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Page Table of Contents
- Dr. Suess Quote
- Sweet Books for Babies
- Vote for or BUY your Favorite BEGINNER Children's Books!
- Elementary Aged Books
- Roald Dahl Books - for late elementary, middle school age and older
- Spotlight on Roald Dahl
- Children's Books on eBay
- Books for Middle Level Readers (about Grades 5-8)
- BOOKS FOR TEACHERS, HOMESCHOOLERS, AND PARENTS
- Children's Tea Party Books
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Dr. Suess Quote
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.
You're on your own.
And you know what you know.
You are the guy who'll decide where to go."
~ by Dr. Seuss
Sweet Books for Babies
Adorable Books for Little Ones. Great Baby Shower Gifts!
Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. "Goodnight room, goodnight moon." And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room--to the picture of the three little bears sitting in chairs, to the clocks and his socks, to the mittens and the kittens, to everything one by one--he says goodnight. In this classic of modern children's literature, beloved by generations of readers and listeners, the quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling illustrations combine to make a...4 points
Hop on Pop (Bright & Early Board Books(TM)) by Dr. Seuss
A condensed, board book version of the classic bestseller, perfect for babies and toddlers. Introduces the youngest readers to the wonderful world of Seussian word play.3 points
One Fish, Two Fish, Three, Four, Five Fish (Dr. Seuss Nursery Collection) by Dr. Seuss
One fish, two fish, three, four, five . . . This one has a car to drive! This bouncy counting board book comes with five beads shaped like Seussian fish that toddlers can move across the top of the book as they count along. Based on Dr. Seuss's celebrated classic, this sturdy board book will be a hit with all the little fish in your family!2 points
I Am a Bunny (A Golden Sturdy Book) by Ole Risom
I am a bunny. My name is Nicholas. I live in a hollow tree. In the spring, Nicholas likes to sniff the flowers, and in the summer, watch the frogs in the pond. In the fall, he watches the animals getting ready for winter, and in winter, watches the snow falling from the sky. This beautifully illustrated, gentle story is one of Golden's most beloved titles.2 points
Where's Spot? (Little Spot Board Books)
Already available in board book format, this very first Spot book now has a brand-new cover in a fresh, vibrant color that makes it jump off the shelf.2 points
The Very Hungry Caterpillar board book by Eric Carle
As a tiny green caterpillar eats his way through the book, he is transformed into a beautiful butterfly, in a board book edition of the classic picture book.1 point
Moo Baa La La La
Serious silliness for all ages. Artist Sandra Boynton is back and better than ever with completely redrawn versions of her multi-million selling board books. These whimsical and hilarious books, featuring nontraditional texts and her famous animal characters, have been printed on thick board pages, and are sure to educate and entertain children of all ages.1 point
Boynton's Greatest Hits: Volume 1 (Boynton, Sandra. Boynton Board Books.)
Artist Sandra Boynton has been charming adults for decades with her whimsical, animal-centric greeting cards and her droll sense of humor. When Boynton transferred her weirdly wonderful critters to board books for babies, she made publishing history. These short, hilarious books are perfectly suited to toddler tastes, with their small size, few words, cheerful colors, funny jokes, and silly animals. Blue Hat, Green Hat is all about getting dressed, and stars a very silly turkey who just doesn't....1 point
Mr. Brown Can Moo, Can You : Dr. Seuss's Book of Wonderful Noises (Bright and Early Board Books) by Dr. Seuss
Hears an introduction for babies to the wonderful mishmash world of sounds. Listen to the cow's MOO, the frying eggs' SIZZLE, and the thunder's BOOM BOOM BOOM. There are plenty of noises for everyone!1 point
Baby Faces by DK Publishing
Soft-to-Touch Full of crisp color photographs, these books capture the expressions and moods of babies throughout their busy days. The soft-padded format makes them safe and easy for little hands to handle.1 point
Elmo's Big Lift-And-look Book (Great Big Board Book)
Illustrated in full color. Turn playtime into learning time with lovable Sesame Street Muppet Elmo and the biggest flap book ever! Toddlers can lift alphabet blocks to find a word beginning with each letter, open doors and windows on Sesame Street to count objects from one to ten, lift flaps that reveal opposites, and help Elmo find his teddy! More than 60 sturdy flaps--10 to 26 per spread--are part of the page, not glued on, and are made to stand up to the repeated wear and tear kids are sure.....1 point
Chicka Chicka ABC by Bill Martin Jr, John Archambault
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, the beloved classic picture book, is now available in an abridged board book and maraca gift set perfect for parent and child to share. This rhythmic, rhyming storybook will have little ones clapping, stamping their feet, and singing their way from A to Z and back again. Packaged in a handy carry-along tote, this alphabet treat is sure to bring the beat and a smile to even the youngest child.1 point
Wave Hello to Thomas! (Lift-and-Peek-a-Brd Books(TM)) by W. Rev Awdry
Illustrated in full color. All aboard! Kids can tour with Thomas the Tank Engine as he travels through the countryside. They'll open the station door and wave to Sir Topham Hatt, swing open the barn door and visit the animals, lift the drawbridge and say "ahoy" to the bargeman, and more, in this lift-the-flaps rail adventure.1 point
Elmo's World: Balls! (Sesame Street® Elmos World(TM))
Boing! Boing! Elmo is having a ball! Peek underneath the big flaps to find bouncy balls of different sizes and shapes. Then watch Elmo dunk a basketball--and himself!1 point
Peek-A Who? by Nina Laden
Colorful pictures and simple rhyming texts help children guess what's peeking through the die-cut windows in these two fun board books. The anticipation of what's hiding on the next page and th bright, engaging illustrations will keep youngsters guessing and giggling all the way to the suprise endings.0 points
Open the Barn Door (A Chunky Book)
Illustrated in full color. Open the barn door and take a tour around the barnyard to find out just who's making all those wonderful animal sounds.0 points
Where Is Baby's Belly Button?
