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A tale from the Chaga, an ancient, Bantu-speaking people from East Africa. Originating in Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, this is a rare example of a Chaga legend in print and one of their most famous narratives of a young person coming of age. Here, a brave and hard-working girl called Marwe travels to the Land of the Dead. Told in graphic style format. The art style was amazing! The comic book style brought this tale to life. Comes with a glossary and a list of books and websites for further reading.

Michael Rosen writes movingly of the death of his son, exploring feelings of anger and sadness as well as enjoying the happy memories. This is an original and deeply touching account of bereavement, accompanied by Quentin Blake's superb and quirky pictures. A book to treasure always. Age 8-Adult Paperback 29pp. This ingeniously designed, wordless book reveals two children's stories simultaneously and their parallel, yet connected, lives in Morocco and Australia.

Stunning portrayal of our global family. The stunning and dramatic oil paintings of Zhang capture the exuberant mood of this Chinese festival as well as the quiet joy of a family gathering lit by moonlight. Age , American Import Paperback 27pp. A soothing, lyrical poem written by an adoptive mother and accompanied by fantastic illustrations. A hugely positive account of transnational adoption.

In 13th Century Cordoba, three young boys with three different faiths join forces to save the city's mosque. A profound tale of religious harmony, mutual respect and civic solidarity. Age Paperback 24pp. When rain pours in sheets from a sky "dark as a bruise", Mr Noah decides this is the perfect opportunity to "tidy up the world a bit". He busies himself with sorting out which creatures should be rounded up and saved and which should be left behind But Mr Noah hasn't accounted for Mrs Noah who begins to stitch and tack together a hooded coat with the deepest of pockets.

Nor has he accounted for her wanderings through Mythico Wood. In praise of every marvellous and troublesome creature on earth, this is a velvety-rich retelling of an ancient story. Love the words and the images and the fact the family have different skin tones- like ours. I need to find some glue". Fantastically soothing rhymes and dynamic artwork compliment a heartfelt story of parental separation. A zany, cleverly challenging, warm-hearted book which is scattered with Omar's own, comic-tinged guide to Muslim life in the UK.

A speedy plot carried by a hugely loveable protagonist who embraces a joyful Muslim identity for himself. Difficult emotions are sensitively tackled in this moving tale. Age , American Import, 30pp Paperback. Tariq loves his funny, clever dad to bits, but when it comes to school presentation day, he wishes Mr Chaudury's English was a little more fluent. A warm portrayal of a 2nd generation Bengali family. Age , Paperback 58pp. My Dog is a Carrot Ref: They have similarities and differences. They are best friends. Superb explorations of friendships across cultures. A superb exploration of friendship across cultures.

A much needed look at emotional bullying between girls and a 'very true depiction of the affect it has on a girl when a "friend" changes' School Librarian, Letterbox reviewer. A huge success in the US, this is a must for the UK classroom. Age American Import Paperback 29pp.

Maya, Nancy, Chyng and Zulay, who is blind, are the very closest of friends. They do everything the same from singing like the stereo to linking arms like sausage links. But when Zulay announces that she wants to race at Field Day, her friends are, initially, hesitant. Come the day, will she convince them to remain her biggest cheerleaders?

Age , American Import Hardback 31pp. Granny Vero was born in Trinidad. Granny Rose was born in Yorkshire. Alvina adores them both. But the grannies don't always agree The aunts have decided Nadia will be the flower girl at Laila's wedding. Auntie Amina is ready with her intricate henna designs for Nadia's hands A delightful, rich celebration of a girl's Pakistani heritage. Age , American Import paperback 29pp. But school is a strange and frightening place to Nadine until a teacher finds her a special picture which reminds her of home.

It also provides an optimistic ending of a kind that can help children believe it is possible for situations to improve' Prof. This one tells the story of Navid, a Kurdish child whose father stands up against the Iranian government's regime and has his life threatened as a result. First, his father leaves the family home, then Navid and his mum have to flee as well.

Their journey is dangerous, taking them across Italy, Slovenia, France and, finally, to an unspecified country very much like the UK , a new home and a new school which offer all the challenges as well as comforts that sanctuary brings. Deceptively simple text which captures Navid's voice exposes complicated and painful stories for our times. This series offers a fantastic grounding for class discussions on refugees and asylum seekers. Follow Mandela's journey from his life as a barefooted year-old playing on the grassy hills of Qunu to iconic statesman and president of South Africa.

Read the amazing story of a true hero who grew up to fight apartheid and became South Africa's first Black president. A Nest of Vipers Ref: An evocative blend of historical and political detail lend added intrigue to this superb escapade. Meet a hungry tiger from Korea. Can you trust a tiger? As a man makes his way to the market, he sees a tiger trapped in a pit. He wants to help the tiger, but will he be safe if he does?

Beautifully illustrated, traditional tale. Great for new and emerging readers. Princesses with power tools, broken nails and chain mail- but all with their sparkly crowns intact. A smart, refreshing and much-needed antidote! Age , American Import Hardback 29pp. On Christmas Eve, the Ernst family open their doors wide for all of their friends and family. Most of all, she looks forward to the arrival of her godfather, Herr Drosselmeyr, a toymaker who wears a gorgeous cloak of gifts. This year, Clara is given a curious wooden nutcracker, a toy which is magicked to life that very night in a story set in a crystallised winter garden of sweets!

Ray's fantastic storytelling is accompanied, as always, by her exquisite gold-gilded artwork. Ray is passionate about 'casual' inclusion- her cast of characters is often multicultural and here there is a character with an eye patch. A beautiful, satisfyingly heavy to hold book with an equally satisfyingly rich story.

Age , Hardback 29pp. This title has been made with Manchester school children and fills an important gap in available literature on this significant Black British hero. Original, unique and fantastic in every way! Kieran has plans to get in with the coolest boys' group at school but the arrival of cousin Bon risks putting paid to that. Bon is more than different- with his long plaited hair, his drawings of knights and princesses and his preference for hanging out with girls, he really does stand out. Things kick off the very day Bon starts at Kieran's school- and Kieran is, initially, quite happy to join in with the taunts.

