STERLING JUVENILE

(H/B) THE ODYSSEY
This title is suitable for children aged 7 to 9 years old. In this title, Homer's epic tale of the warrior Odysseus' decades-long struggle to return home after the Trojan War is simply and beautifully retold, with all the drama intact. Young readers will thrill at Odysseus' adventures with the man-eating Cyclops; the enchantress Circe, who turns his crew into pigs and the angry sea god Poseidon. (From the publisher)...
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(H/B) POLLYANNA
"Once you start looking for the happy things, you don't think about the bad ones as much." That's the joyful way Pollyanna sees the world: no matter what happens, she plays her "Just Be Glad" game and finds the sunny side of any situation. But when she's orphaned and forced to live with her rigid Aunt Polly, will high-spirited Pollyanna succeed in melting her Aunt's cold heart? (From the publisher)...
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(H/B) GREEK MYTHS
This title is suitable for children aged 7 to 9 years old. From Icarus' legendary flight to Orpheus' trip to the underworld, this stunning edition brings to life 15 classic Greek myths. Easy to read and beautifully illustrated, it includes Heracles' mighty tasks, Pandora's box, King Midas' golden touch and more. (From the publisher)...
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(H/B) GYO FUJIKAWA'S A TO Z PICTURE BOOK
A is for absolutely adorable! Beloved artist Gyo Fujikawa teaches toddlers their alphabet in a picture-packed A to Z. Each letter is illustrated by a multitude of marvellous things to help build a child's vocabulary, including chicks, chocolate cake and cuckoo clock for C and moon, mouse and monkey for M. As always, Fujikawa has created a charming collection of cute children and huggable animals of all kinds. (From the publisher)...
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(H/B) MOBY-DICK
"Call me Ishmael." These three famous words begin one of America's most epic novels, a tale of one obsessed captain, his doomed crew, and an elusive white whale named Moby-Dick. The massive original, however, can be very hard for young readers to navigate. This beautifully abridged and adventure-filled version will thrill children and whet their appetite for the complete work - when they are ready to tackle it. (From the publisher) By Herman Melville (Author), Kathleen Olmstead (Abridged by), Eric Freeberg (Ilustrator), Arthur Pober (Af...
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(H/B) FRANKENSTEIN
Mary Shelley's tragic story of a scientist who created a monster is perhaps even more compelling and meaningful today than when it was written nearly two centuries ago. From the bits and pieces of dead bodies, and the power of electricity, the brilliant Victor Frankenstein fashions a new form of life - only to discover, too late, the irreparable damage he has caused. (From the publisher) By Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (Author), Deanna McFadden (Abridged by), Jamel Akib (Ilustrator), Arthur Pober (Afterword)...
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(H/B) THE STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE
A single person - but with two personalities: one that's noble and kind and another that's pure, repulsive evil. Robert Louis Stevenson's engrossing masterpiece about the dual nature of man - and a good doctor whose thirst for knowledge has tragic consequences - serves up all the suspense and satisfying chills one expects from the best horror and science fiction. (From the publisher) By Robert Louis Stevenson (Author), Kathleen Olmstead (Abridged by), Jamel Akib (Ilustrator), Arthur Pober (Afterword)...
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(H/B) SLEEPY TIME
This title is suitable for children aged 3-5 years old. Babies yawning, babies bathing, babies sweetly slumbering: day is done and it's time for bed, in this brand new board edition of Gyo Fujikawa's classic book. Fujikawa's gorgeous illustrations contrast the children's night-time rituals with the horse that sleeps standing up, the lazy sloth that snoozes upside down and animals that doze the winter away. Parents and children will find this book a lovely way to say 'good night'. (From the publisher)...
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(H/B) FAIRY TALES AND FABLES
Gyo Fujikawa creates magic with this enchanting collection of fairy tales and fables. These are the stories that all children should experience, that will nourish their young minds and imaginations: "Little Red Riding Hood", "Cinderella", "The Hare and the Tortoise", "The Little Red Hen", "The Three Little Pigs" and many more. Some are well known and beloved; others are unfamiliar, but as always, Fujikawa's characters are beautifully written and rich in personality, while her stunning images will appeal to all ages. (From the publisher)...
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(P/B) THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER
"Tom Sawyer liked adventures, which means he was always getting in trouble." Searching for treasure, witnessing a murder, getting caught in a bat cave, tricking others into doing his work, running away with Huckleberry Finn - Tom Sawyer's antics and mischief-making are sheer, child-pleasing delight. Every boy and girl should experience the joy and fun of this classic tale. (From the publisher) By Mark Twain (Author), Martin Woodside (Abridged by), Lucy Corvino (Ilustrator), Arthur Pober (Afterword)...
