Barry Moser
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Language
English
Description
Next to the Bible, The Pilgrim's Progress has probably been more widely read than any other book in the English language, and rightfully so. It is considered by many critics to be the greatest allegory in any language. And to think that it was written by a jailed tinker who received very little formal education! This classic allegory tells of a Christian's epic journey toward heaven and the many temptations and distractions he encounters along the...
7) Sky dogs
Author
Publisher
Harcourt Brace Jovanovich
Language
English
Description
A young motherless boy in a tribe of Blackfeet Indians is present when his people see horses for the first time and are changed forever.
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Three billy goats, unable to cross a bridge because they cannot pay the toll, form a car pool with The Three Bears, Little Red Riding Hood, and Jack of beanstalk fame to get past the rude Troll.
9) The dreamer
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Publisher
Scholastic
Language
English
Description
From his dreams an artist creates the earth, sky, trees, and all the creatures that dwell on our planet.
12) Earthquack!
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Language
English
Description
When Chucky Ducky feels the earth beneath him grumble and rumble, he runs to alert the other barnyard animals to the coming earthquake, but just as a wily weasel is about to take advantage of their fears, the true source of the rumbling is revealed.
13) Oh, Harry!
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Harry the Horse excels at calming skittish equines in Adams & Son's show-horse barn, but he faces a different challenge when mischievous six-year-old Algernon Adams the Third arrives.
Author
Publisher
Disney/Jump at the Sun Books
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
When Ellie makes three wishes and begins to believe in the magic of Christmas, all kinds of miracles occur, from broken tree lights twinkling again, to angel shapes appearing in snow, to the biggest of all: a baby brother arriving soon. It all happened in the time of Billy Lee.
19) Sit, Truman
Author
Publisher
Harcourt
Language
English
Description
A busy day in the life of Truman the dog includes walks, play time, and a little dog named Oscar.
20) The magic hare
Author
Publisher
Morrow Junior Books
Language
English
Description
A hare uses his magic to help a lot of people and animals.