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Mother Osprey: Nursery Rhymes for Buoys
& GullsNursery rhymes go nautical in this fanciful book of familiar children's verse with a twist. Row, row, row your boat ... but watch out for the shark! Meet the old woman, who moved out of the shoe and into a shell. Ideal for read-aloud, this book will bring laughter and joy — and just maybe the smell of salt water in the air!
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A Fairy in a DairyButtermilk Hollow is about to become a victim of big business. People are moving away, and the farmers might sell their land to a factory. Suddenly, dairy products pop up in unusual spots — under pillows, in bathtubs, and in the shape of elegant Swiss cheese formal wear. The "For Sale" signs disappear. But who is the fairy godmother?
A Best Children's Book of the Year — Bank Street College
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The Lizard Man of Crabtree
CountyPoor James Arthur is bored to death. Nothing exciting ever happens in Crabtree County. That is, until he learns that a giant lizard man has been spotted in the same area where he's just been. And that's just the beginning of all the excitement that strangely passes James Arthur by — and every time only by minutes.
Kids' Pick of the Lists — ABA
Jack QuackGrowing up is never easy, but for an imaginative young drake it may well be impossible! Easily distracted by the world around him, Otis finds it difficult to focus on learning to swim and fly. After numerous mishaps, Otis turns himself into the dashing Jack Quack, Renegade Drake, Prince of the Forest, King of the Lake.