But through the wisdom of mysterious, tough-girl, Julia, and through a little growing up, Kieran starts to see things a bit differently. Perfect for discussions of gender-based bullying; also touches on homophobic bullying. The Other Side of Truth Ref: But they will be safe once they reach Britain, won't they? Not only a marvellous read but one that refuels the desire for justice and freedom within and beyond our shores. Our Children Can Soar: It starts out with "our ancestors fought And higher and faster and stronger they go. With the extension notes offering mini biographies of the pioneers and of the present day artists, this works as a powerful political narrative, a simple introduction to key figures of the civil rights movement and as a stunning art book.

Alexandra and Jenny are bestest friends. But, with the arrival of super-cool Rolinda, Alexandra is dazzled. Will she stop at nothing to get in with the popular girls? Age , American Import Paperback 30pp. Our World of Water Ref: An attractive, thought-provoking book about our planet's most precious natural resource. Age , Paperback 43pp. Out of Heart Ref: And then a mysterious older man, William, turns up on his doorstep bringing a strange but welcome comfort and an odd familiarity Delicately written, immaculately structured, realism sparked off here and there by magic, layered with rich characterisations- it really was worth the 6 year wait for Master's new novel.

A narrative that pines, yearns, pulls and aches before, finally, flooding you with warmth and immeasurable hope. East London setting; contemporary, working class, British-Pakistani family. The 77 featured artists are a roll-call of international award-winners and world-class bestselling illustrators, as well as young emerging talent. The best-loved nursery rhymes are here, along with new rhymes to discover, and vibrant verses from African, Native American, First Nation, Inuit, Latino and Maori cultures. Age 4 to Adult, Hardback pp. The Parrot and the Merchant Ref: But her most prized possession is her talking parrot from India- and the parrot's greatest desire is to be free again Unique artwork which relishes the fine details of textured fabrics and bustles and shimmers with colours.

Based on a thirteenth century fable from famed Persian Sunni Muslim poet and philosopher, Rumi, recast and reframed by this illustrator so as to star a female merchant. Age , Paperback 21pp. Farmers Pattan and Kanni replant and nurture an ailing pumpkin which then grows and grows Today, some of Pattan's descendents live in the same valley the foothills of the Sahyadri mountains , nurturing and tending to their environment, which includes growing A delightful story which originated amongst the Irular tribe from Kerala, Southern India and has been cleverly adapted here by Chitra Soundar.

Complemented by Lessac's trademark bright palette and childlike block pictures. Age , Hardback 24pp. Pea's Book of Best Friends Ref: If 'casual inclusion' is your preferred mode of representation, then this series about Pea and her mates delivers on this flawlessly. All are seamlessly woven into a story about transitions, belonging and families.

Full of great substance, Pea would like you to know that "this book is not about mermaids". Pea's Book of Big Dreams Ref: Here, the delightful Pea enthuses and worries about her path in life- should she be a pet therapist, an artist, or a footballer? See our review of the first book in the series, Pea's Book of Best Friends. Pea's Book of Birthdy's Ref: Pea is growing up and suspects she really ought to only hold sophisticated birthday parties from now on. Also, she would quite like to track down her father who she has never met and who may or may not be an actual pirate.

Another fine addition to this series which manages to tackle very substantial issues- here, for example, an absent father- with a real lightness of touch. As always, the cast of the book remain wonderfully diverse. Pea's Book of Holidays Ref: Pea's famous writer Mum has shifted from mermaid to pirate books but has suddenly been stumped by writer's block! Determined to help, an inspired Pea suggests a break at Corfe Castle.

A delicious story of English summer weather, smugglers and holiday adventures is interwoven with a quite excellent, balanced, critique of Enid Blyton's work: As always, Susie Day remains faithful to the world we live in, with a range of characters including Ryan who has hemiplegia and whose parents are separated. See our other Pea books! A story set in contemporary Malaysia which cleverly weaves in Chinese legends and folklore.

Rohan is disappointed to receive a boring old bamboo flute for his birthday. But when his brothers are swallowed up by the angry Forest Guardian, he soon discovers that this instrument is full of magical possibilities. Plenty of scope for cross-curricular work on the environment and the significance of family. Ideal for exploring a range of poetic forms, from rigorous structures to free verse.

Also ideal for giggles. But the time comes when every prince has to get married and, well, Thomas wasn't exactly who the King and Queen had in mind Can Henry convince his parents that love really does conquer all? The king is puzzled. Why aren't his 12 daughters dreaming of princes? Subversive and rhyming high jinks by sporty princesses with attitude! Age , American Import Paperback 29pp. Princess Magnolia is not at all she seems to be.

Do not be deceived by the frilly pink frock, the glass slippers, the tiara and impeccable tea manners. When the alarm rings, she becomes the No monster in Monster Land, not even a roaring, goat-eating, fluffy blue monster, can get past this princess and her ninja skills. A story which takes all things saccharine about princess culture and turns it into one big swashbuckling backflip. A good book for girls because it shows you can change who you are' Nicola, aged 10, LL reviewer. By a mum and dad team who wanted to write a book based on their daughters who like playing at princesses and superheros equally.

Age , Paperback 91pp. Astonishingly unique and beautifully illustrated. A perfectly soothing and realistic story about a little boy's support of his mum as she goes through a successful course of chemotherapy. She had shining ginger hair which she wore in two plump pigtails like strings of Best Sausages. Queen Nibble was as tall and slender as a stick of celery.

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She liked to wear only pale colours so all her dresses were hung out to dry at night by the light of the moon". Who could resist the meeting of two such opposites? A sublime love story or a romantic friendship. Whichever way you read it, this story of two wildly different queens and their blossoming bond has the feel of a good old fashioned story with its fairy tale tropes, its clear chunky paragraphs of text, its capitalised Important Words "Saturdays' Munching of the Breakfast", "Fairy Circle", "Big Dark Forest" , its dialogue full of exclamations and a crowd supplying the necessary ooooohs and aaaaahs.

First published in , now back in print and timeless with Monks' blissfully bright and bouncy illustrations. Duffy plays and twirls and spins with her words. Why did we have to wait so long for this to come back?! Delicious storytelling and a perfect read aloud. Age , Hardback 62pp. Race to the Frozen North: The Matthew Henson Story Ref: Not only does this account give all due respect to Henson's 'discovery', it also honours his Inuit companions with warmth and passion.

