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Books published by publisher Philomel, 2005

  • You and Me

    Martine Kindermans

    Hardcover (Philomel, Jan. 19, 2006)
    A mother goose and her child may travel far and wide, but they will always be fine just as long as they are together, in a sweet and simple ode to parenthood that proves the most precious gift in life is family.
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  • Anno's Mysterious Multiplying Jar

    Mitsumasa Anno, Masaichiro Anno

    Hardcover (Philomel, June 10, 1983)
    Simple text and pictures introduce the mathematical concept of factorials.
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  • A Redwall Winter's Tale

    Brian Jacques, Christopher Denise

    Hardcover (Philomel, Sept. 10, 2001)
    On the last day of autumn, the Redwallers are preparing for some special guests: a troupe of traveling players who promise an evening of entertainment in exchange for a grand feast. The merriment continues far into the evening, until it's time for sleepy Dibbuns to be tucked in their beds with a story: the tale of Snow Badger, Lord of Wintertide, who comes on the first night of winter, bringing snow across the land. As they did in The Great Redwall Feast, Christopher Denise's warm pastel illustrations and Brian Jacques' magical words take young readers straight to the heart of Redwall. Fans, young and old, will be enchanted by this delightful winter's tale, spun by a master storyteller.
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  • Sally and the Purple Socks

    Lisze Bechtold

    Hardcover (Philomel, May 29, 2008)
    Sally?s Purple Socks: They keep growing and growing and growing . . . Sally?s purple socks have finally arrived and she can?t wait to try them on. Oops, she forgot to include the size when she ordered them. But they?re so warm and comfortable. She lounges in them, cleans house in them, even dances in them. But wait, is it just Sally or are her socks . . . growing?! And growing! ?Dry Clean Only? takes on a whole new meaning in this adorable and wonderfully illustrated tale about an out-of-control pair of socks and their enchanting owner. A genuine delight for children.
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  • Thunder Bunny

    Barbara Helen Berger

    Hardcover (Philomel, Feb. 1, 2007)
    Despite being the smallest of the bunch, Thunder Bunny discovers her true identity in the world through a courageous act and determined spirit that is appreciated by all, in a touching tale with poetic verse by the creator of Grandfather Twilight.
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  • Anno's Math Games

    Mitsumasa Anno

    Hardcover (Philomel, Sept. 21, 1987)
    Picture puzzles, games, and simple activities introduce the mathematical concepts of multiplication, sequence and ordinal numbering, measurement, and direction
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  • Goha The Wise Fool by Denys Johnson-Davies

    Denys Johnson-Davies

    Hardcover (Philomel, March 15, 1806)
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  • The Girl Who Loved Caterpillars

    Jean Merrill, Floyd Cooper

    Hardcover (Philomel, Oct. 21, 1992)
    Living in twelfth-century Japan, Izumi, a young girl who is fascinated by small creatures, especially caterpillars, ignores the rigid conventions of Japanese court life and the wishes of her parents to pursue her own interests and choices.
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  • Old Bear's Surprise Painting

    Jane Hissey

    Hardcover (Philomel, Oct. 1, 2001)
    Old Bear and all the nursery animals are spending a fun day painting bright pictures filled with spots, wavy lines, stripes, and more in this charming picture book featuring the author's irresistible characters.
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  • Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back

    Joseph Bruchac

    Hardcover (Philomel, March 25, 1992)
    Evocative paintings accompany thirteen legends taken from different tribes that describe how native Americans related the cycles of the moon to the seasons.
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  • What a Party!

    Sandy Asher, Keith Graves

    Hardcover (Philomel, Feb. 1, 2007)
    Having worked so hard to prepare for Grandpa's party by making the costumes, setting up the stage, creating the program, and singing his special song, Froggy is thrilled about how great the event turned out for all the attendees--especially the guest of honor!
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  • Give Us This Day

    Tasha Tudor

    Hardcover (Philomel, Oct. 23, 1987)
    Tasha Tudor's beloved paintings enhance William Tyndale's classic sixteenth-century translation of the Lord's Prayer.
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