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Describes an incident in the life of John Parker, an ex-slave who became a successful businessman in Ripley, Ohio, and who repeatedly risked his life to help other slaves escape to freedom.

When a gray squirrel is kicked out of her home by a group of bullying red squirrels, she finds help from a regiment of toy soldiers.

An elementary school counselor for more than 20 years, Burnett understands the angst of childhood. The fishing analogy that worked for her students can now help other children deal with teases and put-downs.

The magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie away to Australia where they must save some animals from a wildfire.

Covering all aspects of planning a Valentine s Day party, this book contains games, crafts, party favors, sweets, drinks, and Valentine boxes. All of the activities have easy-to-follow directions and require only readily available materials. There are six party themes to choose from: hearts, cupids, love and friendship, animals, post office, and February and presidents. For parents who want to help out at school, there is information on what they can do as a classroom parent. Valentine School Parties . . . What Do I Do? can also be used at home to make private parties a smashing success.

During a drought in the early 1900s, a large loving African American family finds a delicious way to earn the money they need to save their family farm.

Cyrus, a shy and friendly serpent, finally realizes his ambition by heroically helping some voyagers through a storm and foiling some dastardly pirates.

Mary's first original children's book since The Snow Queen has sold 100,000 copies since its debut. She puts her lavish touch to a reverent and radiant poem by nineteenth-century clergyman William Henry Channing. My Symphony, this brief yet powerful verse, lists 18 inspirational ways to live a virtuous life; Mary Engelbreit's 18 original illustrations accompany them and help children visualize how they can grow up strong and pure, too.

Provides step-by-step instructions for making miniature crafts from items found around the house and includes a place to display the handicrafts on a fold-out room in back of book.

At night, ten different species of frogs convene in a marsh. Fireflies light up the scene and Maestro bullfrog raises his baton. The music begins, softly at first, but builds to a crescendo as the night goes on. Just before dawn, the frogs depart--but the serenade is not over... Although the story is a fantasy, each of the different species of frogs has been carefully portrayed, and described by the author in an Afterword. The musical terms are defined in a glossary. Young naturalists who are fond of frogs as well as youngsters who enjoy music will have a wonderful time as part of the marsh's nocturnal audience.

Introduces the letters of the alphabet with a verse for each letter accompanied by illustrations of appropriate people, objects, and animals shown inside a shadowbox.

Little sister has no problem eating one hare, two snakes, and three ants, but when she gets to ten peas, she throws up quite a mess.

A young father tells his five-year-old son humorous variations on the theme of a hen escaping the clutches of a wily wolf.

Contains: - [Winnie-the-Pooh][1] - [The House at Pooh Corner][2] - [When We Were Very Young][3] - [Now We Are Six][4] [1]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL476641W [2]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL476471W [3]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL476630W [4]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL476498W

Loosely based on "Cinderella," this story is set in Texas, the fairy godmother is a cow, and the hero, named Bubba, is the stepson of a wicked rancher.

The story treats the simultaneous events of wishing for love, in Ivy, a young orphaned girl, and Holly, a Christmas doll.

When Pete feels miserable because rain makes it impossible to play ball outdoors, his father finds a fun indoor game to play with his son.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. An introduction to the American flag relates its history and explains the ideals it represents.