Jim, who Ran Away from His Nurse, and was Eaten by a Lion

Jim, who Ran Away from His Nurse, and was Eaten by a Lion
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Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages : 26
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ISBN-10 : 0375859705
ISBN-13 : 9780375859700
Rating : 4/5 (05 Downloads)

Synopsis Jim, who Ran Away from His Nurse, and was Eaten by a Lion by : Hilaire Belloc

A hardcover release of a darkly comic, cautionary 1907 classic adds whimsical illustrations, interactive lift-flaps and a roaring lion pop-up to the story of a youngster whose forays from home culminate in a "miserable end."

Jim

Jim
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Publisher : Random House
Total Pages : 34
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781448198368
ISBN-13 : 1448198364
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis Jim by : Hilaire Belloc

Award-winning illustrator Mini Grey turns her inimitable hand to Hilaire Belloc's classic cautionary tale of Jim: who ran away from his Nurse and was eaten by a Lion! First published in 1907, Belloc's wickedly funny poem describing the sad end of Jim is fabulously illustrated in a magical picture book edition. This is darkly comic, word of warning about the dangers of being spoiled is the perfect tongue-in-cheek corrective for little ones who have been a little overindulged!

Cautionary Tales for Children

Cautionary Tales for Children
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 96
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ISBN-10 : UVA:X000500966
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (66 Downloads)

Synopsis Cautionary Tales for Children by : Hilaire Belloc

Cautionary Tales for Children, Designed for the Admonition of Children Between the Ages of Eight and Fourteen Years

Cautionary Tales for Children, Designed for the Admonition of Children Between the Ages of Eight and Fourteen Years
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Publisher : Franklin Classics
Total Pages : 84
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0342595466
ISBN-13 : 9780342595464
Rating : 4/5 (66 Downloads)

Synopsis Cautionary Tales for Children, Designed for the Admonition of Children Between the Ages of Eight and Fourteen Years by : Hilaire Belloc

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The New Oxford Book of Children's Verse

The New Oxford Book of Children's Verse
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Publisher : Oxford Books of Verse
Total Pages : 420
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ISBN-10 : UCSC:32106012344088
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (88 Downloads)

Synopsis The New Oxford Book of Children's Verse by : Neil Philip

An anthology of poetry written for children.

The Lion and Albert

The Lion and Albert
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 32
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ISBN-10 : 0416584500
ISBN-13 : 9780416584509
Rating : 4/5 (00 Downloads)

Synopsis The Lion and Albert by : Marriott Edgar

Thora Hird, Roy Hudd and others read seventeen of Marriott Edgar's memorable monologues.

Grave Peril

Grave Peril
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 358
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0451462343
ISBN-13 : 9780451462343
Rating : 4/5 (43 Downloads)

Synopsis Grave Peril by : Jim Butcher

After Chicago's ghost population starts going seriously postal, resident wizard Harry Dresden much figure out who is stirring them up and why they all seem to be somehow connected to him.

Traction Man Is Here! Read & Listen Edition

Traction Man Is Here! Read & Listen Edition
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Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages : 38
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780307979193
ISBN-13 : 0307979199
Rating : 4/5 (93 Downloads)

Synopsis Traction Man Is Here! Read & Listen Edition by : Mini Grey

In this adorable Read & Listen edition, Traction Man—wearing combat boots, battle pants, and his warfare shirt—comes in a box, but very quickly finds the way into the imagination of his lucky boy owner. This superhero searches for the Lost Wreck of the Sieve as the boy makes a game of doing the dishes, and later in the bathtub, he conquers the Mysterious Toes that are stealing his pet, the brave little Scrubbing Brush. These are just a few of the action-packed adventures played out by the boy and his new toy that may not be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, but can vanquish all manner of villains lurking around the house. Mini Grey’s story in words and pictures is an irresistible invitation to the private world of a child’s play. This ebook includes Read & Listen audio narration.

Matilda

Matilda
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Publisher : Arrow
Total Pages : 20
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0099983605
ISBN-13 : 9780099983606
Rating : 4/5 (05 Downloads)

Synopsis Matilda by : Hilaire Belloc

The Last Lecture

The Last Lecture
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0340978503
ISBN-13 : 9780340978504
Rating : 4/5 (03 Downloads)

Synopsis The Last Lecture by : Randy Pausch

The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.