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The Mabinogion Vol. 2The Mabinogion Vol. 2
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Child-Life in ArtChild-Life in Art
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Books for General ReadersBooks for General Readers
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This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing...
The Linden TreeThe Linden Tree
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When eleven-year-old Katy Sue loses her mother to meningitis, she begins to contemplate the...
Anne's World: A New Century of Anne of Green GablesAnne's World: A New Century of Anne of Green Gables
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The recent 100 year anniversary of the first publication of L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green...


The Business of Being a WomanThe Business of Being a Woman
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The book has no illustrations or index. Purchasers are entitled to a free trial membership in...
Sir Francis Drake: Circumnavigator of the Globe and Privateer for Queen Elizabeth (The Library of Explorers and Exploration)Sir Francis Drake: Circumnavigator of the Globe and Privateer for Queen Elizabeth (The Library of Explorers and Exploration)
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The Library of Explorers and Exploration(tm) Primary sources make these fascinating books...
The Children's Literature Dictionary: Definitions, Resources, and Learning ActivitiesThe Children's Literature Dictionary: Definitions, Resources, and Learning Activities
Best Price: $80.00
You've built a vibrant collection of children s literature, now put those resources to work...
Storybook Stew: Cooking with Books Kids LoveStorybook Stew: Cooking with Books Kids Love
Best Price: $28.34
This is such a great idea! This book uses popular children's literature and provides an...
Student's Classroom Handbook For The Kingdoms And the Elves of the ReachesStudent's Classroom Handbook For The Kingdoms And the Elves of the Reaches
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I think Kingdoms and the Elves is an excellent book! It was very suspenseful in some parts and...


The Owl, The Raven, and the Dove: The Religious Meaning of the Grimms' Magic Fairy TalesThe Owl, The Raven, and the Dove: The Religious Meaning of the Grimms' Magic Fairy Tales
Best Price: $61.10
It was while reading the story of Jorinda and Joringal, a tale not mentioned in this book, that...
The Alice Behind WonderlandThe Alice Behind Wonderland
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We very much enjoyed this back story on "Lewis Carroll" and the real Alice. I have...
Davitt and Irish Revolution, 1846-1882Davitt and Irish Revolution, 1846-1882Contemporary Children's Literature and Film: Engaging with TheoryContemporary Children's Literature and Film: Engaging with Theory
Best Price: $23.85
Bringing together the voices of leading and emerging scholars, this book provides an innovative...
Bookwomen: Creating an Empire in Children's Book Publishing, 1919-1939 (Print Culture History in Modern America)Bookwomen: Creating an Empire in Children's Book Publishing, 1919-1939 (Print Culture History in Modern America)
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In this thrilling, well researched history, Jacalyn Eddy offers a fresh perspective on the...

Children's LiteratureChildren's Literature
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The Voice of the Narrator in Children's Literature: Insights from Writers and Critics (Contributions to the Study of World Literature)The Voice of the Narrator in Children's Literature: Insights from Writers and Critics (Contributions to the Study of World Literature)
Best Price: $126.00
Although children's literature is now a recognized branch of English and American...
Dictionary of American Children's Fiction, 1985-1989: Books of Recognized MeritDictionary of American Children's Fiction, 1985-1989: Books of Recognized Merit
Best Price: $150.04
A supplement to two earlier volumes on American children's fiction from 1859 to 1984, this...
Defining Print Culture for Youth: The Cultural Work of Children's Literature (Beta Phi Mu Monograph Series)Defining Print Culture for Youth: The Cultural Work of Children's Literature (Beta Phi Mu Monograph Series)
Best Price: $7.50
Sponsored by the Center for the History of Print Culture in Modern America, this volume features...
Let's Read Together Series: Short and Long Vowel Book and Tape PackagesLet's Read Together Series: Short and Long Vowel Book and Tape Packages

