PERCY JACKSON & THE LIGHTNING THIEF After getting expelled from yet another school for yet another clash With mythological monsters only he can see, twelve-year-old Percy Jackson is taken to Camp Ha f-Blood, where he finally learns the truth about his unique abilities: He is a demigod, half human, half immortal. Even more stunning: His father is the Greek god Poseidon, ruler of the sea, making Percy one of the most powerful demigods alive. Theres little time to process this news. All too scan, a cryptic prophecy from the Oracle sends Percy on his first quest, a mission to t gods of Olympus.
THE GIVING TREE ta war among the Sni* to View ‘Once there was a tree… and she loved a little boy. ‘ So begins a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein. Every day the boy would come ta the tree to eat her apples, swing from her branches, or slide down her trunk… and the tree was happy. But as the boy grevv older he began to want more from the tree, and the tree gave and gave and gave. This is a tender story, touched With sadness, aglow With consolation.
Shel Silverstein has created a moving parable for eaders of all ages that offers an affecting interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of anothefs capacity to love in return. WHERE THE RED FERN CROWS roaming the Ozarks of northeastern Oklahoma With his bluetick hound. A straightforward, shoot-from-the-hip storyteller With a searingly honest voice, Rawls is well-loved for this powerful 1961 classic and the award-winning novel Summer of the Monkeys. ln Where the Red Fern Grows, Billy and his precious coonhound pups romp relentlessly through the Ozarks, trying to « tree » the elusive raccoon. n time, the inseparable trio Wins the coveted old cup in the annual coon-hunt contest, captures the wily ghost coon, and bravely fights With a mountain lion. When the victory over the mountain lion turns to tragedy, Billy grieves, but learns the beautiful Old Native American legend of the sacred red fern that grows over the graves of his dogs. This unforgettable classic belongs on every chlld’s bookshelf. ELLA ENCHANTED At her birth, Ella of Brell was the unfortunate recipient of a foolish fairy’s gift — the « gift’ of obedience.
Ella must Obey any order given to her, whether its hopping on one foot for a day and a alf, or chopping off her own head! But strong-willed Ella does not tamely accept her fate. Against a bold backdrop of princes, ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, and fairy godmothers, Ella goes on a quest to break the curse — once and for all. THE STORY OF FERDINAND A true classic With a timeless message, The Story of Ferdinand has enchanted readers since it was first published in 1936. All the other bulls would run and jump and butt their heads together. But Ferdinand would rather sit and smell the flowers.
So what will happen when our PAG » OF d together. But Ferdinand would rather sit and smell the flowers. So What will happen when our pacifist hero is picked for the bullfights in Madrid? This new edition contains the complete original text of the story and the original illustrations With watercolor tones added. THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR « ln the light ofthe moon a little egg lay on a leaf. » So begins Eric Carles modern classic, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. More than 12 million copies of this book have been sold in its original, full- sized edltion, and the beloved tale of science and gluttony has been translated into 20 languages.
Despite its diminished state, the book is complete in every detail, following the ravenous caterpillafs path as he eats his way through one apple (and the pages of the book itself) on Monday, two pears on Tuesday, three plums on Wednesday, and so on, through cherry pie and sausage-until he is really fat and has a stomachache. And no doubt you know What happens next! Kids love butterfly metamorphosis stories, and this popular favorite teaches counting and the days of the week, too. A fun gift package for caterpillar fans. -Karin Snelson THE LEGEND OF MISTLETOE AND THE CHRISTMAS KITTENS
Mistletoe was born on Christmas day And when the other kittens saw hlm… they all ran away. Mistletoe had given up hope of ever having a home, but when he finds three little last kittens his unselfish acts of kindness and a surprise gift from Santa changes all that. BROWN BEAR BROWN BEAR WHAT DO YOU SEE A bip happy froe, a plump andsome b paGF3CFd BROWN BEAR WHAT DO YOU SEE A big happy frog, a plump purple cat, a handsome blue horse, and a soft Yellow duck-all parade across the pages of this delightful book. Children Will immediately respond to Eric Carle’s flat, boldly colored collages.
Combined With Bill Martin’s singsong text, they create unforgettable images of these endearing animais. THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT The Tale of Peter Rabbit is a children’s book written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter that follows mischievous and disobedient Young Peter Rabbit as he is chased about the garden of Mr. McGregor. THE LITTLE PRINCE Since 1943, the Wise little boy from Asteroid 3-612 has led children and their adults to deeper understandings of love, friendship, and responsibility. The Little Prince is a cherished story, read by millions of people in more than a hundred languages.
A must-have edition for any collector, this lovely book is also the perfect gift for those new to the wisdom of the Little Prince and the charms of his rose-and-star-filled worlds. An aviator whose plane is forced down in the Sahara Desert encounters a little prince from a small planet who relates his adventures in seeking the secret of What is important in life. MADELINE Nothing frightens Madeline—not tigers, not mice, not even getting sick. To Madeline, a trip to the hospital is a grand adventure. A true classic, Madeline continues to enchant readers more than sixty years after its first publication.
