Children's Animal Books: Fiction & Non-Fiction

HORSE AND GIRL BOOKPLATES (Sample available)
artist unknown. Condition: NEW package of 10 bookplates made by pacaritambo books. The peel-off label stock is heavier than most bookplate materials and is matte and not glossy. They are as perfect as possible, and we feel the subject matter is much different than you can get anywhere else. We can also personalize the bookplates if you like - just email us with the name. 2.5 wide x 4.0 high. Content: Blonde girl and her bay horse - very soft. Any questions or to request a sample, click here to email us.
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HORSE HEAD BOOKPLATES (Sample available)
art by Lajo2. Condition: NEW package of 10 bookplates made by pacaritambo books. The peel-off label stock is heavier than most bookplate materials and is matte and not glossy. They are as perfect as possible, and we feel the subject matter is much different than you can get at a big store. We can also personalize the bookplates if you like - just email us with the name. 3.50 wide x 3.50 high. Content: Beautiful buckskin horse head on beinge-gold background. Any questions or to request a sample, click here to email us.
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HORSES IN A SNOWGLOBE BOOKPLATES (Sample available)
art by Mirjanabanjac. Condition: NEW package of 10 bookplates made by pacaritambo books. The peel-off label stock is heavier than most bookplate materials and is matte and not glossy. They are as perfect as possible, and we feel the subject matter is much different than you can get anywhere else. We can also personalize the bookplates if you like - just email us with the name. 2.50" wide x 4.0" high. Content: Two black horses in a pale blue snowglobe (compelte with snow) tied with a blue and gold ribbon. Lovely. Any questions or to request a sample, click here to email us.
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WESTIE (West Highland White Terrier) BOOKPLATES (Sample available)
art by J. Geleynse. Condition: NEW package of 10 bookplates made by pacaritambo books. The peel-off label stock is heavier than most bookplate materials and is matte and not glossy. They are as perfect as possible, and we feel the subject matter is much different than you can get anywhere else. We can also personalize the bookplates if you like - just email us with the name. 2.50" wide x 4.0" high. Content: An adorable Westie (West Highland White Terrier) sits for his portrait in gray and white. Too cute. Any questions or to request a sample, click here to email us.
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AHOY THERE, LITTLE POLAR BEAR
text and illustratins by Hans de Beer. Adorable color illustrations. Condition: NEW 1995 North-South soft cover, first paperback printing. Tiny edgewear. Content: Lars, a little Arctic Polar Bear, jumps in the sea to catch a fish, but it is he himself who gets caught in a giant net! Dumped into the hold of a ship with piles of slimy fish, he is taken away from his icy home in the North Pole. Up on the ship's deck, he meets the ship's cat Nemo, whom he asks to help him get home. They both creep ashore at the next port, to a town where Lars's white fur gets very dirty, and another cat arranges for him to hop aboard a ship heading back to the North Pole. Soon enough, the young cub is reunited with his loving parents. "Lars was happy to be home again, but often he sat and stared out to sea looking for ships--and ship's cats." While the story line is simple, de Beer's illustrations are quite endearing. Young children will be taken in by Lars's harmless adventuring and safe return home. (Baby to preschool) [1copy available]
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ALEJANDRO'S GIFT
by Richard E. Albert. Beautiful illustrations in Southwestern colors by Sylvia Long. Condition: UNREAD, but not perfect, c. 2000 Trumpet soft cover (stapled wraps), 5th printing. Poor shelving has produced a slight "bend" to the fore edges. Working on that! Content: Alejandro, a man in his 60s, lives in a small adobe house beside an isolated desert road. His only companion is a burro. To ease his loneliness, he tends to his garden. One day, a ground squirrel approaches the garden to drink from its furrows, followed by wood rats, pocket gophers, jackrabbits, kangaroo rats, pocket mice, roadrunners, gila woodpeckers, and thrashers. Time passes more quickly, and Alejandro enjoys his new companions. However, he soon realizes that they come to him for water, not for company, and sets out to dig a water hole for them. Albert's simple and poetic text evokes the silence and emptiness in Alejandro's life. He grows to understand his interdependence with the land and its creatures as he lives among them. Long's rich, detailed, and realistically rendered pictures provide the perfect visual setting to an already memorable tale. The colorfully illustrated glossary of flora and fauna is informative. An ideal book to develop in readers an appreciation for the beauty of the desert and its inhabitants. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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BAREE: The Story of a Wolf-Dog
by James Oliver Curwood. Condition: UNREAD, but not perfect, 1991 Newmarket Press Trade Paperback, 7th printing. Tiny edge wear with tanning to page edges. Content: An adventure-filled, realistic novel about the first year in the life of Baree, who is torn between his wolf-half and his dog-half, and who must learn to survive and be accepted in two worlds. He is befriended by a young girl and her trapper father, whom he defends against her father's boss, the personification of evil. Curwood's excellent power of description helps readers witness the beauty of and death in nature. However, his strength is in enabling readers to empathize with Baree. The sentences are short and easy to read, making this a quality choice for reluctant readers. Concern over the success of the villain will entice them to keep reading. The heroine is almost too pure and the villain almost too evil, but it fits in this story. Sometimes it is necessary to look to the context for meaning since there are untranslated Indian and French phrases. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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BARRY: THE BRAVEST SAINT BERNARD (Step Into Reading, Step 4)
by Lynn Hall. Great color illustrations by Antonio Castro. Condition: UNREAD 1992 Random House soft cover, no printing given. tiny edge wear. Content: A young man is lost in the snow - maybe buried alive. Rescue dogs race across the moonlit mountainside. They are huge Saint Bernards with noses sharp enough to smell a human beneath the snow, and paws powerful enough to dig him out. Barry leads the pack. He has saved more than 40 lives over the years - but he is risking his own life tonight. The young man is scared. He has a knife. And in the dark, he just might think Barry is not a friendly rescue dog at all, but a dangerous wild animal. Here is just one of the exciting true-life adventures of Barry - the Bravest Saint Bernard who ever lived. [1copy available]
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BIG RED
by Jim Kjelgaard. Cover art by Kyuzo Tsugami. Text B&W illustrations by Farrell Collett. Condition: UNREAD 1972 Scholastic paperback, 6th printing. Light tanning with tiny edge wear. Content: From the moment Danny sees the beautiful Irish setter, he knows Red is the dog for him. Fast and smart, strong and noble, Red is the only dog Danny wants by his side. Soon, neither boy nor dog can stand to be apart. Together Danny and Red face many dangers in the harsh Wintapi wilderness that they call home. But the greatest test of their courage and friendship will come from an enemy more cunning than any they've known before--a bear who is the undisputed king of the wilderness, a savage killer called Old Majesty. The 1962 movie was directed by Norman Tokar and starred Walter Pidgeon. [1 set available]
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BINKY'S TROPHY: The Story of an Alaskan Polar Bear [Inscribed by Author]
by Millie Spezialy. Wonderful soft color illustrations by the Author. Condition: INSCRIBED by Author in 1997 on bottom of the Title Page. UNREAD 1997 Six Suns hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ), second printing. Content: This is the story of a "real" polar bear cub orphaned and taken to the Anchorage Zoo where he became a world-wide celebrity. The story is based on a true encounter of Binky and an Australilan tourist who got a little too close. [1 copy available]
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BIRDS OF PREY (National Geographic Society)
by Amy Donovan. Wonderful color photos, maps, and drawings of the birds. Condition: UNREAD 1998 National Geographic paperback, no printing given. Light edgewear. Content: This book zooms in on the amazing world of meat-eating birds. Color photos, habitat clues, and field notes help identify and describe these open fierce creatures - hunters of both day and night. [1 copy available]
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THE BLACK STALLION (Illustrated Novel)
