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Rosemary Wells
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Mama, Don't Go! (2001)
Yoko loves kindergarten, but she doesn't want her
mother to leave--until her new friend helps her realize that "mothers
always come back."
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The School Play (2001)
When Yoko's class puts on a play about taking care
of teeth, several students are not happy with their parts.
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The Halloween Parade (2001)
Yoko and Timothy aren't very frightening in their
costumes that look like food, but they can still scare Doris and Stumpy,
who ride an almost-real motorcycle in the school's Halloween parade.
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Doris's Dinosaur (2001)
When Mrs. Jenkins proposes the class paint
dinosaurs, Doris's unusual artistic talent is not recognized until the
class visits a modern art museum.
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Be My Valentine (2001)
Confusion arises as Yoko's classmates
secretly trade Valentine's Day cards.
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The Germ Busters (2002)
When Yoko and her classmates become sick, Mrs.
Jenkins comes up with a great idea to identify who might be responsible
for spreading germs.
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The Secret Birthday (2002)
Noisy Nora finds a surprising new site for
her birthday party when her mother will not let her invite all of her
classmates to her house because it is too small.
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Read Me a Story (2002)
Yoko pretends she cannot read because she
thinks that if her mother finds out she can, no one will read her a
bedtime story.
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Bubble Gum Radar (2002) with Jody Wheeler, Illustrator
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Practice Makes Perfect (2002)
Timothy doesn't play an instrument, but he's
determined to have a solo in the class talent show. How can he learn
enough about music to shine on stage? His good friend, Yoko, knows how:
practice, practice, practice!
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Make New Friends (2003)
It is overwhelming being the new student! Juanita
is scared to pieces when she moves from Texas to Hilltop School-there
are so many new faces to learn, new songs to sing, and new games to
play. Will Juanita ever feel she has a special place in Mrs. Jenkins's
classroom?
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When I Grow Up (2003)
It's 'When I Grow Up' week at Hilltop
School and the class wonders what they'd like to be when they get older.
A prima ballerina? A chef? A teacher just like Mrs. Jenkins? But when
someone's special prop mysteriously disappears, the day proves more
exciting than anyone had anticipated.
When Max's Chocolate Chicken was first published in 1989,
School Library Journal cheered, "It's cause for celebration when
rabbit toddler Max and his bossy sister Ruby return to share another
holiday with young readers." Now Dial is proud to present this wonderful
story in an updated board book format, featuring a bright new cover
illustration and fresh design. Max and Ruby are going on an Easter egg
hunt, and Ruby has declared that whoever finds the most eggs will win
the chocolate chicken that someone put in the birdbath. "No eggs, no
chicken, Max," warns Ruby as her brother wanders off to investigate ants
and acorns. But, as always, Max gets the last word—and the chocolate
chicken!
Max's Christmas (1996)
Who comes down the chimney on Christmas Eve to bring presents to good
little bunnies? Santa Claus, that's who! And Max wants to stay up and
see him. Max's bossy, older sister Ruby doesn't want him to stay awake,
but, as always, irrepressible Max has other ideas. He sneaks downstairs
to wait for Santa...with unexpected results!
Max's Dragon Shirt (1996)
Max's old blue overalls are disgusting, and Ruby has exactly enough
money to buy him a new pair of pants. But what Max really wants is a
ferocious, green dragon shirt. When the two get separated in the
clothing store, the antics begin. Children will cheer as Max unwittingly
outwits his bossy, older sister once again.
Max's Bath (1998)
The more Max bathes, the dirtier he gets! Boat! he exclaims as his cup
of sherbet slowly sinks in the tub. After two baths and one shower, he's
finally clean.
Max's Bedtime (1998)
Max's rubber elephant is lost. Ruby tosses him her bear, but Max still
can't sleep. So many toys get piled on his bed that he falls off -- and
there's the elephant! Good night!
Max's Birthday (1998)
When Max sees his new windup toy lobster, he says, No! His big sister,
Ruby, makes it go away, but back it comes. Around and around it chases
them until it stops on Max, who cries, Again!
Max's Breakfast (1998)
Ruby tries every trick she knows to get Max to eat his egg, finally
demonstrating how yummy it is herself! All gone! chortles Max.
Max's First Word (1998)
Max's big sister, Ruby, tries to teach Max to say CUP, EGG, and APPLE,
but his new word is DELICIOUS!
Max's New Suit (1998)
Max's Ride (1998)
On his thrilling carriage ride, Max goes down a hill, over a bump, up in
the air, and back into his carriage that stops in a huge pile of leaves!
