Literature

Witness the creation of a magical land in The Magician's Nephew, the first title in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, which has captivated readers of all ages for over sixty years. This beautiful hardcover edition features jacket art by three-time Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator David Wiesner and black-and-white interior art by the series' original illustrator, Pauline Baynes. On a daring quest to save a life, two friends are hurled into another world, where an evil sorceress seeks to enslave them. But then the lion Aslan's song weaves itself into the fabric of a new land, a land that will be known as Narnia. And in Narnia, all things are possible. This is a stand-alone novel, but if you want to journey back to Narnia, read The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the second book in The Chronicles of Narnia. Learn More

full-color paperback edition of The Last Battle, book seven in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. This edition is complete with full-color cover and interior art by the original illustrator, Pauline Baynes. During the last days of Narnia, the land faces its fiercest challenge—not an invader from without but an enemy from within. Lies and treachery have taken root, and only the king and a small band of loyal followers can prevent the destruction of all they hold dear in this, the magnificent ending to The Chronicles of Narnia. The Last Battle is the seventh and final book in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, which has been drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over sixty years. A complete stand-alone read, but if you want to relive the adventures and find out how it began, pick up The Magician's Nephew, the first book in The Chronicles of Narnia. Learn More

The Children's Macbeth Coloring Book. Hilariously illustrated, attenuated text but with all the great lines for very easy home or school production. The Bard would love it. From Bellerophon Books. Learn More

This story by G. A. Henty is a historical novel set in 1250 BC. It is about an enslaved prince from Rebu and an Egyptian boy who must flee Egypt when one of the boys kills the sacred cat of the temple. Woven into the story, the reader will learn about the geography and religion of Egypt, the way Egyptians prepared for burials and war, and much more. Grades 4 and up.

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The Canterbury Tales (Puffin Classics). One fine spring day, thirty pilgrims set off from Harry Bailey's inn in Southwark for the shrine of Thomas a Becket in Canterbury. The innkeeper makes an offer that none of the travelers can refuse: a free dinner at his inn, on their return, to the person who can tell the best story. So begins the assortment of tales from such varied characters as the Knight, the Wife of Bath, the Miller and many more. 128 pages. Learn More

Follow the tales of these travelers as they entertain eachother while on their pilgrimage, which was not uncommon during these times. Old english and modern english translation included. Learn More

An illustrated retelling of Geoffrey Chaucer's famous work in which a group of pilgrims in fourteenth-century England tell each other stories as they travel on a pilgrimage to the cathedral at Canterbury. Some of the tales are serious and others comical. Religious malpractice is a major theme as well as focusing on the division of the three estates. Most of the tales are interlinked with similar themes running through them and some are told in retaliation for other tales in the form of an argument. The work is incomplete, as it was originally intended that each character would tell four tales. Learn More

This carefully researched and lively edition of a part of Chaucer's masterwork is richly and beautifully produced. One could not ask for a more enticing introduction to Chaucer's world. Ages 10-up. Hardcover. 104 pages. Learn More

This comprehension guide covers both The Call of the Wild and White Fang. It brings together comprehension questions, answers, and projects, including a wolf mask, diamante poems, animal tracking and more, all in one grand adventure. A great way to further enhance the reading of these two books.

64 pages

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"An invaluable companion to any child spending a seashore holiday." — New York Herald Tribune

Familiar burgess characters Danny Meadow Mouse, Jimmy Skunk, and Reddy Fox explore every nook and cranny of the shoreline and learn first hand about the habits and habitats of spider crabs, sea cucumbers, sand eels, and that strangest of little fishes — the sea horse.

Veteran storyteller and nature lover Thornton W. Burgess provides fascinating information to young readers as he describes coastal areas along the Atlantic Ocean. Along the way he weaves the area's many life forms into an entertaining tale that's also an illustrated guide to the seashore's natural history.

Unabridged republication of the edition published by Little, Brown, and Company, Boston, 1929.

