Peter goes off to the village wise man to find out what he could do about his noisy house. It seemed like a simple enough problem at the beginning, but more and more complications set in—in the forms of a donkey, a sheep, and a cow, to name a few, until it looked as though an entire farm had come to life right there in Peter's house!
But with the proper, if overwhelming, application of true folk wisdom, the trouble was ended. Peter's house was finally quiet.
Or was it?
"This is a funny book, a very...
Peter goes off to the village wise man to find out what he could do about his noisy house. It seemed like a simple enough problem at the beginning, bu...
Deborah Sampson wanted to travel and have adventures, but since she had no money, the best way to do that was to join the army. This is the exciting true story of a woman who became a soldier during the American Revolutionary War, by dressing and acting like a man.
Deborah Sampson wanted to travel and have adventures, but since she had no money, the best way to do that was to join the army. This is the exciting t...
Elroy Freem (the pseudonym of a popular children's book artist) gives this reissue of a favorite story new life. Teachers, parents, and children will give thanks for this easy-to-read, larger format book with lively, full-color illustrations.
Elroy Freem (the pseudonym of a popular children's book artist) gives this reissue of a favorite story new life. Teachers, parents, and children will ...
Young hobgoblins will be squiggling and giggling at this madcap treasury of spooky poems, tricks, games, stories, and limer-eeks. Stage a scary treasure hung with Outwitting the Witch. Tell your friends to Feel the Corpse--but don't tell them what the grisly parts really are! Be clever wizards when you make handkerchiefs disappear with the Galloping Ghost trick. Shiver at chilling stories, like The Velvet Ribbon. Fill in in the rhymes in The Terrible Talky Not-Quite. Put on Dr. Diabolical skit and you'll split your sides laughing. For Halloween and all year long. Delightful illustrations...
Young hobgoblins will be squiggling and giggling at this madcap treasury of spooky poems, tricks, games, stories, and limer-eeks. Stage a scary tre...
Little Wolf is an Indian boy who will not hunt. Instead he brings home injured animals and birds. He makes them well again, using the secrets of the woods. When the Chief's son falls ill, Little Wolf becomes a hero in a surprising way. Written in stately rhythmic prose in Ann McGovern's acclaimed style, this book--with beautiful illustrations by Nola Langner--will charm the imagination of young readers.
Will help children understand the differences in people and that each one has a contribution to make.
Recommended by The American Humane Association for ages five through eight.
Little Wolf is an Indian boy who will not hunt. Instead he brings home injured animals and birds. He makes them well again, using the secrets of th...
