The Best People & Places Kids' Books 2024

1. Hope for Haiti (Hardcover) 9780399255472

ISBN: 9780399255472 ISBN10: 0399255478 Contributors: Watson, Jesse Joshua, Watson, Jesse Joshua,

Hope for Haiti (Hardcover) 9780399255472

2. Pre-Owned Ties That Bind, Ties That Break (Paperback) by Lensey Namioka

Set in China in 1900s, this book presents the story of a young girl who defied tradition by refusing to have her feet bound and in doing so changed the course of her life forever.

Ties That Bind, Ties That Break (Paperback)

3. Pre-Owned Drawing Manga Faces and Bodies (Library Binding) 1448892414 9781448892419

There is no doubt about it. Manga and anime have gone from a Japanese art style to a cultural phenomenon. A break down of the art of manga is provided, giving the artist the opportunity to master it piece by piece. The text focuses on the mastery of drawing faces and bodies. With step-by-step instructions and great tips on the best tools of the trade, aspiring artists will be drawing manga in no time.

Title: Drawing Manga Faces and Bodies Book Format: Library Binding ISBN10: 1448892414 EAN: 9781448892419 Author: Southgate, Anna; Li, Yishan CONDITION - GOOD - Pre-Owned - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include 'From the library of' labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included.

4. Pre-Owned Romiette and Julio (Hardcover) 0689821808 9780689821806

Do you feel the soul of another calling to you? Do you know in your heart that your destiny and his wore meant to merge In the cosmos? We can help you find him. When Romiette Cappelle and her best friend, Destiny, decide to order The Scientific Soul Mate System from the back of Heavy Hunks magazine, they're not sure what they're getting into. But Destiny, a self-proclaimed psychic, assures Romi that for $44.99 plus shipping and handling, it's the only way they're ever going to find out who their soul mates really are. If nothing else, maybe Romi will get some insight into that recurring dream she's been having about fire and water. But they never expect that the scented candle and tube of dream ointment will live up to their promises and merge Romiette's destiny with that of Julio Montague, a boy she's just met in the cosmos of an Internet chat room. It turns out they go to the same high school, not to mention having almost the same names as Shakespeare's famous lovers Sweet-scented dreams of Julio have almost overtaken Romi's nightmares... ...when suddenly they return, but this time in real life. It seems the Devildogs, a local gang, violently oppose the relationship of Romiette and Julio. Soon they find themselves haunted by the purple-clad shadows of the gang, and the fire and water of Romiette's dream merge in ways more terrifying -- and ultimately more affirming -- than even Destiny could have foreseen.

Title: Romiette and Julio Book Format: Hardcover ISBN10: 0689821808 EAN: 9780689821806 Author: Draper, Sharon M. CONDITION - GOOD - Pre-Owned - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include 'From the library of' labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included.

5. Pre-Owned Japan (Library Binding) 0531253546 9780531253540

Take a trip around the world with the latest from the Enchantment of the World series! In each book: Colourful photos provide breathtaking views of foreign cities and landscapes Sidebars highlight especially interesting people, places, and events Delicious, easy recipes give readers the opportunity to experience foreign cuisine firsthand Fun facts and statistics are included for easy reference

Title: Japan ISBN10: 0531253546 EAN: 9780531253540 Author: Somervill, Barbara A. CONDITION - GOOD - Pre-Owned - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include 'From the library of' labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included.

6. Pre-Owned The Mountains of Tibet (Paperback) 0064432114 9780064432115

'This story of the death and reincarnation of a Tibetan woodcutter is a beautifully gentle look at one human being dealing with life's choices and possibilities.' --SLJ. 'The impact of its peaceful message will reverberate long after the last page is read.' --H. Outstanding Children's Books of 1987 (NYT)Best Illustrated Children's Books of 1987 (NYT)Notable 1987 Children's Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)1988 Choices (Association of Booksellers for Children)1987 Choices: The Year's Best Books (Publishers Weekly)1987 Children's Books (NY Public Library)

Title: The Mountains of Tibet ISBN10: 0064432114 EAN: 9780064432115 Author: Gerstein, Mordicai CONDITION - GOOD - Pre-Owned - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include 'From the library of' labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included.

7. DK Readers Level 2: DK Readers L2: Survivors: The Night the Titanic Sank (Paperback)

9780789473738. New condition. Trade paperback. Language: English. Pages: 32. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 32 p. Contains: Illustrations. DK Readers Level 2. Intended for a juvenile audience. The story of the sinking of the "Titanic" in the North Atlantic in April, 1912, is told from the point of view of those who survived the disaster.

Will Tate and his family set sail for America. But they are on board the Titanic, the "unsinkable" ship, which is heading for disaster! Longer sentences and an expanded vocabulary make this series of 48-page books slightly more challenging: Level 2 is appropriate for children who have started to read but still need help. Information boxes full of background information will stimulate inquisitive minds. These books contain between 700 and 850 words, and they are approximately 70 percent pictures and 30 percent text. The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4.

8. Holly Claus: The Christmas Princess

Hardcover, Julie Andrews Collection, 2007, ISBN13 9780061440229, ISBN10 0061440221

When young Christopher writes a letter to Santa Claus, he poses a question no one has ever thought to ask before: "Dear Santa Claus, What do you wish for Christmas?" Miraculously, Santa's longtime wish comes true, and a baby girl is born--Princess Holly Claus. But just as the Land of Forever joyously celebrates her arrival, far away an evil is unleashed. A curse is placed on Holly, freezing her heart in ice so her future will be bound by a world of darkness. And with the Gates of Forever now locked, Santa can no longer spread the magic of Christmas to children everywhere. As soon as Holly finds a way to make a daring escape, she begins an astounding journey to the Empire City, determined to free herself and, once and for all, bring back Christmas. This extraordinary and beautifully illustrated adventure is an everlasting gift of Christmas enchantment.

9. Falling into Place

A story told through nonlinear flashbacks traces a teen girl's effort to commit suicide by crashing her car into a tree, detailing the events leading up to her decision from the perspective of an unexpected narrator.

A story told through nonlinear flashbacks traces a teen girl's effort to commit suicide by crashing her car into a tree, detailing the events leading up to her decision from the perspective of an unexpected narrator.

10. Blood Beast

Hardcover, Little, Brown Young Readers, 2007, ISBN13 9780316003773, ISBN10 0316003778

"Locked inside Dervish's study. Breath coming quickly, raggedly. Trembling wildly. I still feel sick and dizzy, but maybe that's fear. I force myself to breathe normally, evenly. When I'm in control, I study my reflection, looking for telltale signs. Am I turning into a werewolf? I don't know..." Grubbs Grady has so far escaped the family curse, but when he begins to experience alarming symptoms at the onset of the full moon, he is scared that the jaws of fate are opening and about to swallow him whole. He has cheated death, defeated demons, moved on with his life. But Grubbs is torn between the world of magic and his wolfen genes. Can he fight the beast inside or will he fall victim to his tainted blood?