The Purloining of Prince Oleomargarine

The Purloining of Prince Oleomargarine
Title The Purloining of Prince Oleomargarine PDF eBook
Author Mark Twain
Publisher Yearling
Total Pages 162
Release 2021-03-09
Genre Juvenile Fiction
ISBN 0593303822

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New York Times Bestseller! A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A never-before-published, previously unfinished Mark Twain children’s story is brought to life by Philip and Erin Stead, creators of the Caldecott Medal-winning A Sick Day for Amos McGee. In a hotel in Paris one evening in 1879, Mark Twain sat with his young daughters, who begged their father for a story. Twain began telling them the tale of Johnny, a poor boy in possession of some magical seeds. Later, Twain would jot down some rough notes about the story, but the tale was left unfinished . . . until now. Plucked from the Mark Twain archive at the University of California at Berkeley, Twain’s notes now form the foundation of a fairy tale picked up over a century later. With only Twain’s fragmentary script and a story that stops partway as his guide, author Philip Stead has written a tale that imagines what might have been if Twain had fully realized this work. Johnny, forlorn and alone except for his pet chicken, meets a kind woman who gives him seeds that change his fortune, allowing him to speak with animals and sending him on a quest to rescue a stolen prince. In the face of a bullying tyrant king, Johnny and his animal friends come to understand that generosity, empathy, and quiet courage are gifts more precious in this world than power and gold. Illuminated by Erin Stead’s graceful, humorous, and achingly poignant artwork, this is a story that reaches through time and brings us a new book from America’s most legendary writer, envisioned by two of today’s most important names in children’s literature. A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year "Will capture the imaginations of readers of all ages"—USA Today, ★ ★ ★ ★ (out of four stars) ★ "Samuel Langhorne Clemens himself would be proud."—Booklist, starred review ★ "A cast of eccentric characters, celestially fine writing, and a crusade against pomp that doesn't sacrifice humor."—Publishers Weekly, starred review ★ "Completing a story penned by arguably America's greatest author is no easy feat, but the Caldecott-winning author-illustrator (and husband-wife) team proves more than equal to the task. . . . A pensive and whimsical work that Twain would applaud."—Kirkus, starred review ★ "The combination of Twain’s (often sarcastic) humor and “lessons of life,” a touch of allegory, and Stead’s own storytelling skills result in an awesome piece of fantasy."—School Library Journal, starred review ★ "Beautifully understated and nuanced illustrations by Erin Stead add the finishing flourishes to this remarkable work."—Shelf Awareness, starred review “drawn with a graceful crosshatched intelligence that seems close to the best of Wyeth.”—Adam Gopnik, The New York Times "Twain and the two Steads have created what could become a read-aloud classic, perfect for families to enjoy together."—The Horn Book "Artful and meta and elegant”—The Wall Street Journal "Should inspire readers young and old to seek further adventures with Twain."—The Washington Post

Music for Mister Moon

Music for Mister Moon
Title Music for Mister Moon PDF eBook
Author Philip C. Stead
Publisher National Geographic Books
Total Pages 0
Release 2019-03-26
Genre Juvenile Fiction
ISBN 0823441601

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A shy musician makes an unexpected friend in this beautiful picture book from an award-winning duo. A Great Lakes Great Reads Award Children's Picture Book Winner A girl named Harriet longs to play her cello alone in her room. But when a noisy owl disrupts her solitude, Harriet throws her teacup out the window in frustration, and accidentally knocks the moon out of the sky. Over the course of an evening, Harriet and the moon become fast friends. Worried that he'll catch a chill, Harriet buys the moon a soft woolen hat, then takes him on a boat ride across a glistening lake, something he's only dreamed of. But can she work up the courage to play her music for the moon? In this delicate bedtime story about a shy young cello player who learns to share her music with the moon, the award-winning Philip and Erin Stead deliver another whimsical, visually oriented picture book in their signature style. The duo of Philip and Erin Stead are "one of the most notable names in children's literature" -ABC News A BookPage Best Book of the Year A Bank Street Best Book of the Year - Outstanding Merit

A Sick Day for Amos McGee

A Sick Day for Amos McGee
Title A Sick Day for Amos McGee PDF eBook
Author Philip C. Stead
Publisher
Total Pages 18
Release 2018-01-02
Genre Juvenile Fiction
ISBN 1250171105

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The 2011 Caldecott Medal winner is now available as a board book, perfect forthe youngest of readers. Full color.

A Home for Bird

A Home for Bird
Title A Home for Bird PDF eBook
Author Philip C. Stead
Publisher Macmillan
Total Pages 34
Release 2012-06-05
Genre Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN 1596437111

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Vernon the toad takes the silent Bird on a journey in hopes of finding Bird'shome. Full color.

Lenny & Lucy

Lenny & Lucy
Title Lenny & Lucy PDF eBook
Author Philip C. Stead
Publisher Macmillan
Total Pages 45
Release 2015-10-06
Genre FICTION
ISBN 1596439327

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"A picture book about moving to a new house and making new friends"--

Amos McGee Misses the Bus

Amos McGee Misses the Bus
Title Amos McGee Misses the Bus PDF eBook
Author Philip C. Stead
Publisher
Total Pages 0
Release 2021-11-23
Genre Juvenile Fiction
ISBN 1250213223

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When he misses his bus to the zoo, Amos McGee, a friendly zookeeper who was up late planning a surprise for his friends, gets some unexpected help.

Bear Has a Story to Tell

Bear Has a Story to Tell
Title Bear Has a Story to Tell PDF eBook
Author Philip C. Stead
Publisher Macmillan
Total Pages 38
Release 2012-09-04
Genre Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN 1596437456

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Bear, with the help of his animal friends, remembers the story he had hoped to tell before the onset of winter. Full color.