An excellent book for prompting discussions about the subjectivity of history, the erasure of BAME and indigenous histories, the impact of colonisation. An excellent book also for those who simply enjoy a spirited, smart-paced, adventure story. Yet again, author Catherine Johnson delivers us gripping, sizzling fiction based on a more accurate history than the one many of us were taught- one which is teeming with the lives of those who have so often been silenced, forgotten, ignored.

Witness the thrill and joyfulness of Ramadan and Eid- and the diversity of Muslims across the globe. A very special and inclusive title. One day, Baba gi makes an important announcement: Razia begs him to persuade her family to let her attend. And so, Baba gi holds a conference with all of the men in the family, reminding them of a recent period when women in Afghanistan had full access to education, which in turn brought huge benefits to the country.

Unconvinced, they are then approached by a fictionalised Razia Jan see below who, again, tries to convince the men of the benefits, saying: Will Razia finally get the chance to learn? A very good-looking picture book inspired by the life of Razia Jan who, passionate about the often neglected rights of girls to an education, set up a school for girls in her home country of Afghanistan Kabul in She was honoured by CNN as one of their Top 10 heroes of Extra resources at the back are notes on a right to an education and the real Razia Jan, a neat little glossary of Dari words the form of Persian spoken in Afghanistan and some genuinely purposeful classroom activities.

The education of girls and the decisions made by men has to be dealt with truthfully and sensitively. I like the illustrations too, a mixture of muted colours and collage with great fabric detail' Patrice, YA author, Letterbox Library reviewer. A glorious-on-the-eye history of women's suffrage: An awe-inspiring journey through the history of women's suffrage, starting out with New Zealand's frontier women who campaigned for and won the first ever vote for women in for both European settlers and indigenous Maori women , sending ripples across the Nordic Countries, Russia, the UK and beyond, ending, most recently, with Saudi Arabia where women gained the vote in Heroes of women's suffrage are highlighted: A clear, block, timeline at the back shows women's suffrage spreading across all continents throughout the late 19th, 20th and 21st centuries.

An information-stacked history book for children to feast on. Informative and easy to read. Age , Hardback 47pp. An Adoption Fairy Tale Ref: When they discover the cause, they begin a long and difficult journey that will ultimately end in happiness. An exciting and well overdue biography of this little known hero. Saleem can drive a rickshaw and help earn money for his family. Naima longs to help but is forbidden as a girl. A wonderfully unique story set in rural Bangladesh exploring the challenges change brings.

Age , American Import Paperback 91pp. New Young Voices in Poetry by R. Hulma and Amina Jama illustrated by R. Poems about the body, aliens, peas, a cousin's clothes, afro hair and Auntie Lucille; structures from free verse to haiku Are we allowed a favourite? It's by Malorie Blackman so it is, of course, magnificent! Claire's Dad is an inventor but he's being ever so secretive- and when the big reveal comes along, Claire can only see But who are the androids? Who are the humanoids? Who are the real monsters? Twisty, turny, provocative, stimulating and smart sci-fi.

Age Paperback 58pp. Hiawatha's creator finally joins the canon of UK Black History. Age , Paperback 26pp Themes: Mixed Race Representations, Black History. When a tattooed body lands on his dissection table, he and the rapier-wielding Loveday unearth a tangled web of intrigue. Described by Malorie Blackman Children's Laureate as "Superbly written", our reviewers were absolutely gripped.

School librarian, LL reviewer. A smart, unflinching book about a child grieving the loss of a parent: Explores mental health and the complexities of the care system without demonizing any social workers! Ages , Paperback pp. Boys killed things because that was how life was, and you'd better be ready for it when school was over. A young boy struggles to join in with the seal bounty used to curb the seal population in a rural Irish community. An important local tradition and a key marker of a boy's transition into adulthood- what will Bobby do?

As much a story about facing difficult decisions and searching your own conscience as it is a thought-provoking story which confronts a young boy with the pressures to conform to a rigid and brutal 'masculinity', policed and endorsed by a small community. Interestingly, this challenge is further extended by the appearance and 'triumph' of the first ever girl to take part in the bounty.

Short and engaging text with full colour illustrations, this is an ideal first chapter book. Age , Paperback 84pp. The Secrets of Billie Bright Ref: I know you're always watching over me I go to Big School today. I'll probably actually make new friends in five minutes, because I am, like, fun and interesting But she still misses her Mum. So when she has a chance to do a school project on her mum, Billie couldn't be happier- that is, until she realises her happy family isn't quite what it seems A fantastic young chapter book starring a mixed race lead growing up in a Black British Christian family.

As always, Susie Day's work embraces inclusion in the most 'natural way, merely showing us the world as it really is. Meantime, her fresh, comic tone is a perfectly safe forum for exploring bigger ideas of social justice. Billie's gay brother is much more than a secondary character and is a refreshing addition to the tiny handful of largely white LGBT characters in children's fiction. Shanyi Goes to China Ref: Dazzling photographs present a vibrant portrait of China as seen through the eyes of young Shanyi.

Bursting with delightful details, including a child-friendly recipe for steamed egg custard! A groundbreaking photo-essay focusing on 2 children- one Jewish and one Palestinian- who learn to work and play together at Israel's summer Camp Peace. Age , American Import Hardback 43pp. She Is Not Invisible Ref: A stalled writer who has been trying for years to write a novel about coincidence. Her mum thinks he's obsessed, but Laureth is worried about him. When his notebook turns up in New York when he is supposed to be in Austria, Laureth is certain that something is seriously wrong.

On impulse, she uses her mother's credit card to buy two flights to New York. One for her, and one for her little brother Benjamin. Together they try to follow the clues in the notebook to find their father, coming across a host of interesting characters and challenges on the way to a dramatic denouement. The protagonist just happens to be blind. Don't listen to those voices". American women, this new title looks at thirteen game changers who have changed the course of and remoulded history.

