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Most Recommended ( 4 - 8 ) includes Freedom river (2007), Miss Suzy (2004), Simon's Hook (1999), One (2008), Dingoes at Dinnertime (2000), Valentine School Parties (1998).

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Freedom river

by: Doreen Rappaport
release date: Jan 01, 2007
Freedom river
Describes an incident in the life of John Parker, an ex-slave who became a successful businessman in Ripley, Ohio, and who repeatedly risked his life to help other slaves escape to freedom.

Miss Suzy

by: Miriam Young
release date: Jul 01, 2004
Miss Suzy
Miss Suzy is a little gray squirrel who lives happily in her oak-tree home until she is chased away by some mean red squirrels. Poor Miss Suzy is very sad. But soon she finds a beautiful dollhouse and meets a band of brave toy soldiers.

How Miss Suzy and the soldiers help each other makes a gentle, old-fashioned tale that has captured the imaginations of girls and boys alike for forty years. Arnold Lobel's enchanting pictures are sure to make the kind squirrel and the gallant soldiers the everlasting friends of all who turn these pages.

Simon's Hook

by: Karen Gedig Burnett
release date: Oct 01, 1999
Simon's Hook
Simon is having a bad day; a bad hair day. First his sister gives him a strange hair cut, then his friends tease him. Simon doesn't know what to do. Lucky for him he runs into Grandma Rose. After listening to his sorrowful story she helps him learn an important life lesson; how to handle teases and put-downs. By comparing teases to fishing hooks she tells him a tale of how fish learned not to bite. With fanciful characters such as Harmony Hippy Fish, Freddie Fang, Max the Mouse Fish and more, Simon learns that he, too, can swim free from the teasing hooks that people toss his way.

One

by: Kathryn Otoshi
release date: Oct 01, 2008
One
Blue is a quiet color. Red's a hothead who likes to pick on Blue. Yellow, Orange, Green, and Purple don't like what they see, but what can they do? When no one speaks up, things get out of hand — until One comes along and shows all the colors how to stand up, stand together, and count. As budding young readers learn about numbers, counting, and primary and secondary colors, they also learn about accepting each other's differences and how it sometimes just takes one voice to make everyone count.

Dingoes at Dinnertime

by: Mary Pope Osborne
release date: Sep 26, 2000
Dingoes at Dinnertime
Read by the author
2 cassettes, approx. 2 hours

#1: Dinosaurs Before Dark
Jack and Annie discover a Magic Tree House and travel back to the time of the dinosaurs.

#2: The Knight at Dawn
Jack and Annie travel back in time to medieval England for an adventure inside a storybook castle, from feasting hall to dreadful dungeon.

#3: Mummies in the Morning
Jack and Annie find themselves whisked away to ancient Egypt, where they come face to face with a dead queen—and her 1,000-year-old mummy!

#4: Pirates Past Noon
Jack and Annie are in deep trouble when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the days of desert islands, secret maps, hidden gold—and ruthless pirates!

Valentine School Parties

by: Wilhelminia Ripple
release date: Nov 01, 1998
Valentine School Parties
Covering all aspects of planning a Valentine s Day party, this book contains games, crafts, party favors, sweets, drinks, and Valentine boxes. All of the activities have easy-to-follow directions and require only readily available materials. There are six party themes to choose from: hearts, cupids, love and friendship, animals, post office, and February and presidents. For parents who want to help out at school, there is information on what they can do as a classroom parent. Valentine School Parties . . . What Do I Do? can also be used at home to make private parties a smashing success.

Sweet Potato Pie

by: Kathleen D. Lindsey
release date: Mar 30, 2008
Sweet Potato Pie

The summer a great drought sweeps across the county, the only crop Sadie's family is able to save is the sweet potatoes. Money is tight, and if Papa doesn't pay back his loan soon, the bank will take away the farm.

Suddenly Mama comes up with an idea ― sweet potato pies! The family can sell her pies at the Harvest Celebration that starts the very next day. There's not much time to get ready, but as Sadie and her brother enlist the cooperation of their old cow, squawking chickens, and half-blind goat, the family rises to the challenge. And in the end it's Sadie who comes up with just the right recipe for success.

Sweet Potato Pie is a delicious affirmation of strong family ties and creative problem solving. This lively story will capture your heart, as well as your taste buds. Loosely based on Lindsey's memories of her great grandmother's stories, the story took shape in Lindsey's mind as she sewed a quilt called "Sweet Potato Pie."

Dumpy La Rue

by: Elizabeth Winthrop
release date: Jan 01, 2002
Dumpy La Rue

"He's a porker with passion,
a dancing fool, a pig with rhythm-
this breaks every rule,"
said the normally reticent mule.

Now in paperback, Dumpy La Rue, a story of a pig who knew what he wanted to do.

Elizabeth Winthrop's romping, rhyming story and Betsy Lewin's exuberant illustrations will have readers tapping their toes, jumping for joy, and dancing a jig with this passionate pig as they follow him and the barnyard animals from farm to fame.

