The Butterfly Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast
Written by William Plomer
Illustrated by Alan Aldridge
Format: Hardcover, 96 pages
On Sale: March 24, 2009
Price: $22.99
Renowned illustrator Alan Aldridge introduced the fantastical world of the Butterfly Ball in this breathtaking modern classic. It is now available in a lavish new edition, complete with nature notes by Richard Fitter on each creature and an introduction to the life and work of Alan Aldridge.
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The Wind in the Willows
Candlewick Illustrated Classic
Written by Kenneth Grahame
Illustrated by Inga Moore
Format: Trade Paperback, 184 pages
On Sale: March 10, 2009
Price: $12.99
"A good choice for middle-grade readers, or for parents in search of a pleasing edition to read aloud." — BooklistKenneth Grahame’s classic tale of the pleasures of country life and the dependability of good friends will never grow old. In this splendid volume, Inga Moore depicts its unforgettable characters with charming...
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Happy Birthday, Baby
Written by Dr. Seuss
Illustrated by Jan Gerardi
Format: Non-traditional book
On Sale: January 27, 2009
Price: $9.99
Based on
Happy Birthday to You!, this fun-filled interactive book has elements to touch, spin, pull, and smell—perfect for inquisitive readers. With a dazzling blue foil cover, it makes a great birthday gift—allowing babies and toddlers to celebrate the arrival of the Great Birthday Bird and their Day of Days every...
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You're Only Old Once!
A Book for Obsolete Children
Written by Dr. Seuss
Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 48 pages
On Sale: January 27, 2009
Price: $20.99
If laughter is the best medicine, then
You’re Only Old Once! is a delightful new defense against aging. Anyone who has ever submitted to a battery of medical tests will empathize with Dr. Seuss’s Everyman as we follow him through his checkup with the experts at the Golden Years Clinic. From...
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A Nutbrown Hare Storybook Pair Boxed Set
Written by Sam McBratney
Illustrated by Anita Jeram
Format: Boxed Set, 48 pages
On Sale: December 23, 2008
Price: $14.99
"The approach in these books feels like a fresh and logical expansion of the popular characters’ world." — PUBLISHERS REVIEW (starred review)This adorable boxed set includes COLORS EVERYWHERE and WHEN I'M BIG.
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The Jungle Book
Written by Diane Wright Landolf
Illustrated by John Rowe
Format: eBook, 112 pages
On Sale: December 18, 2008
Price: $3.99
Mother and Fatherwolf aren’t looking for trouble, but when a small man-child toddles by their cave, they decide they can’t leave him alone in the jungle. They take the boy into their pack, name him Mowgli, and raise him as one of their own cubs. Mowgli learns the law of the...
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Guess How Much I Love You
Written by Sam McBratney
Illustrated by Anita Jeram
Format: Board, 24 pages
On Sale: October 14, 2008
Price: $7.99
"Guess how much I love you," says Little Nutbrown Hare. Little Nutbrown Hare shows his daddy how much he loves him: as wide as he can reach and as far as he can hop. But Big Nutbrown Hare, who can reach farther and hop higher, loves him back just as much...
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The Baby in the Hat
Written by Allan Ahlberg
Illustrated by Andre Amstutz
Format: Hardcover, 32 pages
On Sale: September 23, 2008
Price: $16.99
A simple, singsong text and child-friendly illustrations tell an amusing tale of a baby saved and an adventurous hero born.When you've caught a baby in a hat, what else is there to do but to sail all over the world and return, with treasure in your trunk, to fall in love?
Once...
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Dr. Seuss's Horton Collection
Written by Dr. Seuss
Format: Boxed Set, 136 pages
On Sale: September 23, 2008
Price: $29.90
Poor Horton. He has to be the most put-upon pachyderm of all time. But no matter what foul fate awaits him, heroic Horton perseveres and, in the end, triumphs. And now the two books that introduced the kindly, brave elephant to the world—
Horton Hatches the Egg and
Horton Hears a Who!—are...
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Hansel and Gretel
Retold by Michael Morpurgo
Illustrated by Emma Chichester Clark
Format: Hardcover, 64 pages
On Sale: September 23, 2008
Price: $18.99
Acclaimed storyteller Michael Morpurgo retells the beloved fairy tale in an enchanting edition vibrantly illustrated by Emma Chichester Clark.Celebrated author Michael Morpurgo takes the Brothers Grimm classic to a new level, drawing on themes of hunger and hope, cruelty and courage, to tell a powerful story about love and family. Filled...
