Michael Hague
Author
Lexile measure
1000L
Language
English
Description
Bilbo Baggins was a hobbit who wanted to be left alone in quiet comfort. But the wizard Gandalf came along with a band of homeless dwarves. Soon Bilbo was drawn into their quest, facing evil orcs, savage wolves, giant spiders, and worse, unknown dangers. Finally, it was Bilbo--alone and unaided--who had to confront the great dragon Smaug, the terror of an entire countryside...
Author
Lexile measure
370L
Language
English
Description
"As a curious little chipmunk leaves his nest to greet the twilight, he gazes at the glittering sky above him. He can't help but also notice the sparkling dewdrops on a spider's web, the lights of the fireflies, and the shimmers of moonlight on the water. 'How I wonder what you are!' marvels the tiny creature, launching a dreamlike quest to reach for the stars."--Amazon.com.
Author
Lexile measure
1010L
Language
English
Description
In this illustrated, abridged version of the original, the boy who finds the dragon in the cave knows it is a kindly, harmless one, but how can he convince the frightened villagers and, especially, St. George the dragon killer that there is no cause for concern?
12) Aesop's fables
Pub. Date
1985
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
27 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
The noted illustrator presents thirteen of Aesop's most familiar fables.
14) The Wizard of Oz
Author
Series
Lexile measure
AD 1000L
Language
English
Formats
Description
After a cyclone transports her to the land of Oz, Dorothy must seek out the great wizard in order to return home to Kansas. Illustrated with stills from the motion picture.
Author
Lexile measure
860L
Language
English
Description
When Alice follows a rabbit down its rabbit hole, she enters a fantastical new world full of strange and nonsensical creatures. There Alice stumbles from one predicament to the next-- drinking potions that make her shrink and grow, inviting herself to a tea party with the Mad Hatter, speaking to a disappearing Cheshire Cat, and playing croquet with a Queen of Hearts who is a little too eager to behead her opponents--as life in Wonderland gets curiouser...
Author
Lexile measure
970L
Language
English
Description
When orphaned Mary Lennox comes to live at her uncle's great house on the Yorkshire Moors, she finds it full of secrets. The mansion has nearly one hundred rooms, and her uncle keeps himself locked up. And at night, she hears the sound of crying down one of the long corridors. The gardens surrounding the large property are Mary's only escape. Then, Mary discovers a secret garden, surrounded by walls and locked with a missing key. With the help of...
Author
Lexile measure
NC 1060L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Meet Mole, Ratty, Toad and Badger in this timeless adventure that has enchanted generations of children. This beloved childhood classic by Kenneth Grahame is now available in a stunning gift book edition with dazzling new art. One spring day, Mole peers out from his underground home to find a marvellous world awaits him. As the seasons pass, he picnics on the riverbank with Ratty, accompanies Toad on a chaotic caravan adventure, and even braves the...
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
1 audio disc (41 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 book (unpaged : color illustrations ; 26 cm)
Language
English
Description
Presents a collection of traditional prayers for young children, including "Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep" and "The Lord's Prayer, " by such authors as Christina Rossetti and Robert Browning.
Author
Publisher
William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2014.
Edition
Wade annotated edition.
Physical Desc
xxiv, 239 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
C. S. Lewis' The Pilgrim's Regress is a profound allegorical tale that explores the spiritual journey of a man named John as he searches for truth and meaning in a confusing and often contradictory world. Written as a modern-day retelling of John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress, this novel follows John's path through various philosophical and ideological landscapes, each symbolizing different worldviews, temptations, and misconceptions about truth,...