Inspirational messages to children top and tail these mini bios. Great to see a disabled hero in the mix Mary Verghese! Bright bold artwork accompanies a positive, upbeat, energetic text. Age , Hardback American Import 31pp. A new boy moves in next door. Mum says he's an asylum seeker. And so begins the story of a delightful little boy who sets out to find silence for his new friend. In what is surely brand new material for children's literature, Lewis explores the environmental impact of grouse shooting-and therefore, in turn, deforestation and endangered hen harriers- and raises the radical possibility of rewilding our landscapes.

All this within a cast of characters who straddle our bizarre English class hierarchy from the landed aristocracy who run the grouse-shooting business to the working class gamekeepers and grouse beaters dependent on the land for their work. At both ends of the spectrum, young people- Joe, Minty and Ella- are galvanised and empowered to have a say on the great cost to them all of leaving this 'sport' unchecked. A fantastic tribute to all of the children and young people who ask, 'why?

Truly one of the UK's most compassionate and politicised children's authors. A picture book lover's absolute delight! The story of sleeping beauty, recast and twisted and re-birthed as an extraordinary fairy tale for our times. The tale starts out in the s with Annabel being raised by her two 'Aunts' in fact, probably a [mixed race] same-sex couple. Absorbed in s futuristic sci-fi pop culture, little does Annabel realise her own future is uncertain since green-eyed witch Morwenna a Cruella de Vil spin off has predicted her death on her 16th birthday, a curse converted by good witch auntie Flora into a long, long, long sleep.

Magical, feminist, visionary storytelling. Not a prince in sight- indeed, curiously, not a man in sight in either the mid-century nor the future world The illustrations are quite breathtakingly beautiful and the storytelling is terrific. Out February 23rd Pre-Order now; expect delivery after the 23rd! Yes, our favourite Spacegirl is back in print. Once again, Spacegirlr prepares to be launched into space, only to be gripped by nausea. Mummy Loula and Mummy Neenee rush to her side with hugs and a bucket but, oh no! Now Mummy and Mummy and even Trotsky the cat are brought down with the sickly bug.

First published in , Spacegirl Pukes has lost none of its charm and enormous child appeal. For every adult made queasy by the tiniest glimpse of a little 'puke', two more children are pulled into this wonderful technicolour-splatter adventure. A relatively early example of a children's books in which same-sex parents are included without fanfare and without an 'issue' to be sniffed out. It simply hasn't dated! Our customers have been asking and asking for Spacegirl to come back into print.

It has kept its lovely large sized format; it simply hasn't dated and we couldn't be happier! Age , Paperback 25pp Themes: Lesbian and Gay, Families. Worse still, Zoe invites Sara Jane Cushman to go instead. Now Cricket's friendship with Zoe seems as injured as her ankle.

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It's going to take some serious creativity to turn this woeful week into a lucky break! Ages , pp Paperback American Import. Star by Star Ref: The Great War is coming to an end, a flu pandemic is sweeping Europe and women are on the brink of getting the vote for the first time ever. Stands out from the current crop of Suffragette stories for its Irish setting, placing the women's access to the vote within the context of class and against the backdrop of The Troubles and the rise of Sinn Fein. Stella, a passionate young woman from solid Suffragette stock, leads the narrative with her passionate optimism and hope for change.

Nicely paced historical fiction by an award-winning Irish author. Stella Brings the Family by Miriam B. Schiffer illustrated by Holly Clifton-Brown. Stella's class is having a special Mother's Day celebration. All of the pupils has at least one mum- Howie even has two! But Stella has two Dads. A spot or two of anxiety later, Stella decides to invite not only her two dads but her nonna and uncle and aunt and cousin too! A very joyful, very lively and rather overcrowded class party follows, leaving the teacher a little frazzled.

Don't worry, Stella reassures her, when it's father's day, she'll just bring the 2 guests! Which leaves Howie with a problem all of his own A delightfully illustrated, upbeat, story which celebrates the diversity of family life. Bright fresh illustrations depict a multicultural classroom with a bunch of very happy children. An oral autobiography based on interviews with Norma Miller, famed Harlem Renaissance dancer. Lively spirited text and zappy illustrations perfectly evoke the Jazz Age.

A Stone for Sascha Ref: This is another stunning, wordless picture book which takes in vast ideas condensed into moments in time. A child loses their pet dog. As she grieves, she flings a stone into the ocean, a gesture which hurtles the reader through a dizzying journey in time from the ancient Ethiopian civilisation to the present day San Juan Islands. A revelation of our interconnectedness as well as a soothing portrayal of grief, concluding that nothing is ever really lost. Age , Hardback 46pp. Ideal either for shared reading or for a whole class performance, this anti-bullying book is a great resource for getting children to explore the emotional impact of bullying and social exclusion.

Endorsed by the national anti-bullying charity, Kidscape. Age Paperback 30pp. To be ripped away. To leave behind everything you have ever loved, unable to return". A tiny rubber dinghy, on a wide, wide ocean carrying strangers on a dangerous journey- a group of lost, desperate people who are brought into a new family by Rami, a fourteen year old child, with a face a thousand years old. It is Rami who gently gives voice to the passenger's stories, prompting them with his violin as he plays a tune, soaring with melancholy and hope, conjuring up an ancient story of freedom, a story like the wind.

Lewis adopts a sparse writing style with carefully collected words which seem to magnify meanings like a parable. A story of our time, echoing the perilous journeys made by Syrian refugees, but also a story which we know has gone many times before. Beautifully accompanied by evocative grainy, soft, 'smudgy' drawings.

Amnesty endorsed, Lewis performs another star turn, making issues of social justice accessible, authentic and galvanising to young people. A long time favourite author of Letterbox Library. Age , Hardback 77pp. Seven sumptuously illustrated traditional tales from around the world, retold with plenty of rhythms, repetitions and simplicity. Includes full length story CD. This book was made into a film as well. Conchis, a wealthy estate owner. John Fowles, The Magus.

Sounds similar to The Magus by John Fowles: The story concerns young and intelligent Oxford graduate Nicholas Urfe, who takes up with Alison, an Australian girl he meets at a party in London. The affair gets more serious than Nicholas can stand, so he leaves her to take a position as an English instructor at the Lord Byron School in the Greek island of Phraxos.

