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Starting out as just seeds in a field, a group of pumpkins grew and grew until they could sit still no more and so simply started rolling into town to the shock and surprise of all its residents!
By Whitney Martin (illustrator) and Elizabeth Spurr

School and Library:

9780823418695 | 1 edition (Holiday House, September 15, 2006), cover price $16.95 | About this edition: The townspeople must decide what to do with thousands of pumpkins that roll down a hill and into their midst just before Halloween.

While flying off to a great Halloween party, an inviting witch helps give her friends a lift to the big event, but with a shaky skeleton, jittery jack-o-lantern, and others aboard, the broomstick ride becomes quite a challenge for all those on board! Reprint.
By Ethan Long (illustrator) and Elizabeth Spurr

Paperback:

9780823420414 | Reprint edition (Holiday House, June 30, 2006), cover price $6.95 | About this edition: Mildred the witch picks up one too many guests on her broom on the way to a Halloween feast.

School and Library:

9780823418701 | 1 edition (Holiday House, August 30, 2005), cover price $16.95 | About this edition: Mildred the witch picks up one too many guests on her broom on the way to a Halloween feast.

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As the eccentric Peterkin family sits down to Thanksgiving dinner, they learn that their turkey and the rest of the food has become stuck in the dumbwaiter.

School and Library:

9780689841422 | Atheneum, September 27, 2005, cover price $17.95 | About this edition: As the eccentric Peterkin family sits down to Thanksgiving dinner, they learn that their turkey and the rest of the food has become stuck in the dumbwaiter.

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The Peterkins love surprises, so for Christmas the older Peterkins intend to surprise the younger ones with the tallest Christmas tree ever, but when the tree won't even fit inside the house the Peterkins will have to find a way to save Christmas.

School and Library:

9780689830235 | Atheneum, October 1, 2004, cover price $16.95 | About this edition: Their usual silliness reigns as the eccentric Peterkin family prepares for Christmas.

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Rhymed descriptions of life on a farm introduce basic colors and the numbers one to ten as Farmer Dan goes about his daily chores, giving readers a special look at each barn and the creatures, crops, or equipment it holds.
By Steve Bjorkman (illustrator) and Elizabeth Spurr

School and Library:

9780823417773 | 1 edition (Holiday House, February 1, 2003), cover price $16.95 | About this edition: Rhymed descriptions of life on a farm introduce basic colors and the numbers one to ten.

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A box which plays 'Jingle Bells' includes five hardcover books with padded covers--each with a Christmas-themed storyline featuring popular Disney characters--as well as a delightful Mickey Mouse tree decoration.

Hardcover:

9780786833870 | Disney Pr, September 1, 2002, cover price $12.99 | About this edition: A box which plays 'Jingle Bells' includes five hardcover books with padded covers--each with a Christmas-themed storyline featuring popular Disney characters--as well as a delightful Mickey Mouse tree decoration.

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Perrier, a Hollywood starlet's favorite potbellied pig, discovers the mud pit is better than the limelight.

Hardcover:

9788426132628 | Italian edition edition (Juventud, May 31, 2002), cover price $17.99 | About this edition: Perrier, a Hollywood starlet's favorite potbellied pig, discovers the mud pit is better than the limelight.

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When Pete, an avid surfer, encounters a stray black Lab named Blackie whose passion for surfing rivals his own, he finds a companion and friend, but when Blackie's owner shows up to reclaim his dog, Pete is devastated and learns a valuable lesson in life.

Hardcover:

9780525468981 | Dutton Childrens Books, May 1, 2002, cover price $15.99 | About this edition: After moving to a new California beach town, eleven-year-old Pete feels lonely until he meets a dog that shares his passion for surfing.

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Perrier, a Hollywood starlet's favorite potbellied pig who is pampered and praised, discovers the mud pit is better than the limelight. By the illustrator of Harry and Lulu.
By Martin Matje (illustrator) and Elizabeth Spurr

Hardcover:

9780786803026 | Hyperion, April 1, 2002, cover price $15.99 | About this edition: Perrier, a Hollywood starlet's favorite potbellied pig, discovers the mud pit is better than the limelight.

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Little ones can follow along by lifting the flaps as a young child counts the various animals that are hidden inside the house, from three apes behind the drapes to ten leaf-monkeys in the dressing table, until it is time for bed!