Where are Baby's hands? Under the bubbles! Where are baby's eyes? Under her hat! Karen Katz's adorable babies play peekaboo in this delightful interactive book. The sturdy format and easy-to-lift flaps are perfect for parents and children to share.0 points
Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes (Baby Board Books)
A board book for babies or toddlers and their parents, featurig a well-known nursery rhyme and interactive text.0 points
Ten Little Fingers (Board Books for Babies) by Annie Kubler
Beautifully illustrated board book, 8 1/4" X 8 1/4", ages 6-24 months.0 points
Dear Zoo: A Lift-the-Flap Book
Dear Zoo is twenty-five years old -- and still as popular as ever! And with an updated look, this children's classic is sure to delight a new generation of readers!0 points
Toes, Ears, & Nose! A Lift-the-Flap Book by Marion Dane Bauer, Karen Katz
Inside my boots I've got toes, and beneath my scarf is a...Baby is bundled in a mountain of clothes! Peek under the flaps of clothing to find out what's underneath, and play this fun peekaboo book again and again!0 points
Baby Animals Black and White: Black and White by Phyllis Limbacher Tildes
A wonderful board book for any new born or infant.0 points
Curious George Four Board Book Set by H. A. Rey, H.A. Rey, Margret
Curious George, the beguiling little monkey, is one of the most beloved of all children's book characters. Now this collection of four board books featuring Curious George is available in a sturdy, reusable, carry-along box. Brightly colored and suitably scaled for the youngest readers, the books feature art from the original storybooks by H. A. Rey.0 points
That's Not My Puppy: Its Coat Is Too Hairy (Watt, Fiona. Usborne Touchy-Feely Books.) by Fiona Watt
The imaginative use of textures in this inviting new board book adds a delightful dimension to sharing books with babies and toddlers. Bright illustrations are combined with simple text to develop sensory and language awareness. Very young children will love turning the pages to meet a number of different fun-to-touch puppies. 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches0 points
Yummy Yucky (Leslie Patricelli board books)
Learning about opposites has never been more fun - or funny - than with this winning board book. Yummy! Spaghetti is yummy, but worms - and blue crayons, and sand, and other things too gross to mention - are definitely yucky when tasted. Amiably illustrated in a bright, graphic style, Leslie Patricelli's spirited board book, YUMMY YUCKY stars an obliging, bald, and very expressive toddler who acts out each pair of opposites with comically dramatic effect.0 points
Goodnight Moon Board Book & Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown
Millions of children have been lulled to sleep by this classic bedtime tale. Now paired with a cuddly plush bunny, it is the perfect way to say "goodnight."0 points
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Board Book and Plush (Book&Toy)
One of the best-selling children's books of all time, The Very Hungry Caterpillar has been delighting young readers for over thirty years. Now packaged as a board book with a new plush doll, this classic book will continue to introduce new generations of children to the magical world of Eric Carle.0 points
Baby! Baby!
