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How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Full Color Edition (Classic Seuss)
by Dr. SeussGrow your heart three sizes—and dazzle your eyes—with this FULL COLOR edition of the beloved holiday classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas!—perfect for Dr. Seuss fans and collectors any time of year!This season of giving, give a gift that's never been given before—a full color edition of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Originally published in 1957 using just 2 different colored inks (red and black), this edition features Dr. Seuss's original illustrations in full color for the very first time—the way he'd have likely colored them had he published the book today! While this edition is not a replacement for the original, it makes a cheerful addition to the Dr. Seuss canon that is bound to appeal to Dr. Seuss fans of all ages. PS: The drabness of the Grinch's life in his cave compared to the happy, vibrant life of the Whos in Who-ville has never been easier to see!
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Read & Listen Edition (Classic Seuss)
by Dr. Seuss&“Every Who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot . . . but the Grinch, who lived just north of Who-ville, did NOT!&” Not since &“&’Twas the night before Christmas&” has the beginning of a Christmas tale been so instantly recognizable. No holiday season is complete without the Grinch, Max, Cindy-Lou, and all the residents of Who-ville, in this heartwarming story about the effects of the Christmas spirit on even the smallest and coldest of hearts. Like mistletoe, candy canes, and caroling, the Grinch is a mainstay of the holidays, and his story is the perfect gift for young and old. This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.
How the Hangman Lost His Heart
by K. M. GrantWhat's a nice girl like Alice doing with a hangman called Dan Skinslicer? He likes a good clean killing and a hearty supper afterwards. She likes pretty dresses and riding a well-bred horse. But fate throws them together on a mission of mercy -- to save Alice's poor uncle Frank's head and restore his dignity. Soon they find themselves on the run from every soldier in London. It could be their necks next!
How the Heather Looks: A Joyous Journey to the British Sources of Children's Books
by Joan BodgerOver forty years ago, Joan Bodger, her husband, and two children went to Britain on a very special family quest. They were seeking the world that they knew and loved through children's books. In Winnie-the-Pooh Country, Mrs. Milne showed them the way to "that enchanted place on the top of the Forest [where] a little boy and his Bear will always be playing." In Edinburgh they stood outside Robert Louis Stevenson's childhood home, tilting their heads to talk to a lamplighter who was doing his job. In the Lake District they visited Jemima Puddle-Duck's farm, and Joan sought out crusty Arthur Ransome to talk to him about Swallows and Amazons. They spent several days "messing about in boats" on the River Thames, looking for Toad Hall and other places described by Kenneth Grahame in The Wind in the Willows. Mud and flood kept them from attaining the slopes of Pook's Hill (on Rudyard Kipling's farm), but they scaled the heights of Tintagel. As in all good fairy tales, there were unanswered questions. Did they really find Camelot? Robin Hood, as always, remains elusive.One thing is certain. Joan Bodger brings alive again the magic of the stories we love to remember. She persuades us that, like Emily Dickinson, even if we "have never seen a moor," we can imagine "how the heather looks."First published in 1965 by Viking in New York, How the Heather Looks has become a prized favorite among knowledgeable lovers of children's literature. Precious, well-thumbed copies have been lent out with caution and reluctance, while new admirers have gone searching in vain for copies to buy second-hand. This handsome reprint, with a new Afterword by Joan Bodger, makes a unique and delightful classic available once more.
How the Hubba-Dubbas Saved Lake Ni-Ni
by Jeffrey Fuerst Anne Flounders Anita DufallaPerform this script about two tribes that must learn to live and work together.
How the Hungry T-Rex Got Fixed
by Papa Philip Marcus Loo CuaWhat if a small kid were to be suddenly confronted by a ferocious and hungry T-Rex dinosaur? What can he do, especially when he was virtually left all alone to deal with this monster with his Mother petrified and his Papa running off to get some weapon?Find out in this story created by a 4-year-old child himself, on how he outsmarted and outmaneuvered his detested adversary with his hilarious and clever counter ploys.
