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1. Dr. Seuss's Beginner Book Collection (Cat in the Hat, One Fish Two Fish, Green Eggs and Ham, Hop on Pop, Fox in Socks)
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5 beloved beginner books by Dr. Seuss will be cherished by young & old alike.Ideal for reading aloud or reading alone.
Includes: The Cat in the Hat, One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, Green Eggs and Ham, Hop on Pop and Fox in Socks.
Perfect gift for new parents, birthday celebrations & happy occasions of all kinds.
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A perfect gift for new parents, birthday celebrations, and happy occasions of all kinds, this collection of five beloved Beginner Books by Dr. SeussThe Cat in the Hat, One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, Green Eggs and Ham, Hop on Pop, and Fox in Sockswill be cherished by young and old alike. Ideal for reading aloud or reading alone, they will begin a child on the adventure of a lifetime!2. The Puffin in Bloom Collection
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The Puffin in Bloom CollectionDescription
Puffin in Bloom: A collection of classics with stunning cover art by renowned stationery brand Rifle Paper Co.'s principal artist, Anna Bond, now available as an exquisite gift set! Featuring all four Puffin in Bloom classics with illustrated covers by Anna Bond in a charming keepsake box designed in her signature style.
Box includes:Anne of Green Gables,Heidi,Little Women, andA Little Princess
Puffin in Bloomslushnew editions of childrens classics aresure to entertainolder girls. Vogue
Read em and keep:ChicAs a gift or on your shelf, they speak volumes. O, The Oprah Magazine
3. The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Vol. 1: 1929-1964
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The Science Fiction Hall of Fame Vol 1 1929 1964Description
In an age where more children are struggling than ever before how can you raise happy healthy fulfilled children young people who can handle pressure and become successful independent adults The secret give them the skills tactics and strategies they need to manage their own lives In this book one of the world s most respected child psychologists shows how to do just that one day one minute at a time Dr Stephen Briers teaches powerful proactive parenting techniques that don t simply respond to bad behavior but help keep it from happening in the first place Drawing on compelling new research on positive psychology Dr Briers shows how to cultivate the specific habits of thought that nurture resilience and help inoculate against depressive illness promote happiness and well being cultivate personal competence and social confidence boost your child s problem solving skills You ll learn why so many of today s conventional parenting techniques cause more problems than they solve when to use carrot and stick discipline and when there s a better alternative why your child is smarter and more capable than you realize and how you can help your child reach his or her fullest potential The definitive collection of the best in science fiction stories between 1929 1964 This book contains twenty six of the greatest science fiction stories ever written They represent the considered verdict of the Science Fiction Writers of America those who have shaped the genre and who know more intimately than anyone else what the criteria for excellence in the field should be The authors chosen for The Science Fiction Hall Fame are the men and women who have shaped the body and heart of modern science fiction their brilliantly imaginative creations continue to inspire and astound new generations of writers and fans Robert Heinlein in The Roads Must Roll describes an industrial civilization of the future caught up in the deadly flaws of its own comple4. Classic Chapter Book Collection (Pokmon)
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Discover the original adventures of Ash and his loyal Pikachu in this classic chapter book collection! These characters can be found in Pokemon GO and the classic animated series on Netflix.
This boxed set includes paperback reissue editions of the following eight Pokmon titles:
THE FOUR-STAR CHALLENGE
JOURNEY TO THE ORANGE ISLANDS
PSYDUCK DUCKS OUT
RACE TO DANGER
SCYTHER, HEART OF A CHAMPION
SECRET OF THE PINK POKMON
TALENT SHOWDOWN
THUNDERSHOCK IN PUMMELO STADIUM
This boxed set includes paperback reissue editions of the following eight Pokmon titles:
THE FOUR-STAR CHALLENGE
JOURNEY TO THE ORANGE ISLANDS
PSYDUCK DUCKS OUT
RACE TO DANGER
SCYTHER, HEART OF A CHAMPION
SECRET OF THE PINK POKMON
TALENT SHOWDOWN
THUNDERSHOCK IN PUMMELO STADIUM
5. Curious George Classic Collection
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Curious George Classic CollectionDescription
Seventy-five years ago, H. A. and Margret Rey introduced us to Curious George. This handsome slipcased anniversary set includes all seven classic tales: Curious George, Curious George Takes a Job, Curious George Rides a Bike, Curious George Gets a Medal, Curious George Flies a Kite, Curious George Learns the Alphabet, and Curious George Goes to the Hospital, as well as a Curious George birthday party kit. A classic foundation for building any child's library, The Adventures of Curious George is a set for all seasonsholidays, baby showers, and birthdays all make perfect occasions to introduce or reacquaint a reader with the one and only George.
6. Disney Princess Storybook Collection (4th Edition)
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Disney PressDescription
Join Rapunzel, Ariel, Tiana, and the rest of the Disney Princesses for the fourth edition of this top-selling storybook collection, featuring 14 completely updated stories and art, over 250 illustrations and gilded pages.
7. An Illustrated Treasury of Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales: The Little Mermaid, Thumbelina, the Princess and the Pea and Many More Classic Stories
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An Illustrated Treasury of Hans Christian Andersen s Fairy Tales The Little Mermaid Thumbelina the Princess and the Pea and Many More Classic StoriesDescription
This lavishly illustrated collection of Andersen's best-loved fairy tales includes 'The Little Mermaid', 'The Snow Queen', 'Thumbelina', 'The Princess and the Pea' and 'The Emperor's New Clothes'.8. Turner Classic Movies: The Essentials: 52 Must-See Movies and Why They Matter
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Turner Classic Movies The Essentials 52 Must See Movies and Why They MatterDescription
Showcasing 52 Essential films from the silent era through the 1980s, Turner Classic Movies invites you into a world filled with stirring performances, dazzling musical numbers, and bold directorial visions that mark the greatest moments in film history.
Since its inception on Turner Classic Movies in 2001, The Essentials has become the ultimate series for movie lovers to expand their knowledge of must-see cinema and discover or revisit landmark films that have had a lasting impact on audiences everywhere.
Based on the TCM series, The Essentials book showcases fifty-two must-see movies from the silent era through the early 1980s. Readers can enjoy one film per week, for a year of stellar viewing, or indulge in their own classic movie festival. Some long-championed classics appear within these pages; other selections may surprise you. Each film is profiled with insightful notes on why it's an Essential, a guide to must-see moments, and running commentary from TCM's Robert Osborne and Essentials guest hosts past and present, including Sally Field, Drew Barrymore, Alec Baldwin, Rose McGowan, Carrie Fisher, Molly Haskell, Peter Bogdanovich, Sydney Pollack, and Rob Reiner.
Featuring full-color and black-and-white photography of the greatest stars in movie history, The Essentials is your curated guide to fifty-two films that define the meaning of the word "classic."
Since its inception on Turner Classic Movies in 2001, The Essentials has become the ultimate series for movie lovers to expand their knowledge of must-see cinema and discover or revisit landmark films that have had a lasting impact on audiences everywhere.
Based on the TCM series, The Essentials book showcases fifty-two must-see movies from the silent era through the early 1980s. Readers can enjoy one film per week, for a year of stellar viewing, or indulge in their own classic movie festival. Some long-championed classics appear within these pages; other selections may surprise you. Each film is profiled with insightful notes on why it's an Essential, a guide to must-see moments, and running commentary from TCM's Robert Osborne and Essentials guest hosts past and present, including Sally Field, Drew Barrymore, Alec Baldwin, Rose McGowan, Carrie Fisher, Molly Haskell, Peter Bogdanovich, Sydney Pollack, and Rob Reiner.
Featuring full-color and black-and-white photography of the greatest stars in movie history, The Essentials is your curated guide to fifty-two films that define the meaning of the word "classic."
9. HarperCollins Treasury of Picture Book Classics: A Child's First Collection
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HarperCollins Treasury of Picture Book Classics A Child s First CollectionDescription
This large, oversized collection assembles twelve of the greatest picture books ever published: Goodnight Moon, Caps for Sale, Harold and the Purple Crayon, Crictor, A Baby Sister for Frances, Leo the Late Bloomer, William's Doll, A Chair for My Mother, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, Chrysanthemum, From Head to Toe, and Pete's a Pizza. Each story is followed by a page of tips for taking the reading experience further; a bibliography offers further reading suggestions.
A perfect gift for new moms and dads, teachers, or parents excited to read their children the books they themselves grew up with, this collection is a wonder-filled opportunity for preschoolers and families to own and share "the best of the best."
This edition was updated in 2015 to include new classic favorites from the Greenwillow imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.
10. The Complete Sherlock Holmes (2 Volumes)
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Used Book in Good ConditionDescription
The complete collection ofSherlock Holmess adventures in crime, including all four novels and fifty-six short stories featuringSir Arthur Conan Doylesclassic heroVolume I includes the early novelA Study in Scarlet, which introduced the eccentric genius of Sherlock Holmes to the world. This baffling murder mystery, with the cryptic word Rache written in blood, first brought Holmes together with Dr. John Watson. Next,The Sign of Fourpresents Holmess famous seven percent solution and the strange puzzle of Mary Morstan in the quintessential locked-room mystery.Also included are Holmess feats of extraordinary detection in such famous cases asThe Adventure of the Speckled Band,The Musgrave Ritual,andThe Five Orange Pips.
