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Dog Who Wouldn't Be |
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Farley Mowat |
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0553279289 |
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Book Description
Farely Mowat's best loved book tells the splendidly entertaining story of his boyhood on the Canadian prairies. Mutt's pedigree was uncertain, but his madness was indisputable. He climbed tress and ladders, rode passenger in an open car wearing goggles and displaying hunting skills that bordered on sheer genius. He was a marvelous dog, worthy of an unusual boy growing up a raw, untamed wilderness.
From the Publisher
Farely Mowat's best loved book tells the splendidly entertaining story of his boyhood on the Canadian prairies. Mutt's pedigree was uncertain, but his madness was indisputable. He climbed tress and ladders, rode passenger in an open car wearing goggles and displaying hunting skills that bordered on sheer genius. He was a... |
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The Three Billy Goats Gruff with Book(s) |
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Paul Galdone |
Book Review
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Audio Cassette - Unabridged |
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0395898994 |
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From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 2 Only the familiar plot of this well-known Norwegian folktale is recognizable in this revision. Gone is the cadence and beauty of G. W. Dasent's translation of Asbjornsen and Moe's text, found in Marcia Brown's version (HBJ, 1957; o.p.). Instead there is language devoid of rhythm and mystery. In addition, unnecessary motivations are ascribed to the characters that serve to explain the reason for their violent actions (the troll is hungry; the big Billy Goat Gruff is angry). These explanations serve only to dilute the power of the story. The full-color illustrations are humorous; the goats walk about on their hind legs, the smallest goat wears a diaper and sucks a pacifier, and the biggest wears a black leather jacket, to reinforce the point that he is tough enough to destroy the troll. The... |
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Three Billy Goats Gruff |
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Paul Galdone |
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Paperback |
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0899190359 |
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From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 2 Only the familiar plot of this well-known Norwegian folktale is recognizable in this revision. Gone is the cadence and beauty of G. W. Dasent's translation of Asbjornsen and Moe's text, found in Marcia Brown's version (HBJ, 1957; o.p.). Instead there is language devoid of rhythm and mystery. In addition, unnecessary motivations are ascribed to the characters that serve to explain the reason for their violent actions (the troll is hungry; the big Billy Goat Gruff is angry). These explanations serve only to dilute the power of the story. The full-color illustrations are humorous; the goats walk about on their hind legs, the smallest goat wears a diaper and sucks a pacifier, and the biggest wears a black leather jacket, to reinforce the point that he is tough enough to destroy the troll. The... |
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The Little Red Hen with Book(s) |
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Paul Galdone |
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Audio Cassette - Unabridged |
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0395899028 |
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Review
Bulletin of the Center for Children : "The familiar story of the busy little hen and her three lazy friends is delightfully illustrated with pictures that have color and vitality, the humor of the story is extracted in full and most evident in the faces of the dog, cat, and mouse. The setting is a dilapidated farmhouse, and the text and pictures are nicely correlated: Galdone at his best."
Kirkus Reviews with Pointers : "Every mother has her day, and the freeloading cat, dog and mouse their comeuppance, in fresh, expressive pictures that do full justice to the enduring tale. . . . The industrious hen provides the action, and it's all played out in a minutely realized dilapidated old farmhouse and a sunny yard that fairly leaps with wheat and weeds and flowers."
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Little Red Hen |
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Paul Galdone |
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Paperback |
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0899193498 |
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School Library Journal Starred : "This imaginative rendition will surely help sustain the popularity of this old favorite."
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"This imaginative rendition will surely help sustain the popularity of this old favorite."
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Anatole |
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Eve Titus |
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Hardcover |
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0375839011 |
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Card catalog description
A French mouse decides to earn an honest living by tasting the cheese in a cheese factory and leaving notes about its quality.
--This text refers to the
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Gingerbread Boy |
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Paul Galdone |
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Paperback |
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0899191630 |
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From School Library Journal
reS-Gr 2-This is a pleasant retelling of the classic tale by Paul Galdone (Clarion, 1975), in which the Gingerbread Boy manages to elude the clutches of everyone he meets until he happens upon a clever fox. Peter Kovner provides an engaging narration. The actual story narration is preceded by a verbal description of the first page, helping pre-readers know where to begin. The voices for the various animals and characters are silly and expressive. The story is accompanied by fluid background music that supplements the telling nicely. Sound effects are utilized throughout the story. For example, chase scenes are accompanied by the sound of running feet. Side one of the tape includes page-turn signals that sound like a flute trilling. At times the signal sounds similar to the background music. On side two, the... |
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Anatole and the Cat |
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| Author: |
Eve Titus |
Book Review
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Hardcover |
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037583902X |
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Card catalog description
Anatole's job as a taster in a cheese factory is endangered by a marauding cat.
