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Containing 20 classic short stories by renowned authors, 'The Anthem Guide to Short Fiction' has been designed to offer students and instructors both inspiration and guidance when thinking critically about literary texts and their construction.

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In theory, Uncle Merv has come to stay in order to look after Tony and Ben, but in reality it is Tony who does the looking after and Uncle Merv who fibs about his diet, drinks like a fish and invites burglars to tea.

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Join Happy Henry and his friends for the most thrilling Banana Bonanza ever seen in Monkeyville! Dive into a day brimming with joy, laughter, and unforgettable adventures in this enchanting children's book. Its stunning visuals and engaging story will captivate young readers and adults alike, making it a must-have for every family library!

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Join Melody O'Mae on a fun-filled adventure in Monkeyville! Melody has a special talent-she hears music everywhere! From the rustling leaves to raindrops on the trees, every sound becomes a beautiful song.

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"The Banana Rascal" is a delightful tale of fun, friendship, and the unexpected ways that even the most playful troublemakers can bring happiness to those around them. Packed with humor, heart, and colorful characters, this story is perfect for young readers who love adventure, laughter, and a good dose of monkey mischief.

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Learn with Lily and her friends just what it means to be beautiful in Gods eyes---inside and out! In a society so focused on the idea that external beauty reigns supreme, it can be difficult for young girls to figure out what true beauty is all about.

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The Best Dog is the story of 2 neighbors, and friends, that both have dogs. The story revolves around the everyday life of Chance and his beloved owner, Jake. The neighbor's dog is Sophie. Chance and Sophie have an interesting encounter and during the course of the story, Chance saves the day by saving Sophie from a dangerous situation

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This compilation is a must-have for every library, providing a multitude of methods for developing easy, interesting activities for children. Projects across cultures, recipes for healthy snacks, and intriguing science experiments are among the hundreds of ideas connecting learning and creativity for students of all ages.

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From Banjo Paterson to Spike Milligan, Rudyard Kipling to Hilaire Belloc, Lewis Carol to CJ Dennis - the most definitive collection of verse ever collected for Australian children.

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The narrative poem "The Bird and the Worm," written in prose form tells the story of a compromise between an avaricious bird and a big-hearted worm. The poor worm, in his effort to be spared from a threatening situation, comes up with various ideas to satisfy the bird's appetite.

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Remember when you'd start dreaming of your next birthday as soon as the birthday song was sung The Birthday Balloon Fairy captures the magic of childhood birthdays with a lovable character who accompanies little ones as they grow, get into things and grasp lifelong lessons. Start a new birthday tradition with The Birthday Balloon Fairy.

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This handbook covers the content, form, and implications of childrens and young adult literature within the sphere of education.

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The ultimate resource for the girl stuff coming your way. The transition from girl to teenager makes the tween years a time of great change---especially in the body department!

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Come bathe in stew, and dine on meals of eels or worms or jellied gnats, See shoes and ships and sealing wax and fuzzy bears and owls and cats, Depart for the Land where the Bong Tree grows or the Land of Bumbley Boo Find sky in your pie and teatrays up on high and a place where mice say moo.

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It's war in the Flowers household. Will's sister Estelle has turned overnight into a screaming, screeching banshee whose moods explode throughout the household. Mum and Dad have surrendered. Inspired by an author visit to his school, Will decides to keep a record of his life on the front line . . .

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They cover topics from art (e.g., finger puppet patterns) and music (e.g., biographies of composers) to math (e.g., metric chart), science (e.g., insect identification), social studies (e.g., members of the U.S. Supreme Court), and on and on.

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By the bestselling author of The Omnivore's Dilemma, this is Michael Pollan's ingenious companion book about the surprising and close relationship between people and plants.

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"The Boy who Guarded the Crazy House" is a true story of a boy reared in an alcoholic family. He daily wets the bed, and his mother beats him for doing so. He dreams of an escape.