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What did Shakespeare say when making cheese on toast To brie or not to brie that is the question Dozens of gut-busting gags. Snack-sized information - everything from the smelly crowds at the Globe theatre to the curse of Macbeth

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Created by the prolific and visionary Remy Charlip, this singular picture book begins with an empty scene, asking 'where is everybody' Gradually, Charlip introduces landscape and characters from the ground up, showing young readers that to tell a story is to build a world.

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Cartoon-style illustrations accompany a humorous description of life in the past. An easy introduction to history with stories of people from all groups in society. Index glossary and lots of facts in short easy-to-read fact boxes.

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"A celebration of the extraordinary life of Ezra Jack Keats, creator of The Snowy Day"--

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"Rap. Rap. Rap. The eerie sound was first heard in March of 1848 at the home of the Fox family in Hydesville, New York. The family's two daughters, Kate and Maggie, soon discovered that they could communicate with the spirit that was making these uncanny noises. This strange incident, and the ones that followed, generated a media frenzy beyond anything the Fox sisters could have imagined"--

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A fascinating journey through literature from the first hand-made books to Shakespeare, the Bronte sisters and the Brothers Grimm - and including cookery, science and music

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How Ted Geisel charmed millions of kids with his Dr. Seuss books.

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This picture book collection contains nine best-loved books by the renowned Golden Books illustrator, including "Baby Dear" and other lesser-known books with prayers, poems, and Mother Goose rhymes. Full color.

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In 1938, the author was fresh out of school and bound for his first job in Africa, hoping to find adventure far from home. However, he got far more excitement than he bargained for when the outbreak of the Second World War led him to join the RAF. In this title, he gives an account of his experiences in Africa.

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Selected by voters at the Guys Read Web site and compiled by Jon Scieszka, this collection shows that guys do read. Authors and illustrators including Stephen King, Matt Groening, T.A. Barron, Avi, and Jerry Spinelli share stories, essays, cartoons, and anecdotes about being boys.

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The sequel to "26 Fairmount Avenue", the 2000 Newbery Honor winner", Here We All Are" has Tomie, his 9-year-old brother, Buddy, and Mom and Dad settling into the new house on Fairmount as Tomie continues kindergarten with Miss Immick. Illustrations.

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A lavishly illustrated retrospective in celebration of 100 years since Judith Kerrs birth, author of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and many other iconic books.

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"This picture book biography shines a light on the little-known poet and author of the beloved lullaby, and tells the story behind the classic and universally recognized rhyme"--

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An exploration of Lewis Carroll's story, beautifully illustrated by the talented Jlia Sard.

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Brown and Paschkis deliver a stunning picture book biography of one of the world's most popular poets, who wrote about the people of Chile and their stories of struggle. Full color.

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Did you know special effects were used in Shakespeare's plays That devils and ghosts came up through trapdoors in the stage This book helps you find out how in Eyewitness Shakespeare and discover the fascinating life and times of one of the world's greatest playwrights.

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A fantastic quiz book for all fans of Enid Blyton and the ever-popular Famous Five.

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In this powerful companion to her award-winning memoir "Enchanted Air, " Young People's Poet Laureate Engle recounts her years as a Cuban American teenager during the turbulent 1960s.