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A Girl, a Ghost, and the Hollywood Hills
Lizabeth Zindel
Hardcover (Viking Juvenile, Oct. 14, 2010)When Holly's mother dies unexpectedly, she thinks things can't get much worse. But then her dad starts dating again. And his new girlfriend is Holly's aunt-her mom's sister! Aunt Claudia is known in Hollywood as the Queen of B Movies. Horror films, zombie flicks, she's made them all. Holly never liked her aunt, but now she positively can't stand her. Especially once the ghost of her mother appears and tells Holly that Claudia was to blame for her death. Inspired by Hamlet, this funny novel about the danger of family secrets is a modern comic take on a classic Shakespearean tragedy.
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Hosie's Alphabet
Leonard Baskin
Hardcover (Viking Juvenile, Oct. 30, 1972)A full-page illustration of a creature for each letter of the alphabet, including a bumptious baboon, furious fly, ghastly garrulous gargoyle, and quintessential quail.
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Firefighters to the Rescue
Kersten Hamilton, Rich Davis
Hardcover (Viking Juvenile, June 23, 2005)First you hear the siren, then you see the lights. Soon, a red blur zooms by— it’s a truck of firefighters to the rescue! From practical jokes in the firehouse to legendary bravery, every detail of a firefighter’s life is fascinating. This picture book’s simple rousing text and playful illustrations allow even the youngest firefighter fans to follow their heroes through an ordinary day of cooking, laughing, putting out a fire and rescuing a beloved pet.
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Mine for Keeps
Jean Little
Hardcover (Viking Juvenile, Feb. 1, 1995)After spending five years in a cerebral palsy center, Sally is challenged to adjust to normal family and school life.
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The Roald Dahl Treasury
Roald Dahl, Lane Smith, b
Hardcover (Viking Juvenile, Oct. 1, 1997)A wonderful collection of works from the popular author of The BFG, includes portions of his autobiography, notes written prior to the publication of Esio Trot, and an assortment of unpublished work, such as Christmas cards, personal letters, and songs.
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Science Verse
Jon Scieszka, Lane Smith
Paperback (Viking Juvenile, Sept. 6, 2007)When the teacher tells his class that they can hear the poetry of science in everything, a student is struck with a curse and begins hearing nothing but science verses that sound very much like some well-known poems.
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Corduroy's Birthday
Don Freeman, Lisa McCue
Hardcover (Viking Juvenile, March 1, 1997)Corduroy is celebrating his birthday, and, with the help of brightly illustrated, lift-the-flap pages, young readers can join the party as he plays with the pin+a1ata, goes on a treasure hunt, and opens his gifts. BOMC Main.
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Lissy's Friends
Grace Lin
Hardcover (Viking Juvenile, May 17, 2007)What do you do when youÂ’re the new girl at school? If youÂ’re Lissy, you make a friend. A paper friend. And to LissyÂ’s surprise, her little origami bird opens his eyes and says hello! So she quickly makes more friends. And soon Lissy has more friends than she can count! But what do you do when your friends have to leave? If youÂ’re Lissy, you make another friend . . . but this time one that stays. Utterly imaginative and charming, LissyÂ’s Friends is a fresh take on the importance of friendship.
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Madeline Birthday Activity Book
Ludwig Bemelmans, Jody Wheeler
Paperback (Viking Juvenile, Sept. 1, 1999)It's Madeline's birthday, and Madeline's friends have given her an album filled with pictures of her most famous escapades. While children look at the scenes from Madeline's life, they can place stickers on the bridge where she was rescued by Genevieve the dog or in the circus where she performed with Pepito. They can even decorate the Old House in Paris for Madeline's party! 16 pages of special recipes, games, and pictures to color are included. When children are done, they can simply put the stickers back on their sheets to play with Madeline and her friends all year round.* With reusable vinyl stickers
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Rhyme Stew
Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake
Hardcover (Viking Juvenile, April 15, 1990)An illustrated collection of fifteen parodies ranging from skewered nursery rhymes to epic slapstick sagas
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Beady Bear
Don Freeman
Hardcover (Viking Juvenile, Sept. 3, 1982)Thayer's beloved toy bear leaves him in order to try living in a cave like real bears do
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Ancient Egypt
Judith Crosher
Hardcover (Viking Juvenile, May 1, 1993)Colorful illustrations on acetate, which can be peeled back to show the interiors of structures, and an informative text help readers discover the mysteries of ancient Egypt, from the pyramids and temples to palaces and village homes.
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