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Alex Did It!

Three mischievous hares get into trouble and blame it all on an imaginary hare named Alex, until a real hare with that name shows up in the forest.

By J. Alison James (trans), Kristinah Kadmon (illustrator) and Udo Weigelt

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Hardcover:

9780735815780 | North South Books, March 1, 2002, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: Three mischievous hares get into trouble and blame it all on an imaginary hare named Alex, until a real hare with that name shows up.

Alexander the Great

In order to save his family from starvation, little Alexander the mouse puts on a bear suit and ventures upstairs in search of food, but he must watch out for Rats, the cat with the long, sharp claws.

By Burny Bos, Hans De Beer (illustrator) and J. Alison James (trans)

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Hardcover:

9780735813434 | North South Books, November 1, 2000, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: A plucky little mouse in a bear costume finds food for his family and wins the heart of a menacing cat.

All-Weather Friends

When Hedgehog begins a false rumor by telling Moss the Frog that all frogs have the ability to predict the weather, Moss becomes discouraged because he is not able to do so and comes up with a clever plan to put an end to the lie.

By Nicolas D' Aujourd'Hui (illustrator), J. Alison James and Udo Weigelt

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Hardcover:

9780735810471 | North South Books, April 1, 1999, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: His animal friends are convinced that frogs can predict the weather, but Moss the frog repeatedly disappoints them with his inaccurate predictions

Library:

9780735810488 | North South Books, April 1, 1999, cover price $16.50 | About this edition: His animal friends are convinced that frogs can predict the weather, but Moss the frog repeatedly disappoints them with his inaccurate predictions

The Angel and the Child: An Incidental Incident in Twelve Scenes

An angel leaves his cloud and comes down to Earth to experience life among people

By Dominique Falda and J. Alison James

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Hardcover:

9781558584884 | North South Books, December 1, 1995, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: An angel leaves his cloud and comes down to Earth to experience life among people

Library:

9781558584891 | North South Books, December 1, 1995, cover price $15.88 | About this edition: An angel leaves his cloud and comes down to Earth to experience life among people

Anna's Prince

When spring arrives, Anna must overcome many challenges to finally ride her beloved horse Prince, in this exhilarating picture book by the illustrator of Runaway Pony.

By Ulrike Heyne (illustrator), J. Alison James (trans) and Krista Ruepp

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Hardcover:

9780735820814 | North South Books, August 6, 2006, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: With help from her father and a friend, Anna helps her beloved horse learn to carry a rider.

The Apple King

When the king discovers that worms have invaded the precious apples on his tree, which no one is allowed to touch except for him, he is quite upset and tries everything--bribes, weapons, and magic--to make the worms leave, but to no avail, in a delightful picture book that shows little ones the joys of sharing.

By Francesca Bosca, Giuliano Ferri (illustrator) and J. Alison James (trans)

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Hardcover:

9780735813977 | North South Books, March 1, 2001, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: A selfish king keeps a beautiful apple tree and its wonderful fruit all to himself, until an invasion of worms teaches him a lesson about sharing.

Library:

9780735813984 | North South Books, March 1, 2001, cover price $16.50 | About this edition: A selfish king keeps a beautiful apple tree and its wonderful fruit all to himself, until an invasion of worms teaches him a lesson about sharing.

The Bad Mood

Badger wakes up in a bad mood, and on his morning walk manages to spread it to most of his friends through rudeness.

By Amelie Jackowski (illustrator) and Moritz Petz

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Hardcover:

9780735822122 | Brdbk rep edition (North South Books, October 1, 2008), cover price $7.95

9780735818880, titled "The Bad Mood!" | North South Books, August 30, 2004, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: Badger wakes up in a bad mood, and on his morning walk manages to spread it to most of his friends through rudeness.

Paperback:

9780735820357, titled "The Bad Mood!" | Reprint edition (North South Books, February 28, 2006), cover price $6.95 | About this edition: Badger wakes up in a bad mood, and on his morning walk manages to spread it to most of his friends through rudeness.

Library:

9780735818897 | North South Books, August 30, 2004, cover price $16.50 | About this edition: Badger wakes up in a bad mood, and on his morning walk manages to spread it to most of his friends through rudeness.

Bailey the Bear Cub

Bailey isn't interested in learning what his mother has to teach him because he doesn't feel ready to fend for himself, but when he catches his first fish one evening, Bailey realizes that his time to become more independent has arrived.

By J. Alison James (trans), Nannie Kuiper and Jeska Verstegen (illustrator)

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Hardcover:

9780735816244 | North South Books, April 1, 2002, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: A bear cub does not think he will ever be big enough to find food for himself, but after his mother's patient instructions, he surprises himself.