by Walter Farley. B&W illustrations by Keith Ward. Condition: UNREAD, but not perfect, c. 1968 Random House hardcover (pictorial boards) (F-1) & DJ (in mylar jacket), no printing given. The white cover has light tanning and the DJ is price-clipped. Interior clean & tight. Content: Reviewer: "The first of Walter Farley's twenty-one books, written while the author was in high school and published in 1941, before he graduated from college, "The Black Stallion" has become a staple in children's literature. It tells the story of Alec Ramsay and his partnership with a remarkable horse, referred to only as the Black. While returning from a trip to India, Alec's ship is wrecked in a storm, leaving he and the Black as the only survivors, washed up on a small, deserted island. For nineteen days they must survive in that desolate place, and in this time a strong bond is formed between the boy and the wild Arab horse. Once Alec and the Black are rescued by a passing ship, the story takes a different turn. Back in New York, Alec asks a neighbor if he might stable the Black in the old barn on his property. As it turns out, Henry Dailey is a former racehorse trainer, and he immediately recognizes the Black's potential for speed. Thus, man and boy pair up in order to train the spirited horse, hoping to harness his energy and turn him into a competitive runner. The 1979 movie was directed by Carroll Ballard and starred Mickey Rooney, Terry Reno, Teri Garr, Hoyt Axton and Michael Higgins. There was also a TV series in the 60s also starring Mickey Rooney. Questions welcome. [1copy available]
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BLUEBONNET AT JOHNSON SPACE CENTER
by Mary Brooke Casad. Adorable color illustrations by Benjamin Vincent. Condition: NEW 2002 Pelican (a great small publishing co.) soft cover, first paperback printing. Content: While touring the Johnson Space Center, Bluebonnet, the intrepid Texas armadillo (armadill-ess?), is invited to join the astronauts on a space mission to become the first armadillo in space. Education and merriment ensues. Too cute! Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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BUFFALO (World Life Library series)
by Harold Picton. Beautiful color photos by Colin Baxter. Condition: NEW 2005 World Life Library (UK) soft cover, first printing. Content: The millions of buffalo that once roamed across the North American continent were vitally important to the Native Americans, who relied on them for everything from food to spiritual beliefs. This book traces the cultural and natural history of the North American Bison, origins, life cycle, and folklore. It also describes the successful effort to save the buffalo in the twentieth century, and the place of the buffalo in North America today. Buffalo is a must-have for nature enthusiasts, environmentalists, and animal lovers. An excellent general introduction, it is full of fascinating facts and fabulous four-color photographs. Scientific insights and information are presented in a readable and highly enjoyable way for a popular audience. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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BUNNY TALES
by Ideals. Adorable bunny graphics and color photos of bunnies. Condition: UNREAD c. 1982-85 Ideals large soft cover, no printing given. Content: This is a book full of bunny stories, poems, and illustrations with an emphasis on Easter stories. Very cute. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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BUTTERFLIES: The new compact study guide and identifier
by Ken Preston-Mafham. Beautiful color photos by the Preston-Mafham family. Condition: NEW 1999-2000 Chartwell hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), no printing given. Content: The stunning color photos are accompanied by detailed descriptions of the buttrflies as well as where to find them in their natural habitats. Excellent! Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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CALL OF THE WOLVES (A Blue Ribbon Book)
by Jim Murphy. Simply beautiful color illustrations by mark Alan Weatherby. Condition: UNREAD, but not perfect, 2008 Scholastic soft cover, 5th printing. Very light edge wear. Interior perfect. Content: With the threat of snow in the air, a wolf pack follows a herd of caribou to its winter feeding ground. The promise of the hunt is interrupted by the sudden arrival by air of illegal hunters (whether for wolf or caribou is unclear). In the confusion that follows, a young wolf is cut off from his pack, hurts his leg, but escapes. His subsequent journey takes him through dangerous territory as he meets a strange wolf pack, tangles with sled dogs, and finally reunites with his own pack. The exquisite ice-blue pages portray the majestic arctic wilderness in a wintry, snowy, half-light. Weatherby's animals spring to life, and he adeptly captures the movement, the stillness, the danger, and the calm of the text. Like Yoshida's Young Lions (Philomel, 1989) , this should help generate appreciation for animals in the wild, and is also concerned with issues of separation and connection. An afterword provides additional information about wolves. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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CAN DOGS TALK? [Alaskan Happy Dog Trilogy, Vol. 1]
by Mary Shields. Wonderful color and B&W illustrations by Donna Gates. Condition: NEW 2003 Pyrola soft cover, 6th printing. Content: This is an entertaining, non-fiction book in which two children answer their own quetion, with some help from a friend, a bok, a team of friendly sled dogs and a lost puppy. Although created for young children [pre-school through 3rd grade], dog lovers of all ages will enjoy this warmly illustrated story. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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THE CAT WHO WENT TO HEAVEN
by Elizabeth Coatsworth. Three-tone color illustrations by Lynd Ward. Condition: UNREAD, BUT NOT PERFECT, 1962 Macmillian hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), first edition, third printing. Light edge wear to DJ edges. DJ is price-clipped. Evidently this book was an unappreciated gift. Content: Reviewer: "This is the story of a cat who came to live in the household of a struggling Japanese artist and in the end brought him great luck. At the time that the cat enters the picture, the artist and his housekeeper barely have anything to eat but that does not stop the housekeeper from doing an illogical thing. She brings home another mouth to feed, the cat. The artist who knows better than to go along with this action is nevertheless so kind hearted that the cat stays. With the introduction of the cat into this household it seems that there is a change in the fortunes of this household. The artist is suddenly given an important commission to paint a portrait of Buddha by the local temple. While the artist commences to create his painting carefully and thoughtfully, the cat who may have had something to do with the reversal of fortune for this household, sticks by close to the artist almost begging to be included in the commissioned work. That a cat be included in a portrait of Buddha seems an insurmountable obstacle in that it is was believed that the cat along of all animals refused to accept the teachings of Buddha. The reader will no doubt be profoundly touched by the answer to the question as whether the cat will get his wish. This is a beautifully written and illustrated work. The pictures bring the work of the artist to us, a living canvas as the painting grows and grows. Whoever introduces this book to children does them a profound favor. Ages 8 and up. [1 copy available]
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THE CAT WHO WOULDN'T COME INSIDE (A True Story)
by Cynthia von Buhler. Color illustrations by the Author. Condition NEW 2006 Houghton Mifflin hardcover (pictorial boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket), first printing. Content: This cumulative story, told by a redheaded, doll-like figure, features a stray feline outside a house on a cold wintry day. The woman asks the cat to come inside, but he runs away. The following day, she puts out a bowl of warm milk; the critter laps it up and leaves. Next, she leaves him a bowl of milk and a plate of tuna, but he still refuses to come in. Each day, she leaves more gifts, until the front porch is as comfortable as the inside and the cat invites the woman to come out. The simple text is enhanced dramatically by the three-dimensional-looking illustrations, which are wonderfully detailed photographs of a dollhouse and clay characters. The photos are set against parchment-colored backdrops and framed by scroll borders, giving the pages a cozy, old-fashioned look. While the tale will be fun to share, the photographs are a delight to pore over individually. Endpapers complete with claw scratches round out a package that should please everyone from cat lovers to miniature enthusiasts. This is such a sweet story - the actual story is told on the last page of the book but is not part of the main story for children. [1 copy available]
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THE CURIOUS LITTLE DOLPHIN (Little Animal Adventues series)
by Ariane Chottin. Adapted by Patricia Jensen. Lovely color illustrations by Olivier Raquois. Condition UNREAD 1993 Reader's Digest for Kids hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), second printing. Content: This is a cute little story with a moral for small kids. The little dolphi, Scooter, wants to see the wide world, but when he and his friend swim off without their mothers, they get into trouble. All turns out well, though. Cute. There is a section which tells kids all about dolphins (with illustratoins). Ages 3+. [1 copy available]
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DANCING ON THE SAND: A Story of an Atlantic Blue Crab
by Kathleen M. Hollenbeck. Color illustrations by Joanie Popeo. Condition: NEW 1999 Sound Prints/Smithsonian Oceanic Collection small hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ), first edition, first printing. Warm & colorful illustrations. Content: Blue Crab scuttles through the shallow waters of the Chesapeake Bay to find a mate, to molt, and to avoid predators while waiting for her eggs to hatch. While this "lesson" is in the form of fiction, it is an excellent recreation of the life of a Chesapeake Bay (Md. and Va.) Blue Crab. For ages 4 and up.
