Holiday Books

THE AMERICAN FLAG BOOKPLATES (Sample available)
art from a photo. 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. We can also personalize the bookplates if you like - email us the name you want on the bookplate. They are as perfect as possible, and we feel the subject matter is much different than you can get anywhere else. 3.75" H x 3.75" W. Content: This bookplate is a version of the American Flag - with plenty of room for a name of even an inscription. Any questions or for a sample, click here to email us.
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VALENTINE'S DAY BOOKPLATES (Sample available)
art by unknown artist. 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. 3.5" wide x 2.25" high. Content: Daisy and red heart-lined white inscription space on a black background with a red border. Any questions or to request a sample, click here to email us.
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THE AMERICAN FLAG
edired br Celeste Sollod. Beautiful color photos of the flag. Condition: NEW 2001 Friedman/Fairfax hardcover & DJ, second edition, no printing given. Content: Barn doors, smalltown porches, a sizable swath of pavement on the Mall in Washington, D.C., Jasper Johns paintings, digital art, neon lights and the big blue sky are some of Old Glory's backdrops in The American Flag, a photographic tribute. With an introduction by Whitney Smith and dozens of unattributed images, readers can enjoy a ready-made, easy-on-the-eyes patriotism. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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A FLOWER FAIRY VALENTINE'S DAY
based on the original Flower Fairy books by Cicely Mary Barker. Simply beautiful color illustrations. Condition: NEW 2003 Frederick Warne small hardcover (pictorial boards- no DJ), first printing. Content: I am not familar with Barker's work, but this story and illustrations appears to have been published first in 1923. And it still stands up. Celebrate Valentine's Day with the Flower Fairies in this special Flower Fairies Friends book. The Flower Fairies are the perfect Valentine's companions, and this book is filled with Barker's colorful illustrations and beautiful details. Love is in the air as the Flower Fairies create and send valentines to each other. This is an ideal gift for young Flower Fairies fans. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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A FLOWER FAIRY VALENTINE'S DAY
based on the original Flower Fairy books by Cicely Mary Barker. Simply beautiful color illustrations. Condition: Gently pre-read, IF at all, 2003 Frederick Warne small hardcover (pictorial boards- no DJ), first printing. Content: I am not familar with Barker's work, but this story and illustrations appears to have been published first in 1923. And it still stands up. Celebrate Valentine's Day with the Flower Fairies in this special Flower Fairies Friends book. The Flower Fairies are the perfect Valentine's companions, and this book is filled with Barker's colorful illustrations and beautiful details. Love is in the air as the Flower Fairies create and send valentines to each other. This is an ideal gift for young Flower Fairies fans. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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FOURTH OF JULY MICE
by Bethany Roberts. Wonderful color illustrations by Doug Cushman. Condition: NEW 2005 Scholastic soft cover, second printing. Content: An adorable mouse family celebrates Fouth of July by dressing up in Revolutionary costumes, having a picnic, playing games and watching fireworks. Really cute. Ages K - 3. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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JAMIE O'ROURKE AND THE POOKA
story and pictures by Tomie De Paola. Condition: UNREAD 2001 Scholastic soft cover, 5th printing. Donation inscription inside front cover. Content: Award-winning author and artist Tomie de Paola has created another lively folk tale based on traditional Irish lore. Jamie O'Rourke, the laziest man in all of Ireland, has been left in charge of the house while his hard-working, long-suffering wife Eileen goes to visit her sister for a week. In spite of his plan to stay in bed the entire time (thus not "dirtyin' a thing"), Jamie's cronies come by to keep him company and eat up the grub Eileen left behind. Jamie goes back to sleep amid the mess that night, only to awaken to a mysterious donkey-man cleaning the house. Pleased at his good fortune, Jamie continues his slovenly ways all week long, watching the Pooka (Irish animal spirit, as explained in the author's note) sweep and wash every night. But lazy Jamie's luck is just about to run out... Questions welcome. [1copy available]
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JUST IN TIME FOR NEW YEAR'S!: A Harry & Emily Adventure (Reading Level 2.6)
