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Peter Pan in Kensington GardensPeter Pan in Kensington Gardens 
by J. M. Barrie, Arthur Rackham
Fifty full-color illustrations by a preeminent illustrator of children's literature enhance this stunning keepsake edition. The "prequel" to Neverland portrays a magical world in the heart of London.

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How to Eat a Poem: A Smorgasbord of Tasty and Delicious Poems for Young ReadersHow to Eat a Poem: A Smorgasbord of Tasty and Delicious Poems for Young Readers 
by American Poetry & Literacy Project, Academy of American Poets, Ted Kooser
70 lighthearted, much-loved poems cover everything from books and imagination to friendship and the beauty of the natural world. Includes such notable poets as Lewis Carroll, Ogden Nash, and Marianne Moore.


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A Boy of Old PragueA Boy of Old Prague 
by Sulamith Ish-Kishor, Ben Shahn
A young serf discovers kindness and friendship among those he thought were his enemies in this moving tale of life in a 16th-century Jewish ghetto. Suitable for 9- to 12-year-olds.

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Cautionary Tales & Bad Child's Book of BeastsCautionary Tales & Bad Child's Book of Beasts 
by Hilaire Belloc
Adored by readers of all ages, these classics feature witty stories, rhymes, and hilarious drawings of the fates that befall naughty children, plus an A-to-Z bestiary with droll observations on wildlife.

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A Child's Garden of VersesA Child's Garden of Verses 
by Charles Robinson, Robert Louis Stevenson
Generations have gone "up in a swing, up in the air so blue" with these timeless poems. A keepsake treasure, this unabridged hardcover edition features ornate foil stamping on the cover, a ribbon place marker, and 100 pen-and-ink illustrations.

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The Pearl and the Pumpkin: A Classic Halloween TaleThe Pearl and the Pumpkin: A Classic Halloween Tale 
by Paul West, W. W. Denslow, Michael Hearn
Joe knows a secret: how to raise the world's best pumpkins! His expertise leads to a comic adventure among fairies, mermaids, and a crew of hungry pirates who crave pumpkin pie.

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Products in Classic Children's Literature
Adventures of Uncle WiggilyAdventures of Uncle Wiggily
by Howard Garis, Louis Wisa
This hardcover collector's edition features 19 popular stories of the old gentleman rabbit and his lovable animal friends. A keepsake treasure, it features 19 colorful versions of the original illustrations.


Our Price $12.95


Aesop's Fables for Children: Includes a Read-and-Listen CDAesop's Fables for Children: Includes a Read-and-Listen CD
by Milo Winter
"The Hare and the Tortoise," "The Ants and the Grasshopper," and more than 130 other timeless tales appear in this splendid gift edition, featuring a CD recording of 42 of the most popular fables.


Our Price $12.99


Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: With Illustrations by Willy PogányAlice's Adventures in Wonderland: With Illustrations by Willy Pogány
by Lewis Carroll, Willy Pogany
This new edition of Alice's adventures offers a fresh look at the time-honored tale, featuring an abundance of exuberant images by a noted illustrator in the elegant style of Art Nouveau.


Our Price $6.99


A Boy of Old PragueA Boy of Old Prague
by Sulamith Ish-Kishor, Ben Shahn
A young serf discovers kindness and friendship among those he thought were his enemies in this moving tale of life in a 16th-century Jewish ghetto. Suitable for 9- to 12-year-olds.


Our Price $3.99


Cautionary Tales & Bad Child's Book of BeastsCautionary Tales & Bad Child's Book of Beasts
by Hilaire Belloc
Adored by readers of all ages, these classics feature witty stories, rhymes, and hilarious drawings of the fates that befall naughty children, plus an A-to-Z bestiary with droll observations on wildlife.


Our Price $7.99


A Child's Garden of VersesA Child's Garden of Verses
by Charles Robinson, Robert Louis Stevenson
Generations have gone "up in a swing, up in the air so blue" with these timeless poems. A keepsake treasure, this unabridged hardcover edition features ornate foil stamping on the cover, a ribbon place marker, and 100 pen-and-ink illustrations.


Our Price $20.00


Favorite Thornton Burgess Animal Stories Boxed SetFavorite Thornton Burgess Animal Stories Boxed Set
by Thornton W. Burgess
Six stories that instill valuable lessons about animals, nature, and the environment, featuring such favorites as Peter Cottontail, Reddy Fox, and Happy Jack. Six complete books, set in large, easy-to-read type.



Our Price $12.00


How to Eat a Poem: A Smorgasbord of Tasty and Delicious Poems for Young ReadersHow to Eat a Poem: A Smorgasbord of Tasty and Delicious Poems for Young Readers
by American Poetry & Literacy Project, Academy of American Poets, Ted Kooser
70 lighthearted, much-loved poems cover everything from books and imagination to friendship and the beauty of the natural world. Includes such notable poets as Lewis Carroll, Ogden Nash, and Marianne Moore.



Our Price $2.50


The Pearl and the Pumpkin: A Classic Halloween TaleThe Pearl and the Pumpkin: A Classic Halloween Tale
by Paul West, W. W. Denslow, Michael Hearn
Joe knows a secret: how to raise the world's best pumpkins! His expertise leads to a comic adventure among fairies, mermaids, and a crew of hungry pirates who crave pumpkin pie.


Our Price $12.99


Peter Pan in Kensington GardensPeter Pan in Kensington Gardens
by J. M. Barrie, Arthur Rackham
Fifty full-color illustrations by a preeminent illustrator of children's literature enhance this stunning keepsake edition. The "prequel" to Neverland portrays a magical world in the heart of London.


Our Price $18.95


The Peterkin PapersThe Peterkin Papers
by Lucretia P. Hale
Meet the Peterkins, a lovable family with a notable lack of common sense. These comic tales offer a charming glimpse of 19th-century life. "A masterpiece." — The New York Times. 153 illustrations.


Our Price $7.99


The Real Mother Goose: Includes a Read-and-Listen CDThe Real Mother Goose: Includes a Read-and-Listen CD
by Blanche Fisher Wright
This classic edition of nursery lore introduces Georgy Porgy, Little Bo-Peep, Humpty Dumpty, and other storybook immortals. Colorful illustrations enrich each page, and a CD recording recaptures the most famous rhymes.


Our Price $12.99


The Wonderful Wizard of OzThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz
by L. Frank Baum
Full-color facsimile of America's finest children's classic. Splendid adventures of Dorothy, Toto, the Wizard, Tin Man, and more. 143 wonderful original illustrations by W. W. Denslow. 23 color plates.



Our Price $11.95



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