Volume II begins withThe Hound of the Baskervilles, a haunting novel of murder on eerie Grimpen Moor, which has rightly earned its reputation as the finest murder mystery ever written.The Valley of Fearmatches Holmes against his archenemy, the master of imaginative crime, Professor Moriarty. In addition, the loyal Dr. Watson has faithfully recorded Holmess exploits from The Adventure of the Red Circleto the twelve baffling enigmas fromThe Case Book of Sherlock Holmes.
Conan Doyles incomparable tales bring to life a Victorian England of horse-drawn cabs, fogs, and the famous lodgings at 221B Baker Street, where for more than forty years Sherlock Holmes earned his undisputed reputation as the greatest fictional detective of all time.
11. Pride & Prejudice: A BabyLit Counting Primer
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Pride Prejudice A BabyLit Counting PrimerDescription
Introduce your little bibliophile to the romantic world of Jane Austen in Pride & Prejudice: A BabyLit Counting Primer. Stroll through 1 English village to meet 2 rich gentlemen and discover what happens when the 5 Bennet sisters encounter 4 marriage proposals! Alison Olivers charming illustrations accompany Jennifer Adams clever, simple text to make this take on a beloved classic perfect for little ones.
JENNIFER ADAMS is the author of more than 30 books, including board books in the best-selling BabyLit series which introduce young children to the world of classic literature. Jennifer works as a writer and editor in Salt Lake City, Utah. Visit her website at jennifer-adams.com. Her favorite baby name is Fitzwilliam.
Alison Oliver runs Sugar design studio. Alisons design portfolio includes everything from logos to packaging and product design for clients such as Chronicle Books, Citibabes, Aerie, as well as Gibbs Smith. She lives in Manhattan. Her favorite baby name is Lizzy.
BabyLit artwork Alison Oliver
12. Mary Poppins: 80th Anniversary Collection
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Harcourt Brace and CompanyDescription
Since the 1934 publication of MaryPoppins, stories of this magical nanny have delighted children and adults the world over. This lush collection includes the first fourtales by P. L. Travers, illustrated by Mary Shepard: Mary Poppins, Mary Poppins Comes Back, Mary Poppins Opens the Door,and Mary Poppins in thePark.Featuring a gilded cover, a foreword by Gregory Maguire, and an essay by P. L. Travers about the writing of Mary Poppins, this handsome volume will make a lovely gift for fans new and old. Travel on the east wind to Cherry Tree Lane with Maryin these stories that inspired films, the stage show, and young imaginations the world over.
13. Life: The Classic Collection
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14" L x 10 1/2" WHardcover
144 pages
Includes 25 removable prints for framing
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Accompanied by twenty-five prints that are designed to be framed, a definitive collection of some of14. The Peter Rabbit Classic Collection: A Board Book Box Set
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The Peter Rabbit Classic Collection A Board Book Box SetDescription
Beatrix Potter's beloved tales from the world of Peter Rabbit, now available in a beautiful board book box set!Beatrix Potters classic tales of adventurous bunnies, fortunate frogs, and two bad little mice have delighted young readers for generations. Explore the world of Peter Rabbit with this treasury of Potters cherished stories, featuring charming illustrations of her best-known characters by celebrated New York Times bestselling artist Charles Santore. This Board Book Collection Includes: The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit The Classic Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher The Classic Tale of Benjamin Bunny The Classic Tale of Two Bad Mice The Classic Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies
15. Chopin: The Ultimate Piano Collection (Schirmer's Library of Musical Classics)
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(Piano Collection). This gigantic 724-page volume includes virtually the complete works of Chopin. The book is comb-bound for ease of use. A great value for the complete Ballades, Etudes, Mazurkas, Nocturnes, Polonaises, Preludes, and Waltzes.16. HG Wells Classic Collection I
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Used Book in Good ConditionDescription
This collection includes The Time Machine, The Island of Doctor Moreau, The War of the Worlds, The First Men in the Moon and The Invisible Man - all collected in a stunning omnibus.Five of the best science fiction novels by the Grandfather of Science Fiction: unsurpassed in their timeless capacity to thrill and transfix, these are tales that reach to the heart of human ambition, fear, intelligence and hope.
The Time Machine was Wells' first major piece of fiction: a haunting vision of a far future earth orbiting a sun cooling to extinction.
The War of the Worlds: still considered by many to be the best novel of alien invasion ever written
The Island of Doctor Moreau: with its terrible creation The House of Pain, this tale anticipated our terror of genetic engineering.
The Invisible Man: the classic study of scientific hubris.
The First Men in the Moon: a Scientific Romance, a fantastical voyage a dystopian nightmare revealed.