USED BOOKS DIVISION: HC = hardcover,  PB = paperback.  Books with a dust jacket have a "(dj)" after the title.   We examine each of the books and  rate nearly all of their inside pages as very good to excellent.   Books with "flaws" are noted and affect appearance only unless otherwise stated after the title.  Outer wear may include a sticker, light soiling,  rubbed /bumped corners or edges, library reinforcement tape on the spine or corners and or ID markings. To obtain a detailed description of a title,  please  email and we will be happy to provide this and any available photos.  Great  value - you won't  be disappointed! CONDITIONS: See Definitions Below.

Oh, The Places You'll Go! - HC - ISBN 0679805273 - $6.50

Inspirational yet honest, and always rhythmically rollicking, Oh, the Places You'll Go! is a perfect sendoff for children, 1 to 100, entering any new phase of their lives. Kindergartners, graduate students, newlyweds, newly employeds--all will glean shiny pearls of wisdom about the big, bountiful future. The incomparable Dr. Seuss rejoices in the potential everyone has to fulfill their wildest dreams: "You'll be on your way up! / You'll be seeing great sights! / You'll join the high fliers / who soar to high heights."

One Morning In Maine - PB - ISBN 0140501746 - $1.00

This is the story of an exciting day on a Maine island--and the thrill of a loose tooth.

Once When I Was Scared - PB - ISBN 0140549323 - $2.00

Grandfather tells how, when he was a child, he coped with fear during a journey alone through a dark wood to get hot coals to heat the family cabin.

On The Day You Were Born - dj/HC - ISBN 0152579958 - $2.00

Inspired by Debra Frasier's enormously popular On the Day You Were Born, this charming photo journal invites families to celebrate the arrival of their loved one into the natural world. A star-spangled blue sky, crossed by a swath of sunshine yellow with gold birds, introduces the reader to "the very first day you arrived." Baby's picture and name go right in the middle of all the cheery yellow. Turn the page: "You were born on the round planet Earth. Was it day, or was it night?"

Oregon's Journey - dj/HC - ISBN 0816733058 - $5.00

A dwarf clown and a performing bear leave a Pittsburgh circus to seek their places in the world in far-off Oregon. As they travel across the country, the duo share many adventures and hopes--the bear wants to return to his natural habitat and the clown dreams of meeting Snow White. Mixed-media illustrations accompany the lyrical text., Duke, a circus dwarf, takes Oregon, a circus bear, back home to Oregon.

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Peanut Butter Rhino - PB - ISBN 0590485210 - $1.00

It's a great book and it's really funny. I also like that they do comic strip bubbles rather than regular story words on the bottom.

A Perfect Father's Day - PB - ISBN 0395664160 - $1.00

In this story, 4-year-old Susie plans a perfect Father's Day for her dad--a day that just happens to be filled with all her favorite things. What will Susie's dad think of her Father's Day plans? Watercolor illustrations accompany the text.

Perfect The Pig - PB, G - ISBN 0590437100 - $2.00

A tiny pig is granted his wish which leads to an almost perfect life., Perfect the Pig wishes for wings and gets them--but he isn't ready for the complications

Picnic With Piggins - PB, Like New - ISBN 0152615350 - $6.00

A picnic in the country develops a mystery which turns out to be a birthday surprise.

PiggyBook - PB/1st DragonflyEdition 1990, VG/G - ISBN 067980837X - $7.00

Mr Piggott and his two sons behave like pigs to poor Mrs Piggott until, finally, she walks out. Left to fend for themselves, the male Piggotts undergo some curious changes! This is a hilarious picture book, full of surprises and teasing visual jokes. As with so many of Anthony Browne's books, this story works on several levels with sophisticated pictures combining with a simply told story. Within the story there is a serious message, but it is also a humorous tale that will delight young children and the whole family

Potato Pancakes All Around - PB - ISBN 0827602170 - $2.00

A wandering peddler teaches the villagers how to make potato pancakes from a crust of bread.

A Present For Big Pig - PB/1st US Edition 1995 by Candlewick Press, Like New - ISBN 1564024601 - $5.00

Little Pig has a present for Big Pig but can't seem to get it wrapped without entangling himself and all his animal friends in paper and sticky tape.

The Purple Coat - PB - ISBN 0689716346 - $2.00

Despite her mother's reminder that "navy blue is what you always get," Gabby begs her tailor grandfather to make her a beautiful purple fall coat., Every year, Gabrielle's grandfather, a tailor, makes her a new navy blue coat. One year, she wants a purple coat instead of a blue one, but her mother says no. Fortunately, her grandfather has a perfect solution.

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Rachel Fister's Blister - PB - ISBN 039565744X - $1.00

Rachel Fister's blister sends adults scurrying for a cure, but nothing seems to help until they appeal to the Queen for advice., When Rachel Fister gets a blister everyone provides her with a remedy--none of which seem to work. Will anyone know what to do about the Fister blister? Color illustrations accompany the text.

Rachel Parker, Kindergarten Show-Off - PB - ISBN 0590473476 - $2.00

"Olivia loves kindergarten. She can read and write. No one else in her class can. Then Rachel Elizabeth Parker moves next door, and she can read and write too! Olivia thinks that Rachel Parker is the world's biggest show-off. Can Olivia and Rachel learn to be friends?

