December 20, 2007 – 12:32 am
Rating: (9 reviews)
Author: Mary Pope Osborne
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Book Description
JACK AND ANNIE are on a mission to save Merlin from his sorrows! Charged with finding the second of four secrets of happiness, the brother-and-sister team travel back in the magic tree house to the period known as the [...]
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December 19, 2007 – 5:54 am
Rating: (31 reviews)
Author: Raymond Briggs
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
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Who needs words to tell a story? In Raymond Briggs’s charming tale, told with 175 softly hued, artfully composed frames, a little boy makes friends with a snowman. He wakes up on a snowy day, tells his mother he’s going outside, [...]
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December 18, 2007 – 3:32 am
Rating: (24 reviews)
Author: Dr. Seuss
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Book Description
Illus. in color. “The Great Birthday Bird guides us on a birthday trip. The multicolored excursion is a festive one.”–School Library Journal. Â
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Also tagged Ages 4-8, Animals, Baby-3, Birds, Book Characters, Dr. Seuss, Fiction, Hardcover, Holidays & Festivals, Humorous, Non-religious, People & Places, Poetry, Popular Characters
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December 14, 2007 – 4:28 pm
Rating: (141 reviews)
Author: Barbara Park
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
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Outrageously sassy Junie B. Jones will make young kids crave their daily dose of reading. And with this handy four-volume boxed set, whether they start with Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying or Junie B. Jones [...]
December 13, 2007 – 7:17 am
Rating: (14 reviews)
Author: Tish Rabe
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
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The perfect first space book for those almost-readers, There’s No Place Like Space takes us on a whirlwind tour of our solar system, with a few constellations thrown in for good measure. Cat in the Hat (along with beloved Thing One [...]
December 9, 2007 – 3:02 pm
Rating: (15 reviews)
Author: Mary Pope Osborne
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
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“A feeling of dread came over Jack.
‘What if…’ he said. ‘What if…’
In the distance, a tree suddenly burst into flames.
‘We’re looking at a wildfire!’ he said.”
On a magical mission from the mysterious [...]
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December 6, 2007 – 10:40 am
Rating: (2 reviews)
Author: Jean De Brunhoff
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Book Description
Babar returns in this unusual and heartwarming Christmas story by Jean de Brunhoff. Babar’s children have caught wind of a fellow in Man’s country named Father Christmas who brings joy and toys to little children. “If only we could [...]
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December 4, 2007 – 2:34 am
Rating: (22 reviews)
Author: Mary Pope Osborne
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Book Description
JACK AND ANNIE, joined by Teddy and Kathleen (from earlier books), travel in the Magic Tree House to a land of snow where the Ice Wizard has captured Morgan and Merlin. The four friends must find the Ice Wizard’s [...]
December 4, 2007 – 12:54 am
Rating: (27 reviews)
Author: Mary Pope Osborne
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Book Description
Jack and Annie set off to find an original copy of an ancient Chinese myth. Armed only with their magic library cards, they must take on a book-burning emperor. But with the help of a scholar and a silk [...]
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Posted in Ages 9-12
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Also tagged Action & Adventure, Ages 9-12, All 4-for-3 Deals, Ancient Civilizations, Asia, Early Reader, Explore the World, Fiction, History & Historical Fiction, Magic Tree House, Mary Pope Osborne, Osborne, Mary Pope, Paperback, People & Places, Series, Stores
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November 30, 2007 – 4:31 pm
Rating: (3 reviews)
Author: W. Rev Awdry
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Book Description
It is Christmas eve, and Thomas wishes he was safe and warm in his shed with the other engines. But Thomas is a Really Useful Engine and has several important deliveries to make. Will he get home in time [...]
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Posted in Ages 4-8
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Also tagged Ages 4-8, All 4-for-3 Deals, Astronomy, Astronomy & Space, Christmas, Fiction, Holidays & Festivals, Nature & How It Works, People & Places, Popular Culture, Science, Stores, W. Rev Awdry
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November 28, 2007 – 2:01 pm
Rating: (17 reviews)
Author:
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Book Description
Uh-oh! Elmo has lost his blanket! Young readers can help Elmo in his search by lifting over 30 flaps to reveal dozens of super Sesame Street surprises.