How the Just So Stories Were Made: The Brilliance and Tragedy Behind Kipling's Celebrated Tales for Little Children
by John BatchelorA fascinating, richly illustrated exploration of the poignant origins of Rudyard Kipling&’s world-famous children&’s classic&“In this concise and remarkable book . . . Batchelor guides us expertly . . . drawing on multiple sources and making intriguing connections between Kipling&’s stories for children and for adults.&”—John Carey, The Sunday Times From "How the Leopard Got Its Spots" to "The Elephant&’s Child," Rudyard Kipling&’s Just So Stories have delighted readers across the world for more than a century. In this original study, John Batchelor explores the artistry with which Kipling created the Just So Stories, using each tale as an entry point into the writer&’s life and work—including the tragedy that shadows much of the volume, the death of his daughter Josephine. Batchelor details the playful challenges the stories made to contemporary society. In his stories Kipling played with biblical and other stories of creation and imagined fantastical tales of animals' development and man's discovery of literacy. Richly illustrated with original drawings and family photographs, this account reveals Kipling&’s public and private lives—and sheds new light on a much-loved and tremendously influential classic.
How the Ladies Stopped the Wind
by Bruce McmillanIceland is a very windy place. Going for a walk can be challenging. The ladies in one village, with the help of the chickens, set out to stop the wind. But the hungry sheep have other plans. Why aren’t there any trees in the Icelandic countryside? This original tale will tell you why and leave you smiling at the determination of the ever singing Icelandic ladies and their steadfast chickens.
How the Leopard Got His Spots: The Graphic Novel (Graphic Spin)
by Rudyard KiplingIn this retelling of Rudyard Kipling's classic tale, a leopard finds a way to hide when the Ethiopian covers him with spots. Told in graphic novel format.
How the Leopard got his Claws
by Chinua AchebeIn the beginning, all the animals lived as friends. Their king, the leopard, was strong but gentle and wise. Only Dog had sharp teeth, and only he scoffed at the other animals’ plan to build a common shelter for resting out of the rain. But when Dog is flooded out of his own cave, he attacks the leopard and takes over as king. And it is then, after visiting the blacksmith’s forge and knocking on Thunder’s door, that the angry leopard returns to regain his throne by the menace of his own threatening new claws. In a riveting fable for young readers about the potency and dangers of power taken by force, Nigerian writer Chinua Achebe, author of Things Fall Apart, evokes themes of liberation and justice that echo his seminal novels about post-colonial Africa.
How the Nobble Was Finally Found
by C. K. WilliamsThe Nobble lives in a world all his own-a fantastical world where you can do the impossible things of dreams. It’s a nice life and all he’s ever known. Yet one day he begins to think about finding some place he hasn’t been yet. Or maybe seeing something he hasn’t seen yet. Or . . . something. So he sets off on a journey to an unusual place, where he discovers roary things, fuzzy things, and tall, shiny, rectangular things. Then a door knocks. If only he knew what a door was . . . C. K. Williams and Stephen Gammell’s enchanting tale is about finding the courage to go out and search for what you want most in the world. And sometimes, that’s a friend.
How the Ox Star Fell from Heaven
by Lily T. Hong Ann FayA Chinese folk tale which explains why the ox was banished from heaven to become the farmer's beast of burden.
How the Penguin Became Part of Team Santa
by Lady LousvetHave you ever wondered why the penguin is associated with Christmas? When you look around, penguins are everywhere, but what are they doing in this story based in the North Pole? This story will explain how a bird from the South wound up as part of Santa’s special team of friends.
How the People Got Corn
by Janet Montecalvo Donna HenesIn this story from the Abenaki people, the Native Americans who lives in New England long ago, you’ll learn how one starving man learned to grow a new crop to feed himself.
How the People Sang the Mountains Up: How and Why Stories
by Maria LeachThis book tells some of the most famous how and why stories, such as Why Rabbit has a Short Tail?, How the Horse was created?, and Why man has dogs? These stories are collected from around the world and in many different cultures. There is a bibliography and notes on the different stories. Delightful book for all ages.
How the Reindeer Saved Santa
by Carolyn HaywoodDeciding that his sleigh is too old to use for delivering presents, Santa Claus gets a helicopter but finds after several mishaps that his sleigh and reindeer are still the most reliable transportation.
