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Caps For Sale: Esphyr Slobodkina

caps4saleCaps for Sale is a timeless classic, in print for over fifty years, and beloved by generations of readers. This easy-to-read story about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys is filled with warmth, humor, and simplicity. Children will delight in following the peddlers efforts to outwit the monkeys in this new, enlarged, and redesigned edition, and will ask to read it again and again.

In the Night Kitchen: Maurice Sendak

nightkitchenSince its publication in 1970, this Caldecott Honor Book has enjoyed a double distinction as one of Sendak's most popular and admired creations, loved by children and praised by critics.

The Tale of Peter Rabbit: Beatrix Potter

peterrabbitThe classic tales of Peter Rabbit, the Tailor of Gloucester, and Jeremy Fisher, with new illustrations.

Frederick: Leo Lionni

frederickWhile other mice are gathering food for the winter, Frederick seems to daydream the summer away. When dreary winter comes, it is Frederick the poet-mouse who warms his friends and cheers them with his words.

Mike Mulligan And His Steam Shovel: Virginia Lee Burton

mikeMike Mulligan and his steam shovel Mary Anne are a great team. But modern machines are threatening to put them out of business. In this inspiring story of friendship and loyalty, Mike and Mary Anne prove themselves with one last digging job.

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