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THE DAY THE ANIMALS CAME: A Story of Saint Francis Day [INSCRIBED BY ILLUSTRATOR]
by Frances Ward Weller. Beautiful soft color paintings by Loren Long. Condition: INSCRIBED on Title Page. UNREAD 2003 Philomel hardcover (pictorial boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket), first impression. Content: Ria hates New York. She misses her friends, and the warm Puerto Rican sun; most of all she misses the animals she left behind. Then, one day, Ria's neighbor Mrs. Blum takes her on a surprise trip: to a big cathedral-it's the festival of St. Francis Day, when everyone brings their pets to be blessed! At first, Ria is disappointed. She doesn't have a pet of her own for blessing. But a mishap with a mischievous duck leads to Ria being asked to join the magnificent Procession of Animals, right into the church! With Groucho the duck in her arms as she dances with elephants and turtles, snakes and dogs, Ria begins to realize that she's not so far from home after all. This story of a special New York tradition has universal appeal for animal lovers of all ages, everywhere. Ages 5+. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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EDWARD THE EMU (A companion to Edwina The Emu)
by Sheena Knowles. Delightful color illustrations by Rod Clement. Condition: UNREAD 1997 HarperCollins hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), no printing given. Content: Edward is tired of being an emu, so he decides to try being something else for a change.First he spends some time swimming with the seals. Next, he lounges with the lions. He even slithers with the snakes. But Edward soon discovers that being an emu may not be so bad after all. So he heads back to his pen, only to find a big surprise awaiting him . . .Sheena Knowles' upbeat, rhyming text and Rod Clement's deliciously droll illustrations are sure to make readers laugh out loud in this whimsical picture book by the creators of Edwina the Emu."If you buy one book...for sheer fun, there's no question it should be this one." [1 copy only]
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ENDANGERED WETLAND ANIMALS
by Dave Taylor. Wonderful color photos of the animals. Cover photo of the roseate spoonbill of the Florida Keys. Condition: UNREAD 1991 Crabtree soft cover, no printing given. Content: Ten endangered animals are highlighted in each book with clear, simple text matched by stunning, full-color photographs by wildlife photographer and author Dave Taylor. Each book helps guide the reader toward a greater understanding of the dangers these magnificent animals face as their habitats are continually degraded and destroyed. Animals include: the great egret, white pelican, hippopotamus, Nile crocodile, Indian rhino, alligator. osprey. and more. The animals in this book are still on the endangered species list - sadly. Ages 9 - 12. [1 copy only]
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THE FAITHFUL ELEPHANTS: A True Story of Animals, People and War
translated from the Japanese by Tomoko Tsuchiya Dykes. Color illustrations by Ted Lewin. Condition: UNREAD 1991 Trumpet soft cover, first printing. Content: This book has a true message about war - but is a heart-rending, gut-wrenching story for people who love animals and don't watch them eating each other on Animal Planet. A zookeeper narrates the story of how there came to be graves at the zoo: when Tokyo was showered with bombs during the bleak days of World War II, the authorities feared that if the zoo were destroyed, the animals might accidentally be freed and wreak havoc on the city. So they decided that all the zoo animals would be killed. But the elephants wouldn't eat the poisonous food they were offered, and the needles in the syringes containing poison broke before they could penetrate the elephants' rough skin. So the elephants were starved to death, a slow and painful process watched by the zookeepers who loved them. An upsetting story for children or adults, this powerfully conveys the deadly side effects of war. Lewin's watercolors show the massive gray bodies in their state of decline; it is impossible not to appreciate the heartbreak of the animals' plight. But this is a book that provokes questions about the nature of death and dying (children may read into this that some may be killed for the greater good of all), and so should be chosen with care. All ages. [NOTE: The Japanese version of this book states that to show the people of Japan that in this war, people would have to be ready to sacrifice anything for their country. If it was necessary, the lives of animals or even other people would have to be given up for the good of Japan. The US version does not include this tidbit.} Questions welcome. [1 copy only]
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FOLKTAILS: Animal Legends from Around the World
retold & illustrated by Jan Thornhill. Wonderful, colorful illustrations by the Author. Each full-page illustration is framed with a colorful border. Condition: NEW 2006 Maple Tree Press (Canada) hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), reissue edition, first printing. Original title: Crow & Fox and Other Animal Legends. Content: Animal tales from around the world: Elephant and the Hare (India); Hare & Tortoise (Africa); Tortoise & Crane (China); Crane & Crow (Australia); Crow & Fox (Middle East); Fox & Bear (N. Europe); Bear & Coyote (Canada); Coyote & Mouse (American Southwest); Mouse & Tapir (South America); and the last page shows a map of the world and an explanation of the border & colors used for each illustration (i.e., based on African blanket design). Very cool book for kids. [1 copy available]
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FOR PETE'S SAKE
text and beautiful color illustrations by Ellen Stoll Walsh. Condition: UNREAD 2000 Harcourt soft cover (stapled wraps), second printing. Intended as a school supplemental reader. Content: A gentle and amusing story about an alligator who believes himself to be a flamingo, despite all evidence to the contrary, and his total and unconditional acceptance by his flamingo friends. The notion that we do not need to be alike to enjoy one anothers' company is nicely expressed and beautifully illustrated by Walsh's collages that employ papers of gloriously varied textures. Simple enough for a three or four-year-old to grasp and attractive enough for adults to respond to, this picture book is an all-around winner. Preschool. [1copy available]