Bored, depressed, disillusioned, and overwhelmed by the Mediterranean island, Nicholas contemplates suicide, then takes to long solitary walks. On one of these walks he stumbles upon the wealthy Greek recluse Maurice Conchis, who may or may not have collaborated with the Nazis during the war and apparently lives alone on his island estate. Inez Irwin, Maida's Little Shop. She makes friends in the nieghborhood, one of whom turns out to be her nanny's grandson from Ireland. Only I think the diamond was in a necklace This sounds like it could be any of the many drawing books by Ed Emberley.

This definitely matches the description, although there may be others as well. I adored this book--you really could make a whole little world, without any particular drawing talent. Have you looked at the Ed Emberly drawing books? There are many and they are in the right time frame.

Ed Emberley, Make a World. From description, most likely this one of his many books. Finally back in print. It's one of my favorite gifts for children in elementary school--this book, a big blank book, and a set of markers, with the invitation to "make a world. My favorite is a child who made an atlas of his "planet. Not sure who was the solver but, I thank you!!! I saw the inquiry about a book with the saying "hay foot, straw foot, left foot, right foot.

The author is Jan Margo. All I remember about this book is a little boy who would march around with a paper hat on his head and chant "hayfoot, strawfoot" as he marched. One I read around about a little boy who would march around with a paper hat singing "Hayfoot, Strawfoot. His sergeant, also a country fellow, asks him if he can tell hay from straw. Of course he can, any durn fool can do that! So Sarge ties a wisp of hay to one foot and straw to the other, and drills him by calling 'hay-foot, straw-foot' instead of 'left, right, left'.

By the Sandhills of Yamboorah by Reginald Ottley , "The story of a boy who lives alone on the edge of the sandhills of the Australian desert. His only companions are a dog named Brogla an her puppy Rags. I was enquiring about a book my family read 30 years ago.

It was about a dog named "Rags" who loves his owner, a rancher, very much but is not appreciated by his owner because he is not pure-bred. At one point, the owner's two dobermans? Just after Rags runs off, a boy on the ranch runs up to the owner and tells him the other two dogs started the fight and crying tells him how much Rags loves him.

The owner is unable to find Rags no matter how much he looks for him. Finally, they meet in a blizzard and Rags almost dies getting the owner to safety. Then while Rags is dying the owner lays down with him and tells him over and over how sorry he is and Rags finally gets better.

Make Room For Rags. Illustrated by Vee Guthrie. When the small dog Rags appeared at the farmhouse in the middle of a storm, the family knew they would have to make room for her, for a short time, anyway. Danny hoped that the place could be permanent, but the more Rags teased the kittens and chased the chickens, the slimmer the chances seemed to be. The description sounds exactly like a book that my teacher read to me in 6th grade, approximately, It was about a man kept in a box in Vietnam and I think the local boy helps him escape to a cave.

Dunn, Marylois, The Man in the Box, I am enjoying rereading it very much. I read that story over and over in eighth grade ! It made me want to learn fencing, though I never did. I keep thinking it is Richard or Robert somebody. If anyone can track down the literature textbook it is in, that would help me solve an earlier book stumper I sent in about a boy named P. This description sounds just like a short story I too had to read for an English class in junior high! The point is that he does this so that the other students won't learn to look up to the arrogant, conflict-loving fencer and come to think of him as the "better" fencer, but instead realize that a peace-loving person could still be the better fighter if need be.

The only problem is, Googling "A Man of Peace" coupled with "short story" doesn't yield any results, so perhaps I've got the title wrong. I'm still thinking about that fencing story now it's driving ME crazy! On t his website I found this bit about a television drama: It was about a fencing master dedicated to the art of fencing who has a student who only fences for the brutality he can put into his game.

Nimoy played one of Mr. The story was later remade starring James Mason in Mr. Faulkner directed the fencing in this one, and doubled for Mason. This time, the bad fencing student was patterned more along the line of James Dean, as Dean was the reigning "delinquent" at the time. It looks like the story I remember may also have been made into a tv drama.

But I don't know if this is related to the solution sought by the stumper poster, or if it will help the detective work. Lawrence Williams, A Man of Peace , The textbook is out of print, but I was able to find numerous used copies. Someone on one of my loops heard about our query and emailed me. They said this is definitely the book. A possible from online search: First Edition, Hardcover "A man who lives at the edge of the woods discovers that he need not rely on the store for a supply of good things to eat.

F53 food on trees sounds like H6 hungry walk. When his friends goes on vacation and he runs out of food, he finds he can live on the garden food he finds in the woods. The cover of the book is white, though, not yellow, with a picture of a plump balding man with a hat and apron, flipping pancakes while his cat looks on. He's saved and learns his lesson though when it rains and he puts everything outside to get clean at once.

What a great site Illustrated by Barbara Cooney. Scholastic, , 4th paperback printing, Trade paperback size, some wear, but a clean copy. A man wakes up one day without his head. He carves out substitutes from vegetables - I remember a parsnip and perhaps a pumpkin. But everyone laughs, so he rejects the vegetables. He carves a head out of wood, and that's better, but he still wants his head back. So a young boy, who is making a ball out of tightly wound rags says he can get the head back. He hits the man with the ball, and the man wakes up with his head back.

Story is about a man who wakes up without his head, tries a bunch of things as substitutes including a parsnip, which for whatever reason is etched in my memory. Possibly published by Bobbs-Merrill, since my dad used to work for them and get books through them. More on the Solved Mysteries page. Paul Gallico, The Man who was Magic, The title isn't "Adam", but the protagonist's name is, and the plot fits.

Searching on Google will get you several synopses. I'm pretty sure about this one. Adam appears in the heroine's life and goes to a magicians' convention or similar. He scrambles and unscrambles an egg, and makes a wooden staff burst into bloom white roses. The other magicians turn him away About a writer who's being sued because of the similarity of one of his characters to a woman named Bibbsy Dibbs.

It's written in the form of letters. A long-running series with Christian values. The first book is set in , when Mandie is 12 and her father has just died. She runs away to the city and finds her Uncle John, discovering that he and her father are half-Indian. Her father's friend, Uncle Ned, is full Indian.

Lois Gladys Leppard, Mandie series. These sound like the Mandie series, published by Bethany House. Probably more than 30 titles in the series by now, and still in print as far as I know. They're sort of Nancy Drew-type mysteries with an inspirational twist. Set in the NC mountains, although Mandie travels a lot in her adventures.

