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The Marvelous Land of OzThe Marvelous Land of Oz 
by L. Frank Baum
Second Oz book; Scarecrow and Tin Woodman are back with hero named Tip. 120 black-and-white, 16 full-color illustrations.


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Celtic Fairy TalesCeltic Fairy Tales 
by Joseph Jacobs
Great folklorist's selection of the finest legendary and folk material from Welsh, Scottish, and Irish sources. 26 medieval and modern stories in all. 46 illustrations.

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Little MenLittle Men 
by Louisa May Alcott
Jo March and her husband open their doors and hearts to a host of endearing little mischief-makers in a spirited classic that takes readers back to 19th-century America.


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Old Mother West WindOld Mother West Wind 
by Thornton W. Burgess
Beloved classic recounts the adventures of the animals in the Green Forest — Billy Mink's swimming party, Reddy Fox's fishing expedition, many more. 6 full-page illustrations.


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Dorothy and the Wizard in OzDorothy and the Wizard in Oz 
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy and the Wizard visit the center of the Earth, where people are vegetables, glass houses grow, and Oz characters reappear.


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Old Mother West Wind and 6 Other StoriesOld Mother West Wind and 6 Other Stories 
by Thornton W. Burgess
This special set of seven delightful books of warmth and whimsy take young readers to the Green Forest to meet Johnny Chuck, Bobby Raccoon, and other characters to learn gentle lessons about wildlife and the environment.

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The Adventures of Bobby RaccoonThe Adventures of Bobby Raccoon
by Thornton W. Burgess
Delightfully instructive tale of another denizen of the Green Forest. Bobby bites his own tail, is horribly frightened, survives an encounter with Buster Bear, and more before he finds a new home.



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The Adventures of Buster BearThe Adventures of Buster Bear
by Thornton W. Burgess
Gentle morality lessons, delightfully taught, in a tale about an amiable bear who comes to live in the Green Forest. Large, easy-to-read type and charming illustrations.



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The Adventures of Chatterer the Red SquirrelThe Adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel
by Thornton W. Burgess
Delightfully told tale chronicles escapades of a bushy-tailed mischief-maker who learns that curiosity, carelessness, and mistrust can lead to a heap of troubles.



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The Adventures of Danny Meadow MouseThe Adventures of Danny Meadow Mouse
by Thornton W. Burgess
Beloved story of a plump little meadow mouse who spends much of his time avoiding the clutches of Hooty the Owl, Reddy Fox and Old Granny Fox, Mr. Blacksnake, and other pesky predators.



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The Adventures of Grandfather FrogThe Adventures of Grandfather Frog
by Thornton W. Burgess
Determined to see the Great World beyond the familiar vistas of the Smiling Pool, Grandfather Frog tumbles haplessly into the pitfalls of greed, boastfulness, and carelessness. 6 illustrations.



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The Adventures of Jerry MuskratThe Adventures of Jerry Muskrat
by Thornton W. Burgess
Charming fable about the animals in the Green Forest and what happens when water stops flowing in the Laughing Brook and the Smiling Pool. Large, easy-to-read type. 6 new illustrations.



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The Adventures of Jimmy SkunkThe Adventures of Jimmy Skunk
by Thornton W. Burgess
Jimmy Skunk gets even, Reddy Fox learns a lesson about preparedness, and Peter Rabbit gets his comeuppance. An engaging tale with gentle lessons about courtesy, kindness, and preparedness.



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The Adventures of Johnny ChuckThe Adventures of Johnny Chuck
by Thornton W. Burgess
Spring has arrived and Johnny Chuck goes wandering, gets in a fight, and sets up housekeeping with Polly Chuck. 6 illustrations.



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The Adventures of Old Man CoyoteThe Adventures of Old Man Coyote
by Thornton W. Burgess
The arrival of Old Man Coyote causes a lot of commotion in the Green Forest. Master storyteller blends a good story with gentle lessons about nature and virtuous conduct. 6 new illustrations.



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The Adventures of Paddy the BeaverThe Adventures of Paddy the Beaver
by Thornton W. Burgess
The creatures of the Green Forest get a big surprise when Paddy the Beaver decides to build a dam over the Laughing Brook and make a new home.



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The Adventures of Peter CottontailThe Adventures of Peter Cottontail
by Thornton W. Burgess
Timeless classic recounts Peter's adventures in the Green Forest as he discovers the folly of changing his name, outwits Reddy Fox, learns important lessons about not doing what Nature never intended. 6 illustrations.



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The Adventures of Prickly PorkyThe Adventures of Prickly Porky
by Thornton W. Burgess
Learn how Prickly Porky makes friends, what makes Old Granny Fox lose her dignity, and more in this entertaining collection of tales from a master storyteller.



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The Adventures of Reddy FoxThe Adventures of Reddy Fox
by Thornton W. Burgess
Timeless fable of an overconfident little fox who steals a plump pet hen and is hotly pursued by Farmer Brown's boy and Bowser the Hound. 6 black-and-white line illustrations. New preface.



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Aesop's FablesAesop's Fables
by Aesop
Beloved tales include "The Fox and the Grapes," "The Ant and the Grasshopper," "The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse," "The Crow and the Pitcher," "The Fox and the Stork," more. 35 illustrations.



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Aladdin and Other Favorite Arabian Nights StoriesAladdin and Other Favorite Arabian Nights Stories
by Philip Smith
Six exotic adventures: "Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp," "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves," "The Enchanted Horse," "The Seven Voyages of Sindbad the Sailor," 2 more.



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Alice in WonderlandAlice in Wonderland
by Lewis Carroll
After falling down a rabbit hole, Alice meets the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, the Mock Turtle, the Red Queen, and other fanciful folk. Contains all 42 original illustrations by John Tenniel.



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American Fairy TalesAmerican Fairy Tales
by L. Frank Baum
Young cowboy lassoes Father Time; dummy in Mr. Floman's department store window comes to life; and 10 other fairy tales. 41 illustrations.



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The Animal Story BookThe Animal Story Book
by Andrew Lang
66 illustrated fairy tales by such well-known authors as Alexandre Dumas, Théophile Gautier, and Pliny include "The Ship of the Desert," "The Otter Who was Reared by a Cat," and many more.



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Anne of AvonleaAnne of Avonlea
by L. M. (Lucy Maud) Montgomery
The spirited redhead returns in this sequel to Anne of Green Gables. Now she's the schoolma'am in the same place where she was a student, determined to win the respect and affection of her students.



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Anne of Green GablesAnne of Green Gables
by L. M. Montgomery
Beloved novel tells the story of 11-year-old Anne Shirley, an endearingly talkative and precocious orphan who comes to live on a farm on Canada's Prince Edward Island. 6 new illustrations. Abridged.



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