Presents some of the 'masterpieces' of children's literature, including Mother Goose verses, fairy tales, works by Carroll, Twain, Stevenson, Grahame, Montgomery, and more.

Product Description: Conrad's early fiction originated as a response to his travels in Malaysia, Borneo, and the Congo. As a sensitive observer of other cultures and a notable émigré, he was profoundly aware of the psychological impact of travel, and much of his early fiction portrays both literal and figurative voyages of Europeans into other cultures...read more

Product Description: From his tumultuous beginning to his glorious retirement, Wilbur, the pig who plays the central role of E. B. White's well-known children's work, Charlotte's Web (1952), appeals to readers of all ages. Chatting away with his animal neighbors, the ducks, and his sly rat friend, Templeton, Wilbur's comfortable life has only one complication: the threat of his impending appointment with the slaughter table...read more