Lois Leppard, Mandie and the Secret Tunnel. I am positive that you're looking for the Mandie books. The series starts with Mandie and the Secret Tunnel. In that book, Mandie's father dies and she leaves her stepmother and stepsister to find her father's brother. Her Uncle John a Native American who was a friend of her father's, helps her. She eventually finds her uncle and her birth mother, whose name is Elizabeth.

Mandie also has a boyfriend-type character whose name is Joe. This is a mystery series. In later books, Mandie does go to boarding school and eventually, on a trip to Europe. There are twenty-some books in the series. Could this be Mandy? It sound a lot like it. I'm sure you'll get several other responses to this one, but O20 definitely sounds like Mandy by Julie Andrews Edwards.

Edwards, Julie Andrews, Mandy , , reprinted Really, what does Mandy have to worry about? So it comes as a surprise even to Mandy when a small restlessness begins to grow in her. This lonely ache sets her to wandering farther afield, and leads her to a startling and wonderful discovery over the orphanage wall--a very old, very small, seemingly abandoned cottage. Embarking on a clandestine domestic fantasy involving gardening tools and soap flakes, Mandy finds herself being less than honest about where and how she's spending her days.

Holding her secret closer and closer to her heart, this imaginative dreamer inadvertently endangers her reputation--and her life. There isn't a cottage, but she does get into an off-limits garden and lovingly fixes it up. And she is orphaned. Julie Andrews may be under Julie Edwards , Mandy. The story is similar to that of "The Secret Garden" but without so much death. I haven't looked at it lately, but it was a favorite of both mine and my sister's. Her 10 year-old daughter also loved it. Julie Edwards , aka Julie Andrews, Mandy. Wow, a stumper I actually know, and a book I love!

You're describing Julie Andrews's first book for children. Hope you enjoy it now as much as you did as a child. This reminds me of a book that I have been looking for too. Is there some kind of windowseat with old curtains that she curls up in and reads while she looks out over the delapidated yard? I think she wrote it for her daughter. I just unpacked my copy from childhood books.

Julie Edwards, Mandy, This is a wonderful book, written by the actress Julie Andrews writing under her real name Edwards husband is Blake Edwards. Mandy the orphan finds a deserted cottage in the woods with one room covered in seashells all over the walls and ceiling. She fixes up the house and restores the neglected garden, and ultimately is adopted by the family who owns the land and cottage. It's a wonderful story. This fits the description, but I seem to recall from another stumper here or elsewhere that there was another book with a similiar theme.

Worth taking a look at Mandy, though. Mandy is rescued from her cottage when she falls ill, and eventually is adopted by the family whose estate it's on. Then one day, when Mandy climbed over the high orphanage wall to explore, there it was--a tiny deserted cottage in a clearing in the woods. Here at last was her very own, very secret home. She would tidy it up and plant a garden.

All through the spring, summer and fall, Mandy worked for--and sometimes "borrowed"--the little things she needed for it. And to guard her secret, she even lied A girl goes exploring and finds an abandoned cottage. She cuts overgrown folliage back and starts tending to the garden. She steals some soap to clean the dusty place. The fireplace or maybe all the walls in one room are decorated with shells. This is a book about a little girl who fixes up an old house. Don't know if it's the same one or not. I am not positive that this is the right book, but the part about the deserted cottage is correct, and I believe I remember a room lined with shells.

Julie Edwards aka actress Julie Andrews , Mandy. This is of course Mandy, by the actress Julie Andrews writing under her pen name. It's on the Solved pages with more descriptions. Julie Edwards Andrews , Mandy, s. My favorite book of all time! Mandy climbs over the wall of the orphanage and finds this cottage.

Lucky for her, it is owned by a wonderfully nice rich couple who discover her one stormy night when she is tending to her cottage but falls very ill. They take her in and eventually surprise! This one is also a previously solved stumper that i noticed a few days ago. This could be the book Mandy by Julie Andrews Edwards. Mandy is a girl who lives in an orphanage. She goes exploring on the property next door and finds an abandoned cottage.

I believe it has been reissued. Julie Andrews Edwards, Mandy. I have the book on tape read by Julie Andrews Edwards. I believe the book was published in See entry in Solved Mysteries page. She discovers a secret little house and a secret garden and spends time re-doing them both. I'm almost sure the name Marnie is involved somewhere because that is my middle name. This book was probably not published after because I read it before that date. If you can help, I'd be really grateful!

How about Mandy instead of Marnie. Ten-year-old Mandy feels lost among the thirty children who live in the old stone orphange. She dreams of a home of her own, a place where she belongs. When Mandy climbs over the high orphanage wall to explore the outside, she is lucky enough to find a tiny deserted cottage hidden in the forest. With a few "borrowed" items, the cottage becomes a refuge. To guard her secret, Mandy even lies — but when she falls terribly sick, no one knows where she is.

No one, that is, except for a special admirer she didn't know she had. This is probably the book you're looking for Robinson's book "When Marnie Was There," about a lonesome little girl who meets a girl named Marnie, whose real nature remains unexplained? Mandy is an orphan who finds an abandoned cottage in the woods.

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She cleans up the cottage and brings tools to work on the garden. Julie Edwards, Mandy A wonderful book about a ten-year-old orphan who one day climbs over the wall and discovers a small cottage and garden. She keeps them a secret, cleaning them and creating a private refuge from the orphanage.

Edwards, Julie Andrews, Mandy. All through the spring, summer and fall, Mandy worked for--and sometimes 'borrowed'--the little things she needed for it Sounds very similar "Longing for a place of her own, a ten-year-old orphan creates a secret home in a deserted cottage in the village of St.

Perhaps you've read them both and are remembering bits of each as one book? When Marnie Was There , maybe?

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Originally published in , and republished several times since. I think that M is on your Solved Mysteries page. Could you be thinking of Mandy, by Julie Edwards Andrews where orphan Mandy discovers an abandoned cottage and spends a lot of time there? Plot line sounds like the book you are thinking of.