With these striking and adorable photographs, Vicky Ceelen cleverly captures the similarities between human and animal babies. From a sleeping baby alongside a snoozing kitten to a teetering toddler and a wobbly duckling, Ceelen's comparisons are striking. Bright photos paired with simple text make this board book perfect for human babies everywhere!0 points
Good Night Blue (Blues Clues) by Angela C. Santomero
Look for additional Blue's Clues books -- board books, sticker books, and more!0 points
Bright Baby First Words (Bright Baby) by Roger Priddy
Perfect for babies and toddlers, the combination of colorful pictures and simple words help build a child's vocabulary.0 points
Where is Elmo's Blanket? (Nifty Lift-and-Look)
Uh-oh! Elmo has lost his blanket! Young readers can help Elmo in his search by lifting over 30 flaps to reveal dozens of super Sesame Street surprises.0 points
Farm Animals (A Chunky Book(R)) by Phoebe Dunn
Photographed in full color. All the friendly animals on the farm--ducks, sheep, horses, and more--are presented and identified by name in lively, color photographs.0 points
Curious George at the Zoo A Touch and Feel Book -- CG TV Board Book (A Touch and Feel Book) by H.A. and Margret Rey
George and Ted are going to the zoo today.But where has George gone? Will he miss seeing all the animals? Young readers will love touching all the animals in the zoo while looking for George, who is hiding on each page. Children are invited to explore a different tactile element, including the fuzzy mane of a zebra, the rough hide of a hippo, and the spotted coat of a leopard, on each spread.0 points
Sign and Sing Along: Itsy Bitsy Spider (Sign and Singalong) by Annie Kubler
Favorite nursery rhymes and songs with simple and clear signing instructions. Even proficient speakers will long enjoy signing to a favorite song of rhyme.0 points
Puppies! (Sesame Street® Elmos World(TM)) by Mary Beth Nelson, Jenny Miglis
Do you know how a puppy talks? Elmo does! Woof! Woof! Come along as Elmo learns some things puppies need to stay happy and healthy. Large flaps reveal a world of tail-wagging, playful puppy fun!0 points
Trucks Board Book
The tow trucks, cement trucks, and newspaper delivery trucks pictured here all help people and will fascinate small children. This very simple picture book about transportation 'will delight the youngest, and have enough meat for older preschoolers and beginning readers.' -- K.0 points
My First Colors Board Book (My First Board Books) by DK Publishing
Ladybugs, cherries, roses, and strawberries are just some of the things that are red in this first concept book that introduces the wonderful world of colors. DK proudly reintroduces 10 favorite board books from the beloved My First series, all with beautifully redesigned covers for a fresh new look. Filled with full-color photographs and large, easy-to-read text, My First Board Books provide children with an excellent platform for early learning. A variety of first concepts, such as colors, num...0 points
Spot Goes to the Park (Spot Lift-the-Flap Board Books)
This title is appearing for the first time in the popular new lift-the-flap board book format. Complete with color covers and a new, lower price, this is the perfect format for these classic books.0 points
Good Night Baby (Soft-to-Touch Books) by DK Publishing
Soft-to-Touch Full of crisp color photographs, these books capture the expressions and moods of babies throughout their busy days. The soft-padded format makes them safe and easy for little hands to handle.0 points
Daddy Hugs (Classic Board Books)
Daddy loves to give Baby hugs to say "I love you!" Now Baby and Daddy can cuddle and count along with this hug-and-read book perfect for Baby's teeny, tiny hands.0 points
Touch and Feel: Farm by DK Publishing
DK presents exciting new covers for 13 of your favorite Ultimate Sticker Books: Animal, Baby Animal, Ballet, Bug, Bulldozer, Dangerous Dinosaurs, Dinosaur, Ancient Egypt, Farm, Pony, Shark and Whale, Space, and Truck. Annotated with factual information, each book contains more than 60 full-color, reusable stickers so children can create their own fun scenes.0 points
Spot Loves His Daddy (Spot)
Whether playing ball in the park, feeding the ducks, or reading bedtime stories, Spot and his Daddy are great buddies. Perfect for Father's Day, as well as all year long, this happy and heartwarming book is great for sharing.0 points
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Great Books for Beginning Readers, Elementary Age or "Read to Kids Aloud" Children's Books, and Picture Books Every Child Should See and Read.
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Caps for Sale Book and CD: A Tale of a Peddler, Some Monkeys, and Their Monkey Business (Share a Story)
Caps for Sale, a timeless classic, is now available as a musical narrative on cassette. The memorable melodies and catchy lyrics of the "Caps" songs are simple to learn and easy to sing. Recording artist Ann Marie Mulhearn brings the story to life in a new and mesmerizing way. This easy-to-read and sing-a-long story about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys is filled with wonderful background sounds, mischievous monkey music and splendid arrangements. Funny!1 point
Make Way for Ducklings (Viking Kestrel Picture Books) by Robert McCloskey
Starting and ending with adorable ducklings, this 60-year old story is still as charming today as it was when Viking first published it in 1941. A true classic, Make Way for Ducklings is sure to win yet another generation of fans!1 point
Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? (Bright and Early Books for Beginning Beginners) by Dr. Seuss
Illus. in full color. There isn't a sound Mr. Brown can't do, from a hippo's gumchewing to a goldfish's kiss. The noisemakers are graphically illustrated and the "sound effects" are printed in big lettering.1 point
The Gruffalo (Picture Books) by Julia Donaldson
Suggested by a visitor to this page. Check it out!0 points
Fancy Nancy's Favorite Fancy Words: From Accessories to Zany (Fancy Nancy) by Jane O'connor
