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Sneaky pirates, sailing ships, buried treasure, exotic lands, and
murderous mutiny--what could be better to win over even the most
reluctant reader? Robert Louis Stevenson serves up thrills, chills,
and plenty of action in this timeless and beloved adventure novel.
This must-have collector's edition features N. C. Wyeth full-color
illustrations, a cloth case, foil stamping, deluxe endpapers,
bookplate, and a ribbon marker.
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
Mindy Kaling, the actor, writer, producer, and director. When Mindy
was a little girl, she loved TV comedy sketches; in particular,
Saturday Night Live. At college, she studied theatre and met a
friend with whom she created her first off-Broadway production. It
was there she was spotted by the writer and producer of The Office
(US) for the role of Kelly Kapoor. Mindy went on to write and
executive produce hilarious episodes of The Office. She then went
on to create The Mindy Project, and Never Have I Ever, the Netflix
Original smash watched by 40 million people, fulfilling her
childhood dream of becoming a director and writer. This snappy book
features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the
back, including a biographical timeline with photos and a detailed
profile of Mindy's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling
series of books and educational games that explore the lives of
outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and
activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began
life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers
inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats.
The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading
aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present
expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you
to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning
cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even
more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to
children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who
will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
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The Life of Ellie
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Jan Block; Illustrated by Nick Reitenour; Edited by Erik Block
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How did they do it?How did a single firefly win a fight against onw hundred apes? How did the priest catch a thief with a rooster? How did a student outwit the king? How did a frog escape fron the picher of cream? These and eleven more tantalizing, brain-teasing mysteries are waiting in the pages of this book.
The fifth book of the award-winning and bestselling Sugar Plum
Ballerinas series by Whoopi Goldberg-now featuring brand-new
illustrations!At the Nutcracker School of Ballet in Harlem, young
dancers learn to chasse, plie, and jete with their Sugar Plum
Sisters-but things don't always go to plan! As the girls encounter
challenges both on and off stage, they'll need the support of their
classmates to carry them through with aplomb.Jessica is worse than
worried when she learns that the Nutcracker School of Ballet might
lose its lease! Life just wouldn't be the same without the ballet
classes she shares with her Sugar Plum sisters. Her problems mount
when she rescues an adorable stray kitty on her way home from
class. The animal shelters can't take the cat for weeks, so Jessica
hopes the cat can live at the Nutcracker School in the meantime.
But the school is already in trouble, and a cat could be just what
the landlord needs to bring down the curtain on the
ballerinas-permanently.
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