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Sale! Was $16.95, Now $7.98! In 1777 Aaron Robinson was a brave nine-year old who could shoot a blackbird at one hundred paces and who could not wait to prove his skills in a rea battle. When word reached his small town of Bennington, Vermont, that the British Redcoats has just captured Fort Ticonderoga and were headed towards Bennington to take supplies stored nearby, Aaron thought he had his chance. He imagined himself carrying important messages to the generals, guarding his grandfather's tavern, or even fighting alongside the courages Green Mountain Boys. But every time Aaron offered his services, he was told to bake bread. How could baking bread help keep the enemy at bay? Item No. 9781590783351
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Sale! Now $5.98! When the perfect afternoon hike turns stormy, Babar and his party take refuge in the Black Castle. Though his old friend Cornelius warns that the castle looks haunted, the children fearlessly go exploring and soon meet the ghost of Baron Bardula, a brave knight from long ago. The baron shows them around the castle, and the children beg him to return with them to Celesteville. But this ghost enjoys playing tricks on teh townsfolk - and grownups cannot see who the prankster is. The children love their invisible friend, but things are getting out of control. How will Babar bring peace and quiet back to Celesteville? Item No. 70414
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Sale! Now $5.98! Babar's children Pom, Flora, and Alexander come across a strange little animal in the jungle one day. The Wully-Wully is a gentle, lovable creature who soon becomes a favorite in Celesteville, particularly with Flora. But Lord Rataxes the rhino spies the children playing with the little creature and kidnaps the Wully-Wully for himself. Babar's cousin Arthur attempts a rescue, but Rataxes imprisons him, and though Zephir the monkey manages to free Arthur and the Wully-Wully, the warlike rhino storms the elephants' city to take the creature back. In Laurent de Brunhoff's 1975 adventure for readers up to 8, it is little Flora who decides that she will have to go and talk to Rataxes herself. Item No. 70415
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Sale! Now $5.98! Join Babar, Celeste, Arthur, Zephir, and the other denizens of Celesteville as they take beginning readers 4 to 6 on a lively romp through the alphabet. In this charming vocabulary book, crocodiles chase crows, geese go through the garden gate, kittens love kisses, and pigs wear purple pajamas. Originally published in 1983, the book combines small, simple panels with large scnese of firefighters at work and young elephants at the playground - and the unicorn in "U" finds a young elephant visiting his tapestry world. Item No. 70416
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Sale! Now $5.98! Babar's birthday is coming, and Queen Celeste has a big surprise planned. She's having a sculptor carve a giant statue of Babar into a mountainside. But Babar loves to ride right past the spot where the work is going on. How can the elephants and their friends keep their king's birthday surprise a secret? This sweet story shows young readers the joy of planning a surprise for a special friend. Item No. 70417
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Sale! Now $5.98! Babar and Celeste have a new little girl named Isabelle. Playful, spunky, and curious, she is a natural explorer, and one day she wanders off to find Boover and Picardee, friends of the family who live in the Blue Valley. The three have a lovely day, playing, singing, and snacking, but back at home, everyone is in a panic wondering where Isabelle has gone. In this book for readers and listeners up to 8, Boover and Picardee realize the fastest way to get Isabell home is - how else? - by hang glider. Item No. 70418
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Sale! Now $5.98! During one of their visits to Celesteville-on-the-Sea, Babar's family is dismayed to find that a piano has een stolen from the Grand Hotel. A string of thefts follows, and though Babar's children think they've found a clue, their hunch turns out to be wrong. Luckily, Cousin Arthur is on the case, putting his sleuthing skills to the test. But even after Arthur catches the culprits red-handed, how will he and Babar capture the thieves? Item No. 70419
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Sale! Was $16.00, now $4.98! As legend tells it, the Old-New Synagogue in Prague was built by angels, and later was home to a golem who remains locked away in the building to this day. In lyrical prose, Mark Podwal shares the story of the world's oldest active synagogue, which was completed in 1270. Throughout the years, this sacred place of prayer and celebration has endured plagues, wars, and the Nazi regime. Its story is part legend, part history, and one that stands as a testament to the perseverance of the Jewish people. Includes an author's note and bibliography. Item No. 9780152066789
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Was $16.95, now $8.98! Set of 24 bold quality colored pencils in decorative tin. Ages 5 and up. Item No. 76003
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Sale! Was $24.95, now $7.98! Exactly the book for every young explorer who loves finding stuff in nature and bringing it home. Cabinet of Curiosities is a lavishly illustrated introduction to the wonders of natural history and the joys of being an amateur scientist and collector. Item No. 64404
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Was $40.00, now $10.98! Children, octogenarians, and everyone in between know the work of William Steig, the beloved cartoonist and award-winning children’s book author whose work graced the covers and pages of the New Yorker for more than 70 years. In Cats, Dogs, Men, Women, Ninnies & Clowns: The Lost Art of William Steig, Jeanne Steig uncovers more than 450 never-before-published cartoons by her husband and provides personal insight and anecdotes about his work and her relationship with Bill, shedding new light on this celebrated genius. Item No. 43053
