Books in Calico Illustrated Classics series

L. Frank Baum's classic adventure tale follows the yellow brick road to the Emerald City. When a cyclone deposits Dorothy, Toto, and their house on the Wicked Witch of the East, they enter a world of color and adventure. The only way to get home is to ask the Wizard of Oz in the Emerald City. Follow Dorothy and Toto's quest as they meet friends and fight for their lives in the Calico Illustrated Classics adaptation of Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 3-8.

Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic tale follows the childhood of Mistress Mary Lennox. After Mary's parents die in India, she is sent to live with her uncle on the moors of England. All alone with nothing to do, Mary befriends a robin and an old gardener. Soon, the mystery of a hidden garden, an unusual noise, and a local boy will fill her days with magic. Follow the powerful story of friendship in the Calico Illustrated Classics adaptation of Burnett's The Secret Garden.

Sir Walter Scott's tale of adventure during the times of Robin Hood.Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colourful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes a biography of Sir Walter Scott and study questions, which can be used both in the classroom and at home to further engage the reader in the story.The Classics Illustrated comic book series began in 1941 with its first issue, Alexandre Dumas’s "The Three Musketeers", and has since included over 200 classic tales released around the world. This new CCS Books edition is specifically tailored to engage and educate young readers with some of the greatest works ever written, while still thrilling older readers who have loving memories of this series of old.

Lewis Carroll's tale of Alice and her adventures down the rabbit hole, where she meets the most eccentric characters including the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter and the Queen of Hearts.Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes a biography of Lewis Carroll, two poems by Carroll and study questions, which can be used both in the classroom or at home to further engage the reader in the story.The Classics Illustrated comic book series began life in 1941 with its first issue, Alexandre Dumas’ "The Three Musketeers", and has since included over 200 classic tales released around the world. This new edition is specifically tailored to engage and educate young readers with some of the greatest works ever written, while still thrilling older readers who have loving memories of this series of old. Each book contains dedicated theme discussions and study questions to further develop the reader’s understanding and enjoyment of the work at hand.

Bored and lonely, the son of a millionaire is on an ocean voyage. Bragging and boasting to the other passengers, he is suddenly swept overboard. He is rescued by a small fishing boat, Here his money is useless, and idleness unheard of. Harvey must work with the others at their dangerous trade to earn his keep. He learns a way of life where money cannot buy everything, and a man's worth lies in who he is, not what he owns, Learning, discovery, and danger all come together to bring a boy to manhood. Retail price: $9.95 US, $11.95 Can/Aust.

H. Rider Haggard's story of the life of the great Egyptian Queen.Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes a biography of H. Rider Haggard, theme discussions and study questions, which can be used both in the classroom or at home to further engage the reader in the story.The Classics Illustrated comic book series began life in 1941 with its first issue, Alexandre Dumas’ "The Three Musketeers", and has since included over 200 classic tales released around the world. This new edition is specifically tailored to engage and educate young readers with some of the greatest works ever written, while still thrilling older readers who have loving memories of this series of old. Each book contains dedicated theme discussions and study questions to further develop the reader’s understanding and enjoyment of the work at hand.

An all-new illustrated edition of the beloved classic by Lucy Maud Montgomery with adorable artwork by manga artist Maki Minami!When Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert decide to adopt an orphan to help them tend their farm on Canada’s Prince Edward Island, they are shocked when an eleven-year old girl is sent to them instead, the affable Anne Shirley. Despite their initial disappointment, the Cuthberts are quickly won over by Anne’s charm, spirit, and wit. Follow Anne as she adapts to her new family and finds a place for herself on the island―befriending neighbors, attending school, exploring her adoration for the written word, and using her endless imagination to enchant locals and readers alike.

Award-winning illustrator Robert Ingpen offers his stunning version of another classic: Rudyard Kipling's beloved stories of the boy Mowgli, rescued and raised by tigers in the heart of the jungle. The tales feature such unforgettable creatures such as Bagheera, the graceful black panther; Baloo, the kindly brown bear; and Kaa, the snake with the hypnotic stare. In addition, this timeless collection includes other favorites, such as “Rikki-Tikki-Tavi,” “The White Seal,” and “Toomai of the Elephants.”

The Hare and the Tortoise. The Lion and the Mouse. The Boy Who Cried Wolf. The Jackdaw and the Borrowed Plumage. For generations, these titles and scores of others have been synonymous with the best in the timeless literature of childhood. Although he was probably as mythical as the tales attributed to him, the legendary name of Aesop has been associated for thousands of years with an enduringly popular collection of enchanting fables. In the lavish tradition of Chronicle Books' classic illustrated edition of A Child's Garden of Verses, this delightful selection of Aesop's parables--some of them universally recognizable, others refreshingly unfamiliar--is magnificently complemented by illustrations taken from a variety of antique editions. Among the artists represented in this superbly designed and beautifully reproduced new volume are Arthur Rackham, Thomas Bewick, Walter Crane, Charles Robinson, and Randolph Caldecott. Fully captioned illustrations, a complete bibliography of sources, and a set of biographical notes on the artists make this stunning compendium an ideal gift for any child as well as a valutable companion for collectors of fine illustrated books.

In Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic tale of mystery, Mr. Sherlock Holmes and his associate Dr. Watson are out to investigate the supernatural. Sightings of an enormous black hound with blazing eyes and the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville are just curious enough to interest Holmes. He sends Watson ahead with promises to follow. Discover the facts uncovered by Watson and Holmes's deductions in the Calico Illustrated Classics adaptation of Doyle's Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles.