Carlo Castlecrusher
Written and illustrated by Eva Montanari
Every day, Amon, Cathy, and Pei meet on the beach and build sand
castles together. And every day, Carlo stands by, waiting for them
to finish - then he jumps, kicks, and crushes the castles.
One day, a new boy shows up on the beach. All alone, he works away.
Soon, a crowd gathers, ooh-ing and aah-ing at the boy's wonderful
creation. What could he have built to draw so many people together?
The story of how the dreaded, destructive Carlo Castlecrusher is
transformed into Carlo Castlebuilder is as satisfying and sunny as
a day at the beach.
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ISBN: 1-933327-15-4
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ISBN: 1-933327-16-2
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- Color illustrations throughout
- Reading Level: Ages 4 & up
- Publication Date: Spring 2006
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Finn and the Fairies
Licia Oddino
Illustrated by Alessandra Toni
Everyone in Aran Village believes in fairies - everyone but
Finn the tailor. When hens don't lay or cows dry up, the villagers
blame the fairies, and take extra care not to anger the creatures.
Finn just laughs. "What foolish superstitions!" he declares.
When King Bertrand announces a royal ball to find a wife for his
son, Finn's talents as a tailor are in great demand. But much to
his amazement, it's not just the girls of the kingdom who need
new gowns! How can he keep these mischievous new customers happy?
Finn's comical efforts to stay in the fairies' good graces
make for a lively and delightful story.
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ISBN: 1-933327-17-0
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ISBN: 1-933327-18-9
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- Reading Level: Ages 4 & up
- Publication Date: Spring 2006
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Jack and the Beanstalk
Retold by Scudder Smith
Illustrated by Felipe López Salán
Jack and his widowed mother are dreadfully poor. There's no
hope but to sell their only possession, a cow. On his way to sell
the animal, Jack meets a mysterious old woman, who convinces him
to trade the cow for a handful of beans. His mother is furious, and
angrily throws the seeds out the window. The next morning, a fabulous
beanstalk has sprouted, reaching clear to the sky. The old woman
promised the beans would bring great fortune . . . could it possibly
lie at the top of the stalk? Jack's adventures up the beanstalk,
where he battles a fearsome giant with nothing more than courage
and quick wits, make for a spellbinding lesson in resourcefulness.
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ISBN: 1-933327-11-1
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ISBN: 1-933327-12-X
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32pp, 7 7/8 x 7 7/8
- Color illustrations throughout
- Reading Level: Ages 4 & up
- Publication Date: Spring 2006
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The Three Grasshoppers
Francesca Bosca
Illustrated by Giuliano Ferri
Every summer evening, three grasshoppers gather in
a field to sing and make music. One night, they realize that autumn
is near. It's time to forget about making music and start gathering
food for the winter. All goes well at first, but soon the three friends
are squabbling, and the little group breaks up. Each grasshopper
goes his separate way, competing to gather the most food, and before
long a fierce war breaks out among them. The story of how the three
grasshoppers find harmony and happiness by joining forces once more
is a satisfying tale that celebrates true friendship. Giuliano Ferri's
enchanting illustrations add to the book's charm.
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ISBN: 1-933327-13-8
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ISBN:1-933327-14-6
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- Reading Level: Ages 4 & up
- Publication Date: Spring 2006
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The Ugly Duckling
Hans Christian Andersen
Illustrated by Roberta Angaramo
A mother duck hatches a brood of ducklings. All are sweet little
yellow babies - all but one, who is very large, very gray,
and very ugly. The poor ugly duckling is teased and tormented by
everyone he meets, even his own mother, brothers, and sisters. Driven
from his home in the barnyard, the unhappy duckling wanders the world
alone, suffering hardships, cruelty, and ridicule wherever he goes.
This exquisite tale of rejection and redemption has been a favorite
with children since its first publication in 1845. The hapless duck's
plight, and his ultimate triumph, is especially relevant in today's
image-conscious world.
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ISBN: 1-933327-09-X
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ISBN: 1-933327-10-3
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- Reading Level: Ages 4 & up
- Publication Date: Spring 2006
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Wings
Written and illustrated by Shinsuke Tanaka
On a road by the sea a farmer finds an adorable, abandoned puppy.
