Jim LaMarche
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Language
English
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“This timeless tale will leave readers suffused with the pleasure of seeing gifts received and appreciated.” –Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Here is the classic tale of elfin magic, loved by generations of children and made new by an artist of international acclaim. Jim LaMarche's stunningly rendered paintings, reminiscent of his earlier work in The Rainbabies, are the perfect complement...
Here is the classic tale of elfin magic, loved by generations of children and made new by an artist of international acclaim. Jim LaMarche's stunningly rendered paintings, reminiscent of his earlier work in The Rainbabies, are the perfect complement...
4) Up
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Language
English
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Description
Tired of being called Mouse and staying home while his brother helps on their father's fishing boat, Daniel proves himself when a problem arises that he can solve using his newly-developed, extraordinary talent.
5) Pond
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"A group of friends discovers a neglected pond in the woods and decides to fix it up together"--
6) The raft
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
c2000
Language
English
Description
Reluctuant Nicky spends a wonderful summer with Grandma who introduces him to the joy of rafting down the river near her home and watching the animals along the banks.
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
c2014
Language
English
Description
Each day, from September through November, brings glimpses of forest animals seeking food in preparation for the onset of winter, from a fox sniffing the last apple on the ground to a flock of wild turkeys that finds nothing.
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Language
English
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One dawn the Moon hears the laughter of children waking up and she yearns to see them, but the day belongs to the Sun and he will not trade places; so the Moon tempts him with stories of the stars and two come up with a compromise that explains why the moon can sometimes be seen in the daytime.
10) A story for Bear
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Language
English
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Description
A young bear who is fascinated by the mysterious marks he sees on paper finds a friend when a kind woman reads to him.
11) The king of bees
Author
Publisher
Peachtree
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Henry is fascinated by the bees his Aunt Lilla cares for and he would love to help, but she says he must wait until he is older.--Provided by Publisher.
13) Puma dreams
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
A young girl yearns to see an elusive puma in the wild, knowing that their numbers are dwindling and that what her Gram calls a "long-dream" may never come true.
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Series
Language
English
Description
In The Elves and the Shoemaker a poor shoemaker prepares his last piece of leather to work on before turning in for bed. In the morning, he is amazed to find the shoes already made. Selling these to a grateful customer, his financial obligations are met and he is able to buy more leather for two more pairs. When these are completed overnight in a similar fashion he stays awake to solve the mystery. Learning that a team of naked elves are responsible...
15) The rainbabies
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Language
English
Description
When the moon gives twelve tiny babies to a childless couple, the new parents take great care of their charges and eventually receive an unexpected reward.
16) Albert
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Language
English
Description
One day, when Albert is at his window, two cardinals come to build a nest in his hand, an event that changes his life.
18) A single pearl
Author
Publisher
Disney Hyperion Books
Pub. Date
[2013], ©2013
Language
English
Description
"A simple grain of sand undergoes an inspiring transformation"--