Max's Toys (1998)
In this first counting book, Max trades his house with 2 chimneys, 3
soldiers, 4 bears, and all the rest of his toys for Ruby's 1 lovely
doll, Emily. A fair exchange!
Goodnight Max (2000)
"Goodnight, Max," says Max's sister Ruby. But Max can't get
comfortable. First he spills a glass of water. Then there are all those
itchy cookie crumbs in his bed...and the moon shining through his
window. Will poor Max ever fall asleep? Rosemary Wells' beloved Max and
Ruby are back in an irresistibly touchable book that is also a
satisfying bedtime story. Toddlers won't be able to resist all the
tactile elements--fourteen tempting things to touch, move, even
smell--while a gently humorous story makes this the perfect book for
bedtime, naptime, or anytime!
Max Cleans Up (2000)
Max's room is a mess! There's a Popsicle melting in the closet, a tube
of opened Miracle Bubbles on the floor, and the ant farm ants have
escaped under the bed! It's definitely time to clean up. Max's sister,
Ruby, is quick to take charge, and of course Max wants to help. But Max
has his own ideas about picking up his room, so things don't turn out
exactly as Ruby planned. Children will cheer as Max innocently and
humorously outsmarts his older sister once again.
Max and Ruby's Busy Week (2002)
It's a busy week for Max and Ruby: there's shopping to do, tea
parties to throw, and cakes to bake for Grandma's birthday. From Monday
to Sunday and every day in between, the fun never stops when you're
hanging out with these two funny bunny siblings.
Max and Ruby Play School (2003)
Ruby wants to teach Max all the things a wise big sister knows,
such as the alphabet, numbers, and colors. But first she has to teach
him to pay attention!
Max Drives Away (2003)
Everybody loves Max and Ruby-and what toddler could resist these
adorable shaped board books? Cut in the shape of Rosemary Wells's
beloved bunny siblings and filled with simple text and colorful
illustrations on every page, these two books are guaranteed to delight
the very youngest Max and Ruby fans, who can now follow the bunnies'
adventures on daily television.
Ruby's Beauty Shop (2003)
Welcome to Ruby’s Beauty Shop! “Guess what, Max!” says Max’s sister
Ruby. “Louise is coming over, and she’s bringing her Deluxe Beauty Kit.”
Ruby and Louise have everything they need to make Max gorgeous,
including wigs, makeup, and instant stick-on nails. But when Max decides
to play beauty shop his way, everyone is in for a real makeover
surprise!
Max's ABC (2006)
Everybody’s favorite bunnies, Max and Ruby, are back, starring in their
very own ABC concept book. Max’s ants have escaped from their farm, and
now they’re searching for food. The ants start with Max’s sandwich, and
soon they’re everywhere! Fortunately, Ruby comes to the rescue.
Max’s ABC teaches the alphabet by featuring a different letter on each
page, large and colorful so they’re easy to spot. The very youngest
readers will love practicing their letters with Max and Ruby.
Max and Ruby's Show-and-Tell
(2006)
It’s show-and-tell day at Ruby’s school,
and Ruby is going to show off her cake. Max wants to come, but Ruby says
that he can’t—he is too young for school! Find out what happens when Max
goes anyway in this sweet and funny All Aboard Picture Reader.
Max & Ruby's Christmas Tree
(2007 release)
It’s Christmastime, and Ruby is teaching Max how
to hang ornaments on the Christmas tree. But for every traditional
ornament that Ruby hangs, Max hangs a silly one of his own. Brother and
sister are nearly done . . . but wait! Ruby has forgotten to add the
tree topper! Can Max help her save the day?
Ruby's Falling Leaves (2007 release)
It’s fall, and Ruby is making a leaf-collection
book for school. Ruby is certain that after she finds her last three
leaves she’ll have the best book in the whole class! As Ruby works on
her project, Max has some fun of his own by creating a giant leaf pile.
At first Ruby thinks Max is trying to help her, but Ruby soon realizes
that Max’s leaves aren’t for collecting—they’re for jumping in!
Max & Ruby's Winter Adventure (2007 release)
Max and Ruby have the most perfect winter day
planned! First they’ll build a beautiful snow queen in front of their
house and then they’ll sled down a steep hill. The next stop is to skate
around on the frozen pond. And the last stop? Home, sweet home!
See also
Max and Ruby videos below.
My Very First Mother Goose
Series
(By Iona Opie with Rosemary Wells, Illustrator)
Baby to preschool
Resized and featuring new covers, these bright
board books based on MY VERY FIRST MOTHER GOOSE, the award-winning
modern day classic, bring timeless poems to the youngest children. Each
of the four enchanting board books contains eight favorite rhymes
collected in their most perfect form by folklorist Iona Opie. Every
rhyme is accompanied by the incomparable art of Rosemary Wells,
illustrations that THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW called "irresistible."
Large letters and sturdy board pages make these treasures indispensable
for any nursery.
To a small child, words are magical. And the most magical of all are the
beloved, venerable words of Mother Goose. Now folklorist Iona Opie has
gathered more than sixty treasured rhymes in their most perfect, honest
form. From "Hey Diddle, Diddle" and "Pat-a-Cake" to "Little Jack Horner"
and "Pussycat, Pussycat," these are familiar verses that have been
passed from parent to child for generations; these are the rhymes that
are every child's birthright.
With watercolors by Rosemary Wells that may prove equally enduring, MY
VERY FIRST MOTHER GOOSE captures the simple joy and the sly humor that
are the essence of Mother Goose. Parents and children will find
themselves exploring this volume together, savoring delightful details
and funny surprises on every page. This is a book that promises hours of
quiet smiles and merry grins for readers of all ages.
Humpty Dumpty (1997)
Pussycat Pussycat (1997)
Here Comes Mother Goose (1999)
The Very Best of Mother Goose (1999)
My Mother Goose Library (2000)
Little Boy Blue (2001)
Wee Willie Winkie (2001)
Mother Goose's Little Treasures (2007)
Claire's bad day at school is helped after a visit to the Bunny Planet,
where she has the day that should have been.
The Island Light (1992)
Felix has an awful day until he is whisked off to the Bunny Planet to
experience the day that should have been.
Moss Pillows (1992)
Robert's visit to relatives is disastrous, but a
visit to the Bunny Planet cheers him up as he experiences the day that
should have been.
Voyage to the Bunny Planet Box Set (1992)
In each book of this beloved trio of mini-picture
books -- First Tomato, Moss Pillows, and Island Light-a little rabbit
who has had a particularly bad day is transported to the Bunny Planet.
There, the bunnies experience the day that should have been-a day filled
with warmth, love, and peaceful activities. The three winsome books are
brought together in a sturdy boxed slipcase. Boxed set.
From best-selling author/illustrator Rosemary Wells comes a charming,
rhyming story that children will want to hear again and again. An
invitation for parents and children to read together every day, this
picture book promises: Read to your bunny often, and your bunny will
read to you.
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Letters and Sounds (2001)
Children can learn about the alphabet, sounds,
rhyming, and more with Timothy and his friends in Mrs. Jenkins's
kindergarten class. Also covered are letter recognition, single and
multiple syllable words, and words that start with consonants and
vowels.
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How Many? How Much? (2001)
Kindergarten math skills including counting, measuring
distance, and coin identification are included in this interactive picture
activity book. Learning about right and left, spatial relations, and the
days of the week is fun with Timothy and his classmates!
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The World Around Us (2001)
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Discover and Explore (2001)
This interactive picture activity book teaches
children about plants, the five senses, and seasons. Also included are
activities on observing different types of weather, being kind to the
earth, and nutrition. Getting ready for kindergarten and learning about
science is fun with Timothy, Yoko, and their friends!
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Ready to Read (2001)
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Adding It Up (2001)
McDuff Series
(illustrated by Susan Jeffers)
Ages 4-8
In 1923, there were no doctors or hospitals in the isolated mountains of
Appalachia. Then Mary Breckinridge came. Trained as a nurse, she made
the Appalachians her life's work-fording icy streams and climbing
untracked mountains to bring medical help to those in need. These three
stories, told in simple, luminous prose, bring to life the birth of the
Frontier Nursing Service, which still operates in Kentucky. Mary On
Horseback shows yet another side of Rosemary Wells-one of today's
most versatile authors. Ages 9-12.
Lassie Come-Home (1995) with Susan Jeffers, Illustrator
The bestselling picture-book edition of Eric Knight's classic story is
now a chapter book-perfect for children just starting to read on their
own.
Lassie is Joe's prize collie and constant companion. When Joe's father
loses his job, Lassie must be sold. Three times Lassie escapes from her
new master, and three times she returns, until finally she is taken to
the remotest part of Scotland-too far a journey for any dog to make
alone.
But Lassie is not just any dog. Traveling nearly one thousand miles over
punishing terrain, Lassie makes her courageous and painful way home to
Joe. They are never separated again.
Lassie Come-Home is a classic, heart-warming tale about the love between
a boy and his dog. The acclaimed picture-book edition by Rosemary Wells
and Susan Jeffers is now a chapter book perfect for young readers.
Ages 4-8
Streets of Gold (1999) with Dan
Andreasen, Illustrator
Masha, a young Russian girl,
is terribly afraid of the czar, whose piercing eyes glare at her from
the portrait Masha's parents must keep on the wall. In the last decade
of the nineteenth century, the czar's harsh anti-Semitic laws forbid
Masha, who is Jewish, from going to school-something the bright,
inquisitive girl desperately wishes to do. When her family immigrates to
America, Masha not only achieves the long-desired education, but also
gains success as a poet, and a love for her new country that will last
all her life.
In a picture book inspired by Mary Antin's classic immigrant memoir
The Promised Land, Rosemary Wells brings renewed vigor and freshness
to a story of the fundamental American experience. Dan Andreasen's warm,
sympathetic illustrations glow with the hope and love that Mary finds in
her new land.
Tallchief (1999) by Maria Tallchief and Rosemary Wells with Gary
Kelley, Illustrator
Growing up on the Osage Indian reservation, Maria
Tallchief was a gifted pianist and dancer. According to Osage tradition,
women are not permitted to dance, but Maria's parents recognized her
gifts and allowed her to break the rule. Then when Maria reached the age
of twelve, her father told her it was time to choose between her two
loves. Maria chose ballet. It was a decision that would change not only
the course of her life, but the face of classical ballet in America. The
fascinating story of Maria Tallchief's rise to become America's prima
ballerina will captivate young readers. Ages 9-12.
The Man In the Woods (2000)
When Helen witnesses a man's crime, she follows
him into the woods, setting off a chain of frightening events. When the
police arrest the wrong man, Helen becomes determined to solve the crime
herself, despite everyone's warnings. Her own investigation leads to
some amazing discoveries...and puts her in a lot of danger. Ages
9-12.
When No One Was Looking (2000)
Kathy is a young tennis player with enough drive,
attitude, and talent to go right to the top. And it seems that everyone
around her has a stake in her success. So, when Kathy is presented with
an opponent she can't beat, and a tragedy occurs, everyone's motives are
questioned. They all want victory badly-but would anyone really kill for
it? Ages 9-12.
It's Grandma's birthday and Max and Ruby are
having a party for her. Ruby has invited seven stuffed-toy guests she's
sure Grandma will like. Max wants to invite his Jellyball Shooter
Spider, his Ear-Splitter Space Cadet and his Can't-Sit-Up Slug, but Ruby
says no. Yet each time Ruby counts the number of guests at the table,
another one has mysteriously appeared. Is Ruby having a bad counting
day? Or is someone making a few changes to the guest list?
Yoko's Paper Cranes (2001)
When Yoko moves from Japan to California, she decides to make
and send origami swans to her grandmother for her birthday.
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When No One Was Looking (1980)
Kathy is a young tennis player with enough drive,
attitude, and talent to go right to the top. And it seems that everyone
around her has a stake in her success. So, when Kathy is presented with
an opponent she can't beat, and a tragedy occurs, everyone's motives are
questioned. They all want victory badly-but would anyone really kill for
it?
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Leave Well Enough Alone (1983)
Working as a mother's helper to a wealthy family
that's surrounded by lavish houses and beautiful swimming pools is about as
far from her working-class neighborhood in New York as Dorothy can get. But
something is not quite right in the Hoades' house. They are hiding
something-or someone-in the cottage behind the house. And when curiosity
gets the better of her, Dorothy stumbles upon their secret-a secret that
could cost her her future.
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Man in the Woods (1985)
When Helen witnesses a man's crime, she follows him
into the woods, setting off a chain of frightening events. When the police
arrest the wrong man, Helen becomes determined to solve the crime herself,
despite everyone's warnings. Her own investigation leads to some amazing
discoveries...and puts her in a lot of danger.
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Through the Hidden Door (1987)
Barney's life is a mess. Everyone thinks he's a
snitch. His former friends want to kill him. Even the headmaster of his
school wants him gone. No one but secretive little Snowy Cobb will speak to
him. But after Snowy and Barney discover the hidden cave deep below the
earth, the promise of ancient treasures wipe away the threats from above.
And when they uncover strange artifacts untouched for centuries, a web of
unknowable danger begins to unravel-and Snowy and Barney may not survive.
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When No One Was Looking Somebody Died
(1991)
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Rachel Field's Hitty: Her First Hundred Years (1999) with
Susan Jeffers, Illustrator
Rachel Field's masterful novel Hitty:
Her First Hundred Years was first published in 1929; it was awarded
the Newbery Medal in 1930. In this full-color adaptation, the
award-winning team of Rosemary Wells and Susan Jeffers has taken Hitty
down from the shelf and dusted her off for a new generation of younger
readers. The short, fast-paced chapters and pictures on every spread
bring life to this beloved classic, and make it perfect for sharing with
the whole family.
On a cold Maine night in 1829, an old peddler carved a small doll out of
a piece of mountain ash wood. Her name was Hitty and she was no ordinary
doll.
Hitty's first owner, Phoebe Preble, takes her from Boston to India. From
the hands of Phoebe Preble, Hitty travels on with a snake charmer, a
Civil War soldier, a riverboat captains daughter, and a former slave.
Along the way she meets presidents and painters, relating each adventure
in vivid detail.
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The Small World of Binky Braverman
(2003) Richard Egielski
Poor Binky. He should be spending the summer playing with
his friends. Instead, his parents send him to the big city, where Aunt Fran
dresses him in itchy clothes and Uncle Julius teaches him about fractions.
Things look pretty bleak until the night Binky spies some tiny figures hopping
off of boxes and jars all over the kitchen: the trademarks have come to life!
Together, Binky and his miniature friends-Sam the Banjo Man, the Paprika Twins,
and Ike, who pilots a tiny propeller plane-transform a dreary summer into an
extraordinary one. Rosemary Wells's endearing story about a lonely little boy is
perfectly complemented in whimsical paintings by Richard Egielski.
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Red Moon at Sharpsburg (2007)
Award-winning author Rosemary Wells lays bare the
senseless devastation of war in this stunning novel. As the Civil War breaks
out, India, a young Southern girl, summons her sharp intelligence and the
courage she didn’t know she had to survive the war that threatens to destroy her
family, her Virginia home, and the only life she has ever known. A timeless
heroine of inspiring drive and bravery, India holds on to her dream of forging a
career in science, unheard-of for a woman, in the face of battle, starvation,
and tragic loss. Rarely has the Southern perspective on the war been told so
even-handedly for young adults as in this meticulously researched, poignant, and
riveting novel.
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Morris's Disappearing Bag (1992)
Everyone in Morris's family is pleased with his
Christmas present except Morris.
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Benjamin and Tulip (1973)
Benjamin is at a loss in handling Tulip's constant
bullying.
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Hazel's Amazing Mother (1989)
When Hazel and her beloved doll Eleanor are set
upon by bullies, Hazel's mother comes to the rescue in a surprising way.
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Max and Ruby's First Greek Myth (1993)
Ruby tries to stop her younger brother Max from sneaking into her room
and snooping by reading him an altered version of "Pandora's Box." .
Ages 4-8 -
Edward Unready for School
(1995)
Edward, a shy, young bear unready for play school, feels out of place
surrounded by students who are ready, busy, and happy. Ages 4-8 -
Max and Ruby in Pandora's Box (1998)
Ruby wants Max to stay out of her room, but Max wants in. He just
has to see what's inside of her jewelry box. When the sign on her door fails
to keep him out, Ruby tells Max her own version of the Greek myth Pandora's
Box. Will the story of one overly curious bunny who learned her lesson about
snooping teach Max his? -
Fritz and the Mess Fairy (1996)
Fritz, a master at creating terrible messes, meets
his match when his science project goes wrong and the Mess Fairy
emerges.
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The Language of Doves (1996)
On her sixth birthday, Julietta's grandfather gives her one of
his beautiful homing pigeons and tells her a story of his experience
raising and training doves in Italy during the Great War. Ages
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Bunny Cakes (1997)
Max makes an earthworm cake for Grandma's birthday
and helps Ruby with her angel surprise cake. At the store, the grocer
can't read all of the shopping list, until Max solves the problem by
drawing a picture.
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Bunny Money (1997)
It's Grandma's birthday, and Ruby knows exactly
what Grandma would love-a beautiful ballerina box. Max also knows what
she'd love-a scary pair of ooey-gooey vampire teeth. Ruby has saved up a
walletful of bills, but as unexpected mishap after mishap occurs, money
starts running through the bunnies' fingers.... Will they have enough
left for the perfect present? Wells' adorable story is also a fun and
lively introduction to early math.
