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Rick Riordan Presents 3-Book Paperback Box Set
Roshani Chokshi, J.C. Cervantes, Yoon Ha Lee
Paperback (Rick Riordan Presents, Sept. 29, 2020)Rick Riordan Presents, a new imprint headed by the author of Percy Jackson and four other New York Times #1 best-selling series, is dedicated to publishing highly entertaining middle grade fiction based on world cultures and mythologies. Authors from underrepresented backgrounds tell their own stories inspired by the mythology and folklore of their heritage, transporting readers to realms they may not have visited before. In this boxed set readers will discover the first three exciting novels from Rick Riordan Presents: ARU SHAH AND THE END OF TIME by Roshani Chokshi (Hindu stories), THE STORM RUNNER by J. C. Cervantes (Maya mythology), and DRAGON PEARL by Yoon Ha Lee (Korean mythology).
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Beijing Legends
Jin Shoushen
Mass Market Paperback (Foreign Language Press, Jan. 15, 2005)These folktales are translated from Beijing Legends, compiled by Jin Shoushen, a Manchu gentleman whose family lived for many generations in Beijing. The folktales in this collection, with a genuine Chinese flavour, carry readers back to the building of Beijing as the Ming-dynasty capital in 1421. Dealing with the city's layout, some of its chief monuments, place names and different legends, they give readers fascinating glimpses of the life of rulers as well as ordinary people.
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My Dog Lively
Patrick Deeley, Martin Fagan
Paperback (O'Brien Pr, )None
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The Little Black Sheep
Elizabeth Shaw
Paperback (The O'Brien Press, Sept. 1, 2001)Polo the sheep dog keeps the shepherd's flock in line, and he is not happy that the one black sheep in the flock does not obey him, but the shepherd thinks it is useful to have one sheep that is different, especially after a snowstorm.
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Spotty Sally
Anne Marie Herron, Stephen Hall
Paperback (O'Brien Pr, )None
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Granny's Teeth
Brianog Brady Dawson, Michael Connor
Paperback (The O'Brien Press, April 1, 2002)Panda books are for beginning readers just starting to make their own way through books. Each book is illustrated with fine line drawings and includes a charming hidden panda for kids to search for in the story. Where are Granny's teeth? They're in Danny's schoolbag, that's where! Danny has great fun with the teeth at school but has to face the dire consequences of his silly prank when he returns home.
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Katie's Caterpillars
Stephanie Dagg, Stephen Hall
Paperback (The O'Brien Press, Sept. 1, 2001)Katie loves caterpillars and everything about them, and eventually she persuades her mother to let her keep some as pets in an old fish tank, until the day when she and her mother must go to visit her aunt.
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Danny's Smelly Toothbrush
Brianog Brady Dawson, Michael Connor
Paperback (The O'Brien Press, Sept. 1, 2001)When Danny, who hates to brush his teeth, throws his worn-out toothbrush away, his grandmother gives him a new one and Danny does everything in his power to lose it--or at least to make it so disgusting that he will never have to use it.
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Miss Panda in China
Ambika Mathur-Kamat
Paperback (Little Blue Works, Jan. 1, 2001)When Miss Panda travels to China, young readers will learn about Chinese culture and heritage.
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Miss Panda in Egypt
Ambika Mathur-Kamat, K. Michael Crawford
Paperback (Little Blue Works, Jan. 1, 2001)Miss Panda and her cousin, Mr Koala, take a trip to Egypt to discover its many mysteries. Pyramids, the Sphynx, a shaky camel ride and a snapping alligator area a few of the real-life encounters, but a mummy and a genie aren't far behind!
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Miss Panda in England
Ambika Mathur-Kamat, K. Michael Crawford
Paperback (Little Blue Works, Jan. 1, 2001)Miss Panda has been invited to England to have tea with her Majesty the Queen! That doesn't mean there isn't time to see the Crown Jewels, Buckingham Palace and even take a quick jaunt to Scotland to meet the Loch Ness monster.
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