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Wit and Wisdom from the Peanut Butter Gang
H. Jackson Brown
Hardcover (Rutledge Hill Pr, April 1, 1994)Gathers children's humorous and wise observations on diverse subjects, including family, friends, food, and teachers
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Seriously Funny, and Other Oxymorons
Simon Brett
Hardcover (Robinson, Nov. 6, 2018)'Brilliant! Will make a perfect Xmas stocking filler' Bronya Ralley'Delightful. This dip-in-anywhere book put a smile on my face from the first page . . . for everyone who likes a good chuckle' Ruth MilliganAs we all know, the oxymoron is one of the great beauties of the English language. It has been defined as 'a figure of speech that juxtaposes elements that appear to be contradictory'. Famous examples would include 'bitter-sweet', 'open secret' and 'compassionate Conservatism'.Seriously Funny, and Other Oxymorons brings together a great many examples of the oxymoron genre, amusingly illustrated by Paul Thomas. The book is arranged according to various categories ranging from Popular Culture to Political Principles and Business Ethics, all covered in Simon Brett's inimitably witty style.Anyone with an 'unbiased opinion' will quickly grasp that Seriously Funny makes a 'devilishly nice' book.
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I Love You Mummy
Igloo
Hardcover (Igloo, Jan. 1, 2012)Like new condition. No damgaes.
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The Water Babies
Charles Kingsley, Anne Grahame Johnstone
Hardcover (Award Publications Ltd, Jan. 25, 2013)Charles Kingsley's story of a boy chimney sweep is a children's classic. Sympathetically retold by Jane Carruth, the abridged text is complemented by Anne Grahame Johnstone's enchanting illustrations. Illustrated in full colour throughout, with a holographic foil cover.
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A Boy's Book
Alice Wong
Hardcover (Parragon Inc, Sept. 1, 2007)This is a typical used book. When a visitor picks it up and looks it over it will look as if you've read it even if you have not gotten to it yet.
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
William Shakespeare, Bruce Colville, Dennis Nolan
Hardcover (Hodder Wayland, April 30, 1997)None
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Deptford Mice Almanack
Robin Jarvis
Hardcover (Hodder Wayland, Sept. 30, 1997)Were you born under the sign of the Maggots? When is the magical Green Mouse at his most powerful? Find out in this book of days, produced on parchment effect paper and discover the lore and legends of the Deptford Mice.
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Macbeth
William Shakespeare, Gary Kelley
Paperback (Hodder Wayland, Sept. 30, 1998)A retelling of Shakespeare's play, "Macbeth". When Macbeth encounters the witches upon the misty heath, he is intrigued by their predictions of royalty and fame. Urged on by his ambitious wife and his own greed, Macbeth is determined to become King of Scotland. But a rebellion is brewing.
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Breaking the Spell: Tales of Enchantment
Sally Grindley, Susan Field
Hardcover (Kingfisher Books, Sept. 15, 1997)Book by
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Classic Poems to Read Aloud
James Berry, James Mayhew
Board book (Gardners Books, Jan. 31, 1997)This collection contains over 160 classic poems, including works by Wordsworth, Shakespeare and Blake, and also contemporary verse from the likes of Ted Hughes and Seamus Heaney.
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How the World Began
Andrew Matthews, Sheila Moxley
Hardcover (Hodder Wayland, March 31, 1996)None
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Christmas ABC: Adapted from a Poem by Carolyn Wells
Illustrator-Wiener Werkstatte
Hardcover (British Museum Press, March 15, 2002)None