How the Sea Came to Be: (And All the Creatures In It)
by Jennifer BerneA lyrical, spectacular history of the ocean—from its dramatic evolutionary past to its marvelously biodiverse present.&“For millions of years these first bits of lifeBecame more, and then more, and then more.&”Long, long ago, when the Earth was young and new, the world was a fiery place. Volcanoes exploded from deep down below, and steamy, hot clouds rose up high. Rain poured down for thousands of years, filling the world&’s very first oceans. There the teeniest stirrings of life began. Earth&’s creatures grew bigger and bigger, evolving into exciting forms like jellyfish, coral, and worms. Millions of years passed. Down in the depths and up on the surface, ocean life grew and spread. Now the sea teems with all kinds of animals—squid, turtles, dolphins, barracudas, even glowing fish, all living in the waters where long, long ago, life itself came to be. Spanning 4.5 billion years of evolution, this extensively researched book is an accessible introduction to geology, oceanography, and marine biology. Entrancing verse, awe-inspiring art, and fascinating back matter capture the mysterious beauty of the ocean and the incredible organisms who call it home.
How the Second Grade Got $8,205.50 to Visit the Statue of Liberty
by Bill Slavin Nathan ZimelmanSusan Olson, second-grade treasurer and reporter, here dutifully records the comical details that surround this adventurous tale under the headings, "Expenses" and "Profit." Spurred on by a desire to visit the Statue of Liberty, the class tries to earn money for the trip by collecting paper, running a lemonade stand, babysitting, walking dogs, and selling candy.
How the Sphinx Got to the Museum (How The ... Got To The Museum)
by Jessie HartlandDepicts how the Sphinx was commissioned by the Pharaoh, was built, was rediscovered after centuries and then travelled to New York.
How the Stars Fell into the Sky: A Navajo Legend
by Lisa Desimini Jerrie OughtonThis retelling of a Navajo folktale explains how First Woman tried to write the laws of the land using stars in the sky, only to be thwarted by the trickster Coyote.
How the Sun Got to Coco's House
by Bob GrahamFollow the journey of the sun across the world from a whale’s eye to a little girl’s window in Bob Graham’s tender, transcendent story. <P><P>While Coco sleeps far away, the sun creeps over a hill and skids across the water, touching a fisherman’s cap. It heads out over frozen forests, making shadows in a child’s footprints, and balances on an airplane’s wing for a little boy to see. The sun crosses cities and countrysides, wakes furry creatures, makes a desert rainbow, and barges into Coco’s room to follow her through a day of play. With an eye for capturing small moments of shared experience, Bob Graham illuminates the natural wonder that comes with every new day. <P><P>Lexile Measure: AD650L
How the Trolls Got Their Hair
by Lisbeth CeaserBefore the trolls had hair, they were nearly invisible. They were very cute, but they were not particularly interesting. Then a couple of young trolls set out on a quest to cover their heads. Thanks to some very smart teachers and very wise parents, the trolls made a surprising discovery. They put their heads together and showed all their friends how to be the happy-go-lucky, colorfully-haired trolls we know today.What did the wise parents and smart teachers know? The step-by-step guide to reading together at the end of the story will tell everyone how to share the secret of the troll&’s discovery. You may never see a bald troll, but the steps of the story of how they got their colorful hair will lead to many surprising discoveries of your own. Children, teachers, parents, and readers of all ages will enjoy sharing both the story of the trolls and the important message that the best stories are those we share with others.
How the Turtle Cracked Its Shell
by Bill Greenhead Alison Adams Sera Y. ReycraftDid you ever wonder why a turtle's shell isn't one smooth piece? Read this pourquoi tale to find out!
How the Turtle Got Its Shell (Little Golden Book)
by Justine Fontes Ron Fontes Keiko MotoyamaDelightful retellings of turtle tales from around the world, plus fun facts about turtles, are sure to please all turtle fans.
How the U. S. Government Works
by Syl SobelA fine classroom supplement and a solid information source for kids writing social studies reports, this updated, easy-to-read book explains the federal system as it works in the United States today. It also discusses some ways in which the government has changed since the framers of the Constitution brought it into existence in the 18th century. Described are the Legislative body, composed of Senate and House of Representatives, the Executive branch, headed by the President with the Cabinet members, and the Judicial branch, headed by the Supreme Court of the United States, and extending to federal courts throughout the nation. New in this edition are facts about how a bill becomes a law, the various departments in the Executive branch, and more. Young readers learn how officials are elected or appointed and how government agencies work for the people's benefit. A complex process is explained in interesting terms that young readers can comprehend.