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The Windigo's Return

Product Description: As the People of the North Woods begin to disappear, one by one, the villagers remain in fear of the terrible Windigo, until a young girl outsmarts him, but the Windigo vows to return each year in the form of a mosquito, in an Ojibwe legend. By the author of Old Turtle.

By Greg Couch (illustrator)

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Paperback:

9780878397105 | North Star Pr of st Cloud, June 30, 2016, cover price $9.95 | About this edition: As the People of the North Woods begin to disappear, one by one, the villagers remain in fear of the terrible Windigo, until a young girl outsmarts him, but the Windigo vows to return each year in the form of a mosquito, in an Ojibwe legend.

The Boy Who Invented TV: The Story of Philo Farnsworth

Product Description: An inspiring true story of a boy genius.Plowing a potato field in 1920, a 14-year-old farm boy from Idaho saw in the parallel rows of overturned earth a way to “make pictures fly through the air.” This boy was not a magician; he was a scientific genius and just eight years later he made his brainstorm in the potato field a reality by transmitting the world’s first television image...read more

By Greg Couch (illustrator)

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Hardcover:

9780375845611 | Alfred a Knopf Inc, September 8, 2009, cover price $16.99 | About this edition: An inspiring true story of a boy genius.

Paperback:

9780385755573 | Dragonfly, February 11, 2014, cover price $7.99 | About this edition: An inspiring true story of a boy genius.

Library:

9780375945618 | Alfred a Knopf Inc, September 8, 2009, cover price $19.99 | About this edition: An inspiring true story of a boy genius.

Nothing but Trouble: The Story of Althea Gibson

Although considered a troublesome child by family and friends alike, Buddy Walker sees the raw talent of this Harlem native and decides to take her under his wing to build her tennis skills--challenging her to become a great player who eventually earns the title of the first African-American to ever play at and win the celebrated Wimbledon Cup.

By Greg Couch (illustrator) and Sue Stauffacher

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Hardcover:

9780375834080 | Alfred a Knopf Inc, August 14, 2007, cover price $16.99 | About this edition: Although considered a troublesome child by family and friends alike, Buddy Walker sees the raw talent of this Harlem native and decides to take her under his wing to build her tennis skills--challenging her to become a great player who eventually earns the title of the first African-American to ever play at and win the celebrated Wimbledon Cup.

Library:

9780375934087 | Alfred a Knopf Inc, August 14, 2007, cover price $19.99 | About this edition: Although considered a troublesome child by family and friends alike, Buddy Walker sees the raw talent of this Harlem native and decides to take her under his wing to build her tennis skills--challenging her to become a great player who eventually earns the title of the first African-American to ever play at and win the celebrated Wimbledon Cup.

Pretty Little Lilly and the Magical Light

Pretty Little Lilly is scared of the dark and always cries at bedtime, until one night when she wishes on a shooting star and a glowing bear takes her to a magical land.

By Greg Couch (illustrator) and Ashley Hornsby

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9780977724109 | Cepia Llc, March 30, 2007, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: Pretty Little Lilly is scared of the dark and always cries at bedtime, until one night when she wishes on a shooting star and a glowing bear takes her to a magical land.

Aladdin And The Magic Lamp

Aladdin outwits an evil magician who first tries to trick him into handing over an old lamp with a genie inside and later steals Aladdin's wife and possessions.

By Greg Couch (illustrator) and James Howard Kunstler

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Hardcover:

9780689800634 | Har/cas edition (Simon & Schuster, April 1, 1995), cover price $19.95 | About this edition: With the aid of a genie from a magic lamp, Aladdin fights an evil magician and wins the hand of a beautiful princess.

Library:

9781596792210 | Spotlight, January 11, 2005, cover price $25.65 | About this edition: Aladdin outwits an evil magician who first tries to trick him into handing over an old lamp with a genie inside and later steals Aladdin's wife and possessions.

The Cello of Mr. O

A child's city, struggling to survive the ravages of war, looks forward to Wednesdays at 4 o'clock when the relief truck comes bearing supplies, but when the truck is bombed the people lose hope, until the unfriendly Mr. O takes over and sits in the square every day at 4 o'clock with his cello, buoying the spirits of the town with his melodies and courage. Reprint.

By Greg Couch (illustrator) and Jane Cutler

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Hardcover:

9780525461197 | Dutton Childrens Books, October 1, 1999, cover price $15.99 | About this edition: When a concert cellist plays in the square for his neighbors in a war-besieged city, his priceless instrument is destroyed by a mortar shell, but he finds the courage to return the next day to perform with a harmonica

Paperback:

9780142401743 | Reprint edition (Puffin, August 1, 2004), cover price $6.99 | About this edition: When a concert cellist plays in the square for his neighbors in a war-besieged city, his priceless instrument is destroyed by a mortar shell, but he finds the courage to return the next day to perform with a harmonica

Prebinding:

9781417640454, titled "Cello of Mr. O" | Turtleback Books, August 1, 2004, cover price $17.20 | also contains The Cello Of Mr. O | About this edition: When a concert cellist plays in the square for his neighbors in a war-besieged city, his priceless instrument is destroyed by a mortar shell, but he finds the courage to return the next day to perform with a harmonica

Halloween

Luminous, haunting illustrations of three trick-or-treaters' moonlit revels capture the spooky, spine-tingling thrill of this magical night.