Rain - PB - ISBN 0688104797 - $2.00

Blue sky. Yellow sun. White clouds. Then, suddenly, gray clouds. Gray sky. RAIN. Using bold graphics and few words, Rain explores concepts like weather, colors, and a changing landscape. It's a book for very young readers to enjoy and learn from, rain or shine.

Rain Talk - PB/1st Aladdin Edition, Like New - ISBN 0689716990 - $5.00

A child enjoys a glorious day in the rain, listening to the varied sounds it makes as it comes down.

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Scary Poems For Rotten Kids - PB - ISBN 0887531776 - $1.00

This is one of my favorite books from childhood. The poems in it are so witty and gross and totally entertaining for adults and kids alike.

The Snowy Day - PB - ISBN 0140501827 - $1.00

The tranquil story mirrors the calm presence of the paintings, and both exude the silence of a freshly snow-covered landscape. The little boy celebrates the snow-draped city with a day of humble adventures--experimenting with footprints.

Something From Nothing - PB - ISBN 059047281X - $1.00

Based on a classic Yiddish folk tale, it tells the story of Joseph, whose Grandpa, the tailor in a little village, makes him a beautiful blanket to keep him warm and comfy and safe from bad dreams. When the blanket becomes a little tattered and his mother wants to throw it out, Joseph takes it to Grandpa to see if he can rescue it.

Storms - dj/HC - ISBN 0688074138 - $2.50

Describes the atmospheric conditions which create thunderstorms, hailstorms, lightning, tornadoes, and hurricanes and how violent weather affects the environment and people.

The Surprise In The Wardrobe - dj/HC - ISBN 0374373094 - $1.00

Bobby Bell discovers a witch in his room and takes her to school where she causes a number of problems.

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Tacky The Penguin - PB - ISBN 0395562333 - $1.00

Tacky the penguin does not fit in with his sleek and graceful companions, but his odd behavior comes in handy when hunters come with maps and traps.

Thomas' Snowsuit - PB - ISBN 0920303331 - $1.00

His mother, teacher, and principal have a hard time trying to convince Thomas to wear his snowsuit.

The Three Little Pigs - PB, Like New - ISBN 0374477175 - $2.00

This much beloved story has inspired a visual interpretation that has the look of a classic.

Tommy At The Grocery Store - PB/1st HarperEdition 1991, G - 
ISBN 0064432661 - $20.00

Things get tough for Tommy when a grocer mistakes him for a salami, but after a number of outrageous mishaps, he is recognized as a child., Tommy is mistaken for items in a grocery store until his mother comes to the rescue.

The Trouble With Mom - PB - ISBN 0698206819 - $1.00

The narrator of this book, a child who can't understand why her well-meaning mom (complete with witch outfit, flying broom, caldron, and spells) just doesn't fit in among the other parents of children at her school, is a pitch-perfect example of a kid complaining about a somewhat embarrassing parent.

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Umbrella - PB, Like New/with one marking - ISBN 0140502408 - $1.00

Momo eagerly waits for a rainy day so she can use the red boots and umbrella she received on her third birthday.

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Waiting For Mom - PB - ISBN 0140506527 - $1.00

A young hippo is worried and concerned when his mother, caught up in an unexpected delay, is late picking him up from school.

Weather - HC - ISBN 0590452347 - $1.00

Explores the various aspects of the weather and the changing seasons on spiral-bound transparent pages.

White Snow Bright Snow - PB/1st MulberryEdition 1988, Like New - 
ISBN 0688082947 - $5.00

On a winter's day the people and animals of a small town anticipate a snowfall and make their preparations for dealing with the storm. During the night, the snow falls and the next day the people shovel the snow off their cars, the children build a snow fort, and the rabbits sleep in their cozy and warm underground burrows. Soon the snow melts and as time passes the townspeople begin to notice signs of spring's arrival. Soft blue halftone illustrations with splashes of red and yellow accompany the text. Winner of the 1948 Caldecott Medal.,

The Wretched Stone - dj/HC - ISBN 0395533074 - $10.50

A strange glowing stone picked up on a sea voyage captivates a ship's crew and has a terrible transforming effect on them.

CONDITIONS:   NEW, LIKE NEW, VERY GOOD, GOOD, ACCEPTABLE

NEW - A book that is unread and has no defects.

LN = LIKE NEW - A book that may have been handled several times or used slightly but that nevertheless has no defects of note and no signs of wear or aging. A "Like New" book is suitable to give as a gift.

VG = VERY GOOD - A book that may have minor signs of wear or aging. Similar to books in "Like New" condition, "Very Good" books do not have any tears or damage to the pages or binding and do not contain markings or highlighting.

G = GOOD - A book that shows more general signs of wear. The spine may be cracked or pages may have yellowed. This book may also contain markings or highlighting.

A = ACCEPTABLE - A book that is readable, with all pages intact, but showing significant signs of wear. This book may have defects such as damage to its spine or cover and may also contain markings or highlighting. All specific defects should be noted in the Comments section associated with each used book.