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Books in Start to Read! series

  • Start to Applique

    Nancy Nicholson

    Paperback (Search Press, Nov. 1, 2008)
    Learn how to appliqué. It's fun and easy to do!
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  • Monsters Munch Lunch!: A Story for Two to Share

    Abigail Tabby, Louis Womble

    Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, Nov. 22, 2005)
    In a wildly funny and totally wacky story, Elmo, Zoe, Grover, and Cookie Monster help prepare an enormous feast for a group of very hungry Muppet monsters. Adults read the story in a series of rhyming two-word phrases and children chime in at predictable intervals with a repeated chorus. The zany illustrations embellish the simple text, adding visual cues to help children learn to recognize sight words.
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  • Start to Embroider

    Claire Buckley

    Paperback (Search Press, March 1, 2009)
    Explains embroidery techniques and stitches, reviews fabrics and yarns, and provides step-by-step instructions for five projects, including book covers, purses, and charms.
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  • Start to Felt

    Ewa Kuniczak

    Paperback (Search Press, Nov. 1, 2008)
    This book brings the ancient craft of feltmaking up to date with a great collection of fun and colourful projects. The versatility of felt makes it fantastic to work with. Learn how to make books, bags, jewellery and charms - the techniques are simple and with the step-by-step instruction and detailed photographs you can't go wrong.
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  • Our Castle

    Annemarie Young, Louise Redshaw, Nancy E Harris

    Paperback (Capstone Press, )
    None
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  • Rodeo Rider

    Mick Gowar, Francois Hall

    Paperback (Capstone Press, July 1, 2013)
    Yahoo! Buffalo Bob’s Wild West Show had come to town. Bob was giving a $100 prize for anyone who could ride Mad Mickey the Mean Mustang! Who would be the best rodeo rider in Cactus Thorn?
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  • Start to Knit

    Alison Dupernex

    Paperback (Search Press, March 1, 2009)
    This book provides an intrduction to knitting, along with patterns and descriptions for various projects.
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  • IT'S NOT FAIR

    Deborah Hautzig

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, Feb. 2, 1993)
    When Bert does all the work and Ernie gets all the credit for the pair's new lemonade stand, their friendship is threatened by growing tensions
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  • The City Sings a Song!: A Story for Two to Share

    Abigail Tabby

    Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, Nov. 22, 2005)
    As Elmo and Zoe take a walk in the city, they take note of the rhythm and beat of all the sounds they encounter. From the honking of a horn to the movement of traffic, from the the clang of machines to the wails of sirens, the city’s noise is like music. Adults read the toe-tapping rhythm of the text and children chime in at predictable intervals with a repeated chorus. Richly detailed illustrations add another dimension to the simple text.
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  • Basil Brush Finds Treasure

    Peter Firmin

    Paperback (Littlehampton Book Services Ltd, June 15, 1975)
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  • The Stinky Giant

    Karen Wallace, Cathy Brett

    Paperback (Capstone Press, July 1, 2013)
    A tired and thirsty giant came to the palace and asked for a drink. The queen tried to send him away because he was so stinky! Princess PJ really wanted him to stay, but how could she get him to take a bath?
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  • Nature Detectives

    Pippa Goodhart, Sue Mason

    Paperback (Capstone Press, )
    None
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