Jane Yolen
1) Briar Rose
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Series
Language
English
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Description
As a little girl, Rebecca Berlin found magic in listening to her grandmother, Gemma, tell the story of Briar Rose. Years later, as a young woman, Becca learned the real story. "I am Briar Rose," whispers Gemma as she lies dying. Her words launch her granddaughter on a journey of discovery to wartime Poland, Nazi death camps and Gemma's mysterious past. In keeping with such a journey, Linda Stephens's reading vibrates with imaginative characterizations...
4) Off we go!
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Language
English
Description
One by one, baby woodland creatures leave home and sing their way to visit grandma.
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Series
Young Merlin trilogy volume 1
Language
English
Description
A foundling rediscovers his identity through the help of the falconer who adopts him.
Author
Series
Baby Bear books volume 2
Publisher
Harcourt
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
Throughout the day, Baby Bear finds a book to fit every special moment.
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Series
Unsolved mysteries from history volume 1
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Language
English
Description
A young girl relates the facts that are known about the unexplained disappearance of the crew on the ship Mary Celeste in 1872, and challenges the reader to solve the mystery.
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Series
Young Merlin trilogy volume 2
Publisher
Harcourt Brace
Pub. Date
1996
Language
English
Description
Young Merlin is orphaned by a fire and joins a traveling pair of magicians who help him begin to discover his true powers.
14) Dinosaur dances
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Publisher
Putnam
Pub. Date
c1990
Language
English
Description
Seventeen whimsical poems featuring allosaurus, stegosaurus, tyrannosaurus, and other dancing dinosaurs.
17) King Long Shanks
Author
Publisher
Harcourt Brace
Pub. Date
c1998
Language
English
Description
Although he hates their poor poetry, a frog king agrees to let two flattering scoundrels create an outfit for him that will show off his fine, long, strong legs and test the loyalty of his subjects.
18) Harvest home
Author
Publisher
Harcourt Brace
Pub. Date
2000
Language
English
Description
A young farm girl and her family bring in the new harvest and celebrate with prayers, songs, and a festive meal. Includes instructions for making a harvest doll from corn husks.
20) The originals
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Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
1998
Language
English
Description
A collection of poems about domestic animal forebears whose descendants are found around the world.