"The greatest lefty who ever pitched in baseball."
An engrossing picturebook story of Sandy Koufax. His beginning years with the Brooklyn Dodgers before he found his style and caught fire, to became the dominant pitcher. It mentions that Koufax was Jewish and experienced some discrimination. A holographic-motion book cover of Koufax pitching is eye catching. The simple but gorgeous illustrations show action and add to the story. A terrific story to introduce children to one of baseball's greatest pitchers. Ages 6-11
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The captivating story of the man, Jacques Cousteau. His love of the oceans and the inventions by him and his team that made it possible to share that love and what they had learned with the world. A fascinating picture book story of Jacques Cousteau's life told with lively and lush illustrations.
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"Measure with your whiskers," Momma Mouse repeated. They are the width of your body. If your whiskers fit, so will the rest of you, my son,"
"things within such an easy reach aren't always most desirable,"
A cute captivating page turning story that holds your attention. Archibald is a sweet little mouse learning and filled with wanting adventure. He is adorable! His mother is wise and shares her wisdom and her advise with Archibald, who seeks adventures in Mr Hochmeyer's store. He is excited to be out on his own, but it's also a little scary too.
With his thoughts centering on food Archibald explores and learns about his limitations. He is a young mouse who is growing, learning, and experiencing life.
The book is full of the warmth of a Mother's love and patience with her son. The wisdom that a Mom has with her child. It is filled with the growing and learning of a young mouse exploring and experiencing life. A wonderful special book that is a delight to read and share with children.
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This is beautiful, a colorful picture book that is great for young children to reinforce counting and recognizing numbers. The book is based on Melissa's song of the same name; "The Seahorse Song" an upbeat acoustic interactive song (counting down from 5 to 1) that will appeal to young children. The book comes with a sing-along CD featuring the title song and includes three other songs. The beauty of the colorful seahorses and watery effect illustrations with a charming upbeat song makes this a captivating combination.
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Meet Marigold, a loyal, complicated, and hilarious girl monkey. Marigold does not want to give up her purple coat, although it is wearing out. She wears it to bed and even in the shower. On her friend list she lists the coat above her close friend. An unique and surprisingly fun character. Marigold is not whiny or annoying but is delightful. The fascinating illustrations are a great match with the story.
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"Once upon a time, there was a girl who lived in a castle."
A captivating fairy tale that is woven like a dream; a little girl lives inside a castle, and this particular castle is inside a glass globe, inside a museum. Children come to visit and those who look carefully see her.
The little girl loves her castle but does get lonely. What is the cure for her loneliness? A beautiful picture book with gorgeous artwork that draws you in.
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"A cautious old beetle, he rarely leaves home.
'The backyard is a jungle,' he says. 'I won't roam.'"
A captivating story told in rhymes with lovely colorful illustrations.
Beetle Boddiker receives an invitation to a party from his brother Nevin. He has not seen his brother in a long time. Beetle Boddiker lives a quiet life but misses his brother who lives in a tin can across the street.
Beetle Boddiker finds the courage and decides to cross his yard, cross the street and go to Nevin's party. He encounters numerous adventures in his journey to Nevin's . With a big surprise at the end.
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A beautifully illustrated book about one of New York City's famous residents, the red-tailed hawk Pale Male who made his home first in Central Park and later built a nest near the top of one a Fifth Avenue apartment building. The residents of the apartment building complained and the management removed the nest. Which lead to protests by birdwatchers and citizens who enjoyed the hawks living in their city. Gorgeous watercolor illustrations that all will enjoy.
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A tale of Captain John and his crew as they plunder ships in the Chesapeake Bay during Colonial times. Sail the Chesapeake Bay with Captain John as galleys are plundered and burned, prisoners are taken, celebrations on Bloodsworth Island and at London Town, a battle with the Susquehanna Indians on Kent Island, and a treasure is buried.
A great adventure with fabulous detailed illustrations that show the Colonial era and that lend a dramatic urgency to the action. A map of the Chesapeake Bay area with key helps to show the area. Aye! The treasure chest is still somewhere on Kent Island!
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An absorbing and insightful tale of Pete and his biologist father and their concern for an osprey who has used fishing line and trash in building a nest. As they near the buoy with the osprey nest they spot a chick. But where are the other chicks? Usually there are two or there chicks in a nest. An interesting look at ospreys, the dangers our trash poses to these magnificent birds; with colorful drawings that depict the habitat of the birds.
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