November 27, 2007 – 11:42 am
Rating: (211 reviews)
Author: Dr. Seuss
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
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Young fans of the unflappable Sam-I-am will be pleased as punch to discover the plethora of flaps to lift in this 10-page board book version of the Dr. Seuss classic. Sam-I-am does his very best to convince a more [...]
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November 27, 2007 – 9:13 am
Rating: (21 reviews)
Author: Barbara Park
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Book Description
It’s holiday time, and Room One is doing lots of fun things to celebrate.Like making elf costumes! And singing joyful songs! Only, how can Junie B. enjoy the festivities when Tattletale May keeps ruining her holiday glee? And here is [...]
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Posted in Ages 4-8
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Also tagged Ages 4-8, Barbara, Barbara Park, Batman, Christmas, Early Reader, Favorite Characters, Fiction, First Stepping Stone Books, Girls & Women, Holidays & Festivals, Humorous, Issues, Park, People & Places, School, Series
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November 26, 2007 – 9:57 pm
Rating: (36 reviews)
Author: Richard Scarry
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Book Description
Illus. in full color. Shows and tells what busy people do every day to build houses, sail ships, fly planes, keep house, and grow food.
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Also tagged Ages 4-8, Animals, Careers, Fiction, Humorous, People & Places, Popular Characters, Richard, Richard Scarry, Richard Scarry's World, Scarry, TV
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November 26, 2007 – 3:38 am
Rating: (13 reviews)
Author: Dr. Seuss
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
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This collection of five complete, illustrated Dr. Seuss classics is a “hatful,” but you’d have to have a Cat-in-the-Hat-sized chapeau to contain all the treasures in this hefty book. Within its pages you’ll find Theodor Seuss Geisel’s exuberant creations Bartholomew and [...]
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Also tagged Ages 4-8, Book Characters, Christmas, Dr. Seuss, Hardcover, Humor, Humorous, Poetry, Popular Characters, Sports & Activities, Staff Favorites
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November 15, 2007 – 11:42 pm
Rating: (110 reviews)
Author: Dr. Seuss, Theodor Seuss Geisel
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
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When Dr. Seuss gets serious, you know it must be important. Published in 1971, and perhaps inspired by the “save our planet” mindset of the 1960s, The Lorax is an ecological warning that still rings true today amidst [...]
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Also tagged Ages 4-8, Book Characters, Dr. Seuss, Environment, Fiction, Forests & Trees, Hardcover, Nature, Nature & How It Works, Nonfiction, Picture Books, Poetry, Popular Characters, Science, Staff Favorites, Theodor Seuss Geisel
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November 15, 2007 – 9:17 pm
Rating: (82 reviews)
Author: Dr. Seuss
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
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“The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season! / Now, please don’t ask why. No one quite knows the reason.” Dr. Seuss’s small-hearted Grinch ranks right up there with Scrooge when it comes to the crankiest, scowling holiday grumps of all [...]
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Also tagged Ages 4-8, Book Characters, Christmas, Dr. Seuss, Fiction, Hardcover, Holidays & Festivals, Humorous, People & Places, Poetry, Popular Characters
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November 15, 2007 – 3:56 pm
Rating: (5 reviews)
Author: Random House
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Book Description
Elmo loves animals! Toddlers will love lifting the flaps and discovering all different kinds of animals and the things they do.
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Also tagged Activities & Toys, Ages 4-8, All 4-for-3 Deals, Animals, Baby-3, Basic Concepts, Fiction, Popular Characters, Random House, Sesame Street, Sports & Activities, Stores, TV
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November 15, 2007 – 1:54 pm
Rating: (10 reviews)
Author: W. Rev Awdry
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Book Description
Illustrated in full color. All aboard!  Kids can tour with Thomas the Tank Engine as he travels through the countryside.  They’ll open the station door and wave to Sir Topham Hatt, swing open the barn door and visit the animals, lift [...]
