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Sing for a Gentle Rain

While struggling to decipher the dreams that leave him exhausted, James Winter falls asleep in the desert and awakens to find Spring Rain, an Indian girl whose tribe disappeared hundreds of years ago

By James J. Alison and J. Alison James

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School and Library:

9780689315619 | Atheneum, October 1, 1990, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: A boy's search for an explanation to a persistent dream leads him to an Anasazi cliff village, 700 years ago, where a young Indian girl needs his help to ensure the survival of her people.

Niki's Little Donkey

Niki, whose family already has enough donkeys for their Greek island home, wants to save the newborn donkey from being sold, so her grandmother comes up with a plan

By Coby Hol and J. Alison James (trans)

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Hardcover:

9781558581838 | North South Books, April 1, 1993, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: Niki, whose family already has enough donkeys for their Greek island home, wants to save the newborn donkey from being sold, so her grandmother comes up with a plan

Library:

9781558581845 | North South Books, April 1, 1993, cover price $14.88 | About this edition: Niki, whose family already has enough donkeys for their Greek island home, wants to save the newborn donkey from being sold, so her grandmother comes up with a plan

Runa

Product Description: A series of accidents and a discovery in a medieval church suddenly change Runa's carefree summer on a Swedish island into three tense days as she finds her life caught up in the rites of her Viking ancestors and subject to the implacable will of ancient Norse gods.

By J. Alison James

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Paperback:

9781442474826 | Atheneum, August 28, 2012, cover price $8.99 | About this edition: A series of accidents and a discovery in a medieval church suddenly change Runa's carefree summer on a Swedish island into three tense days as she finds her life caught up in the rites of her Viking ancestors and subject to the implacable will of ancient Norse gods.

School and Library:

9780689317088 | Atheneum, May 1, 1993, cover price $13.95 | About this edition: A series of accidents and a discovery in a medieval church suddenly change Runa's carefree summer on a Swedish island into three tense days as she finds her life caught up in the rites of her Viking ancestors and subject to the implacable will of ancientNorse gods.

The Extraordinary Adventures of an Ordinary Hat

After spending years on a shelf in a hat shop and then some time with a rather ordinary owner, a bowler flies off to the life of his dreams

By Wolfram Handel, Wolfram Hanel, J. Alison James and Christa Unzner-Fischer (photographer)

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Hardcover:

9781558582552 | North South Books, May 1, 1994, cover price $13.95 | About this edition: After spending years on a shelf in a hat shop and then some time with a rather ordinary owner, a bowler flies off to the life of his dreams

The Moon Man: A Story

Marion's painting of a Moon Man comes to life and seeks ways to shine like the real moon

By J. Alison James, Gerda Marie Scheidl and Jozef Wilkon (illustrator)

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9781558582712 | North South Books, May 1, 1994, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: Marion's painting of a Moon Man comes to life and seeks ways to shine like the real moon

Martin and the Pumpkin Ghost

Martin is afraid of all sorts of things, until the Pumpkin Ghost from his dreams helps him face his fears.

By J. Alison James, Ingrid Ostheeren and Christa Unzner-Fischer (illustrator)

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Hardcover:

9781558582675 | North South Books, June 1, 1994, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: Martin is afraid of all sorts of things, until the Pumpkin Ghost from his dreams helps him face his fears.

Library:

9781558582682 | North South Books, June 1, 1994, cover price $15.50 | About this edition: Martin is afraid of all sorts of things, until the Pumpkin Ghost from his dreams helps him face his fears.

Lila's Little Dinosaur

When her father takes her to the museum, Lila, who likes dinosaurs more than anything else, finds a little live dinosaur who becomes so fond of her that he follows her home

By Wolfram Hanel, J. Alison James (trans) and Alex De Wolf (illustrator)

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Hardcover:

9781558583108 | North South Books, October 1, 1994, cover price $13.95 | About this edition: When her father takes her to the museum, Lila, who likes dinosaurs more than anything else, finds a little live dinosaur who becomes so fond of her that he follows her home

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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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

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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

Night Flight

When Julian's attempts to fly to the Moon are unsuccessful he finds love back here on Earth

By Dominique Falda and J. Alison James (trans)

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Hardcover:

9781558583061 | North South Books, December 1, 1994, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: When Julian's attempts to fly to the Moon are unsuccessful he finds love back here on Earth

You Shall Be King!

An enchanting tale about friendship and the power of make-believe concerns a boy who plays with a girl who promises to make him king, a game he enjoys until she makes herself a sorcerer and exiles him.

