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Punchinello And The Most Marvelous Gift
$16.99Add to cartThe bustle of Maker Day has taken hold of Wemmicksville—and everybody has a different opinion about what the festivities are all about. The mayor says, “It’s shopping!” No! It’s my concert! It’s my solo! It’s my wreath! When Punchinello accidentally ruins things, the townsfolk discover it’s the Maker they’re celebrating.
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LarryBoy Versus The Volcano
$6.99Add to cartLarryboy learns a lesson about including others when he’s excluded from his favorite friends_for kids ages 8-12 When Larryboy is invited to take an elite vacation on Superhero Island, he jumps at the chance! But when he arrives with his superhero buddies, he’s treated like a second-class citizen, unlike the others. Larryboy soon discovers this is all part of a diabolical plan to destroy all superheroes when a volcanic rock erupts in molten chili, and it’s up to him to rescue his superhero friends! Will Larryboy save the day after being excluded from the others? Kids will be challenged to figure out the dastardly deeds of Bumblyburg’s latest supervillian, Chili Pepper, as they discover the importance of including others.
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LarryBoy And The Abominable Trashman
$6.99Add to cartSomething smells very fishy in the city of Bumblyburg. It also smells like moldy gym shoes, rotten eggs, and spoiled milk. What’s to blame? The Abominable Trashman, one of the weirdest, wildest creatures to ever leap out of a garbage can! The Abominable Trashman and his evil creator, Awful Alvin, are spreading fear throughout Bumblyburg and turning the citizens into slaves of their own fear. Is Bumblyburg doomed to become a smelly trash heap for all-time? Larryboy must battle the foul monster to rescue the city, but first, he must battle his own fears. Sunday morning values, Saturday morning fun. Now that’s the Big Idea! Through imaginative and innovative products, Zonderkidz is feeding young souls.
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LarryBoy In The Attack Of Outback Jack
$8.99Add to cartThe Australian super villain, Outback Jack and his sidekick, Jackie, are attacking Bumblyburg in search of a buried treasure. Outback Jack is determined to let no veggie stand in his way – including the elders of Bumblyburg. Larryboy is faced with relying on retired super heroes for help – including the mild mannered, Pruneman. Before Larryboy and Pruneman can capture Outback Jack, they must first battle the Hilaria-Mosquito which stings victims with a green gag gas that keeps them telling jokes – for hours! Will Larryboy respect the wisdom that Pruneman has to share with him? Or will the Hilaria-Mosquito make him the next super-comic? Kids will enjoy the twists and turns of this story while learning a lesson about respecting our elders.
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Best Of All
$16.99Add to cartBess Stovall is famous for being famous. “When it comes to Wemmicks, she’s the best,” they say. Who wouldn’t want to join her Wonderful Wemmicks Club? The catch is this: only Wemmicks made of maple can join–the best wood from the best forest.
But Punchinello can’t join since he is made of willow. “Willow is weak wood,” says Bess. “No one wants to be a willow.” And Punchinello is the only willow in Wemmicksville. Everyone looks down on him, even his friend Lucia.
Punchinello learns a valuable lesson when Eli the woodcarver helps him see that he is special because the Maker made him–the Maker even chose his wood. This latest tale from Wemmicksville will surprise you as Punchinello himself shocks the town with how special he really is.
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LarryBoy And The Awful Ear Wacks Attacks
$6.99Add to cartBumblyburg has been attacked by Ear Wacks–the diabolical plot of Alvin the Onion to interfere with the wisdom of being a good listener. Alvin is out to change the city and Larryboy forever. At first, Larryboy comes to the rescue, but then discards the real solution to the mystery. Then Junior Asparagus discovers the answers, but has to convince the adults to listen to him. Will anyone listen to a little kid. Eveyone is challenged with being a good listner as Larryboy becomes trapped in Alvin’s awful plot. Who will save Bumblyburg? Will Larryboy’s super-suction ears be saturated with evil for all time? Finally it takes everyone working together–and remembering to listen to what is right and good–to overcome this evil scheme. For ages 6 and up.
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LarryBoy And The Emperor Of Envy
$6.99Add to cartLarryboy is called to the rescue when a new villain attacks Bumblyburg by tainting the Slushee supply with an envy formula. The diabolical Emperor has wreaked havoc on the city and made everyone weak with jealousy. But even Larryboy is challenged with questions of envy as he attends superhero school and sees other skills and gadgets he doesn’t have. Only Larryboy can conquer the scoundrel and rescue the town, but can he conquer his own envy first? Will he realize a contented heart is a healthy heart? For ages 6 and up.
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If Only I Had A Green Nose
$16.99Add to cartAll the “cool” people in Wemmicksville are painting their noses green. All except Punchinello. His friend the Maker says he created each Wemmick different on purpose. But it would be nice to fit in. Should Punchinello “go green”? Kids of all ages will cherish this lighthearted parable about peer pressure!
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Buenas Noches Luna – (Spanish)
$10.99Add to cartEn una gran habitacion verde, arropado en su cama, esta un conejito. — Buenas noches, habitacion. — Buenas noches, Luna — dice el conejito. Y asi sucesivamente, le da las buenas noches a todas las cosas que reconoce en su cuarto: al cuadro de los tres ositos sentaditos en sus sillas, a los relojes y a los calcetines, a los gatitos juguetones y a los lindos mitones. En este cuento clasico de la literatura infantil, adorado por generaciones de ninos, la poesia que encierra su texto y la ternura de sus bellas ilustraciones con-vierten a este en un libro ideal para culminar el dia.