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Noisy Nora (1997)
It's tough being the middle mouse. No one's paying
any attention to Nora, so she decides to do something her family can't
ignore: make noise. Nora slams windows, bangs doors, and upsets
furniture, to no avail. It's not until she crashes out the door--and the
house goes strangely silent--that her family realizes: a noisy Nora is
much better than no Nora at all.
See also
Noisy Nora... and More Stories About Mischief DVD
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The Fisherman and His Wife (1998)
Have you heard the story about the fisherman and his wife and
the magic fish--the one that was told by the Brothers Grimm? Well, this
is the real version, as only Rosemary Wells could tell it! With cats in
the starring roles and a setting in the fjords of Norway, this hilarious
retelling puts a new spin on the well-known tale about a fisherman's
wife whose greed knows no bounds. Fans of cats, folklore, Scandinavia,
and the incomparable Rosemary Wells all have reason to rejoice in this
fractured feline fairy tale.
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Yoko (1998)
When Yoko brings sushi to school for lunch, her classmates make
fun of what she eats--until one of them tries it for himself.
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Morris' Disappearing Bag (1999)
On Christmas morning, Morris's brother Victor gets a hockey
outfit. Morris's sister Rose gets a beauty kit. Morris's other sister
Betty gets a chemistry set. And Morris gets a teddy bear. His siblings
all tell him he's too little to play with their gifts. Then Morris finds
one last present under the tree and discovers just the diversion he
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Timothy Goes to School (2000)
Timothy is very excited about starting
school-until he meets Claude. Claude sits next to him, and he wears all
the right clothes, says all the right things, and garners all the praise
from his teacher and classmates. Timothy is feeling down, until he meets
a girl who's having the same problem with her seatmate.... See
also the Get Set For
Kindergarten Series and
Timothy Goes to
School videos.
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Emily's First 100 Days of School (2000)
Starting with number one for the first day of
school, Emily learns the numbers to one hundred in many different ways.
See also
Emily's First 100 Days Of School and And More Stories About Learning
(DVD)
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The House in the Mail (2000) with Dan Andreasen, Illustrator
Writing in a scrapbook in 1927, a young girl tells the
fascinating story of her family's mail-order house arriving from Sears,
Roebuck. Moving out of the little house they share with their
grandparents, Emily and her brother, Homer, have a lot of changes in
store for them: an electric refrigerator, electric lights, a washing
machine, a gas stove, and running water indoors. Luminous illustrations
show, in great detail, the process of clearing the land, building a
foundation, and creating a house from a kit. Hand-written captions from
Emily give the illustrations a cozy, personal feel, showing the reader
just how exciting a house in the mail can be. Ages 4-8
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Shy Charles (2001)
Charles is a mouse of few words. He doesn't like
to talk, and he's perfectly happy playing by himself. But his parents
are not happy. "It's time he played football or joined the ballet," says
Charles's father. So off Charles goes to ballet class, where he curls up
and pretends to be asleep. Football proves even less successful. Will
anything bring Charles out of his shell?
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Getting to Know You!: Rodgers and Hammerstein Favorites (2002),
Rosemary Wells, Illustrated
No two people have done more for the American musical than Richard
Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. Now, in Getting to Know You!, sixteen
of the most popular and treasured songs from this remarkable pair have
been gathered together for the first time in an illustrated picture
book.
With watercolors by renowned illustrator Rosemary Wells, Getting to Know
You! captures the simple joy, the happy celebration, and the sly humor
that are at the heart of these timeless lyrics.
Included at the back of the book are the complete lyrics to each of the
sixteen songs, along with the melody lines, so children and parents can
read, recite, and sing along for hours of happy talks and dozens of
beautiful mornings.
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Play With Max and Ruby (2002)
Max has a toy house with two chimneys, three soldiers, four
bears, five airplanes, six cars, seven bugs, a lobster with eight legs,
nine blocks, and ten train cars. So many toys to play with, but all Max
wants is the one thing he can't have-Ruby's doll! Ages 4-8
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Timothy's Tales From Hilltop School (2002)
The students at Hilltop School are very busy.
Fritz is trying to build a Superconducting Super Collider for the school
Science Fair. Timothy and Claude are baking treats to share with the
class for the Measuring Day party. And Charles is doing his best to
perfect his bald eagle screech in time for Bird Week. In this collection
of six stories, Rosemary Wells uses her celebrated humor and charm to
touch on the laughter, frustrations, skirmishes, and friendships that
are part of every school-aged child's life. Ages 9-12
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Emily & Friends: Playtime Learning Box (2003)
This jubilant and colorful kindergarten satchel
bursts with activities, games, stories, and fun! Rosemary Wells's
beloved bunny, Emily, is the perfect friend to accompany any child
setting off for the kindergarten classroom. This inclusive pack supports
growing skills and acknowledges your bunny's achievements, big and
small!