Fancy Words Are Simply Fascinating! From everyone's favorite fancy girl comes an alphabetical guide to enhancing vocabulary. Why say beautiful when there are fancy words like gorgeous and glamorous? Instead of hello, try bonjour, which is French and so much fancier. An umbrella will keep you dry, but a parasol will make you feel like a Hollywood movie star! With this helpful A-to-Z guide, Fancy Nancy shows that making plain words into fancy ones is not only educational, it's fun!0 points
First the Egg (Caldecott Honor Book and Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book (Awards)) by Laura Vaccaro Seeger
WHICH CAME FIRST? The chicken or the egg? Simple die-cuts magically present transformation-- from seed to flower, tadpole to frog, caterpillar to butterfly. The acclaimed author of Black? White! Day? Night! and Lemons Are Not Red gives an entirely fresh and memorable presentation to the concepts of transformation and creativity.0 points
What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? (Caldecott Honor Book) by Robin Page, Steve Jenkins
A nose for digging? Ears for seeing? Eyes that squirt blood? Explore the many amazing things animals can do with their ears, eyes, mouths, noses, feet, and tails in this beautifully illustrated interactive guessing book by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page.0 points
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems
When a bus driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take his place-a pigeon! But you've never met one like this before. As he pleads, wheedles, and begs his way through the book, children will love being able to answer back and decide his fate. In his hilarious picture book debut, popular cartoonist Mo Willems perfectly captures a preschooler's temper tantrum.0 points
Kitten's First Full Moon
The Caldecott Medal winning book by Kevin Henkes.0 points
Owl Moon by Jane Yolen
Among the greatest charms of children is their ability to view a simple activity as a magical adventure. Such as a walk in the woods late at night. Jane Yolen captures this wonderment in a book whose charm rises from its simplicity. "It was late one winter night, long past my bedtime, when Pa and I went owling." The two walked through the woods with nothing but hope and each other in a journey that will fascinate many a child. John Schoenherr's illustrations help bring richness to the countrysid...0 points
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly (Caldecott Honor Book) by Simms Taback
The well-known children's song is illustrated using a die-cutting technique that stays with one picture but reveals each new animal 'swallowed' as we come to it in the verses of the song.0 points
Freight Train Board Book (Caldecott Collection)
"Clear bright illustrations show all the cars of a train bringing the reader the excitement of movement through day and night, country and city."--Booklist.0 points
Ready... Set... Read!: The Beginning Reader's Treasury by Joanna Cole, Anne Burgess (Illustrator), Chris Demarest (Illustrator), Arnold Lobel (Illustrator)
A collection of stories, poems, and non-fiction for beginning readers, by such authors as Dr. Seuss, Else Minarik, and Arnold Lobel.0 points
DK Readers: Surprise Puppy (Level 1: Beginning to Read) by Judith Hodge
This Level 1 book is appropriate for children who are just beginning to read.
Jessica and Sam are thrilled to look after a friend's puppy. Is there a bigger surprise to come? For children who are just beginning to read and who have a limited vocabulary, these 32-page Level 1 books-about everything from tadpoles to puppies-use word repetition and simple sentences to convey meaning. Picture dictionary boxes with word labels "show" the meanings of words. These books contain between 400 and 450 word...
0 pointsThe Frog and Toad Collection Box Set (I Can Read Book 2)
Frog and Toad are always there for each other -- just as best friends should be. From sledding in winter to eating ice cream on hot summer days, these two friends have fun together the whole year round!0 points
Are You My Mother? by P.D. Eastman
Illus. in color. A baby bird is hatched while his mother is away. Fallen from his nest, he sets out to look for her and asks everyone he meets -- including a dog, a cow, and a plane -- "Are you my mother?"0 points
Madeline, Reissue of 1939 edition by Ludwig Bemelmans Author And Illustrator
Set in picturesque Paris, this tale of a brave little girl's trip to the hospital is as appealing today as it was in 1940. The combination of spirited heroine, timelessly appealing art, cheerful humor, and rhythmic text makes "Madeline" a perennial favorite with children of all ages. Full color.0 points
Sing-A-Long With Madeline
Madeline, every 3-year-old's favorite French orphan, may march to the beat of her own drum in the Ludwig Bemelmans classic, but here, as in her Disney TV show, she widens the parade route so legions of little girls can contribute their own rat-a-tat-tat. All that's required is a thinking chapeau. Of a whopping 27 songs, some of them barely a minute, around half carry a message. The lessons in tunes like "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," "One Little Lie Leads to Another," "Do the Job Together," and "Hope...0 points
Under New Management (Runt Farm, Book 1) by Amanda Lorenzo
In this first book of the Runt Farm series, Farmer Brunt's truck zooms away forever. while tough-guy Kitten hides in the barn loft, delighted to have the place all to himself.
A day later Kitten meets The Peep, a hatchling duck with issues. Having imprinted upon and claimed Kitten as his parent, The Peep presents his paternal buddy with a surprise gift, revealing a hidden talent with reeds and weeds. When two highly intelligent lab mice, Cletus and Tooth, show up the duckling and cat welcome the...
0 pointsBeatrice and Blossom (Runt Farm, Book 2) by Amanda Lorenzo
In Book 2 of the Runt Farm series, when mouse friends Cletus and Tooth hear a bunny moaning in the weeds, they rush to help her. Flop-eared and big-footed Beatrice is an excellent fit for the farm. She actually pulls off a rescue of her very own! Finding a soggy squirrel in a tight spot, Beatrice digs in and gets the shivering fellow back to the barn. Soon she and Blossom are like sister and brother. Beatrice even teaches him to play marbles--sort of.