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Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories Anniversary Edition
Written by Dr. Seuss and Charles Cohen
Format: Hardcover, 128 pages
On Sale: September 23, 2008
Price: $24.99
Inside this very special anniversary edition of
Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories, you’ll find the complete, original text and illustrations by Dr. Seuss, along with 32 pages of commentary and archival images written and compiled by Charles D. Cohen, the world’s foremost Seuss scholar and collector. Also included for the...
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Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories Anniversary Edition
Written by Dr. Seuss and Charles Cohen
Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 128 pages
On Sale: September 23, 2008
Price: $27.99
Inside this very special anniversary edition of
Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories, you’ll find the complete, original text and illustrations by Dr. Seuss, along with 32 pages of commentary and archival images written and compiled by Charles D. Cohen, the world’s foremost Seuss scholar and collector. Also included for the...
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Cinderella
Written by Max Eilenberg
Illustrated by Niamh Sharkey
Format: Hardcover, 56 pages
On Sale: September 9, 2008
Price: $17.99
Aspiring princesses will be entralled by this lively retelling of the classic rags-to-riches story, brightened by playful, quirky illustrations.Cinderella's evil stepmother makes her cook and clean and dust and sweep until her arms ache and her head spins. But with a tap, tap and a WHOOSH of her fairy godmother's wand...
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The Gift of the Magi
Written by O. Henry
Illustrated by P.J. Lynch
Format: Hardcover, 40 pages
On Sale: September 9, 2008
Price: $15.99
O. Henry's classic tale of the wisest gifts of Christmas, brought to life by P.J. Lynch's extraordinary art, is itself a gift to share and treasure.In a shabby New York flat, Della sobs as she counts the few coins she has saved to buy a Christmas present for her husband, Jim...
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The Merchant of Venice
Written by Gareth Hinds
Illustrated by Gareth Hinds
Format: Hardcover, 80 pages
On Sale: May 22, 2008
Price: $21.99
With elegant, contemporary artwork and a faithful but succinct adaptation, this graphic novel casts a classic drama in a provocative new light.Here is the tale of young Bassanio, who, to win the love of fair Portia, entangles his dearest friend, Antonio, in a dangerous bargain with the moneylender Shylock. Only Bassanio’s...
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The Merchant of Venice
Written by Gareth Hinds
Illustrated by Gareth Hinds
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: May 22, 2008
Price: $11.99
With elegant, contemporary artwork and a faithful but succinct adaptation, this graphic novel casts a classic drama in a provocative new light.Here is the tale of young Bassanio, who, to win the love of fair Portia, entangles his dearest friend, Antonio, in a dangerous bargain with the moneylender Shylock. Only Bassanio’s...
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The Animal Hedge
Written by Paul Fleischman
Illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline
Format: Trade Paperback, 48 pages
On Sale: May 13, 2008
Price: $7.99
"The versatile Fleischman presents a delightful tale of following one’s dreams. . . . Joyous, peaceful, and lovely." —- KIRKUS REVIEWS (starred review)No one loves animals more than the farmer. But when a drought befalls the land, and he must sell his livestock and move to a cottage with only a...
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The House that Jack Built
Written by Golden Books
Illustrated by J.P. Miller
Format: Hardcover, 24 pages
On Sale: February 26, 2008
Price: $3.99
This Rollicking rhyme tells the story of a very important house—the house that Jack built—around which wacky things happen to animals and people alike! It’s a shining example of how one event can spawn a whole series of mishaps. Best of all, it’s fun to read aloud!
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The Secret Garden
Written by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Illustrated by Inga Moore
Format: Hardcover, 272 pages
On Sale: February 12, 2008
Price: $22.99
The beloved original text now offered in a definitive gift edition by esteemed illustrator Inga Moore."Then she slipped through the door, and shut it behind her, breathing quite fast with excitement, and wonder, and delight. She was standing inside the secret garden."
First published in 1909, THE SECRET GARDEN has entranced readers...
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The Jungle Book
Written by Diane Wright Landolf
Illustrated by John Rowe
Format: Trade Paperback, 112 pages
On Sale: January 22, 2008
Price: $3.99
Mother and Fatherwolf aren’t looking for trouble, but when a small man-child toddles by their cave, they decide they can’t leave him alone in the jungle. They take the boy into their pack, name him Mowgli, and raise him as one of their own cubs. Mowgli learns the law of the...
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