By Harry Behn and Greg Couch (illustrator)

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Hardcover:

9780735816091 | North South Books, August 1, 2003, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: An illustrated poem that describes some of the spooky events that occur on Halloween night.

Library:

9780735817661 | North South Books, August 1, 2003, cover price $16.50 | About this edition: An illustrated poem that describes some of the spooky events that occur on Halloween night.

Summer's Vacation

Despite reminders from Father Time and Mother Earth, Summer neglects her chores while she is on vacation.

By Greg Couch (illustrator) and Lynn Plourde

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9780689842238 | Simon & Schuster, May 1, 2003, cover price $16.95 | About this edition: Despite reminders from Father Time and Mother Earth, Summer neglects her chores while she is on vacation.

Spring's Sprung

While sisters March, April, and May fight, the world fears that it will stay cold for the whole season, but Mother Earth's reassurances end the fighting and they soon appreciate their own talents and work together to bring the leaves back to the trees and flowers to the meadows.

By Greg Couch (illustrator) and Lynn Plourde

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9780689842290 | 1 edition (Simon & Schuster, March 1, 2002), cover price $16.00 | About this edition: Mother Nature rouses her squabbling daughters, March, April, and May, so they can awaken the world and welcome spring.

Sun Dance, Water Dance

Filled with vibrant illustrations and lyrical text, a delightful celebration of summer follows a group of friends as they enjoy a wonderful day outside splashing in the water, baking in the sun, running around barefoot, having picnics in the shade, and sleeping under the stars.

By Greg Couch (illustrator) and Jonathan London

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Hardcover:

9780525466826 | Dutton Childrens Books, June 1, 2001, cover price $15.99 | About this edition: In verse, shares the feelings and adventures of playing under the sun and in the water while staying in a cabin in the woods.

I Know the Moon

When the animals of the night cannot agree on just what the moon is, they turn to the Man of Science to settle their dispute, but they are not satisfied with the answer he gives them.

By Stephen Axel Anderson and Greg Couch (illustrator)

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9780399234255 | Philomel Books, March 1, 2001, cover price $15.99 | About this edition: When the animals cannot agree on just what the moon is, they turn to the Man of Science to settle their dispute, but they are not satisfied with the answer he gives them.

Winter Waits

Father Time's son, Winter, tries to get his busy father's attention.

By Greg Couch (illustrator) and Lynn Plourde

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9780689832680 | Simon & Schuster, November 1, 2000, cover price $16.00 | About this edition: Father Time's son, Winter, tries to get his busy father's attention.

Moonball

When Danny plays baseball he always strikes out, but one night in a dream, he plays baseball with the moon and the 'all-stars' and hits the home run of his dreams.

By Greg Couch (illustrator) and Jane Yolen

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9780689810954 | Simon & Schuster, June 1, 1999, cover price $16.00 | About this edition: Danny always strikes out, but in a dream he plays baseball with the moon and stars and finds it an eminently satisfying experience

First Palm Trees: An Anancy Spiderman Story

Anancy Spiderman, the West Indian trickster, attempts to persuade the Sun-Spirit, Water-Spirit, Earth-Spirit, and Air-Spirit to create the world's first palm trees in order to collect a vast reward from the king.

By James Berry and Greg Couch (illustrator)

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9780689810602 | Simon & Schuster, December 1, 1997, cover price $17.00 | About this edition: The West Indian trickster Anancy Spiderman tries to persuade Sun-Spirit, Water-Spirit, Earth-Spirit, and Air-Spirit to create the world's first palm trees so that he can collect a reward from the king

The Windigo's Return: A North Woods Story

As the People of the North Woods begin to disappear, one by one, the villagers remain in fear of the terrible Windigo, until a young girl outsmarts him, but the Windigo vows to return each year in the form of a mosquito, in an Ojibwe legend. By the author of Old Turtle.

By Greg Couch and Douglas Wood

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9780689800658 | Simon & Schuster, September 1, 1996, cover price $16.00 | About this edition: When the fearsome Windigo begins to prey upon the People of the North Woods, a girl named Morning Star comes up with a plan to stop him

The Man-In-The-Moon in Love

When Man-in-the-Moon falls in love with a woman on Earth and marries her, his new-found bliss is interrupted by Man-in-the-Sun, who insists that the new bride cannot move to the moon to be with her husband.

By Jeff Brumbeau and Greg Couch (illustrator)

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Hardcover:

9781556702297 | Stewart Tabori & Chang, April 1, 1992, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: Some nights the Man-in-the-Moon is visible and some nights he is not because of a bargain with the Man-in-the-Sun, permitting one monthly visit between the Man-in-the-Moon and his lady love

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