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| Christmas in Legend and Story |
| by Elva S. Smith |
| An exceptional collection of Christmas stories, legends, and poems, that have distinct literary merit, a spirit of reverence, and an appeal for children. Chosen from a wide variety of sources by a pair of children's librarians, the stories represent the work of many writers. The selections are arranged chronologically, beginning with the birth of the Christ Child.
Ages 8-12 |
| 227 pages |
$10.95 Sale Price $9.86 |
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| Tommy Smith's Animals |
| by Edmund Selous |
| All the animals in Tommy Smith's neighborhood lived in fear of him. Thinking that he would treat them more kindly if he knew more about them, they each agreed to meet him and share their life story. In these conversations Tommy Smith did indeed learn lots of information about the animals: the food they ate, the places they slept, the enemies they faced, and much more. In the course of these encounters with the frog and toad, the rook, the rat, the hare, the snake, the peewit, the mole, the woodpigeon, the squirrel, and the owl, Tommy's heart did soften, and, as the barn owl had predicted, he became a friend to all the animals.
Ages 7-10 |
| 156 pages |
$9.95 Sale Price $8.96 |
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| Little Folks' Land |
| by Madge A. Bigham |
| This delightful book for young listeners awakens children's interest in the world around them through the story of "Joe-Boy" and how he grew from a baby in a gipsy camp to become an active member of society. We hear first about how Joy-Boy's house is built and furnished, and how his clothes are made. Then we watch Joe-Boy's circle broaden to include the pets he cares for, the wild animals he observes, and the friends he makes. Includes an especially fine group of nature stories. An ideal introduction to a longer narrative for children of kindergarten age.
Ages 5-8 |
| 430 pages |
$15.95 Sale Price $14.36 |
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| The King of Ireland's Son |
| by Padraic Colum |
| A romance of unusual beauty and simplicity, having all the traditional elements of the folk tale and all its magic and wonder. In vigorous and rhythmic prose, the author recounts the adventurous wooing of Fedelma, the enchanter's daughter, by the King of Ireland's son, and relates the many strange adventures they had on their journey home, weaving many short tales from the Gaelic tradition into the fabric of the narrative. A book of uncommon beauty in form and content, with illustrations and decorations in black and white by Willy Pogany.
Ages 8-12 |
| 291 pages |
$12.95 Sale Price $11.66 |
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| Stories of the East from Herodotus |
| by Alfred J. Church |
| Engaging narrative of stories from the History of Herodotus, recounting the tale of Croesus and the Fall of Sardis, chronicling the careers of Cyrus and Cambyses, and, finally, documenting Darius's rise to power. The author's The Story of the Persian War continues the account. Includes numerous black and white illustrations from ancient frescoes and sculptures.
Ages 12-15 |
| 216 pages |
$10.95 Sale Price $9.86 |
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