Bagram Ibatoulline
Author
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Formats
Description
The #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestseller — now in a digest edition (Age 7 and up)
Once, in a house on Egypt Street, there lived a china rabbit named Edward Tulane. The rabbit was very pleased with himself, and for good reason: he was owned by a girl named Abilene, who adored him completely. And then, one day, he was lost. . . .
Kate DiCamillo takes us on an extraordinary journey, from the depths of the ocean to the net of a fisherman,
Author
Language
English
Description
When the Depression hits in Cairo, Illinois, and Oscar Ogilvie's father must sell their home and vast model train set-up to look for work in California, eleven-year-old Oscar is left with his dour aunt, where he befriends a mysterious drifter, witnesses a stunning bank robbery, and is suddenly catapulted onto a train that takes him to a different time and place.
5) Great joy
Author
Pub. Date
2007.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Language
English
Description
Just before Christmas, when Frances sees a sad-eyed organ grinder and his monkey performing near her apartment, she cannot stop thinking about them, wondering where they go at night, and wishing she could do something to help.
6) Crow call
Author
Pub. Date
2009.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
Nine-year-old Liz accompanies the stranger who is her father, just returned from the war, when he goes hunting for crows in Pennsylvania farmland.
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Language
English
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Description
During the coldest season, when the world feels scary -- what do you remember about being warm? Baked potatoes. Trust. A kettle on the stove. Blankets. A smile. And, most of all, the reassurance that you belong. In his powerful and moving poem, featuring illustrations from thirteen extraordinary artists, bestselling author and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Neil Gaiman draws together many different memories to answer the question, 'what do you need to...
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
35 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Language
English
Description
"Join a young girl and her father, the falconer at a medieval castle, as they experience the joys of taking a goshawk out for a training flight. The girl leads readers through all the preparations and equipment needed for the flight -- from falconer's glove to the hawk's hood and bells -- culminating in a dramatic demonstration of the hawk's hunting skills." -- From dust jacket.
10) Coyote moon
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"A nonfiction picture book about coyotes hunting in suburban neighborhoods at night."--
12) The third gift
Author
Pub. Date
2011.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Language
English
Description
After harvesting an especially large "tear" of a resin known as myrrh, a young boy and his father visit a spice merchant whose three customers are seeking a special gift to bring to a baby. Includes biblical references and historical information about the Magi and myrrh.
13) Sea glass summer
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
A boy named Thomas finds pieces of sea glass on the beach and dreams of where they came from.
14) The animal hedge
Author
Pub. Date
2003.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
After being forced to sell the animals he loves, a farmer cuts his hedge to look like them and teaches his sons about following their hearts.
15) Crossing
Author
Pub. Date
2001.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Language
English
Author
Pub. Date
2004.
Physical Desc
47 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Discusses some of Egypt's most famous artifacts and monuments, including the pyramids, the Rosetta Stone, and, especially, the Great Sphinx, presenting research and speculation about their origins and their future.
17) The nightingale
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Language
English
Description
Though the emperor banishes the nightingale in preference of a jeweled mechanical imitation, the little bird remains faithful and returns years later when the emperor is near death and no one else can help him.
19) Bobcat prowling
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
In this companion to "Coyote Moon" and "Hawk Rising," a young bobcat searches a suburban landscape for a territory to call home.