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FRANK (A Family's Best Friend) [DVD]
by First Look Studios. Movie stills both covers. 90 minutes play time. Condition: NEW (shrink-wrapped) 2008 DVD release of the 2007 film. Content: When a suburban family inherits a summer home on an idyllic island, they decide to escape the big city to try and bring their family closer together. As they get settled, a mangy, injured mutt name Frank wanders into their home. Fearful of a stray pet, the father, played by Jon Gries, tries to take the dog away to protect his family. However, the children beg to keep Frank. Seeing that this is the first time his children have united for a cause, he makes a compromise with them to nurse Frank back to health and then put him up for adoption at the end of the summer. But they soon discover the importance of Frank in their lives and how much love he has brought the family. As Frank teaches them to be together, he risks his life to save them in ways no one imagined. This adorable film was directed by Douglas Cheney and also starred the much under-used Cynthia Watros, Brittany Robertson, Brian Burnett and Garrett Morris. Cute! [1 copy available]
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THE GIRL WHO LOVED COYOTES: Stories of the Southwest
by Nancy Wood. Beautiful Southwestern color illustrations by Diana Bryer. Condition: NEW 1995 Morrow Junior Books hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), first printing, library binding. Content: As Wood notes in her preface, the coyote is "the embodiment of the great [American] Southwestern spirit, surviving against impossible odds." In many of these 12 original stories, the coyote is a central figure of survival amid the clash of Indian, Spanish, and Anglo cultures. The title story launches the book's exploration of conflict. When a sheepherder's daughter watches a pack of coyotes eat one of her father's sheep, she cries, "Those are my father's sheep!" and a coyote replies, "It's our nature to eat sheep." Sympathetic to the coyotes, the girl flees with the pack and is said to be heard singing with them every new moon. The stories vary greatly, but all are compellingly written, inventive, and tinged with mysticism and melancholy over an environment scarred by warring human interests. The striking, oil-on-linen illustrations also convey a complexity of viewpoint. Both primitive and ornate, traditional and contemporary, the paintings somehow wrestle the southwestern cliches of cactus and howling coyotes into emblems of great dignity. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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GOLDEN RETRIEVERS: A Book of Postcards
color photography by Mark Raycroft. Condition: NEW 1999 BrownTrout Publishers postcard book, perfect and just too cute. Content: 21 color postcards of Goldens of all sizes and in all kinds of settings - a Golden pup in a field of flowers - who could resist? A great gift for the Golden owner or lover in your life. Questions welcome. [2 copies availaable]
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HACHIKO WAITS
by Leslea Newman. Wonderful B&W illustrations by machiyo Kodaira. Condition: UNREAD, but not perfect, 2004 Henry Holt hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), first printing. Problem: Light shelf wear to bottom boards with some sort of tag-removal mark bottom loose end page (now covered with a blank bookplate). Tiny indentions front DJ panel. Content: Hachi, an Akita pup, reveres his master and likes nothing more than accompanying Japanese professor Eizaburo Ueno to his morning train and then meeting him in the afternoon. One day the professor dies while at work, yet the faithful Hachi awaits his return at the station every day until his own death some 10 years later. Newman's fictionalized account of this true story adds a young boy, Yasuo, who befriends the dog and the professor and later cares for Hachi during his steadfast vigil at the Shibuya, Japan, train station. Yasuo brings a childhood focus to the poignant story and keeps it from becoming overly depressing, and Kodaira's soft, black-and-white sketches help to break up the chapters for younger readers and add interest to the story. Grades 3 - 5. The story has been Americanized in the 2009 movie Hachi: A Dog's Tale directed by Lasse Hallström and starring Richard Gere, Joan Allen, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, and Jason Alexander. Questions welcome. [1 copy available.]
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HOMER FOR THE HOLIDAYS: The Further Adventures of Wilson the Pug
by Wilson the Pug with Nancy Levine. Adorable sepia-tone photos illustrate. Condition: NEW 2004 Viking Studio hardcover ("pugtorial" boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket), first edition, first printing. Content: To know a pug is to love a pug. And no pug has won more hearts than Wilson the Pug. Wilson, Taoist master of The Tao of Pug, has taught his many admirers some very important life lessons. And he practices what he preaches. While out searching for a good deed to do for the holidays, he encounters and befriends a lost baby pug whom he immediately dubs Homer. Swearing to find Homer a home for the holidays, Wilson and his new pal embark on an adventure that takes them along unexpected and comical paths. The future starts to look bleak for Homer until a chance meeting with Santa Claus himself turns everything around. Homer’s holiday wish may come true after all. Written and photographed with the help of Wilson’s human companion, Nancy Levine, Homer for the Holidays is sure to be another holiday hit with pug owners, dog lovers, or anyone who enjoys a funny and touching seasonal story for young and old alike. So cute, I might have to trade in my Kerry Blue for a Pug. Questions welcome. [2 copies available.]
