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Books in The children's library series

  • If You Could See Laughter

    Coe, Mandy Coe

    Paperback (Salt Publishing, Oct. 1, 2010)
    If You Could See Laughter is Mandy Coe's first collection of poetry for children. An award-winning poet, Mandy Coe is an educational specialist in poetry in schools and has been commissioned by CBeebies, the Book Trust, the Barbican and National Poetry Day to write poems and educational material for children of all ages. Her poetry has been described as '...literally spell-binding'.
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  • A Caring Neighbour

    Karema Bouroubi

    Paperback (Islamic Foundation, July 1, 2007)
    A lovely story which illustrates for young children the importance of helping one's neighbour. Full colour illustrations.
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  • Puppies

    Eileen Spinelli

    Hardcover (Smithmark Pub, March 1, 1992)
    Describes the development, behavior, and care of puppies, and introduces twelve popular dog breeds
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  • Rays of Truth: Poems on Islam

    Ayesha Bint Mahmood

    Paperback (Islamic Foundation, July 1, 2007)
    This collection of inspirational poems is written for young people. It is decorated with Islamic calligraphy and patterns in pastel colours.
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  • Ballet on Tour

    Nada Curcija-Prodanovic

    Hardcover (Oxford University Press, )
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  • Captain of Dragoons

    Ronald Welch

    Hardcover (Oxford University Press, March 15, 1974)
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  • Kittens

    Eileen Spinelli

    Hardcover (Smithmark Pub, March 1, 1992)
    Describes the development, behavior, and care of kittens, and introduces twelve popular cat breeds
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  • The Gentle Falcon

    Hilda; illustrated by Evelyn Gibbs Lewis, Evelyn Gibbs

    Hardcover (Oxford University Press, Aug. 16, 1966)
    The Gentle Falcon
  • The gentle falcon

    Hilda Winifred Lewis

    Hardcover (Oxford University Press, Aug. 16, 1966)
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  • Adventures in the Nile Valley

    Susan Omar

    Paperback (Islamic Foundation, July 1, 2007)
    During a young British Muslim boy's second visit to Egypt he discovers the wonders of the pyramids, Al-Azhar, a centre of Muslim learning in Cairo, and other attractions.
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  • Sharks

    Eileen Spinelli

    Hardcover (Smithmark Pub, May 1, 1992)
    Describes the special characteristics and behavior of sharks, and introduces ten varieties of shark
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  • Brother Dusty-Feet

    Rosemary SUTCLIFF

    Hardcover (Oxford University Press, July 6, 1961)
    This is the story of Hugh Copplestone, who lived in Devon during the reign of Queen Elizabeth. When his father died, Hugh and his beloved dog Argos had to go to live with his Aunt Alison, who did not like either boys or dogs. When she threatened Argos, Hugh ran away. Hoping to get to the University at Oxford, as his father had done before him, instead he fell in with a band of wandering players and had a year of adventure, travel and learning before finding a new home.