The mice engage in vocabulary-building bante...
0 pointsElementary Aged Books
These books are good for about 2nd to 6th grade. It will vary from child to child, of course.
For instance:
The Boxcar Children series has many, many books and they are great, sweet, simple mysteries.
The Nancy Drew stories would be about in the middle.
The Wrinkle in Time (L'Engle) series is quite a bit more challenging.
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
It was a dark and stormy night; Meg Murry, her small brother Charles Wallace, and her mother had come down to the kitchen for a midnight snack when they were upset by the arrival of a most disturbing stranger.
"Wild nights are my glory," the unearthly stranger told them. "I just got caught in a downdraft and blown off course. Let me sit down for a moment, and then I'll be on my way. Speaking of ways, by the way, there is such a thing as a tesseract."4 points
The Boxcar Children Books 1-4 by Gertrude Chandler Warner
The paperback editions of The Boxcar Children Mysteries: #1, The Boxcar Children; #2, Surprise Island; #3, The Yellow House Mystery; and #4, Mystery Ranch are offered together in a cardboard case.2 points
The Chronicles of Narnia Boxed Set
Collection includes all seven of the novels in the series.
2 pointsCharlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
The gates of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory are opening at last . . . and only five children will be allowed inside.2 points
The Wrinkle in Time Quintet Boxed Set (A Wrinkle in Time, A Wind in the Door, A Swiftly Tilting Planet, Many Waters, An Acceptable Time) by Madeleine L'Engle
The Time Quintet consists of A Wrinkle in Time, A Wind in the Door, A Swiftly Tilting Planet, Many Waters, and An Acceptable Time. The digest box set features the art of Taeeun Yoo.
A Wrinkle in Time is one of the most significant novels of our time. This fabulous, ground-breaking science-fiction and fantasy story is the first of five in the Time Quintet series about the Murry family.
A Wind in the Door-When Charles Wallace falls ill, Meg, Calvin, and their teacher, Mr. Jenkins, must travel i...1 point
The Boxcar Children Mysteries Books 5-8 (Boxcar Children)) by Gertrude Chandler Warner
The paperback editions of The Boxcar Children Mysteries: #5, Mike's Mystery;#6,Blue Bay Mystery; #7,The Woodshed Mystery; and #8, The Lighthouse Mystery are offered together in a cardboard case.0 points
The Boxcar Children (The Boxcar Children, No. 1) (Boxcar Children) by Gertrude Chandler Warner
Read by Phyllis Newman Two cassettes / 1 hour 54 minutes. Henry, Jessie, Violet and Benny, four orphaned brothers and sisters, suddenly appear in a small town. No one knows who these young wanderers are or where they have come from. Frightened to live with a grandfather they have never met, the children make a home for themselves in an abandoned red boxcar they discover in the woods. Henry, the oldest, goes to town to earn money and buy food and supplies. Ambitious and resourceful, the plucky...0 points
The Great Detective Race (Boxcar Children Mysteries, #115) by Gertrude Chandler Warner
The local radio station is putting on the Great Detective Race, where contestants must solve riddles and search all over Greenfield for clues leading to the grand prize! One of the prizes would make a perfect gift for Mrs. MacGregor, so the Aldens sign up for the contest. Soon they're following the riddles' clues all over town. But when some of the clues turn out to be fake, it's clear that someone is playing unfairly. Could another contestant in the Great Detective Race be trying to stop the B....0 points
The Chronicles of Narnia Pop-up: Based on the Books by C. S. Lewis (Narnia) by C. S. Lewis
C. S. Lewis's classic Narnia books spring to life in the hands of award-winning paper engineer Robert Sabuda. Each of the seven books in the series has its own pop-up spread rendered in spectacular detail with stunning special effects. Experience a different adventure from Narnia on every spread in this beautiful addition to the Narnia library-sure to enchant fans of both C. S. Lewis and Robert Sabuda.
0 pointsFancy Nancy's Favorite Fancy Words: From Accessories to Zany (Fancy Nancy) by Jane O'connor
Fancy Words Are Simply Fascinating!
From everyone's favorite fancy girl comes an alphabetical guide to enhancing vocabulary. Why say beautiful when there are fancy words like gorgeous and glamorous? Instead of hello, try bonjour, which is French and so much fancier. An umbrella will keep you dry, but a parasol will make you feel like a Hollywood movie star!
With this helpful A-to-Z guide, Fancy Nancy shows that making plain words into fancy ones is not only educational, it's fun!
