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  • Charlotte in Paris

    Joan MacPhail Knight, Melissa Sweet

    Hardcover (Chronicle Books, Sept. 1, 2003)
    It's 1892. Charlotte and her family have lived abroad in the famous artist colony in Giverny, France, for a year, when an exciting invitation arrives. The celebrated impressionist Mary Cassatt is having an exhibition in Paris. While in Paris, Charlotte dines at a cafe on the Champs-Elysees, watches a marionette show in the Tuileries gardens and celebrates her birthday at the Eiffel Tower. Illustrated with stunning museum reproductions of works by artists such as Monet, Degas, Cassatt, Renoir and Rodin as well as lovely watercolor collages, this sequel to Charlotte in Giverny also includes biographical sketches of the featured painters. Charlotte's charming scrapbook will leave fans of the first book, art lovers, Francophiles and readers of all ages shouting, "Vive Charlotte!"
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  • Charlotte in Giverny

    Joan MacPhail Knight, Melissa Sweet

    Paperback (Chronicle Books, March 1, 2007)
    It's 1892 and Charlotte is bound for Monet's famous artist colony in Giverny, France, where painters like her father are flocking to learn the new style of painting called Impressionism. In spite of missing her best friend, Charlotte becomes enchanted with France and records her colorful experiences in her journal. She makes new friends, plants a garden, learns to speak French, and even attends the wedding of Monsieur Monet's daughter! Illustrated with beautiful museum reproductions and charming watercolor collages, Charlotte in Giverny includes a French glossary as well as biographical sketches of the featured painters. This delightful journal of a young girl's exciting year will capture readers' imaginations and leave a lasting impression.
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  • Charlotte in London

    Joan Knight, Melissa Sweet

    Hardcover (Chronicle Books, Sept. 1, 2008)
    It's 1895. Charlotte and her family came to France three years ago so that her father could learn to paint in the French style of Impressionism. Now they are traveling to London to see if the famous artist John Singer Sargent will paint Charlotte's mother's portrait. In London, Charlotte and her best friend, Lizzy, stay in their own room at the Savoy Hotel, attend a fancydinner party with famous writers, watch boat races on the River Thames, learn about legendary London ghosts, and even visit a gypsy camp. Illustrated with beautiful museum reproductions and exquisite watercolor paintings, the book also includes biographical sketches of the featured painters. This vibrant journal of Charlotte's exciting journey will make any reader long for lovely London.
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  • Charlotte in New York

    Joan MacPhail Knight, Melissa Sweet

    Hardcover (Chronicle Books, July 27, 2006)
    It's 1894. Charlotte and her American family have been living in France for two years where her father has learned the new way of painting called Impressionism. Now her father's paintings are going to be featured in a show in New York and the whole family is going along. New York is a hustling, bustling city like no other in the world, and Charlotte records it all in her colorful journal. Illustrated with striking museum reproductions, beautiful watercolor paintings, and collages, the book also includes biographical sketches of the featured painters. Charlotte's exciting journey to the city that never sleeps will make any reader shout, "I love New York!"
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  • Charlotte in Giverny

    Joan MacPhail Knight, Melissa Sweet

    Hardcover (Chronicle Books, Feb. 1, 2000)
    It's 1892 and Charlotte is bound for Monet's famous artist colony in Giverny, France, where painters like her father are flocking to learn the new style of painting called Impressionism. In spite of missing her best friend, Charlotte becomes enchanted with France and records her colorful experiences in her journal. She makes new friends, plants a garden, learns to speak French, and even attends the wedding of Monsieur Monet's daughter!Illustrated with beautiful museum reproductions and charming watercolor collages, Charlotte in Giverny includes a French glossary as well as biographical sketches of the featured painters. This delightful journal of a young girl's exciting year will capture readers' imaginations and leave a lasting impression.
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  • Charlotte's Web: New In The Barn

    Catherine Hapka

    Paperback (HarperCollins Publishers, Oct. 31, 2006)
    When Wilbur arrives on Zuckerman’s farm he is terrified. The barn is a big, frightening place and everyone seems so unfriendly. But the animals can’t help but like the new piglet. After all, a barn can have a horse in it, or a cow in it, but if it hasn’t got a pig in it…it’s empty.
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  • Charlotte's Web Movie Tie-in Edition

    E. B. White, Kate DiCamillo, Garth Williams

    Hardcover (HarperFestival, Oct. 31, 2006)
    Wilbur, the pig, is despondent when he discovers that he is destined to be the farmer's Christmas dinner, until his spider friend, Charlotte, decides to help him. Simultaneous.
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  • Wilbur's Adventure: A Charlotte's Web Picture Book

    E. B White, Maggie Kneen

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, Dec. 26, 2007)
    "Run downhill!" suggested the cows."Run toward me!" yelled the gander."Run uphill!" cried the sheep."Turn and twist!" honked the goose."Jump and dance!" said the rooster.When Wilbur, the most lovable pig in children's literature, attempts to explore life beyond the boundaries of Zuckerman's farm, the other animals in the barnyard have lots of advice for him. It's only when Mr. Zuckerman uses the old pail trick and lures Wilbur back home with the irresistible aroma of warm slops that Wilbur decides to stay.
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  • Charlotte's Web: The Perfect Word

    Catherine Hapka

    Paperback (HarperCollins Publishers, Oct. 31, 2006)
    Templeton the rat lived by one rule: Every rat for himself. But Chalotte cannot save her friend Wilbur without Templeton’s help. Join Templeton as he searches for words for Wilbur---but make no mistake---he’s only in it for the food.
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  • Charlotte in Paris

    Joan MacPhail Knight, Melissa Sweet

    Hardcover (Chronicle Books, Sept. 1, 2003)
    a great book to read
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  • Charlotte in London

    Joan Knight, Melissa Sweet

    Hardcover (Chronicle Books, Sept. 1, 2008)
    It's 1895. Charlotte and her family came to France three years ago so that her father could learn to paint in the French style of Impressionism. Now they are traveling to London to see if the famous artist John Singer Sargent will paint Charlotte's mother's portrait. In London Charlotte and her best friend Lizzy stay in their own room at the Savoy Hotel attend a fancy dinner party with famous writers watch boat races on the River Thames learn about legendary London ghosts and even visit a gypsy camp. Illustrated with beautiful museum reproductions and exquisite watercolor paintings the book also includes biographical sketches of the featured painters. This vibrant journal of Charlotte's exciting journey will make any reader long for lovely London.
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  • Charlotte in New York

    Joan MacPhail Knight, Melissa Sweet

    Hardcover (Chronicle Books, Aug. 3, 2006)
    It's 1894. Charlotte and her American family have been living in France for two years where her father has learned the new way of painting called Impressionism. Now her father's paintings are going to be featured in a show in New York and the whole family is going along. New York is a hustling, bustling city like no other in the world, and Charlotte records it all in her colorful journal. Illustrated with striking museum reproductions, beautiful watercolor paintings, and collages, the book also includes biographical sketches of the featured painters. Charlotte's exciting journey to the city that never sleeps will make any reader shout, "I love New York!"
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