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Little Prince
$21.00Add to cartFew stories are as widely read and as universally cherished by children and adults alike as The Little Prince. Richard Howard’s translation of the beloved classic beautifully reflects Saint-Exupery’s unique and gifted style. Howard, an acclaimed poet and one of the preeminent translators of our time, has excelled in bringing the English text as close as possible to the French, in language, style, and most important, spirit. The artwork in this edition has been restored to match in detail and in color Saint-Exupery’s original artwork. Combining Richard Howard’s translation with restored original art, this definitive English-language edition of The Little Prince will capture the hearts of readers of all ages.
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Little House (Anniversary)
$9.99Add to cartVirginia Lee Burton won the Caldecott Medal in 1943 for her memorable picture book The Little House, a poignant story of a cute country cottage that becomes engulfed by the city that grows up around it. The house has an expressive face of windows and doors, and even the feelings of a person, so she’s sad when she’s surrounded by the dirty, noisy city’s hustle and bustle: “She missed the field of daisies / and the apple trees dancing in the moonlight.” Fortunately, there’s a happy ending, as the house is taken back to the country where she belongs. A classic!
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Curious George And The Dump Truck
$5.99Add to cartCurious about the big truck next door, George takes a closer look. He wants to see how it works. Before long he finds that one little lever can mean great big trouble! But George quickly puts his monkey ingenuity to work and finds a surprising solution to his messy mishap.
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Rainbow Fish
$9.95Add to cartThis board book edition features the same eye-catching holographic foil stamping that helped make the original so popular. In a simple and appealing way, the brief text conveys the story’s universal message about sharing, and the smaller, sturdy format is just right for the toddler set. Full-color.
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Legend Of The Poinsetta
$8.99Add to cartIn Mexico, the poinsettia is called flor de la Nochebuenao flower of the Holy Night. At Christmastime, the flower blooms and flourishes, the quite exquisite red stars lighting up the countryside.
A Mexican legend tells how the poinsettia came to be, through a little girl’s unselfish gift to the Christ Child. Tomie dePaola has embraced the legend using his own special feeling for Christmas. His glorious paintings capture not only the brilliant colors of Mexico and its art, but also the excitement of the children preparing for Christmas and the hope of Lucida, who comes to see what makes a gift truly beautiful. -
Stone Soup
$8.99Add to cartThe perennial favorite, read to a generation of children by Captain Kangaroo, the story of three soldiers who manage to cook up a fine soup by cajoling thenecessary ingredients from a village of wary French peasants. Caldecott HonorBook; ALA Notable Children’s Book. Three-color illustrations.
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You Are Special
$17.99Add to cartPunchinello is a chipped, ugly puppet who thinks he’s not worth much; that is, until Eli the Woodcarver helps him understand how special he is—marks and all. Originally published in Tell Me the Secrets, this delightfully illustrated tale shows your kids that no matter how the world evaluates them, God loves them just as they are.
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Turkey For Thanksgiving (Reprinted)
$9.99Add to cartMr. and Mrs. Moose invite all their animal friends for Thanksgiving dinner and the only one missing is Turkey. When they set out to find him, Turkey is quaking with fear because he doesn’t realize that his hosts want him at their table, not on it.
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3 Young Pilgrims
$7.99Add to cartWhen the Allerton family first steps from the Mayflower after 60 days at sea, they never dream that life in the New World will be so hard. Richly detailed paintings show how the Pilgrims lived through the dark winter and into the busy days of spring, summer, and fall, culminating with the excitement of the original Thanksgiving feast. Full color.
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Blaze And The Forest Fire
$9.99Add to cartBilly and Blaze are more than just friends–they’re heroes! When they spot smoke in the brush, they race through the woods to sound the alarm.
At the end of the day, Billy and Blaze are rewarded for their bravery–with carrots for Blaze, chocolate cake for Billy, and a very special present that they can share.
Blaze and the Forest Fire is part of the classic Billy and Blaze series. Sensitive drawings and easy-to-read words capture the warmth and special understanding between a boy and his horse.
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Sheep In A Jeep
$8.99Add to cartA flock of five hapless sheep drives through the country in this hilarious rhyming picture book. Expressive illustrations and few words makes this an excellent read-aloud book – great for both reading to your children and for when your children begin to read to you! For ages 2 to 5.
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Mike Mulligan And His Steam Shovel (Anniversary)
$9.99Add to cartA modern classic that no child should miss. Mike Mulligan and his beloved steam shovel, Mary Anne, face an uncertain future as diesel-engine machines begin to take over their work. But they remain true to each other, and ultimately triumph. For ages 4 to 8.
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Katy And The Big Snow
$9.99Add to cartKaty is a big bulldozer that plows in the summer when it’s nice out, and plows snow in the winter. But when winter comes and there isn’t much snow, all the other plows are put to use and Katy is kept in. Until one day, a great snowstorm hits and everyone in the town, including all the other snow plows, are stranded! Now, it’s up to Katy and her “chug, chug, chug” endurance to get the town moving again. Includes snowy stickers to decorate the story!
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Velveteen Rabbit : Original Edition
$14.99Add to cartNursery magic is very strange and wonderful, and only those playthings that are old and wise and experienced like the Skin Horse understand all about it.
Like the Skin Horse, Margery Williams understood how toys–and people–become real through the wisdom and experience of love. This reissue of a favorite classic, with the original story and illustrations as they first appeared in 1922, will work its magic for all who read it.