0 pointsNancy Drew #1: The Secret of the Old Clock (Nancy Drew) by Carolyn Keene
Nancy Drew's keen mind is tested when she searches for a missing will.0 points
The Ralph S. Mouse Complete Set: The Mouse and the Motorcycle, Runaway Ralph, and Ralph S. Mouse (3-Book Set) by Beverly Cleary
THE MOUSE AND THE MOTORCYCLE:
Ralph S. Mouse lives in a knothole in room 215 of the Mountain View Inn, so in his short life he's seen plenty of human families come and go. They're all pretty much the same...until Keith and his parents check in. Keith has brought something new: a toy motorcycle that's just the right size for Ralph! Once Keith teaches him the secret to starting the bike (you have to make a noise like a motorcycle, of course), the brave mouse sets his course for adventure.
RUNAWA...0 points
Roald Dahl Books - for late elementary, middle school age and older
If you like slightly odd stories, you'll LOVE Roald Dahl. Funny & Clever.
Spotlight on Roald Dahl
The BFG
Amazon Price: $3.25 (as of 02/17/2012)![]()
List Price: $6.99
Such a strange and funny story. Lots of clever plays on words. (Hint: BFG means Big Friendly Giant)
Children's Books on eBay
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Books for Middle Level Readers (about Grades 5-8)
Each Child is Unique. Always read several book reviews or have a responsible adult read the book to determine if the subject matter and reading level are appropriate for each young reader.
The Little House Collection Box Set (Full Color) (Little House) by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Set during the pioneer days of the late 1800s and early 1900s, Laura Ingalls Wilder's books chronicle her life growing up on the Western frontier. For the first time in the history of the Little House books, these new editions feature Garth Williams' interior art in vibrant, full color. Come along for the adventure with this collector's set of the first five Little House books.3 points
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 100th Anniversary Edition (Books of Wonder) by L. Frank Baum
One of the true classics of American literature, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has stirred the imagination of young and old alike for over four generations. Originally published in 1900, it was the first truly American fairy tale, as Baum crafted a wonderful out of such familiar items as a cornfield scarecrow, a mechanical woodman, and a humbug wizard who used old-fashioned hokum to express that universal theme, "There's no place like home."
Follow the adventures of young Dorothy Gale and her dog, T...
2 pointsAnne of Green Gables, 100th Anniversary Edition by L.M. Montgomery
A new edition of L. M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables in honor of the hundredth-year anniversary of the enduring classic. In addition to publishing Before Green Gables, we are issuing a special collectible edition of Anne of Green Gables, which will be a facsimile of the 1908 version and will feature the original cover art. Old and new fans alike will revel in this elegant keepsake of the timeless classic.2 points
The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
Illustrated in black-and-white. This ingenious fantasy centers around Milo, a bored ten-year-old who comes home to find a large toy tollbooth sitting in his room. Joining forces with a watchdog named Tock, Milo drives through the tollbooth's gates and begins a memorable journey. He meets such characters as the foolish, yet lovable Humbug, the Mathemagician, and the not-so-wicked "Which," Faintly Macabre, who gives Milo the "impossible" mission of returning two princesses to the Kingdom of Wisdom...2 points
Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl
Mr. Fox is surrounded, and he's going to have to come up with a truly fantastic plan to dig himself out of trouble this time.1 point
Dragonology: The Complete Book of Dragons (Ologies) by Ernest Drake, Dugald Steer
Dragonology is presented as a faux-scholarly book with everything you ever wanted to know about dragons. Purporting to be the actual writings of English Dragonologist, Dr. Ernest Drake, this book is filled with exquisite illustrations, fascinating faux-facts, a dragon alphabet, runes to decipher, lift-up flaps, and maps to explore. Covering everything from dragon habitats, physiology and behavior to finding, tracking, taming, and flying them. A really fun book for the Harry Potter crowd and anyo...1 point
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: A Commemorative Pop-up by L. Frank Baum
Robert Sabuda has created a resplendent pop-up version of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the original publication. This glorious edition is told in a shorter version of L. Frank Baum's original text, with artwork in the style of W. W. Denslow. With sparkling touches of colored foil and Emerald City eyeglasses, this classic tale is certain to find an honored place on the family bookshelf.0 points
15 Books in 1: L. Frank Baum's Original "Oz" Series. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Marvelous Land of Oz, Ozma of Oz, Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz, The Road to Oz, The Emerald City of Oz, The Patchwork Girl Of Oz, Little Wizard Stories of Oz, Tik-Tok of
This unique '15 books in 1' edition of L. Frank Baum's original "Oz" series contains the following complete works: "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz", "The Marvelous Land of Oz", "Ozma of Oz", "Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz", "The Road to Oz", "The Emerald City of Oz", "The Patchwork Girl Of Oz", "Little Wizard Stories of Oz", "Tik-Tok of Oz", "The Scarecrow Of Oz", "Rinkitink In Oz", "The Lost Princess Of Oz", "The Tin Woodman Of Oz", "The Magic of Oz", and "Glinda Of Oz". For over a hundred years, L....0 points
The Complete Anne of Green Gables Boxed Set (Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea, Anne of the Island, Anne of Windy Poplars, Anne's House of Dreams, ... Rainbow Valley, Rilla of Ingleside) by L.M. Montgomery
