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Mr. Popper's penguins
Atwater, Richard.
Audiobook
The classic Newbery Honor book that inspired the hilarious Jim Carrey movie--and a childhood favorite book for generations. Mr. Popper's Penguins is one of the handful of American books for children that has attained the status of a classic. A humble house painter is...
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Mr. Popper's penguins
Atwater, Richard.
Paper Book
The classic Newbery Honor book that inspired the hilarious Jim Carrey movie--and a childhood favorite book for generations. Mr. Popper's Penguins is one of the handful of American books for children that has attained the status of a classic. A humble...
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The wizard of Oz
Baum, L. Frank
Paper Book
Join the wonderful world of Oz. Here is the original book that started the wonderful series and inspired the famous movie, in which Dorothy Gale is whisked from Kansas to the magical land of Oz where--with a Scarecrow, a Tin Woodman, and a Cowardly Lion--she sets off to find the illusive Wizard.And...
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The Wizard of Oz
Baum, L. Frank
Paper Book
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The wonderful wizard of Oz
Baum, L. Frank
Audiobook
L. Frank Baum's timeless classic The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was the first uniquely American fairy tale. A combination of enchanting fantasy and piercing social commentary, this remarkable story has entertained and beguiled readers of all ages since it was first published in...
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The secret garden
Burnett, Frances Hodgson
Paper Book
Celebrate an unforgettable classic with this gorgeous hardcover edition, including full-color illustrations. This beautiful hardcover edition includes Tasha Tudor's iconic illustrations in full color, making it the perfect collector's edition or a wonderful gift for young readers. ...
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A wrinkle in time
L'Engle, Madeleine.
Paper Book
NEWBERY MEDAL WINNER * TIME MAGAZINE'S 100 BEST FANTASY BOOKS OF ALL TIME * NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM DISNEY Read the ground-breaking science fiction and fantasy classic that has delighted children for over 60 years! "A Wrinkle in Time<...
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A wrinkle in time
L'Engle, Madeleine.
Audiobook
Madeleine L'Engle's ground-breaking science fiction and fantasy classic, soon to be a major motion picture. Meg Murray, her little brother Charles Wallace, and their mother are having a midnight snack on a dark and stormy night when an unearthly stranger appears at their door. He...
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Mi rincon en la montana
George, Jean Craighead
Paper Book
Hastiado de vivir en un apartamento de una ciudad populosa, Sam Gribley se refugia en la soledad de las Montañas Catskill para comenzar una vida nueva. Con la ayuda de un cortaplumas, una pelota de corcho, cuarenta dólares y unas piezas de acero y pedernal, debe confiar para sobrevivir en su propio...
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My side of the mountain
George, Jean Craighead
Paper Book
A young boy relates his adventures during the year he spends living alone in the Catskill Mountains including his struggle for survival, his dependence on nature, his animal friends, and his ultimate realization that he needs human companionship.
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The wind in the willows
Grahame, Kenneth
Paper Book
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The phantom tollbooth
Juster, Norton
Paper Book
"Comes up bright and new every time I read it . . . it will continue to charm and delight for a very long time yet." --Phillip Pullman, New York Times bestselling author of His Dark Materials With almost 5 million copies sold in the 60 years since it was published, generations of...
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The phantom tollbooth
Juster, Norton
Audiobook
Milo, bored with everything, discovers a Phantom Tollbooth in his room & when he drives through he embarks upon a series of adventures that open his mind. This mischievous, magical tale is a treasure for any child who has ever struggled with grammar, spelling & mathematics
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The adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Laiken, Deidre S.
Paper Book
Climb aboard the raft with Huck and Jim and drift away from the "sivilized" life and into a world of adventure, excitement, danger, and self-discovery. Huck's shrewd and humorous narrative is complemented by lyrical descriptions of the Mississippi valley and a sparkling cast of memorable characters....
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The magician's nephew
Lewis, C. S.
Audiobook
An unabridged 4-CD audiobook of The Magician's Nephew, book one in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia, narrated by Academy Award-nominated actor, Kenneth Branagh. On a daring quest to save a life, two friends are hurled into another world, where an evil sorceress seeks to...
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The magician's nephew
Lewis, C. S.
Paper Book
Narnia . . . a land frozen in eternal winter . . . a country waiting to be set free Witness the creation of a magical land in The Magician's Nephew, the first title in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, which has captivated readers of all ages for over sixty years. This beautiful...
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The call of the wild
London, Jack
Paper Book
Stolen from his home and family, a dog named Buck must quickly learn the harsh law of survival among the men and dogs of the gold-crazed North. His intelligence, courage, and cunning transform him into a feared leader. As wolves attack and men grow desperate, Buck must heed the call of the wild....
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The call of the wild
London, Jack
Audiobook
Story of Buck, the intrepid shepherd dog born & raised on a ranch in California & abducted & shipped off to work Alaskan gold fields
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Moby Dick
Melville, Herman
Paper Book
The world's best-loved children's stories set in large type for easy reading. -- Over 100 illustrations in each book
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The Borrowers
Norton, Mary.
