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Bark, George BR 12040
by Jules Feiffer
1 volume
A mother dog is concerned when her puppy George cannot bark. He
can quack and meow and moo, but no "arf" comes out. So his
mother takes George to the vet to find a solution.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1999.
Fiction
The Number Devil: A Mathematical Adventure BR 12157
by Hans Magnus Enzensberger
1 volume
Robert is unhappy about math until the number devil shows up in
his dreams and explains the secrets of numbers. By demonstrating
the importance of zero and primary digits, the number devil
helps Robert learn and understand complex concepts. For grades
5-8 and older readers. 1998.
Second Stringer BR 12219
by Thomas J. Dygard
1 volume
All through high school Kevin Taylor has been the backup
quarterback to Rob Montgomery, mopping up in the last quarter.
When Rob is injured during the first game and out for the
season, Kevin has to step up to the challenge. Rob encourages
him to succeed. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1998.
The Family under the Bridge BR 12223
by Natalie Savage Carlson
1 volume (Reissue)
Armand, an adventurous old hobo, lives under a bridge in Paris.
One December day he arrives there to discover three redheaded
children and a dog. Armand cares for the young Calcets while
their mother works. During one of their escapades around the
city, they tell Santa Claus they want a real home. For grades 3-6. 1958.
Jane on Her Own: A Catwings Tale BR 12301
by Ursula K. Le Guin
1 volume
When Jane, a winged cat, flies off to the city in search of
adventure, she learns that the warnings about human beings are
true. Some of them cannot be trusted. Sequel to Wonderful
Alexander and the Catwings (RC 40491, BR 9857). For grades
2-4. 1999.
Mr. Revere and I: Being an Account of Certain Episodes in the
Career of Paul Revere, Esq., as Recently Revealed by His Horse,
Scheherazade, Late Pride of His Royal Majesty's 14th Regiment of
Foot BR 12338
by Robert Lawson
1 volume
An unconventional account of the American Revolution by the
horse who becomes part of the Revere family and takes Paul on
his midnight ride. For grades 6-9. 1953.
The Secret Code BR 12369
by Dana Meachen Rau
1 volume
The class is learning to read, but Oscar has a special book with
bumps instead of letters. Oscar is blind, and he shares his
knowledge of reading braille with his friends. For preschool-grade 2. 1998.
Look Back, Moss BR 12375
by Betty Levin
1 volume
Jody's mother and aunt are animal rights activists. Jody does
not like being dragged into their schemes because he fears
someone will get hurt. When they try to rescue sheep at a
sheepherding event, a young border collie, Moss, is seriously
injured. Companion to Away to Me, Moss (BR 10459). For
grades 5-8. 1998.
La Leyenda de la Flor de Nochebuena (The Legend of the
Poinsettia) BR 12294
adaptación de Tomie De Paola
1 volume
Lucida y su madre quieren tejer una manta nueva para entregarle
al niño Jesús durante la procesión de
Nochebuena. Pero cuando su madre se enferma y no pueden
terminar la manta, Lucida teme que no vaya a tener regalo que
ofrecer. Entonces, al ultimo momento, una anciana sugiera otro
regalo que pueda ofrecer. (Lucida and her mother plan to weave a
new blanket for the Christmas nativity procession in her
village. But when her mother falls ill and they cannot finish
the blanket, Lucida is afraid she will have nothing to offer on
Jesus' birthday. Then at the last minute, someone suggests
another gift that she can give. 1994.
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