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  • 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)
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  • 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. . . .
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  • Stellaluna

    Janell Cannon

    Hardcover (Harcourt Children's Books, April 30, 1993)
    Knocked from her mother’s safe embrace by an attacking owl, Stellaluna lands headfirst in a bird’s nest. This adorable baby fruit bat’s world is literally turned upside down when she is adopted by the occupants of the nest and adapts to their peculiar bird habits. Two pages of notes at the end of the story provide factual information about bats. “Delightful and informative but never didactic; a splendid debut.”--Kirkus Reviews
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  • Something Permanent

    Cynthia Rylant, Walker Evans

    Hardcover (Harcourt Children's Books, May 13, 1994)
    The photographs of Walker Evans tell stories of ordinary people living in America in the extraordinary time of the Great Depression. Cynthia Rylant’s poetry about the photographs offers a new voice in the telling, celebrating the beauty of life lived in extreme circumstances.
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  • Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa

    Erica Silverman, Betsy Lewin

    Hardcover (Harcourt Children's Books, April 1, 2005)
    A Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Honor Book Hold on to your hats! Two new pals have arrived on the scene: Cowgirl Kate and her stubborn, but devoted cowhorse, Cocoa. Together they count the herd, ride the range, and, of course, argue till the cows come home--as only best friends can do. With its spirited text and bright, humorous illustrations by Caldecott Honor recipient Betsy Lewin, this first book in the Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa series is bound to be a hit with young wranglers everywhere.
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  • The Complete Adventures of Big Dog and Little Dog

    Dav Pilkey

    Hardcover (Harcourt Children's Books, June 1, 2003)
    Big Dog is ready for some fun. Little Dog is ready, too. Join these irresistible puppy pals on five zippy adventures, together for the first time in one cozy picture book.
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  • Sebastian: A Book about Bach

    Jeanette Winter

    Hardcover (Harcourt Children's Books, March 1, 1999)
    A long time ago, a boy named Sebastian was born into a family of musicians. He heard music everywhere, especially in his own head, and he wrote down what he heard. Sebastian married, raised a family, and wrote more than a thousand pieces of music. He also created a little book of music especially for his wife, Anna Magdalena, so that in the evenings the whole family could make music together. Hundreds of years after his death, Bach’s music is heard and played all over the world. Many people think it is some of the most glorious music ever written. And today young students--like Bach’s own children--can learn to play the music from Anna Magdalena’s notebook.
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  • In the Beginning: Creation Stories from Around the World

    Virginia Hamilton, Barry Moser

    Hardcover (Harcourt Children's Books, Sept. 25, 1988)
    A thought-provoking collection of twenty-five stories that reflect the wonder and glory of the origins of the world and humankind. With commentary by the author. “A must for mythology shelves.”--Booklist
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  • Tell Me What It's Like to Be Big

    Joyce Dunbar, Debi Gliori

    Hardcover (Harcourt Children's Books, Sept. 1, 2001)
    Early one morning, Willa gets up and tries to make her own breakfast. But she’s too small to reach anything. Luckily, her older brother, Willoughby, is there to help--and to tell her about the many things she’ll be able to do all by herself once she’s big. A cozy sequel to the bestselling Tell Me Something Happy Before I Go to Sleep, this gentle and reassuring story about growing up is just right for every child--big or small.
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  • The Trip Back Home

    Janet S. Wong, Bo Jia

    Hardcover (Harcourt Children's Books, Sept. 16, 2000)
    These are the gifts brought across the ocean to Korea: Leather gloves. An apron with pockets like flowers. A book with pictures and simple words. What is given in return? Simple gifts like these--and so much more. Janet S. Wong invites us to join her on the trip back home, revealing that even when family members speak different languages, there is still much they can share.
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  • Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa: Rain or Shine

    Erica Silverman, Betsy Lewin

    Hardcover (Harcourt Children's Books, April 1, 2008)
    In this fourth book in the series, Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa are ready for rainy-day adventures--or are they? Cocoa's not so sure he wants to get wet. And thunder can be a little frightening. But whatever the weather, these cowpoke pals are sticking together. With snappy text and silly illustrations, Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa are as feisty as ever. So pull on your slicker for a little stormy weather and a lot of splashy fun.
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  • Oodles of Animals

    Lois Ehlert

    Hardcover (Harcourt Children's Books, May 1, 2008)
    In this exuberant collection, Lois Ehlert celebrates the animal kingdom with quirky, playful rhymes and bold collage illustrations that perfectly capture the spirit of each creature. Sixty-four of her favorite animal friends are here, from hamsters to monkeys, geckos to mountain goats--and with its clever combination of fact and wordplay, this stunning volume is as fun to read as it is to look at. Includes an author's note. Visit www.HarcourtBooks.com/LoisEhlert for activity sheets and more!
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