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Also tagged All 4-for-3 Deals, Baby-3, Country Life, Nature & How It Works, People & Places, Pop-Up & Movable, Science, Stores, Transportation, W. Rev Awdry, Where We Live
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November 15, 2007 – 8:51 am
Rating: (22 reviews)
Author: Barbara Park
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
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Posted in Ages 4-8
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Also tagged Ages 4-8, All Children's Boxed Sets, Barbara, Barbara Park, Boxed Sets, Humorous, Issues, jp-unknown1, Junie B. Jones, Park, Series, Specialty Stores
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November 14, 2007 – 8:15 pm
Rating: (38 reviews)
Author: Dr. Seuss
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Book Description
From his very first book to his very last book, here in one big volume are 13 classic Dr. Seuss stories, everyone’s favorites. All of the words and virtually all of the illustrations are included. Each story is prefaced by [...]
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Also tagged Ages 4-8, Anthologies, Biographies, Book Characters, Christmas, Dr. Seuss, Hardcover, Humorous, Literature & Fiction, People & Places, Poetry, Popular Characters, Short Stories, United States
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November 14, 2007 – 5:55 pm
Rating: (21 reviews)
Author: Mary Pope Osborne
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
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Spurred on by another mysterious rhyme from Morgan le Fay, the magical librarian of Camelot, siblings Jack and Annie climb into their magic traveling tree house once again, this time on a journey to Merry Olde England–and [...]
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Also tagged Action & Adventure, Ages 4-8, Ages 9-12, All 4-for-3 Deals, Early Reader, Explore the World, Fantasy, Fiction, Magic, Magic Tree House, Mary Pope, Mary Pope Osborne, Mystery & Horror, Osborne, Paperback, People & Places, Science Fiction, Series, Stores
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November 14, 2007 – 4:03 pm
Rating: (14 reviews)
Author:
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Book Description
“While walking through a toy store, the day before today, I overheard a crayon box with many things to say…” Once upon a time, Shane DeRolf wrote a poem. It was a deceptively simple poem, a charming little piece that celebrates [...]
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November 14, 2007 – 3:36 pm
Rating: (9 reviews)
Author: Mary Pope Osborne
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Book Description
The Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie off to the mountains of Africa. There they run into a huge mountain gorilla! At first they don’t know whether they should shake hands or turn tail. But the ominous-looking creature [...]
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Also tagged Action & Adventure, Ages 4-8, Ages 9-12, All 4-for-3 Deals, Animals, Apes & Monkeys, Early Reader, Explore the World, Fantasy, Fiction, Magic, Magic Tree House, Mary Pope, Mary Pope Osborne, Mystery & Horror, Osborne, Paperback, People & Places, Science Fiction, Series, Stores
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November 14, 2007 – 3:02 am
Rating: (31 reviews)
Author: W. Rev Awdry
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Book Description
Sinve the first Thomas stories written by a father for his son over 60 years ago, Thomas the Tank Engine continues to delight children everywhere. This collection contains 14 of the best-loved titles of the Reverend W Awdry’s classic [...]
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Also tagged Ages 4-8, Ages 9-12, Fiction, Friendship, Nature & How It Works, People & Places, Picture Books, Popular Culture, Science, Social Situations, Transportation, W. Rev Awdry
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November 14, 2007 – 2:48 am
Rating: (40 reviews)
Author: Tish Rabe
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
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A charming gift for expectant parents, Oh Baby, the Places You’ll Go is designed to be an in utero introduction to the wonderful world of Dr. Seuss. Adapted from his works, and touching on them all from Horton to Who-ville, [...]
November 13, 2007 – 6:53 pm
Rating: (3 reviews)
Author: Thomas R. Jr Dr Holtz
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Book Description
WRITTEN BY A PROFESSIONAL paleontologist specifically for young readers, this guide to the Dinosauria is packed with enough detail andinsider information to satisfy even die-hard dinophiles! The text includes brief entries on all 800+ “named” species of [...]
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November 13, 2007 – 5:56 pm
Rating: (9 reviews)
Author: W. Rev Awdry
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Book Description
Thomas is going on a special trip to the circus, and there are lots of wonderful things to discover along the way–a beautiful hot air balloon, a playful dolphin, and a barrel of monkeys, just to name a few! [...]