by Karen Gray Ruelle. Adorable color illustrations by the Author. Condition: NEW 2004 Holiday House hardcover (pictorial boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket), first printing. Content: Yippee! It's almost New Year's Eve. On the big night Harry and Emily are going to stay up until midnight. But how will they stay awake? Two kittens want to stay awake to welcome in the new year, and their parents finally agree that they are old enough to do so. The real problem is, how to keep from falling asleep when their eyes are closing and the clock moves slowly. On the big night, they finally come up with a great idea. They set all of the alarm clocks to ring just in time for midnight. This enjoyable book deals with a subject with which many youngsters can identify. The story shows Harry and Emily playing games, reading books, and bantering about who is snoring at night. The colorful illustrations depict a comfortable house, and observant readers will notice many humorous touches (such as a cat's version of Matisse's The Dance). This is a fun story that beginning readers will enjoy at holiday time or any time it's important to stay up late. Ages 4 - 8. [1 copy available]
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LET'S CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK'S DAY: A Book of Drawing Fun
story and pictures by Pamela Johnson. Condition: NEW 1988 Watermill Press soft cover, no printing given. Content: This is a really neat little book - a topic, typically Irish, has a history and detailed "how-to" instructions on how to draw the subject. Covers the Irish Country Cottage, Lepechauns, the Shamrock, the Shillelagh, the Fairy Harp, etc. Educational and fun. Questions welcome. [1copy available]
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MOTHERS ARE LIKE MIRACLES: They Make Everything Possible
by Janet Lanese. Purple text and graphics decorations. Condition: UNREAD 1998 Fireside small hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), first printing. Content: For first-time mothers or beloved veterans, this warm, delightful book captures all the joy and humor of one of a woman's most wonderful experiences. Heartwarming observations from such famous names as Oprah Winfrey, Nora Ephron, and Agatha Christie, poems to copy and stick on the refrigerator; words of advice from kids of all ages to "accidentally" leave on a mother's kitchen table; suggestions to smooth the rough times or increase the joy -- it's all here to read and treasure. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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THE MOTHER'S DAY MICE
by Eve Bunting. Color illustrations by Jan Brett. Condition: UNREAD, but not perfect, 1993 Scholastic soft cover, fourth printing. Thee is an almost-invisible "Near-crease" front cover at fore edge. Everything else is perfect. Content: Three mouse brothers, clad in bright plaid shirts and lederhosen, leave their snug cottage, intent upon finding the perfect gifts f or their mother. Their early morning search is filled with dangers: a snake hidden in the thick underbush, a fox running by. However, the mice are brave, and hand-in-tail, they traipse through brush and briars to find their presents. In the end, it is Little Mouse, returning empty-handed, who has the best surprise of all: a song. The perspective is from a mouse's vantage point: toadstools and ferns seem like trees; a ripe, juicy strawberry is so big that Middle Mouse can barely carry his gift in his two arms; a dandelion fluff ball towers over Biggest Mouse. Through deft, simple lines, Brett captures the brothers' fear, their enjoyment of the sights, smells and sounds of their world and finally, their sheer delight at finding just the right gifts for their appreciative mother. The finely honed details, the soft colors, the expressions of love and sharing make this a story that is as fresh and harmonious as Little Mouse's song. [1copy available]
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OLIVE MY LOVE
by Vivian Walsh. Adorable color illustrations by J. Otto Seibold. Condition: NEW 2004 Harcourt hardcover (pictorial boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket), first printing. Content: Olive, the dog that previously came to holiday fame as a wanna-be reindeer, is back in a Valentine-trimmed tale. Dexter, a winged dog, drops a giant red heart ("all of my love") on her doorstep. Believing that he lost it, Olive sets out on an adventure to return it, and a squirrel and a spider help her. When Olive finds Dexter and tries to return the heart, he tells her that it was meant as a gift. The friends open the heart-shaped candy box and enjoy a picnic of bonbons and dog biscuits. While Valentine's Day is never explicitly mentioned, the cover and the story clearly point to it. The narrative has some sweet and clever moments, but for the most part it is a mishmash. The clever squirrel seems to be useful only for his car and the spider, a black widow dressed as a hobo, comes across as strange rather than quirky. Seibold's computer-generated art still has some of the endearing qualities of the original Olive tale, but many of the pages are strangely cropped and text heavy, which detracts from the book's flow. Fans of the plucky heroine may be pleased to have her back. Too cute! [1copy available]
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PRECIOUS MOMENTS: WE LOVE AMERICA!