Alice beyond Wonderland: Essays for the Twenty-first CenturyAlice beyond Wonderland: Essays for the Twenty-first Century
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ALICE BEYOND WONDERLAND: ESSAYS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY is for any college-level collection...
The WINNERS! Handbook: A Closer Look at Judy Freeman's Top-Rated Children's Books of 2007 (Winners Handbook: A Closer Look at Judy Freeman's 100+ Top)The WINNERS! Handbook: A Closer Look at Judy Freeman's Top-Rated Children's Books of 2007 (Winners Handbook: A Closer Look at Judy Freeman's 100+ Top)
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Judy Freeman has developed a comprehensive handbook with thoroughly annotated lists of the...
Should We Burn Babar?: Essays on Children's Literature and the Power of StoriesShould We Burn Babar?: Essays on Children's Literature and the Power of Stories
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This is a wonderful book about education and children's stories. But it loses two stars...
The Adventures of Paddy the BeaverThe Adventures of Paddy the Beaver
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When Paddy the Beaver decides to finally build a dam to create the lovely pond he longs for in...
Because of Winn DixieBecause of Winn Dixie
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This excellent guide integrates the reading of an outstanding work of literature with crucial...

Popular Children's Literature in BritainPopular Children's Literature in Britain
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The astonishing success of J. K. Rowling and other contemporary children's authors has...
The Rough Guide to His Dark Materials (Rough Guide Reference)The Rough Guide to His Dark Materials (Rough Guide Reference)
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After having read the trilogy and thinking about it a long time, I was curious about this book....
Children of the SunChildren of the Sun
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1970: Fourteen year old Tony becomes seduced by the skinhead movement, sucked into a world of...
Great Books for BoysGreat Books for Boys
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After Rhode Island school librarian Kathleen Odean published the children's book guide,...
Wake Up, Papa Bear! (Touch-and-Feel)Wake Up, Papa Bear! (Touch-and-Feel)
Best Price: $1.16
My son has loved this book since he was about 6 months old. His first copy got ruined and I had...

When Dreams Came True: Classical Fairy Tales and Their Tradition (Literary Studies)When Dreams Came True: Classical Fairy Tales and Their Tradition (Literary Studies)
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For centuries fairy tales have been a powerful mode of passing cultural values onto our...
Crossover Fiction: Global and Historical Perspectives (Children's Literature and Culture)Crossover Fiction: Global and Historical Perspectives (Children's Literature and Culture)
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In Crossover Fiction, Sandra L. Beckett explores the global trend of crossover literature and...
The Enchanted Screen: The Unknown History of Fairy-Tale FilmsThe Enchanted Screen: The Unknown History of Fairy-Tale Films
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The Enchanted Screen: The Unknown History of Fairy-Tale Films offers readers a long overdue,...
Trials and Tribulations of Little Red Riding Hood: Versions of the Tale in Sociocultural ContextTrials and Tribulations of Little Red Riding Hood: Versions of the Tale in Sociocultural Context
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Jack Zipes presents the many faces of Little Red Riding Hood. Bringing together 35 of the best...
Twilight and Philosophy: Vampires, Vegetarians, and the Pursuit of Immortality (The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series)Twilight and Philosophy: Vampires, Vegetarians, and the Pursuit of Immortality (The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series)
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I'll start off by saying this, I am now part of team Jacob. That's what this book did to...

