In this fairy tale, loosely based on English and Scottish lore, feisty Princess Rosamond, who prefers good books to good looks, risks her throne and all her wealth to save her father’s life.
The Well At The End Of The World
Primary (ages 6-9)
Material appropriate for primary age groups
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The Second Princess
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Randolph’s Dream
In the summer of 1940, a young English boy whose family is separated by the war, has a dream that he saves his father’s life.
Stomp, Dinosaur, Stomp!
Mighty TyrannosaurusLoved stomp, stomp, stomping,Gigantic legs striding, enormous jaws opening,Jagged teeth waiting for guzzle, guzzling!So stomp, Tyrannosaurus, stomp! From the creators ofDig Dig Diggingcomes a noisy parade of dinosaurs who stomp, chomp, race, and chase their way through this energetic, pitch-perfect read-aloud about our favorite prehistoric creatures that once walked through our world. Bold and vivid cut-paper collage art leaps off the page to capture the imaginations of young paleontologists everywhere.
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Dick King-Smith’s Animal Friends: Thirty-Two Stories
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The Christmas Eve Ghost
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My Sister Gracie
Fabio the dog longs for the companionship of a feisty brother, so when the family brings home an older, sleepier sister, he is not very happy.
The Minpins
Little Billy strays into the forest, where he meets the Minpins—tiny people who live within the trees. The Minpins tell Billy about The Gruncher, who preys on them. So Billy embarks on a mission to rid the Minpins of their foe once and for all, and sets off—on the back of a swan—to confront The Gruncher.