Dan Andreasen
Author
Language
English
Description
The traditional English carol, 'The Twelve Days of Christmas,' has been sung and enjoyed throughout the holiday season for centuries. In keeping with its courtly tone, most illustrated treatments of the song use a formal art style. Now, a new version is geared specifically to young readers, using playful images of animals romping and cavorting to the song's lyrics. Imagine beret-wearing French hens, four 'calling' birds chatting on the phone, or frolicking...
Author
Series
American girls collection volume 3
Pub. Date
[1998]
Language
English
Description
The two weeks before Christmas are filled with activity as Samantha finishes her homemade presents and makes preparations for visiting relatives.
Author
Pub. Date
[1994]
Language
English
Description
An account of the writing of the "Star-Spangled Banner," detailing how Key was actually behind enemy lines at the time seeking release of a captured friend from the British, who would not allow their departure until the bombardment of Baltimore was completed.
Author
Series
Main Street (Ann M. Martin) volume 6
Language
English
Formats
Description
Flora, Nikki, and Olivia are moving up from elementary school to 7th grade in Central School. As the youngest girl in the whole school, Olivia realizes she has to grow up fast or get left behind.
12) Keeping secrets
Author
Series
Main Street (Ann M. Martin) volume 7
Language
English
Formats
Description
Flora, Ruby, Olivia, and Nikki have a new neighbor, Willow, who seems like a natural fit for their group of friends. But Willow doesn't seem to want to be friends, maybe because she has a secret.
Author
Series
Main Street (Ann M. Martin) volume 5
Language
English
Formats
Description
Someone is leaving books on Flora, Ruby, Olivia, and Nikki's doorsteps. Each comes with a mysterious message asking them to read the book and do something new.
Author
Series
Main Street (Ann M. Martin) volume 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
It's autumn in Camden Falls, and Flora and Ruby are just starting to settle into the town. Flora is worried about spending the first Thanksgiving without their parents. Ruby is worried about getting a part in her school musical. And their new friends, Olivia and Nikki, are facing problems of their own. But the friendship that ties them together will also give them the strength to work things out, one stitch at a time.
19) Traffic pups
Author
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Canine motorcycle police officers zoom through the town pursuing suspects, clearing the road of accidents, and serving as escorts.
20) Pilot pups
Author
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Toy dogs go on air patrols to make sure that none of the other toys in a child's room go missing.