddess Girls #06: Aphrodite the Diva
Goddess Girls #06: Aphrodite the Diva
by Joan Holub
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In Athena the Brain, Athena always knew she was smart and special, but she didnt realize that she was a goddess! When shes whisked away to Mount Olympus Academy, she worries about fitting in and dealing with her dad (Zeus). Luckily, she meets the Goddess... (read more)

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Favorite Greek Myths
Favorite Greek Myths
by Mary Pope Osborne
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Here are twelve Greek myths, retold in an accessible style and magnificently illustrated with classic elegance. Full color.... (read more)

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