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E. P. DUTTON AND COMPANY
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
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Introduces young children to the animals of the farmyard through a series of engaging stories about the sheep, chickens, cows, and horses that live there. With new animals arriving regularly, we make the acquaintance also of a pig and a peacock, as well as some ducks and guinea fowls. Each story closes with a gentle moral, inspiring children to right behavior. Attractive black and white illustrations complement the text. Suitable for ages 5 and up....
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Publisher
Feedbooks
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
MANY of these stories of field life were written for the little ones of my kindergarten, and they gave so much pleasure, and aroused such a new interest in "the meadow people," that it has seemed wise to collect and add to the original number and send them out to a larger circle of boys and girls. All mothers and teachers hear the cry for "just one more," and find that there are times when the bewitching tales of animals, fairies, and "really truly"...
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WARD, LOCK & CO., LIMITED
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
Boarding school is over for the year. Norah is joyfully reunited with her family for the Christmas holidays at Billabong, but a fire destroys the stable and homestead at Billabong. Norah risks her life to find out why.
Billabong Station, a cattle and sheep property in the Australian bush, is home to 12-year-old Norah, her widowed father, David and her brother, Jim. Norah loves to roam over Billabong on her pony, Bobs, helping with the mustering and...
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Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
The story of the three little pigs is a well-known European folk tale, with many adaptations and variations, some of them with a different number of little pigs or other animals. It is a typical coming of age story. Like many other fable and fairy tale heroes, the three little pigs leave home to seek their fortune in the beginning. Although the traditional tale of the houses built by the three little pigs has been, retold and republished, many times,...
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Series
Publisher
E. P. DUTTON AND COMPANY
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
A delightful volume of nature stories for young children. Presents the adventures of Mother Eel, the Playful Muskrat, the Snappy Snapping Turtle, and the other Pond People. These stories are full of humor, yet cleverly convey information about the frogs, minnows, and other pond residents and often suggest a moral in a delicate manner which no child could resist. Ideally suited for children ages 5 to 7. (Good Reads).
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Houghton, Mifflin and Company
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
Originally published in 1879, 'Locusts And Wild Honey' is a collection of essays by American naturalist John Burroughs, dealing with bees, birds, wild flowers and fruits, and much more. Beautifully-written and profoundly thought-provoking, this volume constitutes a must-read for nature lovers and fans of Burroughs' wonderful work. Contents include: "The Pastoral Bees," "Sharp Eyes," "Strawberries," "Is It Going to Rain?" "Speckled Trout," "Birds and...
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Project Gutenberg
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
Bowser the Hound, outsmarted so often by Old Man Coyote, finally gets even with the help of some friends. Thornton Burgess charms young readers and nature lovers of all ages once again with another, old-fashioned story of wildlife behavior. 6 black-and-white illustrations.
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D. APPLETON AND COMPANY
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
"Our knowledge of the natural history of the deep seas may be said to have commenced not more than fifty years ago. There are, it is true, a few fragments of evidence of a fauna existing in depths of more than a hundred fathoms to be found in the writings of the earlier navigators, but the methods of deep-sea investigation were so imperfect in those days that naturalists were disposed to believe that in the abysses of the great oceans life was practically...
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Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
The Beasts of Tarzan is the third adventure of the jungle lord and displays the author's mythic hero at his most loyal, as he struggles through terrible trials to reunite his family, and his most savage, as he confronts the men who dared tear his family apart.
Edgar Rice Burroughs returns to the chronicles of one of the world's most celebrated fictional characters, Tarzan of the Apes. Old enemies resurface to torment Tarzan while he's in England,...
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Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
From the same series that produced the classic and beloved novel, Call of the Wild, Jack London's Jerry of the Islands accompanies the other Jack London stories that portray dog protagonists. Born on the Santa Isabelle Island, Jerry, an Irish terrier, belongs to a slave owner named Mr. Haggin. On the plantation, Jerry is responsible for chasing the slaves, as ordered by Mr. Haggin. He is content on the plantation, but when Captain Van Horn comes into...
