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THE FRIENDLY BEASTS<br />
An old english Christmas Carol<br />
“The simple strains of this old Christmas<br />
melody are superbly reflected in the<br />
graceful, delicate, yet strong images that<br />
dePaola brings to the page...A Christmas<br />
remembrance to be long treasured.”<br />
—BooklistH<br />
Rec: AN, BLH, H, SLJ, TE<br />
10 x 7 3/4 32 pp. 1998<br />
978-0-698-11661-0 $6.99<br />
GUESS WHO’S COMING TO<br />
SANTA’S FOR DINNER<br />
“no one ever thinks about Santa’s extended<br />
family—but Santa does. one year<br />
he decides to invite everyone for Christmas<br />
dinner at the north Pole. While<br />
Mrs. C. gets things ready at home, Santa<br />
takes off to deliver presents on Christmas<br />
eve, but returns just in time to greet all<br />
the relatives.” —Booklist<br />
Rec: BL, H, K, PWH, SLJ<br />
10 1/2 x 11 40 pp. 2006<br />
978-0-14-240699-1 $6.99<br />
HEY DIDDLE DIDDLE & OTHER<br />
MOTHER GOOSE RHYMES<br />
Tomie dePaola’s whimsical and winning<br />
illustrations bring to life an enchanting<br />
selection of 48 Mother Goose songs and<br />
rhymes. “From start to finish, a treasure<br />
house of delight...just waiting to be<br />
shared with children.” —BooklistH<br />
Rec: AN, BLH, H, NYT, PW, R, TE, WP<br />
8 x 10 1/4 32 pp. 1998<br />
978-0-698-11640-5 $6.99<br />
Big Anthony<br />
JAMIE O’ROURKE AND<br />
THE BIG POTATO<br />
An Irish Folktale<br />
“Illustrated in dePaola’s signature style,<br />
this has an inviting look. buoyant watercolors<br />
are framed by thin orange borders....An<br />
engaging read-aloud choice<br />
for St. Patrick’s Day.”<br />
Rec: BL, C, CR, K, PW, SLJ<br />
—Booklist<br />
8 x 10 32 pp. 1997<br />
978-0-698-11603-0 $6.99<br />
JAMIE O’ROURKE AND THE POOKA<br />
An Irish Folktale<br />
“A genuine lazybones returns in a frothy<br />
tale that will remind some of the story<br />
of the shoemaker and the elves…The<br />
moralizing is kept palatable by the stark<br />
comeuppance visited upon dePaola’s<br />
antihero; not surprisingly, his artwork<br />
shines like cut glass.” —Kirkus<br />
Rec: BL, K, PW, SLJ<br />
8 x 10 32 pp. 2002<br />
978-0-698-11924-6 $6.99<br />
THE KNIGHT AND THE DRAGON<br />
“While modern picture book conventions<br />
have led to countless stories of<br />
bloodless dragons and bumbling knights,<br />
none of the rest has a library lady and<br />
such winning pictures.” —School Library<br />
Journal “In this whimsical spoof...<br />
dePaola ingeniously provides the perfect<br />
arena for the meeting of these two willing<br />
but clumsy creatures.” —Booklist.<br />
Rec: BL, C, CR, CS, K, LC, NYT, PW, R, SLJ, W<br />
9 3/4 x 8 32 pp. 1998<br />
978-0-698-11623-8 $5.99<br />
THE LEGEND OF THE BLUEBONNET<br />
An old Tale of Texas<br />
When a drought threatens the existence<br />
of the tribe, a courageous little Comanche<br />
girl sacrifices her most beloved possession—and<br />
the Great Spirit’s answer<br />
results not only in much-needed rain but<br />
a very special gift in return. “An ideal<br />
complement to native American and<br />
Texas studies....” —BooklistH<br />
Rec: BLH, C, CR, CS, H, NC, PW, SLJ, TE<br />
8 x 10 32 pp. 1996<br />
978-0-698-11359-6 $6.99<br />
THE LEGEND OF THE INDIAN<br />
PAINTBRUSH<br />
In a vivid retelling of an old folk legend,<br />
an Indian brave dreams of creating a<br />
painting that will capture the beauty of a<br />
sunset. “The humanity expressed in this<br />
story illustrates the value of perseverance<br />
and of endurance of effort that will bring<br />
its reward...ineffably moving.”<br />
—School Library JournalH<br />
Rec: BLH, CR, CS, E, H, K, NC, PW, R, SLJH, TE<br />
8 x 10 40 pp. 1996<br />
978-0-698-11360-2 $7.99<br />
THE LEGEND OF THE POINSETTIA<br />
Called la flor de la nochebuena—the<br />
flower of the Holy night—in Mexico,<br />
the poinsettia blooms at Christmastime,<br />
the symbol of a little girl’s unselfish gift<br />
to the Christ Child. “Tomie dePaola has<br />
always had a way with the retelling of<br />
folktales...and he shines again here with<br />
this Mexican story.” —Kirkus<br />
Rec: BKL, BL, H, IN, K, NYT, PW, SLJ<br />
8 x 10 32 pp. 1997<br />
978-0-698-11567-5 $6.99<br />
MEET THE BARKERS<br />
“A heartwarming story about two<br />
dogs starting school. Moffie is smart,<br />
outspoken, and always has to be first...<br />
She is proud of her gold stars while her<br />
twin brother, Morgie, is proud of making<br />
a new friend who also likes dinosaurs.<br />
After the teacher has a talk with Moffie<br />
about not giving other children a chance<br />
to answer, the little pup realizes she does<br />
not have any friends, a situation that<br />
comes to a satisfying conclusion.”<br />
—School Library Journal<br />
Rec: BL, PW, SLJ<br />
9 x 10 1/2 32 pp. 2003<br />
978-0-14-250083-5 $5.99<br />
MR. SATIE AND THE GREAT<br />
ART CONTEST<br />
Rosalie and Conrad love it when Uncle<br />
Satie comes to visit, because he always<br />
has exciting stories to tell about his<br />
adventures abroad. This year he went<br />
to Paris, where he found himself at the<br />
center of an art dispute.<br />
Rec: PW<br />
11 x 9 1/2 32 pp. 2007<br />
978-0-14-240771-4 $5.99<br />
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