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(H/B) THE ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES
Following Sterling's spectacularly successful launch of its children's classic novels (240,000 books in print to date), comes a dazzling new series: Classic Starts. The stories are abridged; the quality is complete. Classic Starts treats the world's beloved tales (and children) with the respect they deserve - all at an incomparable price. No child is too young to appreciate the amazing deductive powers of the world's smartest detective. These easy-to-read Sherlock Holmes stories provide the perfect introduction to the super sleuth and his ...
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(H/B) MOTHER GOOSE
"Pat-a-Cake," "Old King Cole," "Rock-a-bye, Baby" and "Baa Baa Black Sheep" are among the many rhymes that make up Mother Goose and have become staples of childhood. Little ones will love its mix of lullabies, humour and sing-song verse while they learn from it too. Gyo Fujikawa has brought her inimitable style to this title, which features a mix of enchanting line drawings and warm colour pictures. Fujikawa has succeeded in creating a truly magical world for children to enter. (From the publisher)...
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(H/B) GULLIVER'S TRAVELS
Through the eyes of Lemuel Gulliver, Swift's unforgettable satire takes readers into worlds formerly unimagined. Visit four strange and remarkable lands: Lilliput, where Gulliver seems a giant among a race of tiny people; Brobdingnag, the opposite, where the natives are giants and Gulliver puny; the ruined yet magical country of Laputa; and the home of the Houyhnhnms, gentle horses far superior to the ugly humanoid Yahoos who share their universe. (From the publisher)...
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(H/B) A CHILD'S BOOK OF POEMS
William Blake, Kate Greenaway, Emily Dickinson: the writers in this charming anthology of 200 poems - first published in 1969 - are among literature's most beloved. And Gyo Fujikawa's appealing illustrations depict children of all races sweetly interacting, as well as an engagingly rendered menagerie of animals and the natural world in all its wonderment. Among the verses that children will love are Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's "Christmas Bells," Lewis Carroll's "The Melancholy Pig," and Eugene Fields' "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod," along wit...
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(H/B) THE ILIAD
This high interest/low vocabulary retelling of The Iliad introduces young readers to Homer's thrilling epic tale. Set during the siege of Troy, and complete with duels, battles, larger-than-life characters like Achilles, and the famed Greek gods, The Iliad is truly the ultimate adventure story. (From the publisher) By Homer (Author), Eric Freeberg (Ilustrator), Kathleen Olmstead (Abridged by)...
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(P/B) MAN GAVE NAMES TO ALL THE ANIMALS
Whimsical and witty, 'Man Gave Names to All the Animals' first appeared on Bob Dylan's album 'Slow Train Coming' in 1979. With Dylan's blessing, illustrator Jim Arnosky has crafted a stunning picture book adaptation of the song that's a treat for both children and adults, with breathtaking images of more than 170 animals. The revered musical legend rarely allows his songs to be illustrated, and Arnosky has done the song proud with a parade of spectacular creatures ready to receive their names - until the surprise ending, when children get ...
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(BOARD BOOK) HOW HIPPO SAYS HELLO!
Bonjour, konnichiwa, hola, HELLO! Friendly Hippo takes a trip around the world to seven different countries, and everywhere he goes, he cheerily greets people in their native language. Kids will have fun trying out these simple foreign words, from "namaste" (India) to "privyet" (Russia)....
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(BOARD BOOK) HOW GATOR SAYS GOOD-BYE!
How many ways can Gator say "good-bye?" Find out, as he travels from China, Japan, and India, to Egypt, Russia, and France, and finally to Argentina and back home again to San Francisco. It's hard to leave friends, but learning how to bid someone farewell in seven different languages is easy!...
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(BOARD BOOK) HOW TIGER SAYS THANK YOU!
Spasibo, arigato, shukran, merci! Tiger's taking a trip - and everywhere she goes, from the market in Moscow to a boat on Egypt's Nile River, she says "thank you" to the friendly people she meets. And, as they follow her round the world, children will learn to how to say thanks in seven different languages, too: French, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Mandarin, Japanese, and Spanish. Each "please" word is translated and has a pronunciation guide, and an illustrated map follows Tiger's travels....
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(BOARD BOOK) HOW PENGUIN SAYS PLEASE!
Por favor, s'il vous plait, ching: this adorable board book teaches preschoolers how to say "please" in seven languages! Join Penguin as she enjoys pastries in France, explores the Hermitage in Russia, sees Mount Fuji in Japan and the Pyramids in Egypt, buys fish in China, sips chai in India, visits relatives in Argentina - and remembers her manners everywhere she goes! Each "please" word is translated and has a pronunciation guide, and an illustrated map follows Penguin's travels round the world....
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