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Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
"Michael, Brother of Jerry" is a 1917 novel by Jack London. It is the sequel to his novel "Jerry of the Islands", which was also released in 1917. The books tell the story of the Irish Terriers Jerry and his brother Michael, who both reside on the Solomon Islands. This charming tale will appeal to dog lovers and lovers of dog literature, and it is not to be missed by those who have read and enjoyed other works by Jack London.
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Publisher
GROSSET & DUNLAP
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
The Story of a Plush Bear is a children's book written by Laura Lee Hope, and first published in 1920. The book follows the adventures of Teddy, a stuffed bear, as he is given as a gift to a young girl named Margie on her birthday. Margie loves Teddy and takes him everywhere she goes, but soon realizes that he is missing a nose. She becomes very upset and Teddy is taken to the doll hospital to be repaired. Along the way, Teddy meets other stuffed...
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Charles Scribner's Sons
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
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"Monarch The Big Bear of Tallac" is a 1919 short story by Ernest Thompson Seton. A wonderful example of classic animal fiction, it follows the trials and adventures of a large North American grizzly bear. Suspenseful, engaging and empathic, this charming tale is highly recommended for lovers of classic literature and animal fiction in particular. Contents include: "The Two Springs", "The Springs and the Miner's Dam", "The Trout Pool", "The Stream...
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Publisher
J. M. Dent & Co.
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
"Pussy and Doggy Tales" is an 1899 collection of short children's stories about the lives and adventures of various cats and dogs. Edith Nesbit (1858 – 1924) was a prolific and popular writer of children's literature, publishing more than 60 such books under the name E. Nesbit. She was also a political activist and co-founded the Fabian Society, which had a significant influence on the Labour Party and British politics in general. This charming...
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Publisher
GROSSET & DUNLAP
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
The Story of a Candy Rabbit by Laura Lee Hope is a children's book that tells the story of a candy rabbit named Jack, who comes to life and goes on adventures with his new owner, a little girl named Janet. Jack was made by a candy maker named Hercules, who was known for making the best candy in town. However, Jack was not satisfied with being just a candy rabbit and wished to be a real rabbit. One day, a fairy comes and grants Jack's wish, and he...
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Grosset & Dunlap
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
The Outdoor Girls of Deepdale is a children's adventure novel by Laura Lee Hope. The story follows four friends, Betty, Mollie, Grace, and Amy, who loves spending time outdoors and going on a camping and hiking trip in the woods near Deepdale. As they set up their camp and explore the forest, they encounter various challenges, including getting lost, a thunderstorm, and an encounter with a suspicious stranger. However, they also discover the beauty...
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Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
The Story Of A Nodding Donkey by Laura Lee Hope is a children's book about a toy donkey named Rufus who is purchased by a young girl named Marjorie. Rufus is a special kind of toy donkey, as he has a mechanism inside of him that causes his head to nod up and down when he is pulled along on wheels. Marjorie quickly grows to love Rufus and takes him everywhere she goes. Along the way, she meets other children who are also fascinated by Rufus and want...
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Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
Excerpt: ""Oh, how large he is!" "Isn't he? And such wonderfully strong legs!" "See his trunk, too! Isn't it cute! And he is well stuffed! This is really one of the best toys that ever came into our shop, Geraldine; don't you think so?" "Yes, Angelina. I must call Father to come and look at him. He will make a lovely present for some boy or girl-I mean this Stuffed Elephant will make a lovely present, not our father!" and Miss Angelina Mugg smiled...
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Publisher
GROSSET & DUNLAP
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
The Story of a China Cat is a children's book by Laura Lee Hope, published in 1920. The story is about a China cat named Minerva who lives in the house of two little girls named Gwendolyn and Cecily. Minerva is a very delicate cat who spends most of her time on the mantelpiece. One day, while the girls are away, a new dog named Rover comes to live in the house. Rover is a playful and energetic dog who accidentally knocks Minerva off the mantelpiece,...
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