"Discoveries of rare and collectible books are chronicled in stories from both casual and die-hard book collectors" --

Fantastic Finds is an engaging and entertaining collection of real-world stories of people who discover gold amongst the unwanted. You'll read how a $700 auction gamble turns into a $38,500 sapphire bracelet or how one intrepid seeker found two rare carnival glass bowls in one day. Of course, some of the tales are sentimental journeys, where found pieces prove to be touching and priceless. Big or small, prized or priceless, Fantastic Finds tells the tales that make us all yearn for the hunt. And the reward.

Professor Cedric's book contains six tales of Ann and Ron,adventurous youngsters who make amazing finds.1: A metal detector lets them down, then ushers a fine surprise.2. They try to rescue a ghoti (yes, a ghoti) from a lonely fate.3. They witness the risky performance of the acrobatic litelope.4. A caterpillar eloquently pleads for mercy.5. They attempt to free a trapped unicorn.6. Ann and Ron then face animals demanding fair treatment.They learn that setbacks breed success, and words breathe life.

“Fans of all that is wizardly will love this one.”—School Library Journal. “Lavishly illustrated throughout...the first of its kind, a fabulous fantasy and a how-to crafts book in one.”—Hobby Merchandiser.

The book that inspired the Academy Award–winning short film, from New York Times bestselling author and beloved visionary William Joyce. Morris Lessmore loved words. He loved stories. He loved books. But every story has its upsets. Everything in Morris Lessmore’s life, including his own story, is scattered to the winds. But the power of story will save the day. Stunningly brought to life by William Joyce, one of the preeminent creators in children’s literature, The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore is a modern masterpiece, showing that in today’s world of traditional books, eBooks, and apps, it’s story that we truly celebrate—and this story, no matter how you tell it, begs to be read again and again.