Grade level Kindergarten - 3 (ages 4 - 8)

Page Count 288

Dimensions 5 1/2 x 8 1/2

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When Jenny Wren learns that Peter Rabbit would like to know more about the four-footed friends who share the Green Meadows and Green Forest with him, she encourages him to speak with Old Mother Nature who is only too happy to help. During their "classroom" chats, she not only teaches Peter about Arctic Hare and Antelope Jack but also tells him about such creatures as Flying Squirrel, Mountain Beaver, Pocket Gopher, Grasshopper Mouse, Silvery Bat, Mule Deer, and Grizzly Bear.

Told with all the warmth and whimsy of Burgess's stories, this engaging book acquaints youngsters with many forms of wildlife and the animals' relationships with one another. The charming collection of entertaining tales is sure to transport today's young readers to the same captivating world of nature that delighted generations of children before them.

Reprint of the Little, Brown, and Company, Boston, 1920 edition

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The Bronze Bow Teacher Guide contains answers to the questions within the Bronze Bow Student Study Guide (#4452) , quizzes, tests, and the answer key. Learn More

As Daniel sets out to avenge his father's death, he learns of the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth and tries to understand about forgiveness and other teachings that oppose revenge. Follow his journey as he turns his hatred into love.

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A rousing tale told in magnificent style, G. A. Henty's story of medieval life follows the remarkable adventures of young Cuthbert de Lance, a lad who serves as a page to an English nobleman during the Third Crusade. Readers have a ringside seat at a major historical event as they follow the boy to the Holy Land, experience the excitement of battle, and share Cuthbert's dangerous exploits on his return trip across Europe to England. Henty was known for his historical accuracy, and this volume reinforced his reputation; once again, he places his young characters in critical periods of history. Masterfully blending fact with fiction, Henty produced more than 140 books and achieved a reputation as the "Prince of Storytellers." His popular novels continue to ignite youthful imaginations with thrilling tales of reckless courage set in bygone days. Reprint of Winning His Spurs: A Tale of the Crusades, Sampson Low, London, 1891. Learn More

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas: An Instructional Guide for Literature supports the instruction of this novel about two boys who befriend each other in a concentration camp. Students will be engaged in reading this heart-wrenching story as they learn to analyze the boys' friendship, their innocence, and the dangers they unknowingly face. Appealing and challenging cross-curricular lessons and activities incorporate research-based literacy skills to help students become thorough readers. These lessons and activities work in conjunction with the text to teach students how to analyze and comprehend story elements in multiple ways, practice close reading and text-based vocabulary, determine meaning through text-dependent questions, and more. Add rigor to your students' explorations of rich, complex literature with this essential resource! Learn More

The story of The Borrowers, the tiny (six-inches tall) family (Pod, Hamily, and their daughter, Arrietty) that secretly lives in an old English country house under the kitchen floorboards and borrow from "human beans" that occupy the house. Arrietty is desperate to explore the world above the floorboards. So, Pod finally lets her go along on a borrowing trip. She takes one too many chances and is seen. Their only hope for survival is to trust the most dreaded of creatures - - - a human boy. Learn More

The Book Thief (Anniversary Edition) By MARKUS ZUSAK

The extraordinary #1 New York Times bestseller that is now a major motion picture, Markus Zusak’s unforgettable story is about the ability of books to feed the soul.

Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read.

When Death has a story to tell, you listen.

It is 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier, and will become busier still. Liesel Meminger is a foster girl living outside of Munich, who scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can’t resist–books. With the help of her accordion-playing foster father, she learns to read and shares her stolen books with her neighbors during bombing raids as well as with the Jewish man hidden in her basement.

In superbly crafted writing that burns with intensity, award-winning author Markus Zusak, author of I Am the Messenger, has given us one of the most enduring stories of our time.

