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Nine of Nora's friends and relatives bring her replacement cats after she loses her beloved Amelia, but there is still one surprise in store.

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9780687370962 | Abingdon Pr, March 1, 1987, cover price $12.95 | About this edition: After Nora's pet cat Amelia disappears, nine of Nora's friends and relatives each give Nora a replacement cat to comfort her, but she feels that no other cat can ever replace her beloved Amelia

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When Patrick tells a friend about the wild creature he is bringing home as a pet, the 'aminal' becomes an increasingly larger and more fearful monster as different children pass on what they have heard.

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9781595720061 | Star Bright Books, February 15, 2005, cover price $17.95 | About this edition: When Patrick tells a friend about the wild creature he is bringing home as a pet, the 'aminal' becomes an increasingly larger and more fearful monster as different children pass on what they have heard.
9781881772194 | Humbug Books, June 1, 1994, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: Patrick's friends create an increasingly larger and more fearful monster in their minds before they see what he really has found

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Product Description: A classic Christmas tale about believing! Margie's older brother, Arthur, believes that Santa Claus is a humbug and he plans to prove it by catching Santa on Christmas Eve. But Arthur might be wrong about Santa after all...A fun tale for all young skeptics! Lorna Balian's charming story is reissued with full color added to the delightful illustrations by her daughter, Lecia...read more

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9781595720368, titled "Bah! Humbug?" | Reprint edition (Star Bright Books, October 1, 2006), cover price $15.95 | About this edition: Two children set a trap for Santa Claus but only one of them manages to see him.
9780687371075 | Abingdon Pr, September 1, 1987, cover price $12.95 | About this edition: Margie determinedly writes to Santa Claus and can only watch and wait as her big brother, Arthur, prepares to capture Santa on Christmas Eve

Paperback:

9781595727398, titled "Bah, Humbug?" | Star Bright Books, November 1, 2015, cover price $6.99 | About this edition: A classic Christmas tale about believing!

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Mr. O'Leary comes up with a plan to keep a groundhog from eating some of the vegetables that he and Mrs. O'Leary grow on their little farm.

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9781932065381 | Star Bright Books, March 1, 2004, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: Mr.
9780687140091 | Abingdon Pr, November 1, 1985, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: During the winter, Mr.
9781881772200 | Starbright Books, October 1, 1985, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: During the winter, Mr.

Paperback:

9781595722966 | Reprint edition (Star Bright Books, October 15, 2011), cover price $6.95

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Product Description: A homely witch is delighted to find a secret recipe for beauty but it is written in a code that the reader must help her decipher by learning the letters of the alphabet.

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9780687371020 | Abingdon Pr, June 1, 1987, cover price $12.95 | About this edition: A homely witch is delighted to find a secret recipe for beauty but it is written in a code that the reader must help her decipher by learning the letters of the alphabet.

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An ugly witch discovers a recipe for Magic Beauty Potion, but the instructions are written in secret code for readers to decipher

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9780687180219 | Abingdon Pr, March 1, 1984, cover price $12.95 | About this edition: A homely witch is delighted to find a secret recipe for beauty but it is written in a code that the reader must help her decipher by learning the letters of the alphabet.

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Product Description: There is no Easter Bunny! insists Father Rabbit. And rabbits do not lay eggs! Despite his protests, the Rabbit children are convinced that their father is the Easter Bunny. Humbug! and Foolishness! are Father Rabbit s answer when his little bunnies keep insisting that he must be the Easter Bunny! Chaos ensues when Granny, who lives in a house above the Rabbit family s burrow, decorates eggs for her grandchildren s Easter egg hunt and they disappear...read more

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9781932065404 | Star Bright Books, February 1, 2004, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: Even though Gracie the hen hides her eggs and Father Rabbit insists he is not the Easter Rabbit, the farm bunnies and Granny's grandchildren all have a wonderful Easter.
9781881772040 | Humbug Books, December 1, 1997, cover price $16.95 | About this edition: Father Rabbit's reply of 'Humbug' to the idea that he is the Easter Rabbit doesn't spoil Easter for his children or Granny's grandchildren.
9780687370986 | Abingdon Pr, April 1, 1987, cover price $7.50 | About this edition: Father Rabbit's reply of 'Humbug' to the idea that he is the Easter Rabbit doesn't spoil Easter for his children or Granny's grandchildren.

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9781595727428 | Reprint edition (Star Bright Books, February 1, 2016), cover price $6.99 | About this edition: There is no Easter Bunny!

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Despite looking the part, a little witch cannot seem to do the things that witches are supposed to do.

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9781932065329 | Star Bright Books, September 1, 2003, cover price $12.95 | About this edition: Despite looking the part, a little witch cannot seem to do the things that witches are supposed to do.
9781881772248 | Humbug Books, September 1, 1987, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: Magic potions and words do not work for the Humbug Witch who finally removes her mask

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Product Description: Book by Balian, Lorna

Hardcover:

9780687371006 | Abingdon Pr, June 1, 1987, cover price $12.95 | About this edition: Book by Balian, Lorna

School and Library:

9780687185283, titled "I Love You Mary Jane" | Abingdon Pr, June 1, 1967, cover price $6.50 | About this edition: A birthday has as many surprises for the guests as it does for Mary Jane

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Product Description: Ninny Nanny and Gram decide to catch a leprechaun and use his pot of gold to solve their problems. But finding the fortune is a lot of work!