Library:

9780735816251 | North South Books, April 1, 2002, cover price $16.50 | About this edition: A bear cub does not think he will ever be big enough to find food for himself, but after his mother's patient instructions, he surprises himself.

Be Brave, Little Lion

Lea Lion's father teaches her not to be afraid of the other animals, but that even lions need to be cautious at times.

By Ursel Scheffler

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9780606217651 | Demco Media, July 1, 2001, cover price $13.93 | About this edition: Lea Lion's father teaches her not to be afraid of the other animals, but that even lions need to be cautious at times.

The Bears' Christmas Surprise

In an unusual holiday story, a band of stuffed bears embarks on a secret mission that teaches young and old alike a joyous message about the true spirit of Christmas.

By Bruno Hachler, J. Alison James and Angela Kehlenbeck (illustrator)

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9780735813632 | North South Books, October 1, 2000, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: When a group of bears sneaks into houses all over town on Christmas Eve and replace the presents with mysterious notes, the children are reminded about the true spirit of Christmas.

The Best Father of All

A turtle father and son play a guessing game about what kind of father does certain things for his children, such as chirping encouragement as they learn to fly, or organizing a croaking concert. Reprint.

By Peter Horn, J. Alison James and Kristinah Kadmon (illustrator)

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Paperback:

9780735819771 | Italian edition edition (North South Books, May 1, 2005), cover price $6.95 | also contains The Best Father Of All | About this edition: A turtle father and son play a guessing game about what kind of father does certain things for his children, such as chirping encouragement as they learn to fly, or organizing a croaking concert.

Library:

9780735816800 | Italian edition edition (North South Books, May 1, 2003), cover price $16.50 | About this edition: A turtle father and son play a guessing game about what kind of father does certain things for his children, such as chirping encouragement as they learn to fly, or organizing a croaking concert.

Best Foot Forward: Exploring Feet, Flippers, and Claws

By Ingo Arndt and J. Alison James (trans)

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School and Library:

9780823428571 | Holiday House, August 1, 2013, cover price $16.95

The Best of Friends

Despite their differences in size, likes, and dislikes, Bear and Hare are friends who share special moments together, in a delightful story about the bonds of friendship. By the creator of The Dream House.

By J. Alison James (trans) and Pirkko Vainio

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Library:

9780735811515 | North South Books, March 1, 2000, cover price $16.50 | About this edition: Despite their physical differences, best friends Hare and Bear laugh together, play together, and share special moments.

The Birthday Bear

David and his sister Sally get a surprise visitor when they celebrate his birthday in the country with Grandma and Grandpa

By J. Alison James (trans), Antonie Schneider and Uli Waas (illustrator)

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Reinforced:

9780606194693 | Demco Media, October 1, 2000, cover price $14.66 | About this edition: David and his sister Sally get a surprise visitor when they celebrate his birthday in the country with Grandma and Grandpa

Prebinding:

9780613123945 | Turtleback Books, October 1, 1999, cover price $14.25 | About this edition: David and his sister Sally get a surprise visitor when they celebrate his birthday in the country with Grandma and Grandpa

The Blind Fairy: A Tale

A blind fairy is tricked by a band of evil dwarves into thinking her palace is beautiful, but when she learns the truth from an old woman, her eyes are opened and she restores her kingdom to its former glory.

By Julia Gukova (illustrator), J. Alison James and Brigitte Schar

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Hardcover:

9781558589704 | North South Books, September 1, 1998, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: A blind fairy deceived by cruel dwarves discovers the truth about her crumbling palace and attempts to restore her kingdom to its former enchantment

Library:

9781558589735 | North South Books, September 1, 1998, cover price $15.88 | About this edition: A blind fairy deceived by cruel dwarves discovers the truth about her crumbling palace and attempts to restore her kingdom to its former enchantment

Bravo, Brave Beavers!

Mother and Father Beaver enjoy watching their children, Ben and Becky, play in the water but when a storm arises, the family must work together to save their lodge.

By J. Alison James (trans), Nannie Kuiper and Jeska Verstegen (illustrator)

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9780735819153 | North South Books, March 1, 2004, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: Mother and Father Beaver enjoy watching their children, Ben and Becky, play in the water but when a storm arises, the family must work together to save their lodge.

Bumblebee Blues

At her family's insistence, Catherine masquerades as a bee for a school party, when she really hoped to be a beautiful princess.