Except for the name, this sounds a lot like Mandy It was about a lonely and unhappy girl that climbs over a stone wall and into a forest area where she finds an abandoned cottage. She spends each day sneaking away over the wall to it, and cleans and sweeps it up and plants a garden, I think they were roses. I can't remember much more than that about it. I hope you can help me because it is driving me crazy. Edwards, Julie Andrews , Mandy.

Mandy is an orphan who discovers the cottage in the woods and sneaks away to fix it up. Too obvious, but still. If, instead of climbing over the wall, she might have found a key and gone through a doorway, this could be the one you're looking for. Mary, with the help of her sickly cousin, Colin, and new friend, Dickon, restores the overgrown garden hidden behind a wall on her uncle's estate, at the same time transforming herself and Colin from miserable, lonely, spoiled children to happy, healthy ones.

This wouldn't be Rainbow Garden , would it? A very slightly edgy Christian novel. Single mom realizes daughter Elaine isn't having much of a life in London flat, sends her off to North Wales to board with minister's family. She's shy, gruff and somewhat snooty. The minister's younger children Robin and Frances are nice, but the two older ones Peter and Janet are covertly nasty to her -- they don't even realize it themselves -- because she's not Christian.

While exploring alone, she finds a beautiful forest and an abandoned cottage with a garden which she undertakes to fix up. And this, as Spike Milligan said, is where the story really starts! It's been a year and a half since I posted this question regarding a book that I couldn't remember the title of or the author's name. I just wanted to thank you sooooo much for helping me figure that out, I couldn't have done it without you.

Illustrated by Judith Gwyn Brown. Harper Collins, , , Another suggestion, though the Munro Leaf seems more likely. Robert Louis Stevenson, The Manse. Here is a quote from the story: This book looks likely! Judd, Frances , Mansion of Secrets. A Kay Tracey Mystery. Abandoned house is filled with secret rooms and passages. Manwolf Fantasy novel or set in Middle Ages in Europe. I read the book in or It starts from the POV of a woman in a village where a knight visits. The knight has a facial disfigurement so he keeps his face covered.

She leaves with him and ends up sleeping with him. Rest of book follows their son. My brother got it from his middle school library so I think it was a young adult book. I went there but they do not have records from that long ago anymore. At one point the son, now a man, gets thrown into a cage and set in the middle of a town. Everyone gathers and starts to throw things at him.

Yes Manwolf is the book that I read. I borrowed it from the library and read it and yes it is the book. Thank you so much for helping me locate it. It has been bugging me for a couple months now. I love the site and now know if I have any more book questions where to go to get them answered. P81 - Think this is Paul Gallico's Manxmouse - potter makes a mouse without a tail by mistake, which comes to life.

Potter overtired and possibly drunk makes mouse with large ears but not enough clay for tale - somehow comes to life and has adventures. Thankyou so much for the reply, you truly are a genius! If you do happen to find a copy I'd definitely be interested. Could this be Patricia B. I haven't had any luck tracking down info on Mr. Hedgehog , but appreciate the tip. Lifton, Betty Jean, illus. This fits for date and is an Asian folktale. The plot is similar, except it is foxes.

Perhaps there is another version with hedgehogs, or badgers?

However, Chio forgets what animal to be and chooses a chicken instead. They are happy and again pass on to become people again and live happily ever after, until the next life. Instead several things go wrong and they end up as a rooster and a chicken. I haven't checked in for a while and was thrilled to see a new response. This may very well be the answer. I may have confused that story with Grimms' Hare and Hedgehog tale. I suspect I was eavesdropping, not participating, in the storytelling session!

The wife becoming easily confused strikes a familiar note. No answer, but I have a lead: Seuss story titled "Marco Comes Late. Marco is the name of the boy in a number of Dr. Didn't find the whole poem online, but enough so that I'm sure it's the one I'm after. I would appreciate it emensely if you could help me locate all these books and i am willing to pay! Well, I can certainly help with the "Marco Comes Late" story.

Your response to M Marco Comes Late is not correct. I went that route a few years ago when I was searching for "Marco Comes Late" and spent way too much money on the wrong book. I have been searching for this poem for years because I memorized it for a speech contest as a 3rd grader. A librarian in my family finally got tired of me begging her to help, and used her vast resources to locate the poem. I am about to order this book, to see if it is really there. Dr Seuss, Marco Comes Late.

For the full text of Marco Comes Late, go to this website , and then go to page I cant imagine this isn't protected by copyright, but there is is. I couldn't find any book with the title Marco Comes Late , and and in the Geisel Seuss entry of Something About The Author - which lists a comprehensive list of everything done by an author - this poem is not listed. Janette Sebring Lowrey, Margaret , ? If this is the right one, it is the book upon which the Annette series of the Mickey Mouse Club was based. I am the one who suggested Margaret might be the solution for this book, but now I think it is Margy by Margaret Smith: In this well-written narrative, the protagonist, thirteen-year-old Margy Stratton, lives with her father in Manitoba.

Margy's mother has been dead for four years. When her father is faced with friction between Margy and her stepmother, he contacts Children's Aid to find a home for Margy. Through the intervention of a kindly neighbour, arrangements are made for Margy to live with her two maiden aunts in Bancroft, Ontario. Although her mother's family was affluent, the depression has left them with few resources. Margy originally suspects that the aunts have taken her in through a sense of "duty", but she and her aunts slowly come to appreciate and love each other.

Margy and her aunts are likeable, real characters who are in fact based on actual people.

Margaret Smith skillfully portrays the hardships of the depression without melodrama. I don't think that this book was written that early but I could be wrong. Do you have any further details on what the book was about? I tried to find descriptions of it on the internet, but haven't found anything so far. I remembered something else about this book. The girl Margie or whatever her name was discovers a book of poems by Robert Frost and really enjoys them. I think she lives with her grandparents or maybe a strict aunt or something like that.

I remember that a lot of the book was set during the wintertime. Yes, I think Margy is it! As soon as I read "Margy Stratton" I knew it was the right one. Thank you so much, I can't wait to read it again! By the way, this site is great I'm sure I'll come back to it with lots more stumpers! I still have my copy of this book!!! Saved it for my son. Illustrated by David K. Story was about a kindergarten type class.