Meet the Authors and Illustrators: Volume 2 (Grades K-6)Meet the Authors and Illustrators: Volume 2 (Grades K-6)
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60 Creators of Favorite Children's Books Talk About Their Work More easy-to-read profiles...
Meet the Authors and Illustrators: 60 Creators of Favorite Children's Books Talk about Their Work (Scholastic Reference Library)Meet the Authors and Illustrators: 60 Creators of Favorite Children's Books Talk about Their Work (Scholastic Reference Library)Wordsworth: An Inner LifeWordsworth: An Inner Life
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This original study is the first fully to acknowledge the impact of early grief on...
The Scott, Foresman Anthology of Children's LiteratureThe Scott, Foresman Anthology of Children's Literature
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An anthology of nursery rhymes, poetry, folk literature, fantasy, realistic fiction, historical...
Inventing Wonderland: The Lives and Fantasies of Lewis Carroll, Edward Lear, J.M. Barrie, Kenneth Grahame and A.A. MilneInventing Wonderland: The Lives and Fantasies of Lewis Carroll, Edward Lear, J.M. Barrie, Kenneth Grahame and A.A. Milne
Victorians are experiencing something of a comeback after decades of censure as the strange,...

The Velveteen Principles: A Guide to Becoming Real Hidden Wisdom from a Children's ClassicThe Velveteen Principles: A Guide to Becoming Real Hidden Wisdom from a Children's Classic
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I found this book almost by mistake, and when it arrived I began reading immediately. It is one...
The Soul of The Lion, The Witch, & The WardrobeThe Soul of The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe
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Whether you agree with him or not, Veith knows how to make a Christian think. I happen to agree...
The Dime Novel in Children's LiteratureThe Dime Novel in Children's Literature
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Frequently identified as sensational literature filled with violent characters, intricately...
Kids' Letters to Harry Potter From Around The WorldKids' Letters to Harry Potter From Around The World
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Not much to say on this one. One note on the HP movies; the elderly gentleman who played...
Children's Book Review Index: 2000 CumulationChildren's Book Review Index: 2000 Cumulation
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Oz before the Rainbow: L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz on Stage and Screen to 1939Oz before the Rainbow: L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz on Stage and Screen to 1939
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After a few years I finally have this book, and it was an absolute pleasure in reading about the...
Oz before the Rainbow: L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz on Stage and Screen to 1939Oz before the Rainbow: L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz on Stage and Screen to 1939
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Older fans of The Wizard of Oz will definitely appreciate this book. So will students of the...
Young Adult Authors Series: Presenting Avi (Twayne's United States Authors Series)Young Adult Authors Series: Presenting Avi (Twayne's United States Authors Series)
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P.L. Travers (Twayne's English Authors Series)P.L. Travers (Twayne's English Authors Series)
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MARGARET WISE BROWN: Awakened by the MoonMARGARET WISE BROWN: Awakened by the Moon
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Margaret Wise Brown, the author of Goodnight Moon and dozens of other children's classics,...

Words about Pictures: The Narrative Art of Children's Picture BooksWords about Pictures: The Narrative Art of Children's Picture Books
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Nodelman's book is an essential purchase for anyone who wants to understand how...
Alternative Worlds (Contemporary Classics in Children's Literature)Alternative Worlds (Contemporary Classics in Children's Literature)
This is a critical study of Ursula le Guin, Philip Pullman and Terry Pratchett. It overviews the...
Connecting Cultures: A Guide to Multicultural Literature for ChildrenConnecting Cultures: A Guide to Multicultural Literature for Children
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This book is a wonderful edition to a teacher's reference library, especially to connect...
Great Books for Boys: More Than 600 Books for Boys 2 to 14Great Books for Boys: More Than 600 Books for Boys 2 to 14
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BOOKS THAT WILL MAKE BOYS WANT TO READ! Parents, grandparents, teachers, and librarians--we...
100 Best Books: 1999 Edition100 Best Books: 1999 Edition

Sir Gibbie: A Guide for Teachers and Students (Classics for Young Readers)Sir Gibbie: A Guide for Teachers and Students (Classics for Young Readers)
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Laubach Way to English Teachers Manual 1Laubach Way to English Teachers Manual 1
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From Wikipedia: Frank Charles Laubach (September 2, 1884 - June 11, 1970) was an Evangelical...
Developing Resiliency Through Children's Literature: A Guide for Teachers and Librarians, K-8Developing Resiliency Through Children's Literature: A Guide for Teachers and Librarians, K-8
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Research on at-risk children indicates that some "make it" in spite of their home...
Understanding Children's Books: A Guide for Education ProfessionalsUnderstanding Children's Books: A Guide for Education Professionals
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Children?s books play a vital role in education, and this book helps you to choose books that...
Pooh and the PhilosophersPooh and the Philosophers

