Barney Bipple doesn't heed Miss Merkle's suggestion concerning complicated wishes until it is almost too late.
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This kind of story absolutely charms children. Barney Bipple's neighbor, Miss Minerva Merkle, gives him three magic dandelions as a reward for his return of a lost diamond. She cautions: "Stick to simple wishes." Barney immediately wishes he were eight instead of six; no one recognizes him. He wishes his dog could talk; Snoozer only complains about dog food. He wishes for a long, shiny yellow car, but the police pull him over and then his Mom doesn't even know him. A call to Miss Merkle helps Barney reverse his wishes and steers him toward less complicated magic. The book closes with glimpses of Barney's "simple wishes" for a bike, a baby brother, a frog or a pony. Kellogg's illustrations are humorously detailed and add just the right touch to a funny and thoroughly enjoyable book. Ages 5-9.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Kellogg, Steven (illustrator). 0525262156 NOT ex-lib. Stated First edition. FIRST PRINTING. The dustjacket was torn and repaired with tape from the back side (one piece of tape on the front side), and the cover has some wear and creases. The pages are like new. Seller Inventory # RUSSELL-650
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Seller: Once Upon A Time Books, Siloam Springs, AR, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Kellogg, Steven (illustrator). This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. Seller Inventory # mon0000778816
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Kellogg, Steven (illustrator). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.9. Seller Inventory # G0525262156I3N00
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Seller: gigabooks, Spokane, WA, U.S.A.
Hard Cover. Condition: Good. Kellogg, Steven (illustrator). Hard Cover - Good - No dust jacket if issued - Book is tight with light wear - Ex-Library - Illustrated. Ex-Library. Seller Inventory # 247361
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Kellogg, Steven (illustrator). 1st. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 5348999-6
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Kellogg, Steven (illustrator). 1st. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 12820534-6
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Seller: Picture Book Cottage, Ardmore, PA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: VG. Kellogg, Steven (illustrator). Stated First Edition / First Printing of the original. (Title was reprinted in 1988 in full color) Sharp, clean copy in priced ($6.95) jacket with light wear and tiny chips. Illustrations in black and white with splashes of yellow. Seller Inventory # 76671
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Seller: Bud Plant & Hutchison Books, Cedar Ridge, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Kellogg, Steven (illustrator). 1st ed. 1st ptg., square 4to picture book, full yellow cloth, illustrated in line and yellow wash by Steven Kellogg. Wishing on dandelions can be problematic. Fine in lightly rubbed, unclipped dj, no previous owner's marks. Seller Inventory # 26107
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Seller: Picture Book Cottage, Ardmore, PA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: VG. Kellogg, Steven (illustrator). First Printing. Decorative yellow cloth. Fresh, unmarked copy. Lightly rubbed, price-clipped jacket. Author's first book. Illustrated by Steven Kellogg. Scarce in nice condition with the jacket. Seller Inventory # 50327
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