Favorites for nearly 100 years, these classic novels follow the adventures of the spirited redhead Anne Shirley, who comes to stay at Green Gables and wins the hearts of everyone she meets.0 points
Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery
Anne is a young orphan who finally finds a home at Green Gables, but it's not exactly smooth-sailing. Anne always seems to find herself getting into scrapes! This easy-to-read adaptation of L.M. Montgomery's classic is guaranteed to hook beginning readers not yet ready to tackle the original.0 points
Little House in the Big Woods Book and Charm (Charming Classics) by Laura Ingalls Wilder
America's Original Pioneer Girl Meet Laura Ingalls, the little girl who would grow up to write the Little House books. Wolves and panthers and bears roam the deep Wisconsin woods in the late 1870's. In those same woods, Laura lives with Pa and Ma, and her sisters, Mary and Baby Carrie, in a snug little house built of logs. Pa hunts and traps. Ma makes her own cheese and butter. All night long, the wind howls lonesomely, but Pa plays the fiddle and sings, keeping the family safe and cozy.0 points
Harry Potter Schoolbooks Box Set: From the Library of Hogwarts: Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them, Quidditch Through The Ages by J.K. Rowling
When first released to Muggles in March 2001, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and Quidditch Through the Ages further enlightened Harry Potter fans about the dangers and delights of the wizarding world. Now these two charming works of non-fiction are available in hardcover -- in a special keepsake slipcase edition!0 points
BOOKS FOR TEACHERS, HOMESCHOOLERS, AND PARENTS
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A Guide for Using The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in the Classroom
This resource is directly related to its literature equivalent and filled with a variety of cross-curricular lessons to do before, during, and after reading the book. This reproducible book includes sample plans, author information, vocabulary building i1 point
Art Through Children's Literature: Creative Art Lessons for Caldecott Books (Through Children's Literature) by Debi Englebaugh
The award-winning illustrations of 57 Caldecott Books (1938-1994) have inspired a multitude of lessons that guide students in creating art with similar qualities. Focusing on such principles and elements as line, color, texture, shape, value, and space, these classroom-tested projects have step-by-step instructions, materials lists, and detailed illustrations for teachers who have little or no art training. Various art media are explored, including pencil, crayon, marker, colored pencil, chalk,....1 point
MORE Science Adventures with Children's Literature: Reading Comprehension and Inquiry-Based Science (Through Children's Literature) by Anthony D. Fredericks
These dynamic literature-based activities will help teachers and school librarians energize the entire science curriculum and implement national standards. Fredericks presents hundreds of "hands-on, minds-on" projects that actively engage students in positive learning experiences. Each of the units offers book summaries, science topic areas, critical thinking questions, classroom resources, reproducible pages, and lots of easy-to-do activities including science experiments for every grade level....1 point
A Guide for Using The Magic School Bus¨ Inside the Human Body in the Classroom by RUTH YOUNG, Jane Denton
Looking for facts, diagrams, glossaries, ready-to-use lessons, and hands-on activities to teach some serious science in an atmosphere of fun? Use this resource book to supplement your Magic School Bus¨ rides!1 point
Elementary Children's Literature: The Basics for Teachers and Parents (2nd Edition) by Nancy A. Anderson
Written in a personable tone, this book is filled with classroom applications and teaching strategies for teachers and parents of preschool and elementary children. Organized around genres, this book presents the basics of children's literature. Each genre chapter contains extensive up-to-date bibliographies-most with annotations-of books in print, and a few exceptional out-of-print books, and for each genre, there is a list of evaluation criteria. This book not only includes books about minorit...0 points
U.S. History Through Children's Literature: From the Colonial Period to World War II (Through Children's Literature) by Wanda J. Miller
Allow students to step back in time to experience the thoughts, feelings, dilemmas, and actions of people from history. For each history topic, Miller suggests two titles-one for use with the entire class and one for use with small reading groups. Summaries of the books, author information, activities, and topics for discussion are supplemented with vocabulary lists and ideas for research topics and further reading. This integrated approach makes history meaningful to students and helps them ret...0 points
Music Through Children's Literature: Theme and Variations -Revised Edition by Donna B. Levene
Develop music appreciation among your students with folk songs, rhythmic poems, stories with musical themes, and picture books with strong musical links. Designed for teaching flexibility, these lessons can be adapted according to a teacher's level of musical proficiency and time limitations. Sections cover rhythm, melody, form, instruments, music history, and dance forms, with lively activities that involve singing, playing instruments, chanting, and movement. These are perfect for the nonmusic...0 points
What a Novel Idea!: Projects and Activities for Young Adult Literature by Katherine Wiesolek Kuta
Each of the sixty reproducible classroom-ready activities has general guidelines that describe the purposes for the project, how to use it, evaluation points, and variations that increase student participation and motivation, and a variety of assessment activities. Designed around the new IRA/NCTE Standards, (reading, writing, representing, viewing, speaking, and listening) these stimulating activities applicable to a variety of novels create opportunities for students to develop their skills as...0 points