Jonny was was one of about 5 students. All the kids were trying to help Maria start talking. She finally spoke aloud while visiting a market with her classmates. It might be called, "Maria can talk"--but I'm not sure. M77 maria can talk: The class is visiting Mr Elephantopoulos' fruit market when he gets Maria to speak. This sounds like a book whose name I of course cannot remember; it was made into a movie marketed as horror, but not! C34 is Marianne Dreams by Catherine Storr. It's a good, but very creepy book. At one point she draws rocks with eyes around the house.

I don't know this book or movie, but according to Robert Ebert's review, the movie "Paperhouse" was based on a novel by Catherine Storr called Marianne Dreams. I have an answer for one of the stumpers Marianne is recuperating from a long illness and finds a magic pencil in her mother's mending basket. What she draws with the pencil during the day, she dreams about that night.

She draws a house and a boy in that house and then learns that the woman who is tutoring her through her recovery is also tutoring the boy Marianne has been dreaming. It's a wonderfully eerie book. There is a sequel entitled Marianne and Mark. I am looking for a book that I read over and over in my teens in the early 70's. It was a paperback book that was about either a boy or a girl who is sick and confined to bed and every night dreams about the mountains or something of the like that are outside the house or maybe just in the dream.

I remember the sick child has to do drawings and whatever the sick child draws also occurs in the dream. I cannot remember what happens in the end. Hope u can help. Sounds like Marianne Dreams , which was turned into the very good s low-key horror movie "Paperhouse".

She's ill and delirious, and she can't drive away her nightmares, but through her drawings, she can influence them. M49 Definitely sounds like Marianne Dreams. It was written by Catherine Storr and she wrote a sequel as well, called Mark and Marianne. I have been looking for this book for years. It was one of my favourites from my early teen years. I can find plenty of information about the movies "Paperhouse" but it is the television show I remember vividly. This book is about a little girl who gets sick with scarlet fever or smallpox.

He will also face off against the Light of Destruction. Sick Day by PrincessandherWarrior reviews Alexis was supposed to meet up with her friends and her guy to hang out and duel Alexis had gotten sick so she couldn't make it. Jaden surprises her by asking her an important questions. Secrets by Leave Me In Ruins reviews Jaden's hiding a huge secret from everyone and its coming back to haunt him. I suck at summaries. Yugioh Gx-That Time of Year by Alocrion reviews It's that time of year in yugioh gx and jaden's friends want to see him.

What will he do? My little some day by SonicBoomFan01 reviews Sonic and Amy finally become a couple, get married, and have kids. I won't reveal what the title means, you'll just have to read and find out. Do not read if you don't like sonamy. Warning rated M because there is going to be lemon, and it's going to be emotional. This isn't sonic boom customized it's just regular sonamy. Consequences by xxxSonamyLoverxxx reviews Sonic and Amy had a fling at Rouge's party, now Amy has discovered that she is pregnant with Sonic's child at 16, Sonic denys everything but all she has is her friends that support her through this unwanted pregnancy.

What makes it worse that Sonic is getting married to Sally Acorn. Will Amy lose Sonic forever? And will Sonic come to his senses when his child arrives? Alexis's Elemental Hero by CH reviews Jaden confesses his feelings to Alexis and everything is going perfect for the new couple until Alexis fails an important test and Dr.

Crowler makes her stay at Duel Academy for Winter Break to re-take it and Jaden already bought plane tickets to Domino City can Alexis and him convince Crowler to let her re-take it once she's ready it or will she have to miss out on their trip? Tearful Eyes, Comforting Heart! However, Alexis decides to comfort Jaden and make him happy again. Can she do so? Christmas as normal as it can be at Duel Academy. Forbidden Affairs by Krispina The Derp reviews After the defeat of Shadow, Sonic has been have doubt about himself being king, and his future with Sally. Taking a trip to Merica Sonic finds himself falling for a certain pink hedgehog from his past.

Rise Of The Kaiser: What if Jaden was the son of duel monsters tycoon Seto Kaiba? Well read and find out! Rated M just to be safe. But will Amy forgive Sonic? Sonamy, Shadouge, Silvaze, Taiream and Knuxikal. One sided Sonally and mild Kenally. M rated for Shadouge lemon. M - English - Chapters: What if Judai knew his destiny as Haou from Yuki and Yubel since the beginning? But then both Jaden and Alexis's feelings for each other begin to resurface. Rated M for lemon. She decides to join the G.

N to become an agent with Shadow and Rouge. Do you think Sonic will fall in love with her? Read and find out. There will be some SonAmy in later chapters. Hey, guys, can you stop leaving sarcastic reviews? I put the characters in the proper categories, I am not an idiot. Personal Hero by kyaracandy reviews Asuka Tenjoin is a hard-working business woman. After a particularly bad day, she receives a visitor, one she would never expect to see after so many years. This is set after the end of season 4, and before the events of the 10th Anniversary Movie.

Restless Night by Talonted reviews One-shot. Awoken during the middle of the night because of a scary dream, Asuka accidentally gets Juudai up as well. He asks how he can help and he does, in a way Asuka is a bit embarrassed with Sonic must now overcome her and seek out Amy to express to her his true feelings. What if Yugi told him he wasn't done yet? My own series finale! Spur of the moment oneshot. Confess by Dandielion reviews Alexis and Jaden confess their feelings for each other.

What happens to Jaden 5 years after he graduates? Will he and Alexis ever be together? Do they still have feelings for each other? Let's find out together, shall we? What happens when six students are snowed in at the red dorm and guests keep coming? Read to find out! Eggman gives her a gift enough to finally make Sonic hers once and for all, watch as Sonic turns into a womanizing hedgehog. And then theres the bet! Jaden begins to learn what it feels like to be in love for the first time. K - English - Romance - Chapters: Christmas Time the GX Way!

However, with the support of two unlikely people, she plans on confessing in Jaden's language: Alexis and Jaden Strong content not intended for young readers. Read and Review please! Happy Holidays to you all, and an early Merry Christmas, as well. While waiting for the last member of a mission they discover some secrets It's now Asuka's turn to be feeling down.

Can Judai help her out? T for alcohol consumption. I just like that rating. They do drink sake, though. Birthday gift from the heart by the Perspicacious Loris reviews postseason 2.

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