By J. Alison James, Antonie Schneider and Christa Unzner-Fischer (illustrator)

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Hardcover:

9781558583856 | North South Books, July 1, 2009, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: A tale about friendship and the power of make-believe concerns a boy who plays with a girl who promises to make him king, a game he enjoys until she makes herself a sorcerer and exiles him

Library:

9781558583863 | North South Books, August 28, 2009, cover price $14.88 | About this edition: A tale about friendship and the power of make-believe concerns a boy who plays with a girl who promises to make him king, a game he enjoys until she makes herself a sorcerer and exiles him

Spiny

A newly hatched spinosaurus wanders away from his nest into the forest and encounters many of the dangers and pleasures that lurk there

By J. Alison James and Jurgen Lassig

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Hardcover:

9781558584013 | North South Books, April 1, 1995, cover price $13.95 | About this edition: A newly hatched spinosaurus wanders away from his nest into the forest and encounters many of the dangers and pleasures that lurk there

Library:

9781558584020 | North South Books, April 1, 1995, cover price $14.50 | About this edition: A newly hatched spinosaurus wanders away from his nest into the forest and encounters many of the dangers and pleasures that lurk there

The Extraordinary Adventures of an Ordinary Hat

After spending years on a shelf in a hat shop and then some time with a rather ordinary owner, a bowler flies off to the life of his dreams

By Wolfram Hanel and Christa Unzner-Fischer (illustrator)

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Paperback:

9781558584105 | North South Books, May 1, 1995, cover price $5.95 | About this edition: After spending years on a shelf in a hat shop and then some time with a rather ordinary owner, a bowler flies off to the life of his dreams

Library:

9781558582569 | North South Books, May 1, 1994, cover price $13.88 | About this edition: After spending years on a shelf in a hat shop and then some time with a rather ordinary owner, a bowler flies off to the life of his dreams

Reinforced:

9780606087407 | Demco Media, May 1, 1995, cover price $14.21 | also contains The Extraordinary Adventures of an Ordinary Hat | About this edition: After spending years on a shelf in a hat shop and then some time with a rather ordinary owner, a bowler flies off to the life of his dreams

More from the Molesons

A family of moles turns everyday events such as grocery shopping, ice skating, or painting their house into extraordinary occurrences

By Burny Bos and J. Alison James

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Hardcover:

9781558584075 | North South Books, May 1, 1995, cover price $13.95 | About this edition: A family of moles turns everyday events such as grocery shopping, ice skating, or painting their house into extraordinary occurrences

Library:

9781558584082 | North South Books, May 1, 1995, cover price $13.88 | About this edition: A family of moles turns everyday events such as grocery shopping, ice skating, or painting their house into extraordinary occurrences

The Rainbow Fish = Tus Ntses Leesbo

By J. Alison James (trans), Marcus Pfister and Blia Xiong (trans)

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Hardcover:

9781572270329 | Pan Asian Pubns, August 1, 1995, cover price $18.95

Eucalyptus Wings

Product Description: Wishing that she could fly just like the spinning silver-blue eucalyptus leaves near her home, Kiria, with the help of her friend Mica, finds a coccoon and concocts a mysterious potion that enables them to fly.

By Demi (illustrator) and J. Alison James

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Paperback:

9781442474840 | Atheneum, August 28, 2012, cover price $17.99 | About this edition: Wishing that she could fly just like the spinning silver-blue eucalyptus leaves near her home, Kiria, with the help of her friend Mica, finds a coccoon and concocts a mysterious potion that enables them to fly.

School and Library:

9780689318863 | Atheneum, October 1, 1995, cover price $16.00 | About this edition: Two girls, Kiria and Mica, discover night magic when Kiria finds a large cocoon suspended from a eucalyptus leaf

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

Little Polar Bear and the Brave Little Hare

Lars the polar bear teases his friend Hugo the hare for being afraid of everything, until the day they get lost in the snow, in a story about teamwork and friendship. Reprint.

By Hans De Beer and J. Alison James

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Hardcover:

9780735810112 | North South Books, November 1, 1998, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: After Lars the Little Polar Bear rescues a scared hare from a hole in the ice, the two new friends share an adventurous day, during which each discovers just how much courage he has

Paperback:

9780735813328 | Reprint edition (North South Books, October 1, 2000), cover price $6.95 | About this edition: After Lars the Little Polar Bear rescues a scared hare from a hole in the ice, the two new friends share an adventurous day, during which each discovers just how much courage he has.

