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.

The After-Christmas Tree - PB - ISBN 0140541918 - $1.00 

Family members take their Christmas tree into the back yard and decorate it with edible trimmings for the wild birds and animals

Air Mail to The Moon - PB - ISBN 0823407543 - $2.00

When the tooth that she was saving for the tooth fairy disappears, Ora Mae sets out to find the thief and send him "airmail to the moon!"

The Amazing Bone - PB - ISBN 0374403589 - $1.00

On her way home from school, Pearl finds an unusual bone that has unexpected powers

Amazing Grace - dj/HC - ISBN 0803710402 - $4.00

Grace rightly thinks she can be anything or anyone she wants to be: Joan of Arc, Hiawatha, Helen of Troy, Mowgli from The Jungle Book... and Peter Pan in the school play. But when her classmates tell her she can't play Peter Pan because she's a girl, and because she's black, Grace gets downhearted. When Grace's grandmother proves, through a positive black role model, that Grace really can be anyone she wants to be, Grace believes in herself once more--just in time for the auditions.

Arthur's Tooth - HC - ISBN 0316112453 - $1.00

Arthur, tired of being the only one in his class who still has all his baby teeth, waits impatiently for his loose tooth to fall out

B

Baseball, Football, Daddy And Me - PB - ISBN 0140509143 - $1.00

A little boy and his father enjoy a full assortment of sporting events together

The Baseball Star - PB - ISBN 0816736286 - $1.00

In a bedtime story to his son a father explains that the brightest star in the sky is the baseball which he hit into outer space against pitcher Killer Magoo.

The Bear's Toothache - PB - ISBN 0316563250 - $1.00

Synopsis: When he discovers a bear with a toothache outside his window, a little boy tries to think of ways of removing the tooth.

The Berenstain Bears Visit The Dentist - PB - ISBN 0394848365 - $1.00

Sister Bear watches Dr. Bearson fill Brother Bear's small cavity. Then it's her turn in the chair to have a dangling baby tooth removed. An entertaining story for preschoolers of a cheerful and informative visit to a dentist.

Big Anthony and the Magic Ring - PB - ISBN 0156119072 - $2.00

When Big Anthony borrows Strega Nona's magic ring to turn himself into a handsome man, he gets more trouble than fun.

The Bird, The Frog, And The Light - dj/HC - ISBN 0531068080 - $3.00

A frog learns the truth about his self-importance when he meets a bird whose simple song brings the sun's light to the world., A frog takes a bird to "see" his underground kingdom but because it is so dark no one can see anything. The frog boasts about his home's elegance and then commands the bird to bring a ray of sunlight into his dark palace. Will the frog's kingdom be as wonderful as he imagines?

Brother Eagle, Sister Sky - dj/HC, LN/G - ISBN 0803709692 - $4.00

A Suquamish Indian chief describes his people's respect and love for the earth, and concern for its destruction.

C

Charlie The Caterpillar - PB - ISBN 0671693581 - $2.00

A caterpillar is rejected by various groups of animals, until he achieves his beautiful wings and is able to befriend a similarly unhappy caterpillar., Charlie the caterpillar is lonely when all the other creatures refuse to play with him because they think he is ugly. Soon Charlie metamorphoses into a butterfly and all want to be his friend...but does Charlie really want to be friends with such mean creatures? Color illustrations accompany the text.

The Chinese Mirror - PB - ISBN 0152175083 - $2.00

A retelling of a traditional Korean tale in which a mirror brought from China causes confusion within a family as each member looks in it and sees a different stranger.

The Chicken That Could Swim - PB - ISBN 0859533468 - $3.00

When a duckling is hatched by a chicken, it thinks she is its mother. What will happen when it joins its brothers and sisters in the pond? Paul Adshead's second book about birds in his garden. 11" x 10" For children ages 3-10 years.

A Chocolate Moose - PB - ISBN 0671667416 - $2.50

A little girl pictures the things her parents talk about, such as a chocolate moose, a gorilla war, and shoe trees.

Chrysanthemum - dj/HC - ISBN 0688096999 - $6.50

Until Chrysanthemum started kindergarten, she believed her parents when they said her name was perfect. But on the first day of school, Chrysanthemum begins to suspect that her name is far less than perfect, especially when her class dissolves into giggles upon hearing her name read aloud. That evening, Chrysanthemum's parents try to piece her self-esteem back together again with comfort food and a night filled "with hugs, kisses, and Parcheesi.

Clever Tom And The Leprechaun - PB/1st Scholastic - 
ISBN 0590431706 -$3.00

Clever Tom Fitzpatrick thinks his fortune is made when he captures a leprechaun and forces him to reveal the hiding place of his gold, but the leprechaun is clever too.

D

Daniel O'Rourke - PB - ISBN 014050673X - $1.00

Because of a pooka spirit, Daniel O'Rourke embarks on a fantastic journey.

Daniel's Dinosaurs - PB - ISBN 0590446398 - $2.00

Everywhere he goes, Daniel sees different kinds of dinosaurs--until he visits an aquarium. Includes a brief dinosaur glossary.

David's Father - PB - ISBN 0920236642 - $2.00

Julie discovers that her new friend's father is a giant.

E

Even If I Did Something Awful - PB/1st Edition - ISBN 0689716001 - $27.00

Before revealing the awful thing she did, a child tries to get her mother's assurance of love, no matter what.

F

The Fourth Little Pig - PB/1st Steck-Vaughn Edition 1992, LN - 
ISBN 0811467406 - $30.00

The sister of the Three Little Pigs comes to visit and tries to persuade her brothers, who have been hermits since an episode with a wolf, to overcome their fears and go outside.

G

H

Happy Mother's Day! - PB - ISBN 0394822048 - $2.00

Grover is distressed that he has no present to give his mother for Mother's Day, not realizing that she already has the best present of all.

Harry The Dirty Dog - PB - ISBN 006443009X - $2.00

Harry was a white dog with black spots who liked everything, except getting a bath." Taking matters into his own paws, he buries his family's scrubbing brush in the backyard and runs away from home before they can wrangle him into the tub. Harry gets dirty playing in the street, dirtier at the railroad, and dirtier still playing tag with the other dogs. When sliding down the coal chute, he actually changes from a white dog with black spots to a black dog with white spots!

Hazel's Amazing Mother - dj/HC - ISBN 0803702094 - $9.00

Uh-oh! Hazel has made a wrong turn on her way home from town, and three bullies have stolen her carriage and her beloved doll, Eleanor. Through a surprising twist, Hazel's mother comes to her rescue and shows the bullies a thing or two about the remarkable power of love. Ages 4-8

How Big Is A Foot - PB, VG - ISBN 0440404959 - $1.00

The king has the perfect idea for the queen's birthday present?a new bed! The carpenter's apprentice is chosen to build it, but how big must it be? The king takes off his shoe, measures around the queen (including her crown), and gives the measurements to the apprentice. But when the little apprentice builds the bed, he uses his own feet as a standard, and the bed is too small! How to solve the problem? How measurements became standardized is cleverly told in this amusing fable.

The Hungry Thing Goes To A Restaurant - 
PB/1st Scholastic Edition 1992, LN - ISBN 0590455257 - $20.00

When the Hungry Thing orders bapple moose, spoonadish, and bench flies at a fashionable restaurant, who can guess what he really wants to eat?

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.