William Steig
1) C D C ?
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To figure out William Steig's word puzzles you need merely read the letters, numbers, and symbols aloud. If at first the messages aren't clear, there are clever pictures accompanying each one to give you hints. Some are easy, some are hard, but all are a hilarious treat when the phrases are decoded.
Originally published in 1984 with black-and-white drawings, C D C ? is given fresh life in this full-color edition painted by Mr. Steig. Also included...
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Español
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The New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year for 1973 and an ALA Notable Book, The Real Thief is the story of Gawain, a most honorable goose. Trustworthy and proud, Gawain is given the keys to the king's Royal Treasury and put in charge of security. When rubies begin to disappear and the world-famous Kalikak diamond vanishes, it looks as if someone is sacking the treasury.
Only the king and Gawain have the keys-and why would the king steal from...
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Español
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"David Cromett narrates this humorous story in a clear expressive voice...The sound effects in the background are just right as are the changes in voice to indicate the different characters speaking...an excellent addition to Spanish language collections." - School Library Journal
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To mark the 100th birthday of William Steig and in anticipation of the next blockbuster movie Shrek the Third, Macmillan Audio presents The One and Only Shrek! the essential collection of Steig classics featuring everyone's favorite ogre, read by Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A Newbery Honor Book from the creator of Shrek.
"Doctor De Soto, the dentist, did very good work." With the aid of his able assistant, Mrs. De Soto, he copes with the toothaches of animals large and small. His expertise is so great that his fortunate patients never feel any pain.
Since he's a mouse, Doctor De Soto refuses to treat "dangerous" animals--that is, animals who have a taste for mice. But one day a fox shows up and begs for relief from...
9) Spinky sulks
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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When Spinky sulks, nothing his family does seems to help, even though his family and friends try their best.
10) Pete's a pizza
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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When Pete feels miserable because rain makes it impossible to play ball outdoors, his father finds a fun indoor game to play with his son.
11) Dominic
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 3
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English
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Dear Friends,
I am leaving in rather a hurry to see more of the world, so I have no time to say goodbye to you individually. I embrace you all and sniff you with love. I don't know when I'll be back. But back I will be.
Dominic
It's time for a change, so Dominic packs his collection of hats and his piccolo and heads out, letting the world take him where it may. When Dominic encounters members of the Doomsday Gang, he easily foils their attempt...
12) Abel's island
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 3
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English
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Castaway on an uninhabited island, Abel, a very civilized mouse, finds his resourcefulness and endurance tested to the limit as he struggles to survive and return to his home.
13) Doctor De Soto
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Español
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Dr. De Soto, a mouse dentist, copes with the toothaches of various animals except those with a taste for mice, until the day a fox comes to him in great pain.
14) The amazing bone
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A lonely pig named Pearl dawdles long enough in a field of dandelions to meet a bone who speaks to her.
15) The real thief
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Gawain is a loyal and true goose serving as chief guard of the royal treasury. He'd been happy enough with his life at home tending his garden and making sketches of architectural masterpieces. Now he's being charged with stealing from the treasury. Gawain is certain of his innocence, but he can't prove it. Will the real thief come forward to save Gawain, or will he live in exile forever?
16) Brave Irene
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Plucky Irene, a dressmaker's daughter, braves a fierce snowstorm to deliver a new gown to the duchess in time for the ball.
19) Tiffky Doofky
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English
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Tiffky Doofky, garbage collector for the town of Popville, is proud of his calling, and quite a gay dog into the bargain. One fine spring morning, while he's making his rounds, it comes to him that something special is going to happen. Madame Tarsal, the fortuneteller, confirms his hunch and predicts that he will meet his true love that very day--before the sun goes down! "Nothing you can do can keep it from happening," she quacks, and the excited...
20) Shrek!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Horribly hideous Shrek leaves home and terrifies everyone he encounters in his search for his equally ugly bride.