Paper Book
This is the classic story--read and loved by children all over the world--of Pod, Homily, and their daughter, Arrietty, who live under the kitchen floor in a quiet, half-empty house and get their livelihood by borrowing from the "human beans." "Delectable fantasy."--Booklist
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Island of the Blue Dolphins
O'Dell, Scott
Audiobook
In the Pacific, there is an island that looks like a big fish sunning itself in the sea. Around it blue dolphins swim, otters play, and sea birds abound. Karana is the Indian girl who lived alone for years on the Island of the Blue Dolphins. Hers is not only an unusual adventure of survival, but...
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Island of the Blue Dolphins
O'Dell, Scott
Paper Book
Scott O'Dell's Newbery Medal-winning classic is a gripping tale of survival, strength, and courage. Based on the true story of a Nicoleño Indian girl living alone on an island off the coast of California, Island of the Blue Dolphins has captivated readers for generations. On San Nicolas...
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King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table
Pyle, Howard
Paper Book
The world's best-loved children's stories set in large type for easy reading. -- Over 100 illustrations in each book
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Where the red fern grows
Rawls, Wilson.
Audiobook
For fans of Old Yeller and Shiloh, Where the Red Fern Grows is a beloved classic that captures the powerful bond between man and man's best friend. Billy has long dreamt of owning not one, but two, dogs. So when he's finally able to save up enough money for two pups to...
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Where the red fern grows : the story of two dogs and a boy
Rawls, Wilson.
Paper Book
A loving threesome, they ranged the dark hills and river bottoms of Cherokee country. Old Dan had the brawn. Little Ann had the brains, and Billy had the will to make them into the finest hunting team in the valley. Glory and victory were coming to them, but sadness waited too. Where the Red Fern...
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Black Beauty
Sewell, Anna
Paper Book
A Horse's Life! A horse's life can be filled with love and tenderness. It can also be filled with meanness and cruelty. Black Beauty learns both sides of life in this classic tale by Anna Sewell. Told from a horse's point of view, Black Beauty's own story takes you into the mind and heart of a...
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Roll of thunder, hear my cry
Taylor, Mildred D.
Audiobook
Cassie Logan has been shielded by her family from the realities of being black in the Deep South during the 1930s. She does not believe that any white person can harm her. But when night riders begin to terrify and harm the black community with their racist attacks, she must learn to harden herself...
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Roll of thunder, hear my cry
Taylor, Mildred D.
Paper Book
The story of one African-American family fighting to stay together and strong in the face of brutal racist attacks, illness, poverty, and betrayal in the Deep South of the 1930s.
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The adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Twain, Mark
Audiobook
Revered by all of the towns children, and dreaded by all of its mothers, Huckleberry Finn is indisputably the most appealing child-hero in American literature. Unlike the tall-tale, idyllic world of Tom Sawyer, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is firmly grounded in early reality. From the abusive...
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Charlotte's web
White, E. B.
Paper Book
Beloved by generations, Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little are two of the most cherished stories of all time. Now, for the first time ever, these treasured classics are available in lavish new collectors' editions. In addition to a larger trim size, the original black-and-white art by Garth Williams...
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Charlotte's web
White, E. B.
Audiobook
Since its publication in 1952, "Charlotte's Web" remains one of the most cherished children's stories of all time. Now this classic is available with an adorable gold-tone necklace and spider web charm. A new generation of readers will delight in this heartwarming tale of friendship, hardship, and...
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Little house in the big woods
Wilder, Laura Ingalls
Audiobook
Five year old Laura Ingalls and her family, Pa, Ma, Mary and Baby Carrie, live in a snug log cabin in the woods of Wisconsin, a full days walk from the nearest town, Pepin. Lauraleads a traditional farm life: spending time churning butter and making cheese and maple syrup. Laura goes to town for...
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Little house in the big woods
Wilder, Laura Ingalls
Paper Book
Five year old Laura Ingalls and her family, Pa, Ma, Mary and Baby Carrie, live in a snug log cabin in the woods of Wisconsin, a full days walk from the nearest town, Pepin. Lauraleads a traditional farm life: spending time churning butter and making cheese and maple syrup. Laura goes to town for the...
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The Swiss family Robinson
Wyss, Johann David
CD
William, Elizabeth, and their four sons Fritz, Ernest, Jack, and Franz are on a large ship when a terrible storm strikes. The ship's crew gets to safety on lifeboats leaving behind the Swiss family. The family now stranded on the partially destroyed ship finds a small island. They pack up what...
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The Swiss family Robinson
Wyss, Johann David
Paper Book
Following a wild and raging storm, the Swiss family Robinson are stranded at sea. But the thundering waves have swept them off to a tropical island, where a new life awaits them. Their ship is laden with supplies and the island is packed with treasures, so they soon adapt and discover new dangers...
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