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Books published by publisher Harcourt Childrens Books

  • On the Day You Were Born

    Debra Frasier

    Hardcover (Harcourt Children's Books, April 3, 2012)
    A beloved classic for more than twenty years, this luminous new edition includes a note from the authorand a refreshed jacket design.​ In simple words and radiant collages, Debra Frasier celebrates the earth and extends an exuberant welcome to each member of our human family. Accompanied by a glossary explaining such natural phenomena as gravity, tides, and migration, this unforgettable book affirms the special place each child holds in the world. (NOTE: bonus audio on the cover refers to an audio download)
    K
  • Winnie the Pooh

    A. A. Milne, Stephen Fry, Jane Horrocks, Geoffrey Palmer, Judi Dench, Finty Williams, Robert Daws, Michael Williams, Hachette Childrens Books

    Audiobook (Hachette Childrens Books, April 21, 2010)
    Packed full of fun and adventure with Winnie-the-Pooh and all his friends in the Hundred Acre Forest. This is a wonderful dramatisation of Winnie-the-Pooh by David Benedictus with music composed, directed and played by John Gould. With a cast of carefully-chosen actors, this adaptation conveys all the magic of Milne's classic stories. The cast includes the following stars: Pooh - Stephen Fry Piglet - Jane Horrocks Eeyore - Geoffrey Palmer Kanga - Judi Dench Roo - Finty Williams Rabbit - Robert Daws Owl - Michael Williams Christopher Robin - Steven Webb
  • How the Manx Cat Lost Its Tail

    Janet Stevens

    Library Binding (Harcourt Childrens Books, April 1, 1990)
    A retelling of how the Manx cat lost its tail in the door of Noah's ark
    K
  • TO HELL WITH DYING: How loving care help revive old Mr.Sweet.

    Alice Walker, Catherine Deeter

    Hardcover (Harcourt Childrens Books, Aug. 16, 1967)
    Afro-Americans, friendship, fiction
  • The Witch Who Lives Down the Hall

    Donna Guthrie, Amy Schwartz

    Library Binding (Harcourt Childrens Books, Nov. 1, 1985)
    A young boy who lives in an apartment house is convinced that his mysterious new neighbor is a witch
    K
  • Winnie the Pooh: Piglet Meets a Heffalump

    A. A. Milne, Stephen Fry, Jane Horrocks, Geffrey Palmer, Judi Dench, Finty Williams, Robert Daws, Michael Williams, Hachette Childrens Books

    Audible Audiobook (Hachette Childrens Books, April 21, 2010)
    A wonderful adaption of Winnie the Pooh, featuring an all-star cast including Stephen Fry and Dame Judi Dench. Story 1: In which Piglet meets a Heffalump. Story 2: In which eeyore has a birthday. Story 3: In which Kanga and Baby Roo come to the forest, and Piglet has a bath. Story 4: In which Christopher Robin leads an expotition to the North Pole.
  • Winnie the Pooh: The House at Pooh Corner

    A. A. Milne, Stephen Fry, Jane Horrocks, Geoffrey Palmer, Judi Dench, Finty Williams, Robert Daws, Sandi Toksvig, Hachette Childrens Books

    Audible Audiobook (Hachette Childrens Books, April 21, 2010)
    An award winning production, with an all-star cast including Stephen Fry and Dame Judi Dench. Brings to life one of the best loved and recognised children's books of all time in a full dramatisation with specially composed music.
  • Winnie the Pooh: Tigger Comes to the Forest

    A. A. Milne, Stephen Fry, Jane Horrocks, Geoffrey Palmer, Judi Dench, Finty Williams, Robert Daws, Michael Williams, Hachette Childrens Books

    Audible Audiobook (Hachette Childrens Books, April 22, 2010)
    A wonderful adaption of Winnie the Pooh, featuring an all-star cast including Stephen Fry and Dame Judi Dench. Story 1: In which a house is built at Pooh corner for eeyore. Store 2: in which tigger comes to the forest and has breakfast. Story 3: In which a search is organdized. Story 4: In which it is shown that Tiggers do not climb trees. Story 5: In which Rabbit has a busy day and we learn what Christopher Robin does in the afternoon.
  • How to Train Your Dragon

    Cressida Cowell, David Tennant, Hachette Childrens Books

    Audible Audiobook (Hachette Childrens Books, April 22, 2010)
    The story of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III rise to fame, through his dragon-training exploits, told in Hiccup's own words by David Tennant. Hiccup was a truly extraordinary Viking Hero, Warrior chieftain, awesome sword-fighter and amateur naturalist. He was known throughout Vikingdom as 'the Dragon Whisperer' on account of his power over these terrifying beasts. But it wasn't always like that....
  • This Is the Star

    Joyce Dunbar, Gary Blythe

    Hardcover (Harcourt Childrens Books, Oct. 1, 1996)
    This retelling of the Nativity story features carefully crafted verse describing the magical night, complemented by magnificent full-color oil paintings. By the author of Ten Little Mice.
    P
  • Bloody Jack: Being an Account of the Curious Adventures of Mary "Jacky" Faber, Ship's Boy

    L. A. Meyer

    Hardcover (Harcourt Children's Books, Sept. 1, 2002)
    Life as a ship's boy aboard HMS Dolphin is a dream come true for Jacky Faber. Gone are the days of scavenging for food and fighting for survival on the streets of eighteenth-century London. Instead, Jacky is becoming a skilled and respected sailor as the crew pursues pirates on the high seas.There's only one problem: Jacky is a girl. And she will have to use every bit of her spirit, wit, and courage to keep the crew from discovering her secret. This could be the adventure of her life--if only she doesn't get caught. . . .
    Y
  • Swan Lake

    Margot Fonteyn, Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky, Trina Schart Hyman

    Library Binding (Harcourt Childrens Books, Feb. 1, 1989)
    A prince's love for a swan queen overcomes an evil sorcerer's spell in this fairy tale adaptation of the classic ballet.
    N