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THE HORSE'S RETURN TO AMERICA (Smithsonian Wild Heritage Collection)
by Herman J. Viola. Wonderful historically accurate color paintings by Deborah Howland. Condition: NEW c. 1995 Soundprints/Smithsonian soft cover, first printing. Content: Discusses the reintroduction of the horse by Columbus, after its having been extinct in North America for 8500 years, and how that animal changed forever the lives of North Americans. Ages 4+. [1 copy available]
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AN INSTANT GUIDE TO SEASHELLS
by Pamela Forey and Cecilia Fitzsimons. Color photos & illustrations. Condition: NEW 1988 Gramercy small hardcover (no DJ issued). Content: This an ideal compact identification guide to the most familiar shells found on the East, West, and Gulf coasts of North America. From clams to conches, from mussels to murexes, the easy-to-follow system of color-coded bands and symbols leads quickly to the correct section of the book. Detailed full-color illustrations of shells, plus a distribution map and concise informative text allow you to identify accurately the most familiar seashells of North America. [1 copy available]
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KOALAS: KOALA MAGIC FOR KIDS
by Kathy Feeney. Color photos & maps illustrate. Condition: NEW 2000 Gareth Stevens hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), first printing, first American edition. Content: This books tells kids everything they should know about those adorable (but don't touch) Koala Bears. Color photos are simply adorable. Pronunciations are within the text. Metric conversion provided. PErfect for grade school libraries. [1 copy available]
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LITTLE BROTHER MOOSE
by James Kasperson. Beautiful color illustrations by Karlyn Holman. Condition: NEW c. 2000 Dawn soft cover, 6th printing. Content: This simple natural history tale follows a young moose as he wends his way along a river and wanders out of the countryside into a road filled with passing vehicles and then into a town. After a night and day of quiet confusion, he spots geese flying overhead, pointing the way home. By mid-morning, his curiosity waning, he realizes he is lost. By holding steadily to the moose's unique perspective, Kasperson balances the preachy undertone of his tale. Softly illuminated watercolor scenes fill the pages, following the snowy wanderings of the clumsy-looking calf. The artist is adept at shaping material in the picture-book format; well-composed illustrations are inviting and capably convey setting and story. [1 copy available]
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LIVING FREE (Sequel to Born Free)
by Joy Adamson. 4 B&W photo sections. Condition: UNREAD 1966 Bantam paperback, first printing. wonderful condition - no tanning either! Content: This book picks up where Born Free left off with Elsa, the lioness who lives in two worlds, raising her cubs in the African bush with the aid of her devoted friends Joy and George Adamson. The 1972 movie was directed by Jack Couffer and starred Susan Hampshire, Nigel Davenport, Geoffrey Keen, and Robert Beaumont. No notes on who played Elsa. A great animal movie. [1 copy available]
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MANATEE WINTER (Smithsonian Oceanic Collection)
by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld. Wonderful color illustrations by STeven James Petruccio. Condition: UNREAD 1996 SoundPrints hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), 4th printing. Content: A mother manatee and her little calf travel from the Gulf of Mexico through dangerous water full of speeding boats. A mother manatee and her calf head to warmer waters for the winter, encountering the dangerous propellers of fishing boats along the way. One specific encounter separates the two, scaring Little Calf into weeds which he can't escape on his own. Mother must help him and continue encouraging him so that they can reach the safety of a warm spring, where Little Calf will meet other baby manatees for the first time. Ages 4 - 8. [1 copy available]
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MAX IN HOLLYWOOD, BABY
by Maira KALman. Wonderful, zany color illustrations by the Author. Idea stolen by Ivan Kazlinsky from Truman Capote in 1952. Decorated end pages. Condition: NEW 1996 Viking hardcover (pictorial boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket), first edition, first printing. Content: Ordinarily, a dog's life isn't characterized by glamour, but Max Stravinsky, canine extraordinaire, runs with the in-crowd. Max, last sighted among the poodles and bulldogs of gay Paree in Ooh-la-la (Max in Love) , here continues his postmodern, exceedingly quirky adventures. This time he's in Tinseltown to pen a "sugar-smackin, rootin-tootin, high-spy, sci-fi . . . madcap musical mystery" script, and he gets star treatment--even coasting around in a limo chauffeured by the fabulously suave Ferrrnando stet Extra Debonnaire. Kalman takes artistic risks even beyond those of her earlier titles, freewheelingly experimenting with different styles, sizes and colors of type, and sometimes substituting cleverly manipulated chunks of text for illustrations. However, the romance and wonderment are absent, replaced by all-out hipness; Kalman doesn't attain the high standards she set in Ooh-la-la . Her oddball wit remains--who else would correlate "Film noir, Mel Blanc"--and Max is still cult-hero material, but this book will ultimately amuse adults more than kids. All ages. [1 copy available]
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McDUFF MOVES IN (With Free Westie Bookplate)
by Rosemary Wells. Cute color illustrations by Susan Jeffers - who must certainly know one special Westie. Condition: If this book has been read, it was very gently - it has, however, been perused on the shelf - who could resist? This is a 1998 Scholastic soft cover (stapled wraps), second printing. Tiny shelf wear. Content: This is the story of a little Westie who was picked up by the dog pound but was able to escape to feedom into a rain storm. He was hungry and wet and he was rebuffed at every house where he tried to find food and shelter. Finally he found the perfect family. If you havae ever picked up a stray dog from the streets, you will love this book. If you love terriers, Westies in particular, you will love this book. And so will your children. Reviewer: "Our toddler loves McDuff Moves In. I like to think it's because of the stylish, 1920's-era illustrations. The colours and images are unlike those of any other books in our collection. The matt colours are perfect for the wet, night setting. Art Deco textiles, wallpaper and hair styles make it even more interesting. The illustrations are backed up by great text. Frequent animal sounds like "Woof!" and "Hiss!" make it fun to read aloud, and a perceptive two year-old will join in. The dialogue is interesting, and I found myself experimenting with inflection. It's nice to change things a little on the 60th time through! If you are looking for a book with a difference, try McDuff Moves In." Ages 4 - 8. [1 copy available]
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THE MOUNTAIN GORILLA
by Melissa Kim. Beautiful, soft, and sweet color illustrations by Ann Strugnell. Condition: NEW 1993 Ideals soft cover, no printing given. I believe this book to be of a later printing than 1993. Content: The mountain gorilla is just one of many endangered animal species. These shy, vulnerable giants numbered an amazingly low 600 at last count - a mere fraction of the thousands that roamed the tropical forest at the end of last century (late 1800s). This book presents basic facts about habitat, physical characteristics, and behavior are presented, focusing on the species's threatened status and on current projects to protect it. The presentation is balanced in regard to reasons given for habitat destruction by local citizens. Introduce your child to this lovely creature now because by the time he/she grows up, they will likely be gone from the earth. [1 copy available]
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A MOUSE TO BE FREE
by JOyce W. Warren. Sweet three-tone color illustrations by Jerry Lang. Condition: UNREAD, but not perfect, 1975 Camelot soft cover, first printing. Very light edge wear with rubbings along front hinge. Interior clean & tight. Content: While this is an older book, there is a very good lesson to be learned here for kids. While searching for food, a small brown mouse falls into a sewer...and the water sweeps him far away and finally washes him up on the banks of a river. A Young girl finds him there, takes him home, feeds him, loves him, and gives him a lovely, cozy home in a parakeet cage. But when spring comes, the mouse longs to venture out in the beautiful world, and the girl learns a touching lesson about what love really means. Selected as one of the Children's Books of the Year by the Child Study Association of America. [1copy available]
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MY HORSE OF THE NORTH
by Bruce McMillan. Color photos by the Author illustrate. Condition: NEW 2000 Harcourt soft cover (stapled wraps), reissue, third printing. Content: This is a story of a girl and her horse who live in Iceland and their adventures through the countryside. Nice way to intro kids to georgraphy as well as to satisfy the "horse-obsession" of any child. AGes 9 - 12. Questions welcome. [2 copies available.]
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NEVER CRY WOLF
by Farley Mowat. Condition: UNREAD 1981 Bantam paperback edition, 4th printing. Pale diagonal crease bottom front cover corner with light tanning to page edges. Content: More than a half-century ago the Canadian Wildlife Service assigned the naturalist Farley Mowat to investigate why wolves were killing arctic caribou. Mowat's account of the summer he lived in the frozen tundra alone-studying the wolf population and developing a deep affection for the wolves (who were of no threat to caribou or man) and for a friendly Inuit tribe known as the Ihalmiut ("People of the Deer")-is a work that has become cherished by generations of readers, an indelible record of the myths and magic of wild wolves. The great 1983 movie was directed by Carroll Ballard and starred Charles Martin Smith (as Mowat), Brian Dennehy, and Zachary Ittimangnaq. Don't miss it. [1 copy available]
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ELIZABETH TAYLOR'S NIBBLES & ME
written & illustrated by Elizabeth Taylor. Adorable color illustrations plus B&W photos & movie stills. Remainder. Condition: NEW 2002 Simon & Schuster small hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), first thus, first printing. Content: In 1946, Elizabeth Taylor -- then fourteen and a major star at MGM -- published a book about her pet chipmunk, Nibbles. With wit, charm, and remarkable skill, she related the adventures and mishaps of her high-spirited friend. She and Nibbles were virtually inseparable during the shooting of National Velvet and other films; in fact the chipmunk almost got to appear in Courage of Lassie -- but he was so well behaved that he didn't look real, and his scene was cut! Recounted here are such stories as the happiest birthday of her life, when she was given King Charles, the horse who was called The Pi in National Velvet, because only Elizabeth could ride him. Long out of print, this enchanting memoir is available once again with Miss Taylor's original illustrations (including previously unpublished drawings from her private collection), photos of Elizabeth Taylor and Nibbles on and off the set, and a new introduction by the legendary actress. Children will love the story of a girl and her pet; older readers will appreciate the insight into young Elizabeth Taylor's life that this book provides. Ages 9 - 12. [1 copy left.]
