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FAVORITE NORSE MYTHS - Brisk, workmanlike retellings of some of the major stories in Norse mythology, beginning with the creation and ending with the destruction of the world at Ragnarok, and including familiar tales about Thor, Loki, and Odin. A slow, somewhat confusing start gives way to well-told stories but it's the accompanying material that makes this volume exceptional. Ages 9 - 12 $7.19 |
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ANNIKA'S SECRET WISH - Every child has their own secret wish and Annika's is to have a beautiful black pony. According to Swedish tradition, the person who gets the almond in their Christmas pudding has a better chance of getting their wish. At ten years old, Annika has yet to find that almond. But even when she does find it, the spirit of Christmas supercedes her own desires. $11.99 |
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HEDGIE'S SURPRISE - Jan Brett's beloved character Hedgie stars in this charming story about a little Tomten who gets tired of porridge for breakfast and starts stealing Henny's eggs. But Henny wants a brood of chicks and she needs her eggs. With the help of clever Hedgie, she substitutes an acorn, a strawberry, a mushroom and finally a potato in her nest. But nothing stops that Tomten until the little hedgehog hides in Henny's nest. $13.59 |
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MYTHS AND CIVILIZATION OF THE VIKINGS- Reading ages 9 - 12. These tightly focused books provide historical overviews of each ancient society and discuss their religious beliefs and cultural achievements. Excerpts from sacred books, charts comparing the childhood experiences for boys and girls living in those eras, and plentiful color reproductions enhance reader interest. Each volume concludes with a chapter exploring the enduring legacies of the cultures. $13.56 |
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CHRISTMAS TROLLS - Brett's meticulous illustrations, accompanying the story of a little girl's encounter with two greedy trolls at Christmastime, are delightful to pore over. Treva shows the trolls how to have Christmas by cleaning, decorating, and playing games, and she gives up her favorite toy to explain that the most important part of keeping Christmas is sharing. $6.29 |
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ANNIE AND THE WILD ANIMALS - When Annie's cat disappears, she attempts friendship with a variety of unsuitable woodland animals. "The pictures hold countless surprises. Indisputably, this is a work of wonder that deserves highest honors."--Publishers Weekly. Redbook Children's Book Award. $5.35 |
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FLICKA, RICKA, DICKA - Everyone's favorite three little Swedish girls, have adventure after adventure! $6.25
F, R, D Bake a Cake
F, R, D & The Little Dog
F, R, D New Dotted Dress
F, R, D & The Red Hen
F, R, D & The Strawberries
F, R, D The Three Kittens |
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SNIPP, SNAPP, SNURR - Boys will be boys, and in a most interesting way! $6.25
S,S,S & the Big Surprise
S,S,S Learn to Swim
S,S,S & the Red Shoes
S,S,S & the Gingerbread
S,S,S & the Reindeer
S,S,S & the Buttered Bread |
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