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"The Great Birthday Bird guides us on a birthday trip. The multicolored excursion is a festive one."--School Library Journal. Full-color illustrations. Ages 4-8.

Format: Hardcover, 38pp. ISBN: 0394800761 Publisher: Random House, Incorporated Pub. Date: May 1976 Recommend Age Range: 4 to 8.
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In the second of the "Merlin Missions"--hardback additions to Mary Pope Osborne's Magic Tree House series--plucky heroes Jack and Annie must once again must travel back in time to rescue Camelot from looming danger.

One wonders why Merlin can't handle this sort of thing himself, but then of course we wouldn't get a chance to see Jack and Annie have another seat-of-the-pants adventure, getting mixed up with shape-shifting magic, armies of birds, a puzzling gem of power, and all sorts of other trouble. With the help of their old pal Teddy (Morgan le Fay's apprentice, last seen in dog form in four earlier Tree House stories), the two "Master Librarians and Magicians of Everyday Magic" must solve the mystery behind a castle full of ghosts and a menacing army of ravens. Not surprisingly, half the trouble comes in unraveling Merlin's riddles and helping Teddy use his rhyming magic correctly.

Osborne doesn't challenge readers overmuch (including the constant restatement of plot elements, perhaps worried that kids might otherwise forget or lose interest) and many parts of the story barely convince (like Teddy's "period" dialogue, e.g., "'Tis cool indeed"), but fans of the Magic Tree House will no doubt love another installment. (Ages 6 to 9) --Paul Hughes.
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On the occasion of her son's graduation from high school, Sandra Boynton, the well-loved creator of books and cards featuring hippos, dinosaurs, and sheep, has written a celebratory book for "onwardly mobile" readers. Everyone on the planet will compare this title to Dr. Seuss's Oh, the Places You'll Go, and we will, too. Yes, they're both delightful, silly picture books with vaguely unidentifiable critters as the emcees, rejoicing in the reader's recent graduation or other success. Festive exclamation points abound, along with rhyming, and alternating cheering and questioning ("Now what will you do?"). But Sandra Boynton is Sandra Boynton, and Dr. Seuss is Dr. Seuss, and ne'er the twain shall meet. Boynton's more contemporary text and illustrations feature a cow doing yoga ("OOM") and a headphone-clad fellow listening to "great rock-and-roll," among her other trademark characters flying away under balloons, partaking of chocolate, and scrambling up mountains. A box on the first page with "CONGRATULATIONS" across the top and "To" and "From" below make it perfectly clear that this is a book for giving. Behind all the goofy faces and simple rhymes is a very real, very sweet sentiment of pride and support that any loving friend or family member will be glad to share with that special successful person, young or old. Boynton's style can be recognized a mile away in such classics as Dinos to Go, Hippos Go Berserk!, and Moo, Baa, La La La!. (All ages) --Emilie Coulter.
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How many kisses does a tired baby need? Count and kiss along with this bedtime book , now in a strudy format perfect for the youngest readers. Abges 1-4 years..
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The Grinch tries to stop Christmas from arriving by stealing all the Whos' presents and food from Whoville village, but much to his surprise, it comes anyway. Illustrated and in color.

Format: Hardcover, 72 pages
ISBN: 0394800796
Publisher: Random House, Incorporated
Publication Date: May 1976
Recommended Age Range: 4 to 8.
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Made with the Best Quality Material with your child in mind.. Top Quality Children's Item..
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Discover Scandinavian Europe

Watch the aurora borealis tango its way across the night sky.
Discover the world's greatest rail journey: see daring climbers scale giant glaciers as waterfalls spatter your skin on the Bergen train.
Feel the Arctic wind in your hair at the bow of the icebreaker Sampo as it crashes through 20m-thick pack ice.
Come face to bill with a fearless, curious puffin on the remote sea bird-soaked cliffs of the Faroe Islands.

In This Guide:

Written by an opinionated team of eight savvy writers.
The only guide with in-depth coverage of Iceland and the Faroes, plus information on Tallinn and St Petersburg.
Filled with feedback from travelers and tips from locals..
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Sixteen is the magic number

Mia doesn't always have the best luck with parties, so even though it's her sweet sixteenth, she doesn't want a birthday bash. As usual, Grandmère has other ideas, and thinks a reality TV special is just the thing in order to celebrate royally. The whole scheme smacks of Lilly's doing -- Lilly, whose own TV show is still only limited to local cable viewers.

Will Mia be able to stop Grandmère's plan? Will her friends ever forgive her if she does stop it, since it involves all of them taking the royal jet to Genovia for an extravaganza the likes of which would turn even Paris Hilton green with envy? Why can't Mia get what she really wants: an evening alone with Michael?

With a little luck, this sweet sixteen princess might just get her wish -- a birthday that's royally romantic.

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