November 13, 2007 – 5:28 pm
Rating: (28 reviews)
Author: Mary Pope Osborne
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Book Description
Merlin the Magician will not eat or sleep or speak to anyone in Camelot. What can be done? The enchantress Morgan knows who to askfor help: young Jack and Annie of Frog Creek, Pennsylvania! The brother-and-sister team quickly head [...]
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Also tagged Action & Adventure, Ages 4-8, Fairy Tales, Fantasy, Fiction, Folk Tales & Myths, History & Historical Fiction, Literature & Fiction, Magic, Mary Pope, Mary Pope Osborne, Mystery & Horror, Mythology, Osborne, Other, Science Fiction, World Literature
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November 13, 2007 – 5:17 pm
Rating: (83 reviews)
Author: P.D. Eastman
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Product Description
P.D. Eastman. While his mother is off looking for food, a baby bird hatches from his egg. Embarking on a hilarious, at times very touching, hunt for his mother, the little bird encounters a variety of creatures. Paperback.
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This is the [...]
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November 13, 2007 – 5:55 am
Rating: (21 reviews)
Author: Mary Pope Osborne
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Book Description
The tree house is back–but where is the enchantress Morgan le Fay?  The search for her begins as Jack and Annie are transported back to ancient Japan, where they find themselves in the cave of a ninja master.  Will the evil [...]
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November 13, 2007 – 5:34 am
Rating: (11 reviews)
Author: Mary Pope Osborne
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Book Description
Jack and Annie are off in search of another story in jeopardy, this time at a monastery in ancient Ireland. Trouble arrives when Vikings land, and Jack and Annie must find a way to escape! Â
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November 13, 2007 – 4:35 am
Rating: (2 reviews)
Author: H.L. Ross
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Book Description
From the dangerous voyage across the Atlantic through the first harsh winter to the delicious Thanksgiving feast, all the excitement and wonder of the Pilgrims’ first year in America is captured in this vivid retelling that is perfect for the [...]
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November 13, 2007 – 3:32 am
Rating: (47 reviews)
Author: Dr. Seuss & Roy McKie
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
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One of the titles for the younger crowd in the Beginners Books series, My Book About Me has an unusual interactive twist–you make it up as you go along. On each page there’s something new to complete, from [...]
November 12, 2007 – 11:01 pm
Rating: (9 reviews)
Author: Richard Scarry
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Book Description
Sally, Huckle, and Lowly are supposed to go sailing with Huckle and Sally’s father, but it starts to rain. Father says they will have to stay inside and play, but their friend Rudolf von Flugel saves the day when he [...]
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November 12, 2007 – 12:00 pm
Rating: (59 reviews)
Author: Al Perkins
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Book Description
Illus. in full color. A madcap band of dancing, prancing monkeys explain hands, fingers, and thumbs to beginning readers. Â
From the Hardcover edition.
November 12, 2007 – 6:39 am
Rating: (18 reviews)
Author: Mary Pope Osborne
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
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Traveling back in time from the rumbling thunderstorms of present-day Frog Creek, Pennsylvania, to the booming of Civil War cannonballs near Richmond, Virginia, Jack and Annie set out on their 21st Magic Tree House adventure. The mysterious [...]
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Also tagged Action & Adventure, Ages 4-8, Ages 9-12, All 4-for-3 Deals, Early Reader, Explore the World, Fantasy, Fiction, Magic, Magic Tree House, Mary Pope, Mary Pope Osborne, Mystery & Horror, Osborne, Paperback, People & Places, Science Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Series, Stores
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November 12, 2007 – 4:19 am
Rating: (42 reviews)
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Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Book Description
Illustrated in full color. Open the barn door and take a tour around the barnyard to find out just who’s making all those wonderful animal sounds. Â
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November 12, 2007 – 3:46 am
Rating: (15 reviews)
Author: Dr. Seuss
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
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This classic Seuss title stars a happy-looking quadruped from the shores of Lake Winna-Bango who has the most amazing antlers and the kindest disposition. Alas! Everyone, but everyone, takes advantage of his generosity, and before long he has three-quarters of the [...]
November 11, 2007 – 7:56 pm
Rating: (23 reviews)
Author: Mary Pope Osborne
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Book Description
Jack and Annie are off on another mythical mission at the request of Merlin th