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  Woodsy

  Michael Tolkien

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  Woodsies can take on any human shape, and have appeared in larger and finer forms than we can ever hope to have, though mostly they just need well-disguised bodies strong enough to care for plants that like wood-filtered light. They are mainly practical, wise, and helpful, but all families have misfits and trouble-makers and sometimes young woodsies like Leaf-lag won't grow up and have to learn the hard way. This rebellious, 'ne'er-dowell' woodsy only half listens to his lessons and training, and after idling his way through summer is frightened to face a season of work to make up for this during the warm and secure underground winter festivities. He decides to go his own way, but the cold and hunger are too much for him, so he takes refuge in a dolls' house inside the playroom of a large house. The two young children, whose noise and size at first terrify the visitor, are delighted with his presence, a secret close-kept from adults. But because he has not paid full attention to his training, every trick he plays to show off cannot be reversed, and this gets his friends into more and more trouble. He becomes disruptive, selfish, isolated and cowers away in fear of being trapped.   After many adventures, including a night in a mouse trap, he has to make for the closed doors of the winter palace, beg for admittance and face up to the discipline of his teachers. Born in Birmingham in 1943, Michael Tolkien grew up in rural South Oxfordshire and North Yorkshire. He studied classics and English at St Andrews and Oxford. Settled in Rutland since 1968, he worked as a secondary school teacher until early retirement in 1994. His verse has been published in two booklets and five full collections, which have been widely and favourably reviewed. He recently adapted and developed two tales by Florence Bone, a forgotten children's writer. He presented his versions in narrative verse as "Wish" and "Rainbow".

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  Fossil by Fossil - Comparing...

  Sarah Levine

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  What dinosaur would you be if you had a bony ridge rising from the back of your skull and three horns poking up from the front? Answer: a triceratops! 
  This picture book will keep you guessing as you find out how human skeletons are like―and unlike―those of dinosaurs! 
  How are you similar to animals? How are you different? These entertaining picture books from educator and veterinarian Sara Levine and illustrator T.S Spookytooth explore comparative anatomy and give readers the chance to find out how their skeletons, teeth, and eyes match up with a wide variety of animals from the past and present. Packed with surprising animal facts that will delight readers of all ages!

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  Who Can Fly Without Wings?

  Drubha Esh, Stephanie Wei

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  Tithi, Anu and Kushum don't need wings to fly like birds or dragonflies or butterflies. Through the power of play and imaginary wings, they soar as high as a kite or a cluster of clouds. This summer, mom sends Mushroom to grandmothers house.

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  Ethan's Truck Learning...

  C. Jordan

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  Join Ethan in an adventure to explore different types of trucks such as monster trucks, dump trucks, fire engines, and many more. Ethan is a toddler that loves to learn new things and explore! This book is perfect for the child/toddler in your life that is excited to learn new things. The bright color truck pictures in the book are sure to keep your child interested and wanting to read the book multiple times. 
  Key Features: 
  - Bright Color Pictures of trucks with descriptions of their function 
  - For children between the ages of 2 to 7 years old 
  - Simple language that any child can understand 
  - 8.5 x 8.5 bookReview 
  "I teach Primary Ks2 Special needs learners. This book has all the attributes: informative, colourful and tailor-made for these learners. The story is around trucks and their functions, helping learners to understand the different tasks that trucks carry out. BRAVO!"  
  Paul Hayward, Educator 
  "Ethan shares his love of trucks by explaining each one and each one's purpose. Kids will love to see trucks like ones they have seen before. Ethan will describe at least one truck you haven't seen yet in real life. This gives kids a chance to look at trucks and identify them. The illustrations are so appealing that kids will be inspired to draw trucks they have seen. Kudos to C Jordan for writing another great story!" 
  Elizabeth Sanguedolce, Author of "Fallon The Traveling Cat Series"

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  Fish Fry Friday

  Winsome Bingham

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  A child joins his grandmother in catching and cooking to prepare for the family’s fish fry in this mouthwatering companion to Soul Food Sunday, a Coretta Scott King Book Award Illustrator Honor Book 
   
  On Friday evenings, we go to Granny’s for a fish fry. 
  And on Friday mornings, Granny fishes. 
  This Friday, “You coming fishing with me,” Granny says. 
   
  One special Friday when school is closed, our narrator finally gets to join Granny for her day’s routine. Rods and reels, lures and lines, bobbers and baits are packed in Granny’s Jeep. 
   
  Everyone cheers when Granny arrives at the pier—“the queen has arrived!” After reeling in the perfect catch together, they carefully scale and skin, cut and gut, batter and fry the fish into beautiful filets. 
   
  But the family meal isn’t complete until Grandson adds his own special side dish to the table—made just like Granny taught Momma, and like Momma taught him.

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  The Night Wire - Terror on the...

  H.F. Arnold

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  The Night Wire by H. F. Arnold - From Xebico a strange and uncanny story came over the wire in the wan hours before the dawn. The Night Wire by H. F. Arnold. 
  H. F. Arnold is best remembered for this chilling short storyThe Night Wire, first published in Weird Tales in 1926. Though his total output was small, he had only three published stories, The Night Wire has kept his name alive among fans of early speculative fiction. The Night Wire blends horror, mystery, and science fiction in a way that was striking for its time, and it remains one of the most reprinted stories from the magazine’s long run. Little is known about Arnold’s life, which has only deepened the sense of mystery surrounding him, but his contribution to the genre has endured for nearly a century.

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