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OLD POSSUM'S BOOK OF PRACTICAL CATS (For Children)
by T.S. Eliot. Wonderfully clever color illustrations by Axel Scheffler. Decorated end pages with, what else, cats! Condition: NEW 2009 Harcourt hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), first American edition, first printing. Content: T. S. Eliot’s playful cat poems have delighted readers and cat lovers around the world ever since they were first published in 1939. They were originally composed for his godchildren, with Eliot posing as Old Possum himself, and later inspired the legendary musical Cats. Now with vibrant illustrations by the award-winning Axel Scheffler, this captivating edition makes a wonderful new home for Mr. Mistoffelees, Growltiger, the Rum Tum Tugger, Macavity the mystery cat, and many other memorable strays. Reviewer: "This is an absolutely charming book. Of course, there are many versions of T.S. Eliot's wonderful collection of poems about cats, but the artist in this version makes this one stand out above the rest. All the images capture the essence of cats in a way that is sure to make any cat lover smile. There is so much detail in the drawings and so much humor, the book would be worth it for the images alone. Coupled with the poetry of T.S. Eliot makes it all the more worth having. A great way to introduce children of any age to a great poet." Even though this book was the basis for the Broadway musical "Cats," it was always intended for children. Great read-aloud book. [1 copy available]
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ONE GECKO, TWO MYNAHS AND MORE: A Counting Book of Hawaiian Animals
Todd Shelly. Adorable biright color illustrations by Ethel Villalobos. Condition: NEW 1999 Island Heritage hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), third printing. Tiny shelf wear. Content: One gecko serving curry and rice; two mynahs eating blue shave ice; and on to twelve wise pueo. Very cute. The glossary introduces the anmals with color illustrations and a short description of their locations and habits. Neat! [1copy available]
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ONE TINY TURTLE
by Nicola Davies. Colorful illustrations by Jane Chapman. Condition: Gently pre-read, if at all, 2001 Candlewick large hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ), firist American edition, first printing. No problems. Content: Davies's dramatic rendering of the life cycle of the Loggerhead turtle draws readers into the mysteries of this reclusive deep-sea creature, while Chapman's aqua-tinted full-spread illustrations bring the ocean world to life in all its majestic beauty. Loggerhead swims alone in the vastness of the water, munches on crabs, floats over coral reefs and crawls with slow, heavy steps across the beach to lay her eggs. The text addresses readers directly, while seamlessly weaving facts into the story: "For thirty years you might not find her./ Then one summer night she arrives,/ on the beach where she was born." Additional details deliberately placed outside the story in a smaller font and wavy typeset may confuse youngsters at first, but overall, the informative text flows with poetic grace: "Just beneath the surface/ is a tangle of weed and driftwood/ where tiny creatures cling./ This is the nursery of a sea turtle." Aspiring scientists may also wonder how the newborn turtles find their way from the shore to these "nurseries," but the author gives them much to mull over. By the time Loggerhead's hatchlings race for their lives across the beach, under threat of attack, readers will be emotionally invested in their plight--a sure sign of the accomplished storytelling. Ages 5-8. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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THE ORIGINALS: Animals That Time Forgot
by Jane Yolen. Beautiful, detailed color paintings by Ted Lewin. Condition: UNREAD 1999 Philomel hardcover (pictorial boards -no DJ), first impression. Tiny shelf wear. Content: Strong poetry and astonishingly beautiful paintings celebrate animals across the world that have hardly changed through time. There's the gorgeously preening red jungle fowl, the huge Tamworth pig, the wild Exmoor pony, the dark-faced Churro sheep of the Navajo; Biblical animals, some of them still living in the "stone-sown deserts," the meadows, mountains, and moors of their very first homes. Lewin's dramatic paintings almost overwhelm the words at times, but children--on their own and in science and poetry classes--will be fascinated by the stories of evolutionary roots and endurance ("history written strong / in bone and skin / in hoof and horn"). A page of notes at the back extends what the poems say about each animal's origins and descendants. Kindergarten to adults. This is a wonderful book!! Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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OTTER ON HIS OWN: The Story of a Sea Otter (Smithsonian Oceanic Collection)
by Doe Boyle. Soft & sweet color illustrations by Lisa Bonforte. Condition: NEW 1995 Sound Prints/Smithsonian small hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ), second printing. Content: Otter Pup spends the first months of his life with his mother in a protected cove off the coast of California, learning how to hunt for food and care for himself. This is a wonderful blend of factual information and delightful story that combines drama and adventure. A glossary and two sections at the end of the book provide more information about this animal. The illustrations draw the reader into the undersea world in a comforting manner. Kindergarten to age 2. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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POLAR THE TITANIC BEAR: The True Story of the Toy Bear Who Suvived the Titanic
by Daisy Corning Stone Spedden. Wonderful color illustrations by Laurie McGaw. B&W era family photos, also. Condition: UNREAD c. 1998 Madison Press small soft cover, no printing given. Tny edge wear. Content: Imagine the excitement of rooting around in an old attic and discovering the letters, diaries, and photo albums of a relative. What if that memorabilia opened a window on the sinking of the Titanic, the most famous sea disaster of all time? That's exactly what happened to Leighton H. Coleman III. Exploring the attic of his relative Daisy Corning Stone Spedden, he found many personal treasures, including a charming book Daisy had written for her 8-year-old son, Douglas, in 1913. This story, combined with award-winning artist Laurie McGaw's gorgeous watercolor illustrations, actual family photographs, keepsakes, and historic postcards, weaves the fabric of Polar the Titanic Bear, an engaging slice of history for all ages, told through the black glass eyes of an extraordinary toy bear named Polar. The story begins in the toy workshop where Polar is born, and quickly moves to the point where he is given to "Master," Daisy Spedden's son Douglas. Soon the boy and bear are inseparable! As the wealthy Speddens are world travelers, Polar and his new family sail from New York to Algiers and on to the French Riviera, until it comes time for them to return to America on the Titanic. On the fateful night of the sinking, Polar and the Speddens are lucky enough to be lowered down the side of the luxury liner in a lifeboat, but when the family boards the rescue ship, Polar finds himself left behind! How will Polar make it back to his best friend? In the epilogue, rich with family photographs, the historical context for the story is fully and engagingly explained, with more details on the Titanic disaster as well as a smattering of toy history. This is a wonderful gift book--the richness and emotion of the story are all the more poignant when enhanced by the Spedden family photographs, their tragic personal story, and the reflection of an era that will never exist again. (All ages ... excellent for reading aloud to ages 6 and older, but perfect for 9- to 12-year-olds, too.) A wonderful book!!! Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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PUFFIN: A Journey Home