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9781932065374, titled "Leprechauns Never Lie" | Star Bright Books, February 1, 2004, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: Gram is ailing and Ninny Nanny, too lazy to care for their simple needs, says she will catch a leprechaun to discover his hidden gold.
9781881772071 | Starbright Books, November 1, 1994, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: After capturing a leprechaun, Gram and Ninny Nanny believe their problems will soon be solved by the mischievous elf's treasure but soon discover that his directions to the cache are not so easy to follow
9780687371105 | Abingdon Pr, December 1, 1987, cover price $5.95 | About this edition: After capturing a leprechaun, Gram and Ninny Nanny believe their problems will soon be solved by the mischievous elf's treasure but soon discover that his directions to the cache are not so easy to follow

Paperback:

9781595723284, titled "Leprechauns Never Lie" | Star Bright Books, October 15, 2011, cover price $6.95 | About this edition: Ninny Nanny and Gram decide to catch a leprechaun and use his pot of gold to solve their problems.

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Hazel the mouse goes to visit her mother on Mother's Day, but finds she has gone to visit her mother.

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9781932065398 | Star Bright Books, March 1, 2004, cover price $8.95 | About this edition: Hazel the mouse goes to visit her mother on Mother's Day, but finds she has gone to visit her mother.
9780687370979 | Abingdon Pr, March 1, 1987, cover price $12.95 | About this edition: Hazel the mouse goes to visit her mother on Mother's Day, but finds she has gone to visit her mother.

Paperback:

9781595727404 | Star Bright Books, February 1, 2016, cover price $5.99

Whenever a sock disappears in the Perkins household, the Socksnatchers who live in the cellar unbeknownst to the family members, are preparing a tasty meal.

Hardcover:

9781595720030 | Star Bright Books, August 30, 2005, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: Whenever a sock disappears in the Perkins household, the Socksnatchers who live in the cellar unbeknownst to the family members, are preparing a tasty meal.
9780687390472 | Abingdon Pr, November 1, 1988, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: The author provides the answer to a frequently asked question when she relates the story of a curious little family of creatures whose chief occupation is stealing socks from humans

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When she finds a turkey egg, Mrs. Gumm decides to hatch it and have a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.

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9781932065336, titled "Sometimes It's Turkey, Sometimes It's Feathers" | Star Bright Books, November 1, 2003, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: When she finds a turkey egg, Mrs.
9781881772156 | Reprint edition (Starbright Books, August 1, 1994), cover price $14.95 | About this edition: When she finds a turkey egg, Mrs.

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The genie conjured up by Peggy's plastic ring is only a beginner who does not know how to put a stop to the one wish he can grant.

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9781595720177 | Reissue edition (Star Bright Books, August 30, 2005), cover price $16.95 | About this edition: The genie conjured up by Peggy's plastic ring is only a beginner who does not know how to put a stop to the one wish he can grant.
9781881772262 | Humbug Books, May 1, 1994, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: The genie Peggy's plastic ring conjures up is only a beginner who doesn't know how to put a stop to the one wish he can grant

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When a large baby in a large basket is left on the steps of the St. Valentine village hall, the villagers decide that she will belong to all of them and they name her Valentine.

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9781932065145, titled "A Sweetheart For Valentine" | Star Bright Books, February 1, 2005, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: When a large baby in a large basket is left on the steps of the St.
9780687371099 | Abingdon Pr, December 1, 1987, cover price $12.95 | About this edition: Valentine, an orphan adopted by an entire village, grows up to be a giantess, flooding the village with her tears because she has no sweetheart until the townspeople find a man big enough to carry her off

What can a little witch do when her witchy spells and potions don't turn out right? She just keeps on trying until it's time for bed. The readers then discover her true identity. A lovely surprise!

Hardcover:

9781595720108 | Star Bright Books, August 1, 2004, cover price $12.95

Paperback:

9781595720115 | Star Bright Books, August 1, 2004, cover price $4.95 | About this edition: What can a little witch do when her witchy spells and potions don't turn out right?

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A little boy's quest for Henry takes him all the way into the universe.

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9781595720351 | Star Bright Books, August 30, 2005, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: A little boy's quest for Henry takes him all the way into the universe.
9781881772279 | Humbug Books, October 1, 1995, cover price $10.95 | About this edition: "Where in the world is Henry?

School and Library:

9780687450923 | Abingdon Pr, February 1, 1980, cover price $5.95 | About this edition: A little boy's quest for Henry takes him all the way into the universe.

When their secluded valley is encroached upon by other settlers and becomes noisy and polluted, Wilber and Violet build a space machine and find the peaceful space they want in an unexpected way

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9780823408368 | Starbright Books, August 1, 1990, cover price $19.95 | About this edition: Violet and Wilbur love the peace and quiet of their valley and find the need for more space when it is invaded by many neighbors, including the obstreperous Googie.

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