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Felix and the Worrier (2003)
Every night, Felix has a visitor. It’s the
Worrier, who comes to remind Felix about the little black spot on his
tooth, the possibility of getting birthday presents he doesn’t like, and
other troublesome things. "You worry too much, my little firefly," says
Felix’s mama. But Felix can’t stop fretting. How can he find a way to
make the Worrier go away for good?
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Max and Ruby's Midas (2003)
Max is eating too many cupcakes, and his big sister, Ruby,
decides to cure him of his sweet tooth. Ruby reads Max a Greek myth
about young Prince Midas who uses magic to turn healthy food into
ice-cream sundaes, Popsicles, and birthday cake. But when Midas
accidentally changes his family into delicious desserts, he realizes
that there can be too much of a good thing. Will Max learn a lesson from
Midas and resist eating one more cupcake? Baby-Preschool
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Ruby's Tea for Two (2003)
Everybody loves Max and Ruby-and what toddler
could resist these adorable shaped board books? Cut in the shape of
Rosemary Wells's beloved bunny siblings and filled with simple text and
colorful illustrations on every page, these two books are guaranteed to
delight the very youngest Max and Ruby fans, who can now follow the
bunnies' adventures on daily television.
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Yoko & Friends School Days: Make New Friends
(2003)
It is overwhelming being the new student! Juanita is scared to
pieces when she moves from Texas to Hilltop School-there are so many new
faces to learn, new songs to sing, and new games to play. Will Juanita
ever feel she has a special place in Mrs. Jenkins's classroom?
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Bunny Mail: A Max & Ruby Lift-the-Flap Book (2004)
Ruby is busy sending out party invitations, so Max decides
he'll write a letter too, asking for a special present. But when the
postman delivers the letter to Grandma, she thinks Max is just saying
hello. So Max sends another letter. It soon becomes clear to Grandma
that Max is asking for something special. The only question is what?
With eight clever flaps to lift, this heartwarming and interactive
picture book gives Rosemary Wells fans even more reasons to love Max and
Ruby, who are now starring in their own Nickelodeon television show.
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I Love You! A Bushel & A Peck (2004) by Frank Loesser with
Rosemary Wells, Illustrator A bushel!
And a peck!
A barrel!
And a heap!
Mutual affection grows between two flirty ducklings as
they bill and coo around the farmyard in Rosemary Wells's young and
sassy interpretation of a beloved Frank Loesser song. This calls for
hugs around the neck while reading, so be sure to share it with someone
special.
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My Kindergarten (2004)
It's the first day of school, and Emily and her friends are
welcomed into the exciting world of kindergarten by Miss Cribbage. The
first day marks the beginning of a whole year's worth of new experiences
and discoveries: learning the alphabet, drawing a map, counting to ten,
telling the time and temperature, and more. It's also about sharing
happy holidays, noticing the changing seasons, taking a class trip to
the local library, learning about the community beyond the classroom,
and bringing all the new skills home to share with family. Organized
into monthly segments and chock-full of stunning artwork, this
one-of-a-kind complete kindergarten book offers parents, teachers, and
children a special way to share the most important school year in a
child's life. Ages 4-8
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Ruby's Rainy Day (2004)
It’s raining outside, but all Max wants to do is
play baseball. So his big sister Ruby struggles to get him into his rain
gear: red boots, yellow slicker, and orange rain hat. But see what
happens when Max is finally all dressed! Kids will love this fun board
book that teaches colors and features shiny foil raindrops on the cover.
Ages 4-8
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Max and Ruby's Snowy Day (2004)
Max can’t wait to go sledding! But before he and
Ruby can play in the snow, they’ll have to put on their winter clothes.
Max and Ruby fans will practice recognizing colors and articles of
clothing in this concept storybook. Baby-Preschool
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The Miraculous Tale of the Two Maries (2006) with Petra
Mathers, Illustrator
In the south of France there is a tiny town called Saintes Maries de la
Mer. Inside the town church is a wooden boat . . . with two wooden
ladies—one in a rose dress and one in blue. Both are called Marie.