God Lives in Glass : Reflections of God through the Eyes of ChildrenGod Lives in Glass : Reflections of God through the Eyes of Children
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Children from around the world show us God in ways that we may have forgotten! What does God...
Religion, Children's Literature and Modernity in Western Europe 1750-2000 (Kadoc Studies on Religion, Culture and Society)Religion, Children's Literature and Modernity in Western Europe 1750-2000 (Kadoc Studies on Religion, Culture and Society)
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In this book some 25 scholars focus on the relationship between religion, children's...
In the Best Interests of Children and Youth. International Perspectives (Studia Peadagigica)In the Best Interests of Children and Youth. International Perspectives (Studia Peadagigica)
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This book deals with the implementation and application of the "in the best interests of...
Where Texts and Children MeetWhere Texts and Children Meet
This book explores the ways in which children make meaning of the various texts they meet both...
Tending the Heart of Virtue: How Classic Stories Awaken a Child's Moral ImaginationTending the Heart of Virtue: How Classic Stories Awaken a Child's Moral Imagination
As the popularity of William Bennett's Book of Virtues attests, parents are turning more...

Storytelling: Art and TechniqueStorytelling: Art and Technique
Join the countless professionals who have benefited from the best how to storytelling guide...
Intermediate Science (Through Children's Literature)Intermediate Science (Through Children's Literature)
Integrate science into all disciplines of the middle school curriculum with the hands-on...
Aspects and Issues in the History of Children's Literature (Contributions to the Study of World Literature)Aspects and Issues in the History of Children's Literature (Contributions to the Study of World Literature)
The contributors to this collection of essays address children's literature as an art form,...
Companion to Narnia, Revised Edition: A Complete Guide to the Magical World of C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of NarniaCompanion to Narnia, Revised Edition: A Complete Guide to the Magical World of C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia
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The whole picture about any literary work helps us understand it better. This Companion fills...
A Picture Book Primer: Understanding and Using Picture BooksA Picture Book Primer: Understanding and Using Picture Books
Everything you want to know about picture books can be found in this simple and straightforward...

The Magic Egg and Other Tales from Ukraine (World Folklore Series)The Magic Egg and Other Tales from Ukraine (World Folklore Series)
Discover Ukraine's long and fascinating history, its rich folk literature, and its deep...
The Child that Books BuiltThe Child that Books Built
Fairy tales and Where the Wild Things Are, The Lord of the Rings and the Narnia books, Little...
The Twilight Phenomenon: Forbidden Fruit or Thirst Quenching FantasyThe Twilight Phenomenon: Forbidden Fruit or Thirst Quenching Fantasy
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The Twilight Phenomenon Forbidden Fruit or Thirst- Quenching Fantasy? equips parents and leaders...
Writing Children's Books For DummiesWriting Children's Books For Dummies
Everyone loves a children's book. And many dream about writing one. But is it actually...
A Treasury of NarniaA Treasury of Narnia
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This is a fantastic book for young and old wanting to know more about Narnia. This stunning...