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Continuing a two-year program to bring back twenty-two Maurice Sendak treasures long out of print, our second season of publication highlights one of the most successful author-illustrator pairings of all time. A pioneer of great children's literature, Ruth Krausspublished more than thirty books for children during a career that spanned forty years. Krauss and Sendak collaborated on eight books, and we are delighted to reintroduce four of these gems in brand-new editions, together with a favorite Maurice Sendak picture book. Item No. 9780060286408
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Sale! Was $16.99, Now $7.98! !Chihuahua! what are two low-riding cats to do when they sign up for a cruise and end up on a ship full of dogs? Chato and Novio boy try to have fun, but they’re miserable watching endless games of bark at the Moon. plus, the dogs get sick from all their running around and excessive consumption of doggie treats. when the two cool cats go for help, they see the cruise they were meant to be on—a catamaran full of cats—and they have to decide whether to join the fun or be cats of their word. with extra storytelling in comic strips on each page, this ocean adventure is sure to garner laughs. Item No. X7507
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Sale! Was $24.95, now $8.98! What a big idea! And what big fun: A whopping oversize book of interactive paper models to appeal to every kid who loves big machines—which pretty much covers all of them. Item No. 72290
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Sale! Was $18.00, now $7.98! Filled with the fascinating words of Charles Darwin—designed as handwritten entries—this picture book biography reveals the assembling of a profound idea: the survival of the fittest. Two hundred years after his birth, 150 years after the publication of his ORIGIN OF SPECIES, this thought-provoking, splendidly ilustrated account invites us into the private thoughts, hopes and fears of a soul who forever changed the way we see the world. Item No. 9780618995318
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Sale! Was $16.99, now $6.98! A Frankenstein is big. He could push you really high on the swing. He'd never get tired of giving you rides on his shoulder. A Frankenstein would be the perfect new best friend. Maybe you could build one. . . . No! Wait! Whatever you do, Do Not Build a Frankenstein! Item No. 9780061568169
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Was $12.99, now $6.98! Uh-oh. Bear's head is stuck in a bucket. Oh, my. Oh, no. Fortunately Bear's good friend Dog is there to rescue him. Dog pulls, and he pulls, and he pulls—and still that bucket stays stuck. Things get sillier from there, as these two great friends get themselves into and out of tricky situations involving a very bouncy bed and a very messy room. Item No. 9781596433960
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Was $12.95, now $6.98! WHAT'S BETTER THAN ONE DOG AND BEAR BOOK? TWO! In three new stories, the two dearest of friends celebrate Bear's birthday, have their first falling out, and take care of each other when Dog is under the weather. Dog and Bear: Two's Company is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year. Item No. 9781596432734
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Sale! Was $31.95, now $20.00! Inspired by the beloved Eloise series, this 14-piece tin tea set caters to the rambunctious 6 year old within us all who dreams to live on the top floor at the Plaza Hotel. Staying true to Eloise's style with signature pink color palette, this tin tea set includes a tray, a teapot with lid, two cups, two saucers, two plates, two spoons and two napkins. Scenes of Eloise's adventures and mischief come to life with illustrators of Eloise, Nanny, her dog Weenie, and pet turtle Skipperdee on plates and tray. All pieces fit securely inside a sturdy take-along paperboard suitcase, allowing you to arrange "rawther" fabulous and impromptu tea parties anytime and anywhere! Item No. 819303007100
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Sale! Was $6.99, now $3.98! All of the Eric Carle stationery features 8 cards and 8 envelopes and Eric Carle's delighful artwork of animals: Eric Carle Birthday Thank-Yous Eric Carle Birthday Invites Eric Carle Baby Shower Invites Eric Carle Baby Shower Thank-Yous Eric Carle Birth Announcements (Boy) (comes with 32 photo corner stickers) Eric Carle Birth Announcements (Girl) (comes with 32 photo corner stickers) Eric Carle Birth Announcements (Neutral) (comes with 32 photo corner stickers) Item No. 9780811876131
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Sale! Was $6.99, now $3.98! All of the Eric Carle stationery features 8 cards and 8 envelopes and Eric Carle's delighful artwork of animals: Eric Carle Birthday Thank-Yous Eric Carle Birthday Invites Eric Carle Baby Shower Invites Eric Carle Baby Shower Thank-Yous Eric Carle Birth Announcements (Boy) (comes with 32 photo corner stickers) Eric Carle Birth Announcements (Girl) (comes with 32 photo corner stickers) Eric Carle Birth Announcements (Neutral) (comes with 32 photo corner stickers) Item No. 9780811876117
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Sale! Was $14.99, now $5.98! Color in a year of cities with this unique wall calendar featuring the immersive aerial art from the Fantastic Cities coloring book. With uncoated paper ready for coloring, this stunning collection will be a source of endless visual inspiration and creative release throughout the year. Item No. 65706
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Sale! Was $17.99, now $5.98! Trucks of different shapes and sizes share one important purpose in this classic picture book from the bestselling creator of Moonshot and Locomotive. Item No. 72402
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Sale! Was $16.99, now $5.98! Once upon a time, Mirror Mirror, a brilliant book of fairy tale themed reversos–a poetic form in which the poem is presented forward and then backward–became a smashing success. Now a second book is here with more witty double takes on well-loved fairy tales such as Thumbelina and The Little Mermaid. Item No. 71003
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Sale! Was $6.95, now $3.98! A love of life and a love of place shine through in Natalie Kinsey- Warnock’s richly imagined prose. Illustrated with Mary Azarian’s beautiful woodcuts, From Dawn till Dusk reveals how chores lead straight to the best kind of fun: night-swimming in the pond, skiing off the barn roof, and finding new gray kittens in the haymow, with their eyes still closed. Item No. 9780618737505
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