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Bill and Pete
Tomie dePaola
Library Binding (Perfection Learning, July 1, 1996)Meet William Everett Crocodile, who spells his name Bill. Meet Pete, Bill's best bird friend and trusty toothbrush. Together, they foil a crocodile-hunting Bad Guy, making life safer along the River Nile in his wonderfully funny tale of two memorable friends. Full color.
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The Knight and the Dragon
Tomie dePaola
Library Binding (Perfection Learning, Feb. 1, 1998)What happens when a sheepish knight and a not-so-fierce dragon fight for the very first time? Well, it
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Who Sank the Boat?
Pamela Allen
Library Binding (Perfection Learning, April 1, 1996)Beside the sea, there once lived a cow, a donkey, a sheep, a pig, and a tiny little mouse. One warm, sunny morning--for no particular reason--they decided to go for a row in the bay. Do you know who sank the boat? Funny . . . just right for the very young.--The New Yorker. An American Bookseller Pick of the List Book. Library of Congress Books for Children. Full color.
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Rechenka's Eggs
Patricia Polacco
School & Library Binding (Turtleback Books, March 19, 1996)FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. An injured goose rescued by Babushka broke the painted eggs intended for the Easter Festival in Moscva. The injured goose lays 13 marvelously colored eggs to replace them, including one final miracle in egg form, before returning to her own kind.
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Sweetgrass
Jan Hudson
Hardcover (Perfection Learning, March 1, 1999)None
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The Legend Of The Indian Paintbrush
Tomie dePaola, Tomie De Paola
School & Library Binding (Turtleback Books, April 16, 1996)FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. In a vivid retelling of an old folk legend, an Indian brave dreams of creating a painting that will capture the beauty of a sunset.
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When Pigs Fly
June Rae Wood
Library Binding (Perfection Learning, Aug. 1, 1997)Buddy's life has never been easy -- between caring for Reenie, her younger sister born with Down's Syndrome, and watching her parents struggle to pay the bills, she barely has time for normal teenage worries. But when her parents decide to sell their house and move the family to a dilapidated old farm, Buddy thinks pigs will fly before she's happy again. The old farmhouse, however, holds some surprising secrets that may make Buddy realize just how rich her family is.The story is enjoyable and inspiring. -- Horn BookWell-written and engaging.... A down-to-earth yet upbeat story. -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksThe many serious issues flow smoothly from the strength of Wood's solid characters toward a realistic resolution. No happy ending here, but sure enough, there are possibilities. -- School Library Journal
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Chato's Kitchen
Gary Soto, Susan Guevara
School & Library Binding (San Val, Sept. 16, 1997)None
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The Emperor and the Kite
Jane Yolen, Ed Young
Library Binding (Perfection Learning, July 1, 1998)Largely ignored by her own family, Princess Djeow Seow spends her days playing with a kite made from paper and sticks. But when the Emperor is imprisoned in a high tower, only the Princess can save the day, flying her kite high up into the sky to rescue her father. A familiar jewel polished to unaccustomed brilliance.
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This Place Has No Atmosphere
Paula Danziger
School & Library Binding (Topeka Bindery, Jan. 1, 1999)None
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Remember Me To Harold Square
Paula Danziger
School & Library Binding (Turtleback Books, Aug. 30, 1999)FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. When Frank spends the summer with Kendra and her family in their New York City apartment, a friendship develops as the two teenagers set off on a scavenger hunt exploring the city's museums, restaurants, and other landmarks.
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Who's That Stepping On Plymouth Rock?
Jean Fritz, J. B. Handelsman
School & Library Binding (Turtleback Books, Sept. 28, 1998)FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Presents the story of Plymouth Rock--where the pilgrims stepped out after arriving in the New World--and how it was moved, dropped, broken, moved again, and cemented back together before finally being enclosed in an impressive monument.
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