Hardcover:

9780689847592 | Ltf edition (Little Simon, April 1, 2002), cover price $8.99 | About this edition: 'How many armadillos are snoozing under the sofa pillows?

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A gift book includes twenty all-new holiday stories which star many of the popular Disney characters, including Woody, Buzz, Ariel, Cinderella, Pooh, Bambi, and others. (view table of contents)

Hardcover:

9780786832606 | Disney Pr, September 1, 2000, cover price $15.99 | About this edition: Presents eighteen holiday stories starring many of the popular Disney characters, including Ariel, Dumbo, Mickey Mouse, and Woody the cowboy and Buzz Lightyear.

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Three children grow up with their hard-working mother's stories about her rich uncle back in Mexico, but when they save money for a visit, they learn a surprising truth

Hardcover:

9780786802654, titled "Mama's Birthday Surprise" | Hyperion, September 1, 1996, cover price $13.95 | About this edition: Three children grow up with their hard-working mother's stories about her rich uncle back in Mexico, but when they save money for a visit, they learn a surprising truth

Paperback:

9780786811243, titled "Mama's Birthday Surprise" | Hyperion, September 1, 1996, cover price $3.95 | About this edition: Three children grow up with their hard-working mother's stories about her rich uncle back in Mexico, but when they save money for a visit, they learn a surprising truth

Prebinding:

9780613004527, titled "Mama's Birthday Surprise" | Turtleback Books, October 1, 1999, cover price $12.05 | About this edition: Three children grow up with their hard-working mother's stories about her rich uncle back in Mexico, but when they save money for a visit, they learn a surprising truth

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Mother's long, long letter brings Aunt Hetta surprise and adventure, as the loose pages bury her house and keep her warm during the winter
By David Catrow (illustrator) and Elizabeth Spurr

Reinforced:

9780606135795 | Reprint edition (Demco Media, October 1, 1997), cover price $12.20 | About this edition: Mother's long, long letter brings Aunt Hetta surprise and adventure, as the loose pages bury her house and keep her warm during the winter

Prebinding:

9780613053976 | Turtleback Books, October 1, 1999, cover price $14.60 | About this edition: Mother's long, long letter brings Aunt Hetta surprise and adventure, as the loose pages bury her house and keep her warm during the winter

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Seven-year-old Susan befriends Lupe, the young Mexican woman who works as housekeeper and babysitter for Susan's family, and Lupe's disappearance prompts Susan to some unusual activities. By the author of The Biggest Birthday Cake in the World.
By Enrique O. Sanchez (illustrator) and Elizabeth Spurr

School and Library:

9780152005221 | Gulliver Books, April 1, 1995, cover price $13.00 | About this edition: Seven-year-old Susan forms a special friendship with her family's young housekeeper, Lupe, who introduces her to Mexican customs and the Spanish language

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The richest and fattest man in the world wishes for the biggest birthday cake in the world, and on his birthday discovers the joy of sharing.

Hardcover:

9780831735715 | Smithmark Pub, March 1, 1995, cover price $4.98

School and Library:

9780152071509 | Harcourt Childrens Books, March 1, 1991, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: The richest and fattest man in the world wishes for the biggest birthday cake in the world, and on his birthday discovers the joy of sharing.

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When her father gives her a bag of colorful, sugary gumdrops to eat, a little girl decides to plant them instead
By Julia Gorton (illustrator) and Elizabeth Spurr

Hardcover:

9780786800087 | Hyperion, October 1, 1994, cover price $13.95 | About this edition: When her father gives her a bag of colorful, sugary gumdrops to eat, a little girl decides to plant them instead

Library:

9780786820047 | Hyperion, October 1, 1994, cover price $13.89 | About this edition: When her father gives her a bag of colorful, sugary gumdrops to eat, a little girl decides to plant them instead

Strange and wonderful things happen each Friday when Mrs. Minetta takes over the car pool to drive from the Cherry Tree Cul de Sac to school
By Blanche Sims (illustrator) and Elizabeth Spurr

Paperback:

9780689714306 | Reprint edition (Aladdin Paperbacks, September 1, 1990), cover price $3.95 | About this edition: Every Friday, when Mrs.

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