By J. Alison James and Isabel Pin

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Hardcover:

9780735818132 | North South Books, December 1, 2003, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: At her family's insistence, Catherine masquerades as a bee for a school party, when she really hoped to be a beautiful princess.

Library:

9780735818149 | North South Books, December 1, 2003, cover price $16.50 | About this edition: At her family's insistence, Catherine masquerades as a bee for a school party, when she really hoped to be a beautiful princess.

The Bunny Kindergarten

By Kristina Franke, J. Alison James (trans) and Sigrid Leberer (illustrator)

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Hardcover:

9781593840396 | Parklane Pub, February 1, 2004, cover price $10.99

But I Want to

Determined to do whatever he wants, a mischievous little boy sends his mother to the moon so that he can have full run of the house, yet as evening arrives and he winds down, he realizes that he was wrong and wishes his mother was there to give him his good night kiss.

By J. Alison James (trans), John A. Rowe (illustrator) and Karl Ruhmann

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Hardcover:

9780735816046 | North South Books, April 1, 2002, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: When his mother says 'No!

Library:

9780735816053, titled "But I Want To!" | North South Books, April 1, 2002, cover price $16.50 | About this edition: When his mother says 'No!

Charlie at the Zoo

While visiting the local zoo, little Charlie the duck delights in describing and mimicking the animals he sees throughout his tour, complete with die-cuts on every full-color spread and accessible information on the various animals' eating habits, normal habitats, and more.

By J. Alison James (trans) and Marcus Pfister

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Hardcover:

9780735821446 | Ina edition (North South Books, September 30, 2007), cover price $17.95 | About this edition: As a curious duckling visits the zoo for the first time, the reader is asked to identify various zoo animals in the illustrations.

Christmas Cakes

When the traditional cakes for the holiday season mysteriously vanish, Lucas the baker's son saves Christmas for the villagers of San Vitale with a special surprise that brings about a wonderful new Christmas tradition.

By Francesca Bosca, Giuliano Ferri (illustrator) and J. Alison James (trans)

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Library:

9780735818866 | North South Books, September 1, 2003, cover price $16.50 | About this edition: After the Christmas cakes which Lucas and his father make for everyone in their Italian village disappear, Lucas sets out to discover what has become of them.

Christmas in Beartown

The residents of Beartown celebrate the holiday in traditional ways by baking, playing in the snow, making ornaments, enjoying seasonal treats, and decorating the tree.

By Barbara Cratzius, Sigrid Gregor (illustrator) and J. Alison James (trans)

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Hardcover:

9781593840105 | Board book edition (Parklane Pub, September 1, 2003), cover price $4.99 | About this edition: The residents of Beartown celebrate the holiday in traditional ways by baking, playing in the snow, making ornaments, enjoying seasonal treats, and decorating the tree.

Christmas With Grandfather

Spending an old-fashioned Christmas at his grandfather's and a very special Christmas gift help young Thomas begin to recover from the recent death of his father, helping to turn his hopeless sadness into a new kind of joy.

By J. Alison James, Eugen Sopko (illustrator) and Winfried Wolf

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Hardcover:

9781558582965 | North South Books, November 1, 1994, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: Thomas's crushing grief over his father's death lifts during a Christmas with Grandfather, who knows the right things to do to ease his sadness

Library:

9781558582972 | North South Books, November 1, 1994, cover price $14.88 | About this edition: Thomas's crushing grief over his father's death lifts during a Christmas with Grandfather, who knows the right things to do to ease his sadness

Come Back, Pigeon

When the pigeon that Barnaby buys shortly after his family moves to the country flies away, he and his sister Flora begin to help an elderly neighbor care for his flock of pigeons.

By Antonie Schneider

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9780606217675 | Demco Media, July 1, 2001, cover price $13.93 | About this edition: When the pigeon that Barnaby buys shortly after his family moves to the country flies away, he and his sister Flora begin to help an elderly neighbor care for his flock of pigeons.

Danny, the Angry Lion

Danny turns into a prowling lion with a big appetite when he doesn't get the sausages and raspberry juice he wanted for lunch.

By J. Alison James, Dorothea Lachner and Gustavo Rosemffet (illustrator)

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Hardcover:

9780735813861 | North South Books, September 1, 2000, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: Danny turns into a prowling lion with a big appetite when he doesn't get the sausages and raspberry juice he wanted for lunch.

Library:

9780735813878 | North South Books, September 1, 2000, cover price $16.50 | About this edition: Danny turns into a prowling lion with a big appetite when he doesn't get the sausages and raspberry juice he wanted for lunch.

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