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The Three Little Pigs |
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| Author: |
Paul Galdone |
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Paperback |
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0899192750 |
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Book Review
Clear plots, careful prose style, and bright, action-packed illustrations have catapulted Paul Galdone's takes on traditional tales to the top of teachers' and librarians' lists for decades. Galdone retold and illustrated many folk and fairy tales during his long career, including The Gingerbread Boy, The Little Red Hen, Puss in Boots, and The Three Billy Goats Gruff. His stories always have an exact picture-to-text match and a thoughtful distribution of text to illustration, making them excellent choices for reading aloud to a group of children. This edition of the popular story of three porcine siblings and one wily wolf has endured for almost 30 years--the building of different kinds of houses, the wolf's various attempts to lure the smart pig from his brick house, and the satisfying denouement, where the wolf lands in... |
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Anatole |
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| Author: |
Eve Titus |
Book Review
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Hardcover |
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0375939016 |
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Card catalog description
A French mouse decides to earn an honest living by tasting the cheese in a cheese factory and leaving notes about its quality.
--This text refers to the
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Three Little Kittens |
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Paul Galdone |
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Paperback |
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0899197965 |
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From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 1 Galdone lends new life and sense to the verse in this exuberant retelling of the Mother Goose rhyme with four delightful feline characters. The large type is readable and inviting, with only one or two lines of text per page. Double-page spreads are filled with vibrant watercolor washes over ink sketches. While the expressions of the cats will be the focus of children's attention, there are countless details for them to discover for themselves, such as the animal-influenced decor of the cats' home, the spice cabinet filled with different varieties of catnip, and cat ancestor portraits. Children will relate to the kittens' deserved punishment for carelessness, their theatrical displays of sorrow, and their earnest efforts to get into both their mother's good graces and that delicious looking... |
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Anatole and the Cat |
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| Author: |
Eve Titus |
Book Review
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Hardcover |
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0375939024 |
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Your order will ship upon release. |
Card catalog description
Anatole's job as a taster in a cheese factory is endangered by a marauding cat.
--This text refers to the
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edition.
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Three Bears |
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| Author: |
Paul Galdone |
Book Review
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Paperback |
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089919401X |
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From School Library Journal
reS-Gr 1-In this version of Paul Galdone's retelling of the classic tale (HM, 1972), the female narrator's voice is pleasant and expressive, with different inflections for the wee bear, the middle-sized bear, and the great big bear. The tape has audible page turning signals of a bear yawning or humming on one side, and no page turning signals on the other side. A light musical background accompanies the narration. This book and cassette package will be useful in day care centers, public libraries, and primary school libraries.Diane Balodis, Alden Intermediate School, NYCopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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School Library Journal : "Four- to-six-year-olds are sure to enjoy Paul... |
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The Gingerbread Boy |
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Paul Galdone |
Book Review
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Hardcover |
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0395287995 |
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Ships within 2-3 days. |
From School Library Journal
reS-Gr 2-This is a pleasant retelling of the classic tale by Paul Galdone (Clarion, 1975), in which the Gingerbread Boy manages to elude the clutches of everyone he meets until he happens upon a clever fox. Peter Kovner provides an engaging narration. The actual story narration is preceded by a verbal description of the first page, helping pre-readers know where to begin. The voices for the various animals and characters are silly and expressive. The story is accompanied by fluid background music that supplements the telling nicely. Sound effects are utilized throughout the story. For example, chase scenes are accompanied by the sound of running feet. Side one of the tape includes page-turn signals that sound like a flute trilling. At times the signal sounds similar to the background music. On side two, the... |
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George Washington's Breakfast |
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Jean Fritz |
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Paperback |
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0698116119 |
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Henny Penny |
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| Author: |
Paul Galdone |
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Hardcover |
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0395288002 |
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Ships within 2-3 days. |
Review
Booklist, ALA : "A favorite nursery tale delightfully illustrated in strong line and color in Galdone's familiar and likable style."
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"A favorite nursery tale delightfully illustrated in strong line and color in Galdone's familiar and likable style."
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The Monkey and the Crocodile: A Jataka Tale from India |
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Paul Galdone |
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Paperback |
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0899195245 |
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From Publishers Weekly
A humorous retelling of a Jataka tale from India, featuring the artist's characteristic vivid hues and expressive figures. Ages 3-8. Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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School Library Journal : "This offers delightful viewing, and is an excellent choice for storytelling purposes."
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The Little Red Hen |
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| Author: |
Paul Galdone |
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Hardcover |
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0395288037 |
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Ships within 2-3 days. |
Review
School Library Journal Starred : "This imaginative rendition will surely help sustain the popularity of this old favorite."
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"This imaginative rendition will surely help sustain the popularity of this old favorite."
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The Magic Porridge Pot |
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| Author: |
Paul Galdone |
Book Review
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Hardcover |
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0395288053 |
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Ships within 3-4 days. |
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Bulletin of the Center for Children : "A familiar folktale is given a medieval setting in Galdone's lively, sunny pictures which have the effect of posters with their clear blocks of color."
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"A familiar folktale is given a medieval setting in Galdone's lively, sunny pictures which have the effect of posters with their clear blocks of color."
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Henny Penny |
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| Author: |
Paul Galdone |
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Paperback |
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0899192254 |
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Booklist, ALA : "A favorite nursery tale delightfully illustrated in strong line and color in Galdone's familiar and likable style."
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"A favorite nursery tale delightfully illustrated in strong line and color in Galdone's familiar and likable style."
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