The Marvelous Toy
Title | The Marvelous Toy PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | Charlesbridge |
Total Pages | 31 |
Release | 2009-08-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1607343533 |
It's a major publishing event! For nearly half a century, "The Marvelous Toy"--composed by the legendary singer/songwriter Tom Paxton--has enchanted children and adults alike. A simple tale about a mysterious, magical, and mystical toy that a father gives to his son--and that eventually gets passed down to the next generation--it celebrates a child's sense of wonder. The witty, evocative lyrics spark the imagination. No surprise, then, that the song has been recorded by countless major artists, from Peter, Paul, and Mary to the Chad Mitchell Trio to John Denver, and won legions of fans through the years. Paxton's marvelous song has finally become a stunning picture book, featuring incredible and wildly imaginative art by Steve Cox, illustrator of the award-winning PIGS MIGHT FLY. Parents, grandparents, friends, and family worldwide will remember this classic from their own youth--and joyfully share it with their own children.
The Marvelous Thing That Came from a Spring
Title | The Marvelous Thing That Came from a Spring PDF eBook |
Author | Gilbert Ford |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | 38 |
Release | 2016-09-13 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1481450662 |
With magnificent dioramic illustrations, Gilbert Ford captures the joy, creativity, and determination behind the invention of an iconic, one-of-a-kind toy: the Slinky! One day, a spring fell from the desk of Richard James, an engineer and a dreamer. Its coils took a walk…and so did Richard’s imagination. He knew right away that he had stumbled onto something marvelous. With the help of his wife, Betty, Richard took this ordinary spring and turned it into a plaything. But it wasn’t just any old trinket—it was a Slinky, and it would become one of the most popular toys in American history.
The Boy and The Toy
Title | The Boy and The Toy PDF eBook |
Author | Sonya Hartnett |
Publisher | Penguin Group Australia |
Total Pages | 36 |
Release | 2013-11-20 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1743483252 |
Best-selling author Sonya Hartnett writes a beautiful children's fable about love and acceptance, suitable for children 4 and older. One day a man invented the best toy in the world. He gave the toy to his son. The boy thought the toy was marvellous. It could do anything! But as time passed, the boy started to wonder about the toy. Was it really the best toy in the world?
The Marvelous Mud House
Title | The Marvelous Mud House PDF eBook |
Author | April Graney |
Publisher | B&H Publishing Group |
Total Pages | 33 |
Release | 2017-10 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1462740995 |
When an American family visits a marvelous mud house in Kenya, they learn a wonderful lesson about true contentment, faith, and joy.
Going to the Zoo
Title | Going to the Zoo PDF eBook |
Author | Tom Paxton |
Publisher | Harper Collins |
Total Pages | 48 |
Release | 1996-04-26 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0688138004 |
Daddy's taking us to the zoo tomorrow, zoo tomorrow, zoo tomorrow. Daddy's taking us to the zoo tomorrow. We can stay all day. Now you can go along too, as Tom Paxton's classic song comes to life in this boisterous picture book. Rhythmic verse leads you through a wild kingdom where animals burst from every page. Monkeys are scritch, scritch, scratchin', and kangaroos are hop, hop, hoppin', making every moment an adventure. Karen Lee Schmidt's lively, irresistible illustrations show the animals up to all sorts of mischief. And with the easily played melodies included, this musical menagerie is every bit as fun as a trip to the zoo. Youngsters will want to "stay all day" -- and come back again and again!
The Marvelous Toy
Title | The Marvelous Toy PDF eBook |
Author | Raiqah Mansur Putliwala |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 224 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | |
ISBN |
Cast Iron Automotive Toys
Title | Cast Iron Automotive Toys PDF eBook |
Author | Myra Yellin Outwater |
Publisher | Schiffer Book for Collectors w |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2000 |
Genre | Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | 9780764310775 |
Rare and exquisite cast iron toys are coveted by collectors of all** ages. There are the best from leading American cast iron toy manufacturers, including Kenton, Dent, Hubley, Arcade, Kilgore, Vindex, and A. C. Williams, along with pieces by Champion, Globe, and Grey Iron, and more. Original catalog advertisements, signage, manufacturers' marks, and over 850 magnificent toys are displayed in over 880 color photos, including automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, tractors, farm and construction equipment, and aeronautics.