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There are lots of children on Hill Street, but no little girls Betsy's age. So when a new family moves into the house across the street, Betsy hopes they will have a little girl she can play with. Sure enough, they do—a little girl named Tacy. And from the moment they meet at Betsy's fifth birthday party, Betsy and Tacy becomes such good friends that everyone starts to think of them as one person—Betsy-Tacy.Sku: 9780064400961
Betsy-Tacy (Book One)
By: Maud Hart Lovelace$12.50 -
Betsy, Tacy, and Tib can't wait to be ten. After all, getting two numbers in your age is the beginning of growing up—exciting things are bound to happen. And they do! The girls fall in love with the King of Spain, perform in the School Entertainment, and for the first time, go all the way over the Big Hill to Little Syria by themselves. There Betsy, Tacy, and Tib make new friends and learn a thing or two. They learn that new Americans are sometimes the best Americans. And they learn that they themselves wouldn't want to be anything else.Sku: 9780064400992
Betsy-Tacy Go Over the Big Hill (Book Three)
By: Maud Hart Lovelace$12.50 -
Mixing exciting adventure and good-natured humor with gentle homily, Thornton W. Burgess's timeless stories have drawn generations of youngsters into the comforting world of the Green Forest, the Smiling Pool, and the Laughing Brook. Along with generous helpings of warmth and whimsy, the entertaining stories also offer valuable lessons about wildlife, the environment, and being true to one's own nature. In this collection of irresistible animal tales, children will read about Peter Cottontail, who is up to his floppy ears in dangerous escapades as he tries to outwit the ever-hungry Reddy Fox. Elsewhere in the Green Forest, Buster Bear has a series of run-ins with Little Joe Otter, Farmer Brown's boy, and even a stubborn metal pail. And Grandfather Frog, in his determination to see the Great World beyond the familiar vistas of the Smiling Pool, learns firsthand about all the pitfalls of greed, boastfulness, and downright stupidity. New Burgess fans will be charmed and delighted by these stories and other exciting tales about Jimmy Skunk, Billy Mink, and their animal friends.Sku: 9780486419800
Big Book of Animal Stories
By: Burgess, Thornton W.$12.95 -
Margaret Wise Brown's simple, rhythmic text about the cycle of a day on a farm, where a family of animals peacefully plays and sleeps, has charmed generations of children. This board book edition features sturdy pages and is just the right size for toddlers.Sku: 9780694006243
Big Red Barn
By: Margaret Wise Brown$12.50 -
Billy and Blaze is about a little boy, Billy, and his pony, Blaze, who he receives as a birthday gift in this book. The adventures of Billy and Blaze revolve around proper care of the horse, while teaching a lesson.Sku: 9780689716089
Billy and Blaze
By: C.W. Anderson$12.99 -
Black Beauty is a handsome, sweet-tempered colt with a strong spirit. As a young colt he is free to gallop in the fresh green meadows with his beloved mother, Duchess, and their kind master. But when his owners are forced to sell him, Black Beauty goes from a life of comfort and kindness to one of hard labour and cruelty. Bravely he works as hard as he can, suffering at the hands of men who treat animals badly. But Black Beauty has an unbreakable spirit and will, and is determined to survive . . .Sku: 9780141321035
Black Beauty
By: Anna Sewell$12.49 -
This enchanting edition features the full unabridged text and Christian Birmingham’s gorgeous colour and black-and-white illustrations depicting Beauty’s nineteenth-century world.Sku: 9781536211245
Black Beauty (Illustrated)
By: Anna Sewell$29.99 -