But this is no ordinary pooch . . . this pup has wings! The dog soon
becomes a beloved member of the farmer's family, and they discover
the charms - and sometimes comical consequences - of
life with a flying dog. But not everyone is charmed: in his youthful
exuberance, the puppy wreaks havoc in the village. Will the free-spirited
dog's wings be clipped? Will he be grounded forever? Shinsuke
Tanaka's intricate pencil drawings, filled with action and
emotion, carry the reader along on a buoyant and joyous adventure,
a soaring flight of fancy to delight young and old alike.
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ISBN: 1-933327-19-7
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80pp, 8 1/4 x 6
- B&W illustrations throughout
- Reading Level: Ages 4 & up
- Publication Date: Spring 2006
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Ahchoo! Lion's Got the Flu
Written and illustrated by Hagino Chinatsu
Ahchoo! Poor Lion's caught the flu. He has a sore
throat and a fever and he aches all over. So Lion stays in bed, resting
quietly, until . . .
Knock! Knock! The Mouse Brothers tiptoe in with a special get-well
cake. Rabbit and Cat soon follow, bringing carrots and ice cream,
and Elephant barges in bearing bananas. Before long, a clamorous
parade of well-wishers crowds into Lion's house. Chaos ensues,
and the many acts of kindness make Lion wonder if he's getting
well or getting worse! Wonderfully detailed pictures enhance a delightful
story that gently reminds young readers to be considerate of others' feelings.
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ISBN: 1-933327-26-X
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ISBN: 1-933327-27-8
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- Reading Level: Ages 4 & up
- Publication Date: Fall 2006
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Auntie Tigress and Other Favorite Chinese
Folk Tales
Retold by Gia-Zhen Wang
Illustrated by Eva Wang
Auntie Tigress, a fearsome child-eating monster who decorates her
immense cape with trophies collected from her victims, finally meets
her match in the unlikely form of a kindhearted little girl. How
the girl triumphs makes for a story full of sly wit and intrigue,
with echoes of Little Red Riding Hood. In the second tale, a hardworking,
generous fisherman outwits his greedy landlord. The final tale, a
Cinderella story, finds a foolish father discovering that the most
valuable gifts aren't the most costly. Beautifully illustrated
and filled with fascinating details, these satisying stories are
the perfect introduction to the folklore of China.
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ISBN: 1-933327-28-6
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ISBN: 1-933327-29-4
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- Reading Level: Ages 4 & up
- Publication Date: Fall 2006
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The Snow Queen
Hans Christian Andersen
Illustrated by Pavel Tatarnikov
A magic mirror in which good and evil are hideously distorted breaks,
and its tiny pieces fly all over the world. One piece lodges in the
eye of a little boy named Kay, transforming his vision. Another pierces
his heart, turning it cold as ice. Kay's playmate Gerda is
shocked by the change in her friend, and becomes heartbroken when
he disappears. A perilous journey to find Kay takes Gerda to a land
locked in ice and snow, where she must outwit the powerful Snow Queen
to rescue her beloved friend. The haunting illustrations capture
all the mystery and magic of Andersen's longest, most imaginative
tale.
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ISBN: 1-933327-22-7
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ISBN: 1-933327-23-5
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- Reading Level: Ages 6 & up
- Publication Date: Fall 2006
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The Steadfast Tin Soldier
Hans Christian Andersen
Illustrated by Gianni de Conno
One of Hans Christian Andersen's most romantic tales, The
Steadfast Tin Soldier tells the story of a one-legged tin
soldier who suffers a terrible fate all for the love of a beautiful
paper dancer. Cursed by a jealous goblin, the toy solider is sent
flying out the window to the street below, where a perilous adventure
carries him ever further from his love. But throughout his ordeal,
the soldier remains sturdy and staunch on his one leg, ever true
to his beloved little dancer. The story's humor and pathos
are perfectly reflected in Gianni de Conno's charming illustrations.
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ISBN: 1-933327-24-3
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ISBN: 1-933327-25-1
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- Reading Level: Ages 6 & up
- Publication Date: Fall 2006
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