Exploring the Environment Through Children's Literature: An Integrated Approach (Through Children's Literature) by Carol M Butzow, John W Butzow
Help students learn about nature and the environment through quality contemporary and classic literature. Hands-on activities span the curriculum and support environmental themes and principles. Puzzles, word searches, suggestions for computer usage, and library connections are also given in each of the 15 chapters.0 points
Fifty Fabulous Fables: Beginning Readers Theatre by Suzanne I. Barchers
Involve young children in reading and learning with these charming readers theatre scripts based on traditional fables from around the world. Adapted to beginning reading levels, each of these reproducible scripts has been evaluated with the Flesch-Kincaid Readability Scale and is grouped into a section for first, second, third, or fourth grade reading levels. Children will enjoy participating in Barchers' renditions of well-loved stories. Educators will appreciate the guidelines and tips for pr...0 points
Tell It Again! 2: More Easy-To-Tell Stories With Activities for Young Children (Tell It Again) by Rebecca Isbell, Shirley Raines
Eighteen children's stories feature tips for capturing the attention of young children. It's easy, just read the story, noting the hints and tips. Extend the story with activites specially created to fit each story.0 points
All Year Long!: Funny Readers Theatre for Life's Special Times by Diana R. Jenkins
This reader's theatre compilation of contemporary, humorous plays that deal with the problems middle-school students face is similar to the author's previous TIP title, Just Deal With It! The plays in All Year Long! are themed to fit special times of year such as the beginning of school, holidays, and spring vacation and address problems experienced by this age group--peer pressure, fear of failure, jealousy, and more. Each reproducible play offers at least eight roles (boys and girls). Each inc...0 points
Kindergarten Sight Word Reader by Julie Rebboah
Kindergarten Sight Word Reader is a volume of twenty-six short stories. These stories are designed to delight, engage and teach young students. Each book masterfully highlights one letter of the alphabet, teaches recognition of thirty-four sight words and enhances crucial reading skills. Children will be enchanted by the amusing characters, charming illustrations and enjoyable stories.0 points
Children's Tea Party Books
These are SO cute! It makes me want to be a little girl all over again!!! Vote your favorites up to the top!
Miss Spider's Tea Party (Scholastic Bookshelf) by David Kirk
"Miss Spider can't understand why insects fle more...1 point
My Very First Tea Party by Michal Sparks
The clever and colorful Miss Honey B. Five shows l more...0 points
Tasha's Tea Party: A Lift-the-Flap Board Book (Backyardigans)
Peek under flaps and help Tasha and the gang find more...0 points
Let's Have a Tea Party!: Special Celebrations for Little Girls by Emilie Barnes
Emilie Barnes invites her little friends to enjoy more...0 points
How to Host a Flower Fairy Tea Party by Cicely Mary Barker
Here is a lovely guide to hosting your very own Fl more...0 points
My Little Pony: The World's Biggest Tea Party (My Little Pony) by Jennifer Frantz
Pinkie Pie has a great idea-she wants to have the more...0 points
Come to Tea: Fun Tea Party Themes, Recipes, Crafts, Games, Etiquette and More by Stephanie Dunnewind
Drink from delicate cups, eat dainty finger foods, more...0 points
A Very Special Tea Party (Angelina Ballerina) by Katharine Holabird
It's Alice's birthday, and Angelina is throwing he more...0 points
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- I remember as an elementary aged kid I absolutely loved the Indian in the Cupboard books! I also loved the Wayside Stories books.
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- What a wonderful lens! You have an amazing collection of children's books here. I'd love it if you'd drop by the Runt Farm lens and say hello when you have the chance.
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- I'm so glad I found your lens. I have one on Books for Boys and I will add this link and lensroll. I think it is especially difficult to get pre-teen boys to read. Nice job!
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- This is such an incredible lens! I love children's books. I love all the great products and ideas available here! Thanks so much!
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- Great list of kids books! I'm glad to see the Boynton books on your list -- they're awesome. :-)
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- This is a great lens and fun to read and just to look at. I sure enjoyed my visit and lensrolling to my two lenses about childrens books: Kate Salley Palmer and A Christmas Tree In The White House. Thanks for the great read.
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- Welcome to the Just Kids group. I have featured this lens. I have also favorited it because I have a similar page on my website (not lens> and it's always nice to see what other people think. Please take a look at my small list of lenses.
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- This is my favorite kind of lens - I'm BIG into children's literature (and I write novels for children) so a lot of my lenses are on that topic. I participated in your plexos, voting for the books I've read and loved. Great job... I'm glad to see you make literature an important part of life for your children. I'm lensrolling this to some of my children's literature lenses.
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- I have now organized roughly by age / reading level! Thanks Margaret MeKinney! Good idea.
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- This is a great lens. I love the lists. They are very helpful. I am an author myself and it is a great asset to have lists of what children and adults prefer to see in children's books. Thanks for all the hard work. :)
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