Shirley Hughes
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Florence, Italy, 1944: The city is under heavy Nazi occupation, but for thirteen-year-old Paolo, war is a long and boring wait. Too young to fight for the resistance, yet desperate for action and adventure, he sneaks out each night to ride his bicycle along the darkened city streets. For Paolo, the risk is thrilling. But when he is accosted by Partisans--covert members of the anti-Nazi movement--thrilling quickly becomes dangerous as Paolo and his...
2) Dogger
Author
Language
English
Description
A little boy is upset by the loss of his favorite stuffed dog.
Author
Language
English
Description
This book is, written for one purpose. That purpose is to tell people what to do to get out of their situations. Life is all about making decisions.
This book is entitled God Is Always in My Shadow because God is always with me. Sometimes your shadow is in front of you, sometimes it is beside you, and at other times, it is behind you.
Most of the time, God is in front of me, leading me where to go and what to do. But, the last few years he has had...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2010
Edition
1st U.S. ed.
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Lily's mother is sick and her father must go to work, but she does not want to stay with a babysitter, even if it means playing with cute baby Sam, sweet little dog Ringo, and fun big brother Jack.
Author
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
1999
Edition
1st American ed.
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Lenny, a Jewish boy living in London during the Blitz in World War II, must adjust to many changes and find the true meaning of courage when he is evacuated to a large mansion in the English countryside.
9) Giving
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
1993
Edition
1st U.S. ed.
Physical Desc
[20] p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
A little girl and her baby brother experience the various aspects of giving, finding that it is nice whether you are giving a present, a smile, or a kiss.
10) Olly and me
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2004
Edition
1st U.S. ed.
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Olly and his big sister have a good time together, whether dancing, walking in the park with their parents, or playing with friends.
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2004
Edition
1st U.S. ed.
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
In this version of the Cinderella tale set in the 1920s, Ella has two men courting her--the handsome Duke of Arc and Buttons the delivery boy.
Author
Publisher
Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books
Pub. Date
1993
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 29 x 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
In this collection of winter stories, a child learns about a mythical sea creature, a boy and his grandfather build a bonfire, and Mrs. Toomly Stones pays a scary visit.
Author
Series
Digby O'Day volume 1
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Physical Desc
96 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 19 cm.
Language
English
15) Hiding
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
1994
Edition
1st US ed.
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col.ill. ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
A young girl describes many examples of hiding: children at play, parents reading, the moon behind clouds, flowers underground in winter, and the dog at bathtime.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Classics. This is an exquisite leatherbound edition of a much-loved children's classic that will be cherished by all ages. It is suitable for children aged 10 to 13 years old. On the grounds of Misselthwaite, her Uncle's estate near the Yorkshire moors, nine-year-old Mary Lennox finds a walled-in garden that has been locked securely for years. She cultivates the garden, an experience that both improves her health and raises her spirits. And it proves...
Author
Series
Digby O'Day volume 2
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2015.
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Physical Desc
106 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm
Language
English
Description
When Digby O'Day and Percy vacation at a seaside resort, they get involved in a diamond heist and must track down the culprits in time to solve the mystery.
Author
Publisher
Viking Kestrel
Pub. Date
1986, c1981
Edition
1st American ed.
Physical Desc
[32] p. : col. ill. ; 21 x 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Follows a young brother and sister as they wrap presents, hang paper chains, write letters to Santa, and wake up to many surprises on Christmas morning.
20) Bathwater's hot
Author
Series
Publisher
Douglas & McIntyre
Pub. Date
1985
Physical Desc
[20] p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
Language
English