“The kind of book that can be life-changing.” —The New York Times

“Deserves a place on the same shelf with The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank(#10100).” —USA TodayLearn More

Ariel would love to be in the basket of Lucky Star on the day of the big balloon race against Bernard the Brave. Her mother, Carlotta the Great, is the best lady balloonist in America. But Ariel's parents think she is too young. Little do they know she is asleep in the Odds and Ends box when Carlotta the Great orders "Hands off!" and the balloon race begins. The thrills of Ariel's first ride in a hydrogen balloon come to life in this story based on a real ballooning family of the late 1800's. Carolyn Croll's pictures capture the pageantry and drama of the race, and will have readers rooting to the end for Ariel and her mother. 64 pages. Ages 4-8 Learn More

A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids

By Barbara Robinson, Barbara Robinson

This year’s pageant is definitely like no other, but maybe that’s exactly what makes it so special.

Laughs abound in this bestselling Christmas classic by Barbara Robinson! The Best Christmas Pageant Ever follows the outrageous shenanigans of the Herdman siblings, or “the worst kids in the history of the world.”

The siblings take over the annual Christmas pageant in a hilarious yet heartwarming tale involving the Three Wise Men, a ham, scared shepherds, and six rowdy kids. You and your family will laugh along with this funny story, perfect for independent reading or read-aloud sharing.

Ralph, Imogene, Leroy, Claude, Ollie, and Gladys Herdman are an awful bunch. They set fire to Fred Shoemaker’s toolshed, blackmailed Wanda Pierce to get her charm bracelet, and smacked Alice Wendelken across the head. And that’s just the start! When the Herdmans show up at church for the free snacks and suddenly take over the Christmas pageant, the other kids are shocked.

It’s obvious that they’re up to no good. But Christmas magic is all around and the Herdmans, who have never heard the Christmas story before, start to reimagine it in their own way.

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There are no bears on Hemlock Mountain, No bears, no bears at all..."

Or so young Jonathan is told by the grown-ups as he sets out alone over Hemlock Mountain. But as Jonathan discovers on that cold winter night, grown-ups don't always know... And there are bears on Hemlock Mountain!

Grade 1-4.

64 pages.

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The Apple and the Arrow written by Mary and Conrad Buff. The legend of William Tell has survived for more than seven hundred years. This book, winner of a 1952 Newberry Honor Medal, tells the story through Walter's eyes, as he and his father struggle for the freedom of their family, their village, and their country. Softcover, 75 pages. Ages 8+. Learn More

The classic adventures of one of American literature’s most beloved characters from Mark Twain, one of America’s best-loved writers. Here is a lighthearted excursion into boyhood, a nostalgic return into the simple, rural Missouri world of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, Becky Thatcher, and Aunt Polly. It is a universal world of attending school and playing hooky, pranks and punishments, villains and desperate adventure, seen through the eyes of a boy who might be the young Mark Twain himself. There is sheer delight in Tom Sawyer—even in the darkest moments, affection and wit permeate its pages. For adults it re-creates the vanished dreams of youth. For younger readers it unveils the boundaries of tantalizing horizons still to come. And for everyone, it reveals the mind and heart of one of America’s best-loved writers. 256 pages. Learn More

Follow along as young Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn embark on various adventures together. Students will be eager to analyze this classic story by completing the fun, challenging activities and lessons provided in this instructional guide for literature. This resource will make analyzing this literary piece fun and interesting for students. Exploring story elements in multiple ways, close reading and text-based vocabulary practice, and determining meaning through text-dependent questions are just a few of the many skills students will gain after interacting with these rigorous and appealing cross-curricular lessons and activities. Written to support this classic novel, the activities and lessons work in conjunction with the text to teach students how to analyze and comprehend complex literature. Grades 4-8 From Teacher Created Materials Learn More

Better than hiring a tour guide to the fictional town of St. Pertersburg, Missouri, this comprehension guide takes you chapter by chapter through Tom's shenanigans and includes projects that are much more fun than whitewashing Aunt Polly's fence.

Recommended for grade 4+

86 pages

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