by Jim Tilly. Soft sweet color illustrations by Alexander Sagan. Condition: Gently pre-read 1993 Misty Mountain Publishing hardcover (pictorial boards), no printing given. Very light shelf wear. Interior clean & tight. Content: Reviewer: "This is a story with just enough suspense and a great ending - good for young children. While it begins with a message that, "being different is okay," it ends with a mother's love making everything wonderful again. On his quest for identity, the little Puffin meets wonderful characters along the way. They are funny, unique, colorful and attention to the detail of each "critter" is amazing. The tongue-in-cheek whimsy is delightful and very cleverly thought through. Notice the smallest details ... smart, very smart." A lovely book. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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A QUAIL IN THE FAMILY
by William J. Plummer. Wonderful Brown & White drawings Brian Miller. Condition: Gently pre-read 1974 Henry Regnery hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ), no printing given. Light shelf wear to top & bottom spine. Interior clean & tight. Gift inscription inside front cover. Content: This is a very clever, sweet story of a family who adopted a quail into their family. One of the most popular animal stories ever written. Suitable for Young Adults and Adults. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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SAINT FRANCIS SINGS TO BROTHER SUN: A Celebration of His Kinship With Nature
selected & retold by Karen Pandell. Beautiful, soft color illustrations by Bijou Le Tord. Decorated end pages. Condition: NEW 2005 Candlewick Press large hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), first printing. Light edge wear to DJ edges. Content: From Karen Pandell and Bijou Le Tord comes an ode to Saint Francis's connection with nature that transcends culture and faith — an inspiration for all time and all people. "Sing praises to all Your creatures, And above all to Brother Sun, Who gives us the day as He enlightens us." -From Saint Francis's "The Canticle of Brother Sun" More than eight hundred years ago, a once-privileged young man cast off his worldly possessions to live an austere life amid nature, where his gentleness and compassionate words drew even wild creatures to his feet. The now-legendary Saint Francis of Assisi receives a fitting tribute in this elegant, inviting volume, in which stanzas of the "Canticle of Brother Sun" are interwoven with nature tales about the man who composed this sacred song and followed by an author's note, biography, bibliography, and source notes. Illustrated by Bijou Le Tord in delicate, graceful charcoal drawings highlighted with gold, reflecting both the saint's simplicity and his joyous spirit, this beautiful compilation makes it clear that the songs and stories of Saint Francis are indeed the heritage of every child. The book is beautifully designed. Unifying elements appear throughout, such as a repeated pattern of colored tiles, the verses of The Canticle reproduced in gold superimposed on a medieval-style shield background, and Le Tords gold-embellished, primitive-style paintings. All religions should relate to St. Francis' love of animals and the environment. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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SEABISCUIT VS. WAR ADMIRAL: The Greatest Horse Race in History
by Kat Shehata. Beautiful color illustrations by Joe McElwee. Condition: UNREAD, but not perfect, 2003 Angel Bea hardcover (pictorial boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket), first ediiton, first printing. Short repaired tear back cover at spine. Otherwise perfect. Content: With a best-selling book and a major motion picture, Seabiscuit has certainly regained celebrity status. This book centers on his rivalry with War Admiral that culminated in a two-horse race to determine the winner. A streamer between the illustration and text on each spread offers a brief description of the event as if it were being broadcast by an announcer. In the paragraphs below it, the author describes Seabiscuit's life from his early, less-than-stellar beginnings as a short-legged, seemingly uncooperative youngster until he was named the 1938 "Horse of the Year." The information is presented in a lively manner and is sufficient for brief reports. The illustrations wonderfully mirror the text using rich colors and eye-catching details such as a portion of a racetrack program and a vignette of the NBC newscaster. The horses are dynamically rendered. Seabiscuit's personality shines through, including his unique sleeping habits. One spread shows him sacked out for the night with his faithful stable mates that included a dog, a spider monkey, and a pony. A glossary of racing terms and brief information about the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Charities are included. Like Seabiscuit, this book is a winner. Gades 2 - 4+. [1copy available]
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SECOND-HAND DOG: How To Turn Yours Into A First-Rate Pet
by Carol Lea Benjamin. B&W photos and how-to drawings. Condition: UNREAD 1988 Howell Trade Paperback, 6th printing. Short diagonal crease bottom front cover corner. Interior clean & tight. Content: Just rescue a dog running loose in your neighborhood? Get one from the pound. (Either way, good for you!) This is the book for you. "Why a book like this has never before been written is beyond me. It is an invaluable guide to rehabilitating those myriad unfortunate dogs which have either never had a home or have been shuttled from one owner to another, losing confidence, trust and self-esteem every step of the way. It is an absolute must for every owner who wants his second-hand dog to regain the ability to become the warm, loving companion every dog should be." —Kenneth A. Marden President, The American Kennel Club [1 copy available]
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SEE-THROUGH REPTILES
by Steve Parker. Wonderful detailed color illustratins by Rod Ferring. Condition: NEW 2004 Ivy Press (UK) hardcover (pictorial boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket), first printing. Content: Reptiles are the new dinosaurs, fascinating to learn about but much more accessible. Our unique clear-page design eliminates backwards or blocked text, making 4 pages of “see-through” action seem like 8. Lizards, snakes, turtles, crocodiles, and other reptiles come alive as kids get an up-close look at the way a chameleon changes color, or a baby crocodile develops in an egg. See-through mylar pages detail a reptile's cycle. Each featured reptile has a map showing it's range and country. Excellent for kids who can take looking at snakes, etc. Nice section on the Chinese Alligator - once had one sitting under my desk - didn't stay at that job long! [1 copy available]
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SNOW BEAR (A Soft-To-Touch Book)
written & illustrated by Piers Harper. Absolutely adorable color illustrations with a soft-to-touch bear or other animal on each page. Condition: NEW 2003 Scholastic very large hardcover (pictorial and fuzzy cover - no DJ issued), first printing. Content: Small children will love this book! Heck, I'm old and I bought one for myself. It is the first day of spring and Little Snow Bear is venturing out into the snowy white world for the first time. Mezmerized by the snow that is all around him, Little Snow Bear sneaks off to see if the rest of the world is as much fun. During his travels, he meets a little seal and learns how to swim. But soon, Little Snow Bear wanders too far and ends up lost in a deep, dark forest. Fortunately, with the help of a friendly reindeer and a kind little girl, Little Snow Bear finds his way home and into his mother's safe arms.This sweet story combined with soft - to - touch illustrations. Wonderful! [1 copy available]
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STELLALUNA (Book & DVD - 2 for 1)