Traveling in their modest wooden boat, the mysterious two Saint Maries
are said to have performed forty miracles during the 19th century. But
who were these two saints? Inspired by this question, Rosemary Wells
crafts a vivid portrayal of the saints as sixteen-year-old friends
drifting through the skies in their boat, meeting with God himself, and
swooping down to Earth to perform loving good deeds. Award-winning
illustrator Petra Mathers’ whimsical illustrations top off this
enchantingly unique picture book.
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Yoko's World of Kindness: Golden Rules for a Happy Classroom (2005)
Rosemary Wells combines six tales into one nicely priced volume
in this indispensable book for elementary-school children. Here are
stories that make school a little easier: stories about learning skills
and building confidence; about teasing and differences; and about making
and keeping friends. Previously published as individual readers, Yoko's
World of Kindness has been redesigned as a single picture book treasury
to help young scholars feel confident and happy about the bewildering
world of the classroom
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Max Counts His Chickens (2007)
Max and Ruby, everyone’s favorite bunnies, are back in a unique
largeformat counting book sure to tickle the funny bone of very young
readers. When the Easter Bunny decides to hide the contents of their
Easter baskets, Max and Ruby set out on a hunt for the missing
marshmallow chicks which are here, there, and everywhere. It seems that
Ruby is finding all the chicks, but count on Max to have the last laugh!
Max and Ruby currently appear in their own television series on
Nickelodeon.
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The Gulps (2007) with
Marc Brown, Illustrator
With their trademark wit and wisdom, Rosemary Wells and
Marc Brown present a groundbreaking and side-splittingly slapstick story
which introduces the importance of healthy habits. When a fast-food
fanatic family of bunnies set out vacation, they pack their RV full of
TVs, Jiffy Chips, and Winky Twinks. But when the weighed-down vehicle
wheezes to a halt in the middle of nowhere, Farmer Spratt saves the day
by showing the Gulps the value of a fresh, home-cooked meal and the
lasting benefits of physical activity. The Gulps' transformation is sure
to inspire a generation of super-sized kids' and parents' to turn over a
new leaf!
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Fireman Max (Date?)
DVD
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Max and the Easter Bunny (Date?)
DVD
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Max's Christmas (Date?)
DVD
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Max's Rocket Run (Date?)
DVD
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Max's Valentine (Date?)
DVD
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Play Time For Max (Date?)
DVD
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Ruby Writes A Story (Date?)
DVD
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Ruby's Pajama Party (Date?)
DVD
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Ruby's Snow Queen (Date?)
DVD
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Afternoons With Max & Ruby (2002)
DVD
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Max & Ruby's Christmas (2002)
DVD
VHS
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Max & Ruby's Halloween (2002)
DVD
VHS
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Party Time with Max & Ruby (2002)
DVD
VHS
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Springtime for Max & Ruby (2002)
DVD
VHS
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Easter With Max & Ruby (2007)
DVD
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Summertime With Max & Ruby (2007)
DVD
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Max's Chocolate Chicken/Max's Picnic/Max's Dragon Shirt/Max's Prize/Grandma's Attic/Bunny Cakes
(Date?
DVD
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Max's Christmas / Ruby's
Snow Queen / Max's Rocket Run / Max's Valentine / Max's Halloween /
Ruby's Pajama Party / Max's Chocolate Chicken
(Date?)
DVD
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Max's Halloween/The Blue Tarantula/Ruby's Beauty
Shop/Ruby's Clubhouse/Max's Cuckoo Clock/Bunny Money (/Date?
DVD
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Max's Rocket Run / Max's Christmas (Date?)
DVD
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Max's Chocolate Chicken / Each Peach Pear Plum / Picnic
/ The Circus Baby (1993)
(VHS
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Afternoons With Max & Ruby / Party Time With Max and
Ruby (2002)
DVD
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Abracadabra (Date?)
DVD
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Red Thunder (Date?)
DVD
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Snow Day (Date?)
DVD
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The School Play (Date?)
DVD
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Lessons Learned (2000)
DVD
VHS
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Timothy Goes to School (2000)
DVD
VHS
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The Great Race! (2005)
DVD
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Be My Valentine / The School Play (Date?)
DVD
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Valentine Animated: Miss Spider's Patch Friends: Happy
Heartwood Day / Franklin's Valentines /Max and Ruby: Max's Valentine /
Timothy goes to School: Be My Valentine (Date?)
DVD
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Christmas Stories (1993)
VHS
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Rosemary Wells Video Library (1999)
VHS
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Emily's First 100 Days Of School and And
More Stories About Learning (2007)
DVD
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Noisy Nora... and More Stories About
Mischief (2007)
DVD
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