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The fourth book in Arthur Ransome's classic series for children, Winter Holiday takes intrepid explorers John, Susan, Titty, and Roger Walker, and fearsome Amazon pirates Nancy and Peggy Blackett to the North Pole. Joined by budding novelist Dorethes Call

Victor and Maya are visiting their friend Machk in the Great Northwest for some hiking and sightseeing where glaciers can be seen on the horizon. There are so many animals to be seen, but the one they are prepared to miss is the Grizzly Bear. They have th

Maya and Victor Green hope to see some elephants on their latest trip to visit their friend, Maatla, in Africa. But, the elephants have been declining in numbers and not many are left. It will take the Green Kids and all of Africa's animals to complete th

The Grand Council has visited Maya Green in a dream to warn her about the disappearing water in Arizona. Maya and her brother, Victor set off to the desert to recruit another Green Kid - Alo. As the kids ride through the arroyos of the canyon lands, they

When Carolina Giddle moves into the Blatchford Arms, no one knows what to make of her sequin-sprinkled sneakers and her trinket-crusted car. But the parents are happy there’s a new babysitter around, and Carolina seems to have an uncanny ability to calm t

Climb the beanstalk with Jack, chase the mischievous Gingerbread Man, and join the prince's search for the mysterious beauty who ran away from the ball but left her glass slipper behind. Children will enter a timeless fairy tale world with this illustrate

Since it was first published in 1900, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has enchanted readers of all ages with its lovable characters, gentle humor, and quiet wisdom. This complete and unabridged edition of L. Frank Baum's beloved classic invites a new generatio

A pair of teens visiting their wealthy cousin in a sleepy seaside town stumble upon a family mystery in this suspenseful Newbery Honor Book. Oliver and Janet sense immediately that something's wrong with Cousin Jasper, who barely acknowledges their arriva

Glorious full-color illustrations grace every page of this charming storybook by a beloved Victorian-era artist. A prominent member of the Arts and Crafts movement, Walter Crane was among the most popular and influential creators of children's books in hi

The master illustrator of Mr. Popper's Penguins and The Story of Ferdinand brings new life to a bevy of traditional tales. More than forty of the artist's enchanting pen-and-ink drawings grace thirteen fairy tales and poems of wizards, dragons, and prince

This is a story about a fun, little goat named Jerry who lives with Farmer John and Mildred on their farm. He has a tendency to explore beyond his stall when he gets bored. He visits other barns just to check out what his friends are doing and if it's mor

"Nigh about the middle of the Dark Ages, when ignorance, greed, and superstition largely ruled the world, pretty much in fact as do these forces at present, a knight and his squire proceeded to their destination under the setting sun." So begins this char