written & illustrated by . Janell Cannon. Beautiful color illustrations. My favorite Kids' book. Condition: NEW 1993 Scholastic soft cover, 4th printing. The DVD is new (shrink-wrapped) 2004 MGM Kids, color, 41 minutes. Content: Baby bat Stellaluna's life is flitting along right on schedule--until an owl attacks her mother one night, knocking the bewildered batlet out of her mother's loving grasp. The tiny bat is lucky enough to land in a nest of baby birds, but her whole world has just turned upside down. Literally. Stellaluna's adoptive bird mom accepts her into her nest, but only on the condition that Stellaluna will act like a bird, not a bat. Soon Stellaluna has learned to behave like a good bird should--she quits hanging by her feet and starts eating bugs. But when she finally has an opportunity to show her bird siblings what life as a bat is like, all of them are confounded. "How can we be so different and feel so much alike?" one asks. "And how can we feel so different and be so much alike?" asks another. "I agree," Stellaluna responds. "But we're friends. And that's a fact." Anyone who has ever been asked to be someone they're not will understand the conflicts--and possibilities--Stellaluna faces. This gorgeously illustrated book is sure to be an all-time favorite with readers, whether they've left the nest or not. Neat! The DVD special features include The Not-So-Scary World of Bats; Create Your Own Stellaluna Srts & Crafts; Learn to Draw Stellaluna; Sing-Alon Feature, and Printable Coloring Pages. [1 copy available}
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STRANGE SCAVENGING CREATURES (Children's Pop-Up Book)
text by Ken Hoy. Great pop-up color art by Isabel Bowring. Condition: NEW 1994 Ideals hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), no printing given. Content: Fantastic large pop-up vulture, fly, rat, cockroach, & hyena. Pop-ups accompanied by detailed description of the animal's life & habits. Excellent for science teachers. As you can see from the graphics, the creatures are very large. I love this book! [2 copies available}
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THERE'S STILL TIME: The Success of the Endangered Species Act
by Mark Galan. Foreword by the great Bruce Babbitt. Wonderful color photos illustrate. Condition: UNREAD, but not perfect, 1998 National Geographic hardcover (pictorial boards -no DJ issued), first printing. The loose end page bears a gift inscription. Otherwise perfect. Content: Several of the success stories of the Endangered Species Act are celebrated in this book illustrated with glorious, full-color photographs. Galan begins with the history of the act, explaining the difference between threatened and endangered and mentioning that originally 109 species were listed. Various animals and plants that have benefited from government protection are featured along with large, crystal-clear photos. The bald eagle, the gray wolf, the snail darter, and the Loch Lomond coyote thistle are among those included. Although the author does not cover in depth the processes used for increasing animal populations and reintroducing certain species into the wild, an overall view of conservation efforts is given. Bruce Babbitt's impassioned foreword brings home the moral and spiritual arguments as opposed to the scientific reasons for saving endangered animals. Grades 3 - 5. [1 copy available]
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TIME FOR THE WHITE EGRET
by Natalie Savage Carlson. Sweet two-tone illustrations by Charles Robinson. Condition: UNREAD, but not perfect, 1980 Weekly Reader hardcover (pictorial boards), no printing given. Problems: Tanning to white cover edges with tiny shelf wear to bottom cover corners. Interior perfect. Content: Once upon a time on a farm in Florida, there was an extra White Egret who did not have her own cow to stir up insects for dinner. She was told that "time" would take care of her problem. So she went in search of "time" in hopes she would get her own cow. This is a book that teaches patience. Very sweet. [1 copy available]
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URSO BRUNOV AND THE WHITE EMPEROR
by Brian Jacques. Beautiful, fun color illustrtions by Alexi Natchev. Condition: NEW 2008 Philomel hardcover (pictorial boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket), first printing. Content: OK, if your child loves polar bears (who doesn't? ok seals.) this is the book for them. Urso Brunov, the "Little Father of All Bears," is "mighty in battle/strong as an elephant/fierce as a lion/and wise as the wisest old owl of the forests." Tiny in stature but formidable in spirit, he and his bugle are called by the Silvery Moon Lady and led by Old Uncle Wind to aid two missing polar bears, threatened by ravenous wolves. Using his instrument to separate these attackers, Brunov promises to protect the royal bear siblings by guiding them home to the Land of Rainbow Lights. Relying on his friends, the boars, the deer, and the king of the whales, the lost bears safely return to their magical ice palace. Meeting their leader, the White Emperor Balanco, Brunov is rewarded with festivities. This fanciful sequel to The Tale of Urso Brunov features watercolor illustrations enhanced by cool colors, capturing the icy setting. Descriptive language develops Brunov's character. Very cute. Ages 6+. [1 copy available]
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WHEN CATS WERE GREEN
by David McNeil. Wonderfully bright, vivid color illustrations by Tina Mercie. Condition: NEW 1998 Harlin Quist Book (Paris) hardcover (decorated front board) & DJ (in mylar jacket), first edition. Content: A long, long time ago when wondrous things could be seen, the earth was a vast and peaceful place and every cat was green. From spring's beginning through winter's end, all cats took special pride in sharing a colour and living nine lives side by side by side. (That was from the book text.) This is such an inventive and unusual book. The cats finally tired of being green and began to paint themselves different colors - bright purples, blues, and oranges. White cats were imprisoned. Young children will love this book for the rhyming text and bright pictures. Perfect for read-aloud. [2 copies available]
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VENUS AMONG THE FISHES
by Elizabeth Hall and Scott O'Dell. Beautiful werap-around cover art by Ericka Meltzer. Condition: UNREAD 1996 Yearling Book soft cover, first printing. Light tanning to interior page edges. Content: The title of this book comes from D. H. Lawrence's description of a "she-dolphin" in "Whales Weep Not." Killer whales are invading the paceful dolphin territory of Glacier Strait. Coral and her brother Snapper are sent from their herd to search for their older brother and safer waters. Coral's journey is tracherous as she encounters vicious sharks and whales and hazardous fishing nets. But the greatest danger of all comes when Coral confronts the humans and the terror of captivity. A dolphin tale told from the viewpoint of the dolphins. [Ages 8+] [1 copy available]
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WHINNY'S WISDOMS: A Simple Guide to Basic Horsemanship (Suitable for coloring)
written & illustrated by Mary Bausman. Adorable B&W illustrations made for coloring. Condition: NEW 2006 Owl Mountain soft cover (stapled wraps), no printin given. 64 pages. Content: This is a very clever book. While your child is coloring the pictures, he/she is learning about the basics in riding or owning a horse - grooming, how to lead, good manners in the ring, bridles, etc. Very neat for that young horse lover in your life. [1 copy available]
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WILD ANIMALS (A Child's First Library of Learning series)
by Time Life Books. Adorable clever color illustrations - no credit given. Also contains beautiful color photos of the animals. Condition: NEW 1992 Time Life hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), third printing. Content: How does a Flying Squirrel fly? Why do hippos spend their time in the water? Well, this book answers those and other questions in a manner that will inform and delight children (of all ages). Questions and answers provide information on the behavior and life cycles of such animals as giraffes, leopards, skunks, elephants, and alligators. Includes charts, diagrams, and an activities section. Preschool to well, all ages will like this book. I do. [1 copy available]
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