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Johnny Gruelle's "Raggedy Ann Stories" introduced the world to one of the most beloved of all children's characters, Raggedy Ann. Gruelle, born in Illinois in 1880, and was a children's author, political cartoonist, and illustrator. He had an artistic upbringing and was taught to draw by his father, the famed Hoosier painter Richard Gruelle. As an adult, Gruelle was inspired to create his most famous character, Raggedy Ann, by his daughter Marcella...
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First published in 1920, "Raggedy Andy Stories" by Johnny Gruelle is the second book in the beloved and classic children's series starring Raggedy Ann, her brother Raggedy Andy, and their family and friends. Gruelle was an American artist, children's author, political cartoonist, and illustrator. He was inspired by his daughter Marcella and her fun playing with dolls to create his most famous character, Raggedy Ann. He combined the names from "The...
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From the writer of The Secret Garden and A Little Princess comes the story of how Queen Crosspatch and her band of fairies help to save the Racketty-Packetty House. With classic illustrations by Harrison Cady, "Racketty-Packetty House" is Frances Hodgson Burnett's whimsical tale of wonder with a positive message that will enchant and delight young readers.
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Mr. Tan loves toys. He loves circles, too! He owns Circle Town Toy Shop where all the toys are circular. Go shopping for fourths, halves, and wholes and learn to partition shapes! This math book combines math and reading skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject-area content. The dynamic images, detailed sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning place value easy and fun. Text features include a table...
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When my mother made Raggedy Ann for me, Bessie's mother made a rag doll for her, for we two always played together. Bessie's doll was given the name of Raggedy Andy, and one of the two dolls was named after the other, so that their names would sound alike. They had faces just alike, I do not remember just how Raggedy Andy was dressed, but I know he often wore dresses over his boy clothes when Bessie and I decided that he and Raggedy Ann should be...
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Most parents will relate to the fact that the garden shed eventually evolves into a toy store, hiding the gardening tools and lawn mower! In this book, you will meet beautiful characters who live in the garden shed and find out what happens when you're not there! The toys teach us how useful they can be and encourage childhood imagination. This was written for the author's own children who now hopes that these simple, heart-lifting stories are enjoyed...
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Love From Posy is a fun and joyful story for young children about the adventures of Posy the doll and her best friend, Sam. Through rhyme and colourful illustrations, Posy's story is about learning new things, growing to love the unexpected and diving into new adventures. It touches upon the challenges of moving to a new country and will help encourage children to adapt to new situations and circumstances.
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Meet Harry the bear.
Harry's fur is very scruffy, and he has a sad, sewn-on smile. He lives in a toy shop surrounded by many other toys.
Will Harry have to stay in the toy shop forever, or will he find a loving home?
Continue the adventure in this charmingly illustrated story to see what happens to Harry.
11) Where is Sidney?
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Sidney's favorite stuffed toy, a fox named Nix, finds himself lost and alone and missing his favorite little boy. He gets, tossed around in a washing machine and left out to dry all alone; no one seems to care!
Follow the journey that unites Nix with his little boy once again.
12) The Animal Jive
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A whole different world awaits Max every night after his parents have put him to bed. His lights come back on, and his room comes alive! To find out exactly how his room transforms, you must read this book! Open it up and be transformed yourself into the world of a little boy.
13) Rubber Duck
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Discover Series Books for Babies,Toddlers Rubber Ducky,,you make bath time so much fun! Just make sure to keep this digital board book outside the bathroom to enjoy this cute book filled with rubber duck photos. If our child would rather spend the whole day in the tub, this little book is sure to make dry time more fun. Used as a jumpstart for interaction, Discover Series Picture Books are a great way to introduce new images, words and concepts to...
14) Poor Cecco
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Poor Cecco longs to explore the world beyond the toy box, so the spunky wooden dog determines to conduct a treasure hunt. Join Bulka, the woeful rag puppy, cheerful Harlequin, Easter Chicken, greedy Money-Pig, and other spirited toys for a host of adventures, from a run-in with some ducks and a battle with a tribe of feisty rats to a dance to a country fiddle and a party with a friendly family of woodchucks. But beware of wicked Murrum, the black...
15) Le Doubas Show
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Pas facile, vivre sa vie de chaussette: coincée dans un espace étroit et menacée de disparition à tout instant..Mais, atterrissant dans une bibliothèque, Doubas va connaître la gloire !Tranquille, la vie de chaussette ? Pas tant que ça, du moins pour Doubas. Elle se promène entre vie solitaire dans un tiroir et balades coincées dans une chaussure. Elle connaît la menace de la terrible sécheuse..Heureusement, elle vit là o on pratique encore...
16) Toys
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Discover Series Books for Babies,Toddlers Get out the toys! Classic toys converge in this collection of photos of toys ranging from blocks to trucks to teddy bears. Each page features one bright photograph with the toy's name. This book is simple enough for a baby interested only in turning the pages and will engage preschoolers and toddlers who will be proud they can identify the toy. Used as a jumpstart for interaction, Discover Series Picture Books...
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Ivan S. Stone has been a toy train enthusiast since the age of 3 playing with Thomas and Brio wooden trains. But it really came into play when at the age of 5 his father brought him to a family friends home. Up in the attic was an electric train layout like no young boy had ever seen before. There was no greater gathering of toys and gadgets and colors and shapes and wheels and sounds and lights and miniature people anywhere; and all going at the...
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Five-year-old Lia Paris just moved into her own bedroom. Mama thought this was a good time since she was a big sister now. Although she was a bit lonely at first, Lia Paris still had her pink piggy to sleep with. One day, her mama found a sad-looking piggy at a toy store and brought it home, a little companion for pink piggy. Soon, other family members began to bring more stuffed animals for Lia Paris. She couldn't bear to stuff them in the closet,...
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Walk the Dog, Rock the Baby, and perform the Robin Hood, Sky Rocket, and Eiffel Tower! This entertaining book features 50 of the most popular Yo-Yo tricks, along with an illustrated history of the toy and its variations. Helpful diagrams accompany the easy instructions, and you'll also find tips for keeping your Yo-Yo in top condition. Author Harry Baier is the creator of the internationally acclaimed Moonstar and Mondial, the Rolls-Royces of Yo-Yos....
20) Fun with Blocks
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Learn high-frequency words while reading about creating things with building blocks! Perfect for 1st grade students, this book teaches these 6 words from Fry's First 100 words list: she, would, like, to, make, and a. The short sentences and clear images support the text to help with memorization. The rebus pictures and simple text build grade 1 reading comprehension in a format that is appealing to children. Beginning readers will learn the essential...
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