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Discusses turkeys, what they eat, where they sleep, and how they survive.

Delightful and imaginative nonsense talk is enhanced by equally nonsensical drawings

"In Wild Things, Vanity Fair contributing editor Bruce Handy revisits the classics of every American childhood, from fairy tales to The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and explores the back stories of their creators, using context and biography to understand how some of the most insightful, creative, and witty authors and illustrators of their times created their often deeply personal masterpieces. Along the way, Handy learns what The Cat in the Hat says...

Charlie curls up in a cozy chair to enjoy his favorite book about a pirate ship, and the pirate chief finds a treasure chest with a book about Goldilocks. After eating the bears' porridge, Goldilocks curls up in Baby Bear's bed with his favorite book about a knight. This hilarious pattern continues, and you are whisked away on a trip through literature, right to the surprising ending. Here are eleven books in one.

Your one-stop guide to writing and selling books for children Get the tools you need to: * Develop story ideas that work * Strengthen your writing skills * Improve your work habits * Write for different age groups * Look at your work critically * Submit proposals and manuscripts * Find the right publisher for your work * Understand and negotiate contracts * Work with agents and editors * Join the writing community Do you dream of becoming...

Before Austen Comes Aesop presents an in-depth examination of the Children's Great Books, that is, the literature that has made the most profound impact on the lives of children throughout Western history...The book's premise is that children often do not spend enough time with literature written or adapted for them before diving into adult works.

Describes beluga whales, which are also called white whales, including their habitat, food, how they swim, their babies, and the dangers facing them.