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Condizione: Good.

Condizione: Fair. Ace is the grandson of the Sheep-pig, understands the human language, and replies to Farmer Tubbs. Soon he is quite a house-pig. Even the snobbish corgi is won over, and it isn't long before Ace and his master are going up to London to appear on national television.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. When Mr and Mrs Bone go down with the Titanic, their six children are left on their own. Binnie, the eldest at 17, stands her ground against well-meaning relatives and says she will bring up the family. And for the next four years she runs the Edwardian household, looking after her brothers and sisters, and starting a gentle romance with the vicar. Then the First World War breaks out and Binnie's two elder brothers and her sweetheart all volunteer - but not all of them come home. …

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Small but very determined, Sophie loves animals and is going to be a farmer when she grows up. She has herds of insects and acquires a snail, a rabbit, a cat and a dog. She also befriends a pony called Bumblebee and a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Poppet is a little African elephant. When he is born, his mother warns him against mice because they run up elephants' trunks. Poppet spends some time asking various creatures if they are mice and then, to his horror, one of them says 'Yes'. However, Momo the mouse persuades Poppet that he's been told an old wives' tale and the two become friends. Poppet's mother is horrified but is won over in the end by Momo's eloquence.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. The story of a girl who tries to satisfy her yearning for a dog by introducing an imaginary Great Dane called Henry to the house. Her wish comes true and she is allowed a real Henry - but there's more than a hint that old Mrs Garrow, with her cackling laugh and black cat, may have been involved.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good.

Hardback. Condizione: Fair. Bruel, Nick (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Good. From master storyteller Dick King-Smith, this is the hilarious story of a family turned upside-down by an unusually gifted (and demanding) infant.Laura is amazed when her baby brother George starts talking to her when he's only four weeks old, particularly as he sounds like a grown-up It's a big secret to keep from their parents and the rest of the family, and leads to all sorts of comic confusion until George's first birthday--when he makes a speech to his startled family.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Small but very determined, six-year-old Sophie loves animals and is going to be a lady farmer when she grows up. She already has a rabbit and a cat and now she has a dog too. Strictly speaking he belongs to the whole family, but it is Sophie who names him "Puddle" - and trains him. Then Sophie has to get into training herself to learn how to swim before the family's summer holiday at the seaside. Read how she gets on in the water and on dry land, where she makes friends with a Vietnamese Pot-bellied pig and a grey pony named Bumblebee, and meets up with an old enemy!;Dick King-Smith is a former winner of "The Guardian" Children's Fiction Award and is the author of the Sophie series "Sophie's Snail", "Sophie's Tom", "Sophie hits Six" and "Sophie is Seven". His other titles for Walker include the picture books "Father Bungle forgets", "H Prince", "The Whistling Piglet", the Read and Wonder non-fiction titles "All Pigs are Beautiful", "I Love Guinea-Pigs" and "The Finger-Eater".;David Parkins has illustrated "No Problem", "Tick-Tock", "Prowlpuss" and the "Sophie" books. …

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. In this warm fuzzy tale full of poignance, humor, and magic (School Library Journal), eight-year-old Harriet Butler isastonished to meet a space alien who's vacationing in her dad's wheat field! Children will be delighted by the charm, compassion, and wit of Harriet and Wiz.and find themselves completely drawn into their wonderful fantasy adventures-- Booklist, starred review. First time in paperback! A 1995 Parenting Magazine Reading Magic Award winner.…

Condizione: Good. Ace is the grandson of the Sheep-pig, understands the human language, and replies to Farmer Tubbs. Soon he is quite a house-pig. Even the snobbish corgi is won over, and it isn't long before Ace and his master are going up to London to appear on national television.

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. Snail on board!Siegfried loves to explore. One day his explorations take him on a big adventure - from his home in the grass, to the airport, on to an aeroplane and all the way to America!There he makes some very important friends, Mr Ambassador and Mr President, finds a new home in a sandwich box - and also meets the lovely Peggy Sue . . .Another magical, funny story from the master of animal tales, Dick King-Smith.…

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. When Mr and Mrs Bone go down with the Titanic, their six children are left on their own. Binnie, the eldest at 17, stands her ground against well-meaning relatives and says she will bring up the family. And for the next four years she runs the Edwardian household, looking after her brothers and sisters, and starting a gentle romance with the vicar. Then the First World War breaks out and Binnie's two elder brothers and her sweetheart all volunteer - but not all of them come home. …

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. "The author of Babe, the Gallant Pig offers another winner with this tale of a bright pig and her canny young keeper 'training' a spoiled princess. . . . Move over, Wilbur." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Lollipop is no ordinary pig. According to her young trainer, Johnny Skinner, she's the smartest pig in the entire kingdom. When people stare into Lollipop's bright, intelligent eyes, it somehow changes them for the better. But can Lollipop win over the spoiled Princess Penelope -- and her not-so-pig-friendly parents, the King and Queen? With humorous black-and-white illustrations by Jill Barton, Dick King-Smith's tale about a special pig -- and some memorable humans, too -- will delight his legions of loyal fans. Barton, Jill (illustratore). …

