Kategoria BISAC: Juvenile Fiction >> People & Places - United States

Seventy-five years ago, a family of ducks waddled off the page and into the hearts of readers everywhere. The brilliantly illustrated tale of mallards on the move received the Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished picture book of the year, and has been a favorite of generations of readers.

Celebrate the anniversary of Make Way for Ducklings with this special slipcased edition, which includes an audio CD as well as a landmark poster of the ducklings' Boston by Caldecott Award-winner Paul Zelinsky.

Mrs. Bird thought, as the Christmas music floated in upon her gentle sleep, that she had slipped into heaven with her new baby, and that angels were bidding them welcome. But the tiny bundle by her side stirred a little, though it was scarcely more than the ruffling of a feather; and she awoke, drew the baby closer, and listened to the voices outside brimming with joy: -Carol, brothers, carol, Carol joyfully, Carol the good tidings, Carol merrily - -Why, my baby, - whispered Mrs. Bird in soft surprise, -I had forgotten what day it was. You are a little Christmas child, and we will name you...

Go on tour with Grandma Terry as she decides what parts of the BIG APPLE she will give to Jake for his birthday. It's all there in NEW YORK CITY Bilingual story in English and Spanish. Contains lots of interesting facts about New York City's famous sights - a "must read" for anyone planning to visit New York City with children, with detailed descriptions of the many magnificent structural buildings and the varied activities to be enjoyed. The author includes and explains more than 13 interestings sites. Anticipation and enthusiasm for the Big Apple is engendered throughout with the...

"Paper-weights," observed Patty, sucking an injured thumb, "were evidently not made for driving in tacks. I wish I had a hammer."

This remark called forth no response, and Patty peered down from the top of the step-ladder at her roommate, who was sitting on the floor dragging sofa-pillows and curtains from a dry-goods box.

"Priscilla," she begged, "you aren't doing anything useful. Go down and ask Peters for a hammer."

Priscilla rose reluctantly. "I dare say fifty girls have already been after a hammer."

"Oh, he has a private one in his back pocket. Borrow that. And, Pris," --...