The greatest gift is love: 1 Corinthians 13 for children (BS551.B14W68 1985)

e most popular children's Bible story series in the world! Generations of Christian children have learned the Bible through the lively poems and colorful illustrations of Arch Books. Parents trust these colorful books to teach their children Bible stories from Genesis through Acts in a fun, memorable way.

Gorilla walk (QL737.L58L58 1999)

Synopsis

In 1997, Ted and Betsy Lewin trekked into the Impenetrable Forest in Uganda to see mountain gorillas in the wild. This real-life adventure story is the amazing saga of that trip. At moments funny, exhausting, educational, and enlightening, Gorilla Walk is filled with the wonder of nature in general -and of this magnificent animal in particular.

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Describes an expedition into the field in southern Uganda to observe mountain gorillas in their native habitat.

Science & Children

*Named an Outstanding Science Trade Book for Children for 2000. Visit the Bwindi Impenetrable [Forest] National Park in southern Uganda to meet the mountain gorilla. This beautifully illustrated and charmingly written story relates the travels of a party of explorers as they enter and explore the habitat and society of a subspecies of gorillas found in this area.

Dear Mili: an old tale (PZ8.G88M31 1988)

A Grimm fairy tale, gloriously illustrated by Maurice Sendak, about a little girl who is sent to the forest by her mother to escape a war.

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A national bestseller in 1988, this book is already a classic in the eyes of children and adults alike. For the 1990 gift-giving season--and available thereafter--Dear Mili is presented in combination with a reproduction of one of Maurice Sendak's preliminary pencil studies for the poignant farewell scene between Mili and her mother.

Publishers Weekly

Preserved in a letter written to a young girl, Mili, in 1816 and not discovered until 1983, the Grimm story is prefaced by a tender address in which he underscores the story's message: although there are many obstacles that can prevent people from being together, ``one human heart can go out to another, undeterred by what lies between.'' The story that follows implies that love transcends even death. Like many fairy tales, this one deals with extraordinary events. A widow sends her child into the forest to protect her from an approaching war. The girl is led by her guardian angel past menacing cliffs and chasms to the house of Saint Joseph with whom she lives for three days. Before she goes back to the village, Saint Joseph gives her a rosebud as a symbol of her return to paradise; when the girl reaches her home, she finds that the three days have been in reality 30 years. ``God has granted the widow's last wish'' to see her daughter once again. In the morning, mother and child are found dead, with Saint Joseph's rose ``in full bloom.'' Sendak's haunting interpretation of this stark tale is often more emotionally compelling than the story itself. Dear Mili is a variation on the themes of loss, separation and love that Sendak has explored before, most recently in Outside Over There . In the tradition of 19th century Sunday school literature, the plot and language of the text are often predictable and obviously preachy. For example, after Mili's long journey and prayer, a cleansing rain falls: ``God and my heart are weeping together,'' she says. In an attempt to transcend the limitations of the religious story, Sendak infuses it with images that are both nonsectarian and universal. Trees and roots in the valley of death become grasping, whitened bones scattered beneath an outline reminiscent of buildings at Auschwitz. The images are rich: dark clouds of war are etched with claws of yellow fire, and paradise is filled not only with music, but with lush flowers that burst, like those of Van Gogh or O'Keeffe, with passionate life. The volume may have more appeal for adults than for children, but nonetheless it contains unforgettable artwork of resonant power. Michael di Capua Books. All ages. (Oct.)

That's good! That's bad! (PZ7.C99C29 1993)

Synopsis

A little boy has a series of adventures and misadventures with a bunch of wild animals.

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A little boy has a series of adventures and misadventures with a bunch of wild animals.

Publishers Weekly

At the zoo a boy is lifted into the sky by his balloon. ``Oh, that's good. No, that's bad! ''--because the balloon pops when it hits a tree deep in the jungle. ``Oh, that's bad. No, that's good! ''--because the wide-eyed lad falls into a river and climbs onto a hippo, who takes him to shore. Thus incidents that appear to be positive turn out to be negative (and vice-versa) as the child confronts an extremely colorful bevy of animals, including baboons who chase him up a tree, a hissing snake whom he mistakes for a vine, a kindly elephant who pulls him out of quicksand and a stork who flies him back to the zoo, into the arms of his parents. Cuyler's ( Fat Santa ) fanciful tale is energized by exclamations (``WHEEEE!''; ``WHOOPS!''; ``GLUG! GLUG!'') that beg to be read aloud. Catrow's witty cartoons paint the jungle in a humorous light and hilariously depict the boy's alternating terror and relief. And that's good ! Ages 4-7. (Oct.)

The little baby Snoogle-Fleejer (PZ7.C24C24 1995)

Synopsis

"Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jeremy who lived with his mother in a small house near the sea. His mother earned a bare living for the two of them by washing clothes for some of the wealthy families in their town. Jeremy loved her very much." So begins the enchanting fairy tale President Jimmy Carter first spun for his children over three decades ago. Now, with his first children's book, he brings his family's favorite story to vivid life. Graced by the vibrant pastels of daughter Amy, this imaginative tale of courage will inspire and delight readers young and old.

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When all of the other children run off at the sight of a terrifying sea monster, Jeremy, who is unable to walk, discovers a kindred lonely spirit in the baby Snoogle-Fleejer.

The internet advertising report (HF6146.M47 1997)

Synopsis

The investment bank Morgan Stanley analyzes the Web's potential as an advertising medium.

 

Poster art (NC1815.H29Sa7 1996)

Synopsis

The Design Library series is a collection of the best design work in all categories selected by designers for designers. The packaging designs featured in this pages have been picked from the archives at Rockport Publishers and represent some of the best work from recent years. Each book in this series is dedicated to a specific area of design providing professionals, amateurs, and students with a complete and affordable library of the best design of the decade and inspiration for a decade to come.

 

The baby born in a stable: Luke 2:1-18 for children (BT315.K86L19 1965)

more than 25 years, Arch Books have captivated children ages 5-9. Each book presents a complete Bible story through colorful illustrations and fun-to-read rhymes.

Dance, Tanya (PZ7.G23Ic2 1996)

Synopsis
More than anything in the world, Tanya loves to dance. But when her mother says she is too small to take dance lessons like her older sister, Tanya puts down her tutu and surprises everyone with a very special recital of her own. "A lovely book."--Kirkus Reviews. An ALA Notable Children's Book. Full color.

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Tanya loves ballet dancing, repeating the moves she sees her older sister using when practicing for class or a recital, and soon Tanya is big enough to go to ballet class herself.

The snow tree: join little bear's search for color in a white and wintry world (PZ7.R29M36 1996)

Synopsis

This Christmas book celebrates the beauty of woodland nature in the wintertime.

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Each of the animals brings an item found in nature to decorate a Christmas tree thereby adding color to a white and wintry world.

Children's Literature

Embossed, heavy stock pages contain Martin's detailed illustrations of animals in a wintry landscape. Little Bear awakens to find the world turned white, and his forest friends bring bright reminders of warmer months to hang on the snow tree. So why is the bear awake when he should be hibernating, and where did the raccoon find fresh green shoots?

The king who rained (PE1595.G99 1980)

Synopsis

A king who rained for forty years? A coat of arms? Boars coming to dinner? No wonder a little girl is confused by the things her parents say. With his hilarious wordplay and zany illustrations, Fred Gwynne keeps children of all ages in stitches!

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A little girl pictures the things her parents talk about, such as a king who rained, bear feet, and the foot prince in the snow.