Children will love this wonderful tale of Blacky the Crow, who has very sharp eyes, and who is often getting into trouble because he sees things he shouldn't. One day Blacky notices two fresh eggs in a nest belonging to Hooty the Owl and Mrs. Hooty. The eggs are a prize too delicious to pass up and Blacky devises a plan to snatch them. But does he succeed? Young readers will enjoy finding out in this charming tale by master storyteller Thornton W. Burgess. Reset in large, easy-to-read type, this book is filled with gentle humor and important lessons about nature and wildlife, and is further enhanced by four original Harrison Cady illustrations. Blacky the Crow is sure to captivate youngsters discovering the joy of reading and the pleasures of storytelling at its finest.Reprint of the Grosset & Dunlap, New York, 1922 edition.Sku: 9780486405506
Blacky the Crow
By: Burgess, Thornton W.$6.75 -
Billy and Blaze are more than just friends -- they're heroes! When they spot smoke in the brush, they race through the woods to sound the alarm. At the end of the day, Billy and Blaze are rewarded for their bravery -- with carrots for Blaze, chocolate cake for Billy, and a very special present that they can share.Sku: 9780689716058
Blaze and the Forest Fire
By: C.W. Anderson$12.99 -
Billy's younger neighbor, Tommy, loves to ride Blaze, but he wants a pony of his own--a real one--and with a little help from Billy and Blaze, Tommy finds the gray spotted pony of his dreams.Sku: 9780689817410
Blaze and the Gray Spotted Pony
By: C.W. Anderson$12.99 -
Billy and Blaze are looking for adventure as they set out to explore the countryside. But when they find an abandoned quarry, they're in for more than they could have imagined. Not only does Billy perform a brave deed, but he and Blaze make a new friend, too! This could be the greatest adventure ever!Sku: 9780689717758
Blaze and the Lost Quarry
By: C.W. Anderson$11.99 -
Billy and Blaze head west again in another classic adventure from C. W. Anderson. This time, the loyal friends come face-to-face with a ferocious mountain lion. But fortunately, they're able to chase the wild cat into it's den and save a frightened calf from near death. Billy and Blaze help capture the cat before it can emerge, and, heroes once again, ride the range in search of new adventures!Sku: 9780689717116
Blaze and the Mountain Lion
By: C.W. Anderson$12.99 -
Billy and his loyal pony Blaze head west together in another exciting adventure from C. W. Anderson. When their new friend Jim is unable to tame the wild horse Thunderbolt, Billy and Blaze want to help. Fast and elusive, Thunderbolt is not easy to befriend. But with their kind and gentle approach, Billy and Blaze may succeed where the other cowboys have failed. C. W. Anderson's story is one of friendship and adventure, and with his beautiful drawings of Blaze and Thunderbolt, it's sure to be welcomed by young readers everywhere.Sku: 9780689717123
Blaze and Thunderbolt
By: C.W. Anderson$11.99 -
Billy and Blaze go exploring in this installment of the beloved classic series! When Billy and Tommy lead their horses down an unfamiliar path, they spend the day exploring overgrown ruins and enjoying a beautiful clearing. But at the end of the day, neither Billy nor Tommy remembers how to get back. Can Blaze lead them home?Sku: 9781534413672
Blaze Finds Forgotten Roads
By: C.W. Anderson$12.99 -
Billy and his pony Blaze love to explore the forest. So one day they set out on an old woodland road that is new to them. They have a wonderful ride, but their adventures soon lead them off the trail and deep into the woods. Before they know it, the sky grows dark with a coming storm, and Billy can't find the way out of the woods. Can Blaze find the trail and get them safely home again?Sku: 9780689835209
Blaze Finds the Trail
By: C.W. Anderson$12.99 -
Billy and Blaze are back in another exciting tale of their adventures. This time they're showing their friends Tommy and Dusty how to be as great a team as they are. Tommy and Dusty are eager learners, for they know that Billy and Blaze are the best teachers anybody (or any pony) could ever ask for. Soon, Tommy and Dusty are good enough to enter the pairs jumping class with Billy and Blaze. Now they can show everyone just how much they've learned!Sku: 9780689717765
Blaze Shows the Way
By: C.W. Anderson$11.99