9780590843072 | Scholastic Educational, December 1, 1995, cover price $3.95 | also contains Little Polar Bear and the Brave Little Hare, Little Polar Bear and the Brave Little Hare

9781558583573 | Reprint edition (North South Books, October 1, 1994), cover price $5.95 | About this edition: Lars the polar bear teases his friend Hugo the hare for being afraid of everything, until the day they get lost in the snow

Library:

9780735810129 | North South Books, November 1, 1998, cover price $16.50 | About this edition: After Lars the Little Polar Bear rescues a scared hare from a hole in the ice, the two new friends share an adventurous day, during which each discovers just how much courage he has

9781558581807 | North South Books, October 1, 1992, cover price $12.88 | About this edition: Lars the polar bear teases his friend Hugo the hare for being afraid of everything, until the day they get lost in the snow

Mia the Beach Cat: A Story

While vacationing at the beach with her parents, Maggie becomes inseparable from a little cat she finds playing in the waves

By Wolfram Hanel, Kirsten Hocker (illustrator) and J. Alison James (trans)

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Paperback:

9781558585089 | North South Books, March 1, 1996, cover price $5.95 | About this edition: While vacationing at the beach with her parents, Maggie becomes inseparable from a little cat she finds playing in the waves

King Bobble

The humorous adventures of King Bobble and his queen follow their offbeat and high-spirited ways of dealing with everyday problems, from wearing wheels instead of crowns and fixing dirty feet and runny noses. Reprint. AB. SLJ.

By Marianne Busser and J. Alison James

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9780735812024 | North South Books, September 1, 1999, cover price $5.95 | About this edition: Plump, fun-loving, and not very bright King Bobble and his queen cavort through life wearing wheels instead of crowns

Melinda and Nock and the Magic Spell

When an evil witch's spell changes a mischievous water sprite into a sea horse, Melinda the mermaid must search the seven seas for a special pearl that will allow her best friend to return to his true form

By Alex De Wolf (illustrator), J. Alison James (trans) and Ingrid Uebe

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Hardcover:

9781558585713 | North South Books, May 1, 1996, cover price $13.95 | About this edition: When an evil witch's spell changes a mischievous water sprite into a sea horse, Melinda the mermaid must search the seven seas for a special pearl that will allow her best friend to return to his true form

Melinda and Nock and the Magic Spell

By J. Alison James, Ingrid Uebe and Alex De Wolf (illustrator)

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Paperback:

9781558589926 | North South Books, November 1, 1998, cover price $5.95 | About this edition: When an evil witch's spell changes a mischievous water sprite into a sea horse, Melinda the mermaid must search the seven seas for a special pearl that will allow her best friend to return to his true form

A Princess in Boxland

Lively, full-colored illustrations bring Marie's imagination to life as she creates exciting adventures, such as riding down a wild river and meeting a fierce lion, while playing in a room full of cardboard boxes.

By J. Alison James (trans) and Tanja Szekessy

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Library:

9781558585409 | North South Books, June 1, 1996, cover price $15.88 | About this edition: Marie, who knows she is a princess even though she does not look it, finds a magical red umbrella that transports her to an enchanted world

Wake Up, Santa Claus!

Having overslept on the day he is supposed to deliver his presents, Santa finds everything going wrong as he frantically scrambles to get ready for the big job

By J. Alison James and Marcus Pfister

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Hardcover:

9781558586055 | North South Books, September 1, 1996, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: Having overslept on the day he is supposed to deliver his presents, Santa finds everything going wrong as he frantically scrambles to get ready for the big job

Library:

9781558586062, titled "Wake Up, Santa Claus" | North South Books, September 1, 1996, cover price $16.50 | About this edition: Having overslept on the day he is supposed to deliver his presents, Santa finds everything going wrong as he frantically scrambles to get ready for the big job

The Dream House

The stormy winds and friendly children help Lucas transform his tower-house into the home of his dreams

By J. Alison James (trans) and Pirkko Vainio

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Hardcover:

9781558587496 | Italian edition edition (North South Books, September 1, 1997), cover price $15.95 | About this edition: The stormy winds and friendly children help Lucas transform his tower-house into the home of his dreams

Meredith: The Witch Who Wasn't

Despite her broom and book of magic spells, Meredith the witch prefers to make things from scratch and faces the loss of her official certification as a witch at the annual witchcraft test.

By J. Alison James (trans), Dorothea Lachner and Christa Unzner-Fischer (illustrator)

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Library:

9781558587823 | North South Books, September 1, 1997, cover price $16.50 | About this edition: Meredith, who has trouble with her spells and would rather do things without magic, faces the possibility of failing the annual test for certification as a witch

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