Dumpy La Rue is a 2001 New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year.

Cyrus the Unsinkable Sea Serpent

by: Bill Peet
Cyrus the Unsinkable Sea Serpent
A shark accuses Cyrus of cowardice because he won't sink any ships. The kindly sea serpent almost succumbs to peer pressure, but learns at last to be himself.

My Symphony

by: Mary Engelbreit
release date: Nov 01, 1997
My Symphony
Mary's first original children's book since The Snow Queen has sold 100,000 copies since its debut. She puts her lavish touch to a reverent and radiant poem by nineteenth-century clergyman William Henry Channing. My Symphony, this brief yet powerful verse, lists 18 inspirational ways to live a virtuous life; Mary Engelbreit's 18 original illustrations accompany them and help children visualize how they can grow up strong and pure, too.

Tiny Treasures

by: Geri Strigenz Bourget
release date: Sep 01, 1998
Tiny Treasures
This book shows girls how to turn everyday items into dozens of amazing miniatures. Make pies from bottle caps, plates from buttons, a table from balsa wood and golf tees! Includes a special feature--a "little room" in the back of the book folds out to give girls a place to display and play with their tiny treasures. Full-color illustrations.

Marsh Music

by: Marianne Berkes
release date: Jan 01, 2011
Marsh Music
At night, ten different species of frogs convene in a marsh. Fireflies light up the scene and Maestro bullfrog raises his baton. The music begins, softly at first, but builds to a crescendo as the night goes on. Just before dawn, the frogs depart--but the serenade is not over... Although the story is a fantasy, each of the different species of frogs has been carefully portrayed, and described by the author in an Afterword. The musical terms are defined in a glossary. Young naturalists who are fond of frogs as well as youngsters who enjoy music will have a wonderful time as part of the marsh's nocturnal audience.

The Book of Shadowboxes

by: Laura L. Seeley
release date: Feb 01, 1994
The Book of Shadowboxes
Welcome to Laura Seeley's enchanting world of shadowboxes, where the ABC's spring magically to life. Each shadowbox is filled with richly colorful creatures, objects, and people drawn in Seeley's intricately engaging style. The vibrant illustrations and bouncing verses delight and instruct.

My Little Sister Ate One Hare

by: Bill Grossman
release date: Jan 01, 1999
My Little Sister Ate One Hare
In this uproariously funny counting book, illustrated by popular artist Kevin Hawkes, a ravenous little sister eats everything from one hare to ten peas. Now in Dragonfly, this is the perfect book for any kid who loves to giggle (and who doesn't?) and parents who love to hear them.  

Wolf Story

by: William McCleery
Wolf Story
A young father tells his five-year-old son humorous variations on the theme of a hen escaping the clutches of a wily wolf.

The Complete Tales & Poems of Winnie-the-Pooh

by: A. A. Milne
release date: Oct 01, 2001
The Complete Tales & Poems of Winnie-the-Pooh
In 1926, the world was introduced to a portly little bear named Winnie-the-Pooh. Along with his young friend, Christopher Robin, Pooh delighted readers from the very beginning. His often befuddled perceptions and adorable insights won the hearts of everyone around him, including his close group of friends. From the energetic Tigger to the dismal Eeyore, A. A. Milne created a charming bunch, both entertaining and inspirational. These simple creatures often reflected a small piece of all of us: humble, silly, wise, cautious, creative, and full of life. Remember when Piglet did a very grand thing, or Eeyore's almost-forgotten birthday?

Gorgeous watercolor illustrations from Ernest H. Shepard appear in all their glory. With beautiful colors and simple lines, these images hold their own as classics. The tales, filled with superb story lines and lessons, will continue to capture the hearts of new generations.

Bubba the Cowboy Prince

by: Helen Ketteman
release date: Nov 01, 1997
Bubba the Cowboy Prince
A funny, western version of "Cinderella" - with an unexpected twist. "Upended fairy tales are pretty familiar now, but this one has sass and pizzazz." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

The Story of Holly and Ivy

by: Rumer Godden
release date: Jan 01, 1992
The Story of Holly and Ivy
Ivy, Holly, and Mr. and Mrs. Jones all have one Christmas wish. Ivy, an orphan, wishes for a real home and sets out in search of the grandmother she's sure she can find. Holly, a doll, wishes for a child to bring her to life. And the Joneses wish more than anything for a son or daughter to share their holiday. Can all three wishes come true? This festive tale is perfectly complemented by beloved Barbara Cooney's luminous illustrations, filled with the warm glow of the Christmas spirit.

Pete's a Pizza

by: William Steig
release date: Jan 01, 2003
Pete's a Pizza

Pete's father starts kneading the dough. Next, some oil is generously applied. (Its really water.) And then some tomatoes. (They're really checkers.) When the dough gets tickled, it laughs like crazy.

The Flag We Love

by: Pam Munoz Ryan
release date: Jun 01, 2006
The Flag We Love
FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. An introduction to the American flag relates its history and explains the ideals it represents.
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