by Linda Masterdon. Lovely soft color illustrations, as always, by Samuel J. Butcher. Condition: NEW 2010 Dalmation Press hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), no printing given. Content: The Precious Moments kids celebrate American Pride with a Fourth of July parade and fireworks. Ages 4-8. [1 copy available]
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RAMADAN
by Susan L. Douglass. Lovely, soft color illustrations by Jeni Reeves. Condition: NEW 2002 Carolrhoda Books hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued) first printing. 48 pages. Content: The Islamic holy month of Ramadan may seem like a tough topic for beginning readers, but this On My Own Holiday Book provides an accessible, uplifting introduction. The text and illustrations both emphasize the global reach of Islam, portraying adults and children of many different backgrounds. During Ramadan, children who attempt the fast (not required for kids) endure the challenges of going without food and water and "trying to be a good person all day" by remembering to share and forgive one another. The attractive colored-pencil illustrations show children at school and at home, and the constant presence of food in the illustrations reminds children that Ramadan is not about starving as much as it is about showing respect to God. The story culminates with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, when Muslim children get presents and sweets. Words like Allah, Qur'an, and iftar are defined in a glossary. Ages 4-8. [1 copy available]
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SAINT VALENTINE
retold & illustrated by . Robert Sabuda. Beautiful color "mosaic" illustrations. Condition: NEW 1992 Aladdin soft cover, 9th printing. CONTENT: How did Valentine's Day begin? It started in ancient Rome when a kind physician named Valentine took an interest in a young blind girl. With his healing skill and his deep faith he restored her sight. What we now call Valentine's Day began when he sent the little girl a secret message, which she received after the Christian martyr was executed. For this tale rich in sentiment, master illustrator Robert Sabuda has created exquisite paper mosaics to suggest early Christian art that resonates with both subtlety and power. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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ST. PATRICK'S DAY IN THE MORNING
by Eve Bunting. Three-color illustrations by Jan Brett. Condition: NEW 1980 Clarion Books soft cover, 28th printing (c. 2000+). Content: This is a warm and lively tale set in a village in Ireland on St. Patrick's Day. The main character, Jamie, is the youngest in his family, too small to participate in the annual special parade. Disappointed, Jamie awakens early and sets out to prove them wrong. The story that follows is his march through the village, making music and creating a parade on his own, proving to himself that he is truly big enough to participate. It is one of very few good St. Patrick's Day stories. A bonus in this case is the glimpse of Irish culture and way of life. Baby-Preschool. Questions welcome. [4 copies of book available]
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STAR SPANGLED CRAFTS (American History Crafts)
by Kathy Ross. Color "how-to" illustrations by Sharon Lane Holm. Condition: NEW 2004 Millbrook Press soft cover, first printing. Content: Ross is well known for her creative craft books and this one is no exception. Here she offers ideas for 22 activities, with clear, step-by-step instructions that use commonly found materials. The projects range from a firecracker lapel pin to flag mosaics, patriotic puppets, and an Uncle Sam tissue box. Colorful illustrations set against lots of white background enhance the text along with red, white, and blue banners on the sides of the pages. Provides instructions for creating a variety of crafts with patriotic themes, including a firecracker lapel pin, flag mosaic, American eagle magnet, fireworks trinket box, Liberty Bell favors, and more. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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VALENTINE MICE!
by Bethany Roberts. Adorable color illustrations by Doug Cushman. Condition: UNREAD 1999 Scholastic soft cover (stapled wraps), second printing. Very light shelf wear. Content: The stars of Halloween Mice! are back, but this time they're celebrating a different holiday. Four lively mice scamper through a snowy landscape, delivering valentines to all the woodland creatures, rabbits, squirrels, chipmunks, badgers, beavers, and more. In their exuberance, the three older mice don't notice right off (although observant readers will) that they've left their young companion behind. They track him down and rejoice in a Valentine's reunion. Simple rhythmic text and action-packed line and watercolor illustrations will draw young readers in; Cushman includes welcome details -- such as a tag-along chickadee - -that enhance the story, and mixes full-bleed and framed illustrations to emphasize high points in the text. Baby-Preschool. Questions welcome. [1 copy of book available]
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