THREE NAMES -- By Patricia MacLachlan & Alexander Pertzoff
This is a heartwarming story of a time long gone now when life was a lot simpler. A great-grandfather tells tales of his youth in the countryside with a dog with three names. Ages 5-9. $9.95.
Order #024035-0
SAM & LUCY -- By Harriet Ziefert & Claire Schumacher
This is a cute little book for younger kids that explains just a bit about how puppies come to be. Unfortunately, too many puppies come to be in just the manner depicted in this book. Enjoy this story, but don't let your pups be like Sam. $8.95.
Order #026974-X
WHY IS A FROG NOT A TOAD -- By Q.L. Pearce & Ron Mazellan
This nicely done book helps kids understand the difference between look-alike animals... such as frogs and toads, turtles and tortoises, rabbits and hares, ducks and geese, monkeys and apes, and more. Even parents will learn a thing or two. $11.95.
Order # 025-5
THE VELVETEEN RABBIT -- By Margery Williams & David Jorgensen
The best imaginations belong to kids, for they know that whatever you want to believe can become real. Such is the story of the Velveteen Rabbit, a children's classic. $4.99.
Order # 80333-5
SOUTH, NORTH & EAST, WEST (The Oxfam Book of Children's Stories) -- Edited by Michael Rosen
Twenty-five stories from around the world are included in this excellent treasury. Animals have a leading role in many of the tales. Lavishly illustrated. $19.95.
Order # 2193-9
THE RINGDOVES -- By Gloria Kamen
Part of the Fables of Bidpai, written in India in 300 B.C., the tale of the ringdoves and their friends... mouse, crow, tortoise, gazelle... is retold and illustrated by Ms. Kamen in wonderful form. A beautiful book that kids of all ages will enjoy. $13.95.
Order # 31312-8
WHAT ABOUT MY GOLDFISH? -- By Pamela D. Greenwood & Jennifer Plecas
Jamie's family is moving... and that spells trouble. Kids are usually not too keen on the idea of moving, and when pets are involved the whole situation can just get really complicated... but somehow it seems to all work out in the end. For kids of all ages. $9.95.