Paperback. Condizione: Good. "The author of Babe, the Gallant Pig offers another winner with this tale of a bright pig and her canny young keeper 'training' a spoiled princess. . . . Move over, Wilbur." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Lollipop is no ordinary pig. According to her young trainer, Johnny Skinner, she's the smartest pig in the entire kingdom. When people stare into Lollipop's bright, intelligent eyes, it somehow changes them for the better. But can Lollipop win over the spoiled Princess Penelope -- and her not-so-pig-friendly parents, the King and Queen? With humorous black-and-white illustrations by Jill Barton, Dick King-Smith's tale about a special pig -- and some memorable humans, too -- will delight his legions of loyal fans. Barton, Jill (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. An ALA Booklist Best of the Decade and an ALA Notable Book, from the author of Babe: The Gallant Pig. Daggie may be the runt of the litter, but he's destined for greatness. Daggie Dogfoot, the runt of Mrs. Barleylove's litter, is in danger. Not even Mrs. Barleylove knows what the Pigman does with runts when he takes them away from the pen. But Daggie is a pig of remarkable qualities, and he's not about to let the Pigman get him. Instead, Daggie runs away and decides to learn how to fly. But when he tries leaping off a cliff, he discovers another talent--a talent he'll need to save the entire farm . . . It's impossible to remain unmoved . . . a soaring, heartening fantasy.--Publishers Weekly. Rayner, Mary (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. An ALA Booklist Best of the Decade and an ALA Notable Book, from the author of Babe: The Gallant Pig. Daggie may be the runt of the litter, but he's destined for greatness. Daggie Dogfoot, the runt of Mrs. Barleylove's litter, is in danger. Not even Mrs. Barleylove knows what the Pigman does with runts when he takes them away from the pen. But Daggie is a pig of remarkable qualities, and he's not about to let the Pigman get him. Instead, Daggie runs away and decides to learn how to fly. But when he tries leaping off a cliff, he discovers another talent--a talent he'll need to save the entire farm . . . It's impossible to remain unmoved . . . a soaring, heartening fantasy.--Publishers Weekly. Rayner, Mary (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. An ALA Booklist Best of the Decade and an ALA Notable Book, from the author of Babe: The Gallant Pig. Daggie may be the runt of the litter, but he's destined for greatness. Daggie Dogfoot, the runt of Mrs. Barleylove's litter, is in danger. Not even Mrs. Barleylove knows what the Pigman does with runts when he takes them away from the pen. But Daggie is a pig of remarkable qualities, and he's not about to let the Pigman get him. Instead, Daggie runs away and decides to learn how to fly. But when he tries leaping off a cliff, he discovers another talent--a talent he'll need to save the entire farm . . . It's impossible to remain unmoved . . . a soaring, heartening fantasy.--Publishers Weekly. Rayner, Mary (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Barton, Jill (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Farmer Tubbs takes a real shine to one particular pig, so much so that he can't bear to send him to market with the other young pigs. Soon Ace is befriended by the farmyard animals including Nanny the goat and Clarence, the cunning white cat. Together they help Ace to find his place in the farmhouse, ousting Megan, the farmer's aristocratic corgi, from her queenly seat--the best parlor chair. But Ace is not the descendant of the Sheep-Pig for nothing Fame is waiting around the corner. Hemmant, Lynette (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. Farmer Tubbs takes a real shine to one particular pig, so much so that he can't bear to send him to market with the other young pigs. Soon Ace is befriended by the farmyard animals including Nanny the goat and Clarence, the cunning white cat. Together they help Ace to find his place in the farmhouse, ousting Megan, the farmer's aristocratic corgi, from her queenly seat--the best parlor chair. But Ace is not the descendant of the Sheep-Pig for nothing Fame is waiting around the corner. Hemmant, Lynette (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Harry Holdsworth had never heard of his Great-Uncle George until he inherited the old man's most cherished possession: an African Grey parrot named Madison. Harry's first reaction was one of dismay. Who wants a big pet bird--one that could live for another 40 years? But when Mad introduces himself in perfect American, Harry discovers he has found a friend--and more. For Mad is an ace at board games and crosswords, a fund of useful information, and even Harry's homework improves under Mad's tuition. Soon, the whole family are wondering what they ever did without him. Unfortunately, they are soon to be reminded.…

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. Harry Holdsworth had never heard of his Great-Uncle George until he inherited the old man's most cherished possession: an African Grey parrot named Madison. Harry's first reaction was one of dismay. Who wants a big pet bird--one that could live for another 40 years? But when Mad introduces himself in perfect American, Harry discovers he has found a friend--and more. For Mad is an ace at board games and crosswords, a fund of useful information, and even Harry's homework improves under Mad's tuition. Soon, the whole family are wondering what they ever did without him. Unfortunately, they are soon to be reminded.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. "A wonderful celebration of the attributes of guinea pigs. . . . A popular pet and familiar subject is given new vigor and interest through originality, love, and respect." -- The Boston Globe I Love Guinea Pigs is an affectionate guide to the most charming of very small animals. Did you know, for instance, that guinea pigs rarely get sick and love to eat? Or that they love one another and have adorable children too? Portrayed in all their amiable chunkiness, guinea pigs finally receive the tribute they so richly deserve. Jeram, Anita (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. Jeram, Anita (illustratore).

Condizione: very_good. Cover may have light wear, pages in very good condition and binding is sturdy; may have other light shelf wear or creases. May have notes or highlighting.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Flora was born on the first day of term in the new school year, which might be why she's a very special mouse indeed--a mouse who has taught herself to read Flora lives in a classroom, and is determined to learn all sorts of things that no mouse has ever learned before. Her family is horrified at first, but then Flora's reading saves their lives. Fisher, Cynthia (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Reprint. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Fisher, Cynthia (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: As New. Manwill Kashiwagi, Melissa (illustratore).