Showing posts with label short story collections. Show all posts
Showing posts with label short story collections. Show all posts

Sunday, January 1, 2012

The Red Queen and the Eye of Divination - A Traveling Salesman's Darktime Tale (The Traveling Salesman's Darktime Tales)

In this children's story, a young queen purchases an enchanted item that will allow her to see either the past or the future - but not both. She chooses a direction, and discovers that her obsession with the item leads to her kingdom's downfall when she fails to heed the salesman's warnings. Terrific reading for the "tween" crowd.What are the Traveling Salesman stories about?Different from other children’s stories, the main character of the series, the Salesman, is never given a name, nor is he described physically. In fact, none of the characters in the stories are given names! Originating from the fantastical tales a father made up from thin air each night for his sons at bedtime, the Traveling Salesman is a mystical, magical wizard of sorts who uses his wits and wizardry to escape tight spots and help those in need. Each tale is a standalone story in its own right, but taken together they weave a rich and vibrant world inhabited by werewolves, witches, and magical creatures of eve..


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Thursday, February 17, 2011

The 7 Habits of Happy Kids

For the Seven Oaks friends, there is always something to do. Whether they're singing along with Pokey Porcupine's harmonica or playing soccer with Jumper Rabbit, everyone is having fun and learning all sorts of things. These seven stories show how practicing the 7 Habits makes this possible for the whole Seven Oaks Community. From learning how to take charge of their own lives to discovering how balance is best, the Seven Oaks friends have tons of adventures and find out how each and every kid can be a happy kid!..

Features:

  • ISBN13: 9781416957768
  • Condition: New
  • Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed


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Tuesday, February 15, 2011

The Best Mistake Ever! and Other Stories (Step-Into-Reading, Step 3)

Illus. in full color. In this storybook, Scarry presents three humorous tales about happily resolved misunderstandings in the busy world of Lowly Worm and Huckle Cat. ..

Features:

  • ISBN13: 9780394868165
  • Condition: New
  • Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed


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Monday, February 14, 2011

The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales

"Parodic humor here runs riot...irrepressibly zany fun!" --Kirkus * Caldecott Honor Book * An ABBY Honor Book * Publishers Weekly Top Selling Kids Books of All Time List* ALA Notable Children's Book * New York Times Notable Book of the Year* New York Times Best Illustrated Books of the Year* School Library Journal Best Books of the Year* Booklist Children's Editors' Choice, "Top of the List"* The Horn Book Fanfare * Texas Bluebonnet Award* Parenting's Reading-Magic Award..

Features:

  • ISBN13: 9780670844876
  • Condition: New
  • Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed


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Sunday, November 28, 2010

Disney*Pixar Storybook Collection (Disney Storybook Collections)

Featuringyour favorite Disney characters, these bestselling storybook collections havebeen completely redesigned with all new covers, gilded pages, newly editedtext, and a classic new look with over 250 illustrations—including full-pageartwork from the Disney archives. Plus, the first printing includes over 250stickers!..

Features:

  • ISBN13: 9780786836024
  • Condition: New
  • Notes: BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed


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