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Books with author Janet%20Stevens

  • Tops & Bottoms

    Janet Stevens

    Hardcover (Harcourt Brace, March 29, 1995)
    A 1996 Caldecott Honor Book Hare solves his family’s problems by tricking rich and lazy Bear in this funny, energetic version of an old slave story. With roots in American slave tales, Tops & Bottoms celebrates the trickster tradition of using one’s wits to overcome hardship. “As usual, Stevens’ animal characters, bold and colorful, are delightful. . . . It’s all wonderful fun, and the book opens, fittingly, from top to bottom instead of from side to side, making it perfect for story-time sharing.”--BooklistThis title has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades 2-3, Stories)
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  • The Tortoise and the Hare: An Aesop Fable

    Janet Stevens

    Paperback (Holiday House, Sept. 1, 1984)
    With illustrations as timeless as the tale, this edition of a classic will delight both parents and children. Once upon a time, there was a tortoise and the hare. Tortoise was friendly and quiet. He did everything slowly. Hare was flashy and rude. He did everything quickly. Janet Steven’s signature style adds color, light, and humor to this classic fable. Parents will love revisiting this story as much as children will love reading it, as its always a good time to be rereminded slow and steady wins the race!
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  • Tops & Bottoms

    Janet Stevens

    eBook (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, March 29, 1995)
    Hare solves his family’s problems by tricking rich and lazy Bear in this funny, energetic version of an old slave story. With roots in American slave tales, Tops & Bottoms celebrates the trickster tradition of using one’s wits to overcome hardship. “As usual, Stevens’ animal characters, bold and colorful, are delightful. . . . It’s all wonderful fun, and the book opens, fittingly, from top to bottom instead of from side to side, making it perfect for story-time sharing.”--Booklist
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  • How the Manx Cat Lost Its Tail

    Janet Stevens

    Library Binding (Harcourt Childrens Books, April 1, 1990)
    A retelling of how the Manx cat lost its tail in the door of Noah's ark
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  • Tops & Bottoms

    Janet Stevens

    eBook (HMH Books for Young Readers, March 4, 2014)
    Hare solves his family’s problems by tricking rich and lazy Bear in this funny, energetic version of an old slave story. With roots in American slave tales, Tops & Bottoms celebrates the trickster tradition of using one’s wits to overcome hardship. This ebook was designed to be read vertically. For optimum reading experience, please adjust the orientation on your ereader.This title has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades 2-3, Stories)
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  • Tops & Bottoms

    Janet Stevens

    Paperback (Scholastic, Jan. 1, 1996)
    Used book in good condition, due to its age it could contain normal signs of use
  • Tops & Bottoms

    Janet Stevens

    Paperback (Scholastic, Jan. 1, 1996)
    Used book in good condition, due to its age it could contain normal signs of use
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  • Coyote Steals the Blanket: A Ute Tale

    Janet Stevens

    Paperback (Holiday House, Jan. 1, 1993)
    "I go where I want, I do what I want, and I take what I want!" says Coyote.In this retelling of a Native American tale from the Ute people, Coyote learns the consequences of taking what isn't his and ignoring everyone's advice. It's only with the help of a wise hummingbird that he escapes a bad end.Set in the canyonlands of the American south-west, Caledcott Honoree Janet Stevens' illustrations are kid friendly and action-packed. A great read-aloud to gently show kids that it's not a bad idea to listen to good advice and that it's wrong to take what isn't yours.
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  • From Pictures to Words: A Book About Making a Book

    Janet Stevens

    Paperback (Holiday House, Jan. 1, 1995)
    Step by step through the creative process.
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  • Three Billy Goats Gruff

    Janet Stevens

    Library Binding (Turtleback Books, Jan. 1, 1987)
    A spirited and humorous look at the tale of three clever billy goats who outwit a big, ugly troll.
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  • The Dog Who Had Kittens

    Janet Stevens

    Paperback (Holiday House, Jan. 1, 1991)
    A basset hound is miserable until he adopts some kittens. Baxter the Basset Hound comes to the aid of some kittens when their mother disappears one afternoon. Winner Of: Colorado Children's Book Award Young Hoosier Picture Book Award Nevada Young Readers Award Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award
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  • Tops & Bottoms

    Janet Stevens

    Paperback (Scholastic, Jan. 1, 1996)
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