Through The Eyes of a Child: An Introduction to Children's LiteratureThrough The Eyes of a Child: An Introduction to Children's Literature
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I highly recommend this book for Children's Literature. Extremely well organized by genres...
Children's Books in Children's Hands: An Introduction to Their Literature (4th Edition) (MyEducationKit Series)Children's Books in Children's Hands: An Introduction to Their Literature (4th Edition) (MyEducationKit Series)
Best Price: $93.33
Pre-service and in-service teachers alike benefit from the experience of renowned authors...
The Owl, The Raven, and the Dove: The Religious Meaning of the Grimms' Magic Fairy TalesThe Owl, The Raven, and the Dove: The Religious Meaning of the Grimms' Magic Fairy Tales
Best Price: $61.10
It was while reading the story of Jorinda and Joringal, a tale not mentioned in this book, that...
The Alice Behind WonderlandThe Alice Behind Wonderland
Best Price: $6.72
We very much enjoyed this back story on "Lewis Carroll" and the real Alice. I have...
Davitt and Irish Revolution, 1846-1882Davitt and Irish Revolution, 1846-1882

Contemporary Children's Literature and Film: Engaging with TheoryContemporary Children's Literature and Film: Engaging with Theory
Best Price: $23.85
Bringing together the voices of leading and emerging scholars, this book provides an innovative...
Bookwomen: Creating an Empire in Children's Book Publishing, 1919-1939 (Print Culture History in Modern America)Bookwomen: Creating an Empire in Children's Book Publishing, 1919-1939 (Print Culture History in Modern America)
Best Price: $12.82
In this thrilling, well researched history, Jacalyn Eddy offers a fresh perspective on the...
Children's LiteratureChildren's Literature
Best Price: $24.99
The Voice of the Narrator in Children's Literature: Insights from Writers and Critics (Contributions to the Study of World Literature)The Voice of the Narrator in Children's Literature: Insights from Writers and Critics (Contributions to the Study of World Literature)
Best Price: $126.00
Although children's literature is now a recognized branch of English and American...
Dictionary of American Children's Fiction, 1985-1989: Books of Recognized MeritDictionary of American Children's Fiction, 1985-1989: Books of Recognized Merit
Best Price: $150.04
A supplement to two earlier volumes on American children's fiction from 1859 to 1984, this...

Defining Print Culture for Youth: The Cultural Work of Children's Literature (Beta Phi Mu Monograph Series)Defining Print Culture for Youth: The Cultural Work of Children's Literature (Beta Phi Mu Monograph Series)
Best Price: $7.50
Sponsored by the Center for the History of Print Culture in Modern America, this volume features...
Reading: Issues and DirectionsReading: Issues and DirectionsExpectations and Experiences: Children, Childhood & Children's Literature (ISRCL Conference Papers)Expectations and Experiences: Children, Childhood & Children's Literature (ISRCL Conference Papers)Who Killed Albus Dumbledore?: What Really Happened in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince? Six Expert Harry Potter Detectives Examine the Evidence.Who Killed Albus Dumbledore?: What Really Happened in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince? Six Expert Harry Potter Detectives Examine the Evidence.
Best Price: $6.49
Edmund Wilson once expressed his contempt for detective fiction by asking about one of Agatha...
Preslie the Preppie PigPreslie the Preppie Pig
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Author Lori Kaiser captures the heart and imagination of her young readers with real-life...

The War of MirrorsThe War of Mirrors
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The War of Mirrors takes place in a fictional kingdom called Larkwood, whose creatures like to...
O. O. Octopus: Sheriff Of Blue Ribbon SoundO. O. Octopus: Sheriff Of Blue Ribbon Sound
Best Price: $11.99
What a delightful book for youngsters! The author's presentation of the 'good vs...
Emerson The Magnificent!Emerson The Magnificent!
Best Price: $8.50
Emerson the Magnificent By Dwight Ritter "A charming little book for young and...
The Peterkin PapersThe Peterkin Papers
Best Price: $17.12
The Shelf2Life Children's Literature and Fiction Collection is a charming set of pre-1923...
Best Russian Short StoriesBest Russian Short Stories
Best Price: $25.78
I have quite a comprehensive collection of Russian literature, including scads of Tolstoy (even...

Children of the WildChildren of the Wild
Best Price: $19.99
The book has no illustrations or index. Purchasers are entitled to a free trial membership in...
    
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