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From
Magic Carousel
From
Tears of the Dragon
tales
from f
oreig.n lands
856-317 WATERMELONS, WALNUTS,
AND THE WISDOM OF ALLAH.*
Nasred–
din Hoca, beloved priest-teacher-judge, lives
again in each of these spirited retellings of 18
folktales. By Barbara Walker, illustrated by
Harold Berson. Ages 6-10 .............
$3.95
856-318 STARGAZER TO THE SUL–
TAN.*
A tale of the harsh realities of peasant
life and the quiet strength of a small man who
trusts in Allah. Written by •Barbara Walker and
Mine Siimer, illustrated by Joseph Low. Ages
6-10 ................................
$3.50
856-319 THE SHEEP OF THE LAL
BAGH.
*
The story of Ramish, Lawn Mower
of the Lal Bagh, how he is replaced by a
mechanical lawn mower and how this affects
the townspeople. By David Mark, illustrated
by Lionel Kalish. Ages 4-8 .........
$3.50
856-320 THE TEARS OF THE DRAG–
ON.*
All the people feared the monstrous
dragon-all except one small boy named Akito.
By Hirosuke Hamada, illustrated by Chihiro
Iwasaki. Ages 4-8 ................
$3.50
background books
for
ages
12
up
856-400 CHINA, THE HUNGRY DRAG–
ON.*
This book answers many questions about
China by presenting a background of the con–
ditions and events which led to the present
situation. By John Scott ...••......
$4.50
856-395 THE STORY OF VIETNAM.
The main aim of this Background Book for
Young People is to explore the complete chain
of events which led to American involvement.
By Hal Dareff .......................
$4.50
science a11d liistory
for
older children
856-356 ELEPHANTS, THE LAST OF THE LAND GIANTS.
The real story of these fan–
tastic beasts-their history, their native habits, their long service to man. Written and illustrated
by Anthony Ravielli. Ages 7-11 •...........................................
$3.50
856-322 TO GRANDFATHER'S HOUSE WE GO.
A Roadside Tour of American Homes.*
The pages of this book, illustrated with rich, full color paintings, give the young reader a new
· sense of history. By Harry Devlin. Ages 10-up ..........................................
$3.95
856-321 DAYS OF THE STEAMBOATS.
The exciting history of the steamboats from 1807
down to the present day. By William H. Ewen. Ages 10-15 ................................
$3.95
selected
children~s
classics
856-330 A CHILD'S GARDEN OF VERSES*
by Robert Louis Stevenson .........
$2.95
856-304 THE ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES*
by Conan Doyle ........
$2.95
856-323 THE SELECTED WORKS OF JACK LONDON* ................... $2.95
856-361 TALES FROM SHAKESPEARE
by Charles and Mary Lamb ................
$2.95
especially
for
girls
B-12
856-385 FIVE IN A TENT.
A full-length
story that captures the spirit and adventure of
a group of girls in a summer camp. By Victoria
Furman ............................
$3.95
856-393 CALLING ALL GIRLS PARTY
BOOK.
Tells girls just about everything they
need to know about giving a party. Written by
Rubie Saunders, illustrated by Harlow Rock-
well ..............................•.
$3.95
and
for
the whole familu
856-379 FAMILY FUN BOOK.
Thousands of suggestions for fun on rainy days, special parties,
answers to a child's "What can I do now?" A book for all seasons, ages, occasions. Sections on Games,
World of Make-Believe, Sports, Hobbies. Compiled and edited by Frances Fielding-Jones, illustrated
by Lewis Parker .............................. , .......................
$3.95
*This is a 1967 book.
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