William Wise (Over 1,200 results)

Paperback. Condition: Fair. A California Young Reader Medal Winner A Texas Bluebonnet Master List Selection A Bank Street Children's Book Committee Outstanding Children's Book of the Year A Book Links Lasting Connection In this award-winning, delightful lost (and found) classic, one mouse searches for a home to call his own. Though his life begins "in a commonplace way," Christopher Mouse is not the least bit common. From his birth in an ordinary wire cage to his close encounter with a large cat in the Egyptian room at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Christopher proves an adventurer of the most intrepid sort--and a budding poet as well. Through the force of will and good luck, this rather extraordinary mouse finds his own small way in a very large world. Benson, Patrick (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Good. A California Young Reader Medal Winner A Texas Bluebonnet Master List Selection A Bank Street Children's Book Committee Outstanding Children's Book of the Year A Book Links Lasting Connection In this award-winning, delightful lost (and found) classic, one mouse searches for a home to call his own. Though his life begins "in a commonplace way," Christopher Mouse is not the least bit common. From his birth in an ordinary wire cage to his close encounter with a large cat in the Egyptian room at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Christopher proves an adventurer of the most intrepid sort--and a budding poet as well. Through the force of will and good luck, this rather extraordinary mouse finds his own small way in a very large world. Benson, Patrick (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A California Young Reader Medal Winner A Texas Bluebonnet Master List Selection A Bank Street Children's Book Committee Outstanding Children's Book of the Year A Book Links Lasting Connection In this award-winning, delightful lost (and found) classic, one mouse searches for a home to call his own. Though his life begins "in a commonplace way," Christopher Mouse is not the least bit common. From his birth in an ordinary wire cage to his close encounter with a large cat in the Egyptian room at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Christopher proves an adventurer of the most intrepid sort--and a budding poet as well. Through the force of will and good luck, this rather extraordinary mouse finds his own small way in a very large world. Benson, Patrick (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Benson, Patrick (illustrator).

Condition: very_good. Cover may have light wear, pages in very good condition and binding is sturdy; may have other light shelf wear or creases. May have notes or highlighting. Benson, Patrick (illustrator).

Condition: like_new. Book is in like new condition with minimal signs of wear. Pages are clean and free from notes or highlighting. Dust cover is intact. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Benson, Patrick (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Reprint. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Benson, Patrick (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. Ten sly piranhas are swimming in a river, but one at a time they disappear, until there is only one left. Now that this proud overeater is the only surviving piranha, he is confident that he can eat anybody. But while he may be the cleverest fish in the river, he is no match for the giant crocodile lurking on the bank. Children will love learning to count backward in this crafty tale about one very hungry piranha. Chess, Victoria (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Ten sly piranhas are swimming in a river, but one at a time they disappear, until there is only one left. Now that this proud overeater is the only surviving piranha, he is confident that he can eat anybody. But while he may be the cleverest fish in the river, he is no match for the giant crocodile lurking on the bank. Children will love learning to count backward in this crafty tale about one very hungry piranha. Chess, Victoria (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Reprint. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Chess, Victoria (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Condition: good. Fast Free Shipping â" Good condition. It may show normal signs of use, such as light writing, highlighting, or library markings, but all pages are intact and the book is fully readable. A solid, complete copy that's ready to enjoy. Benson, Patrick (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Stated First Edition; First Printing. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. With the delightful feel of a lost (and found) classic, this is the story of a rather extraordinary mouse who, through the force of will, and indeed, good luck, finds his own small way in a very large world. Though his life begins in a commonplace way, Christopher Mouse is not the least bit common. From his birth in an ordinary wire cage, to his various young owners who range from bad to worse, his escape from a youthful taxidermist, and finally his close encounter with a large cat in the Egyptian room at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Christopher proves an adventurer of the most intrepid sort - and a budding poet as well. With the delightful feel of a lost (and found) classic, this is the story of a rather extraordinary mouse who, through the force of will, and indeed, good luck, finds his own small way in a very large world. A classic mouse tale in the tradition of Stuart Little and The Cricket in Times Square. About the Author William Wise is the author of many wonderful books for children, including the picture books Ten Sly Piranhas and Dinosaurs Forever, and the novel Nell of Branford Hall. He lives in New York City. About the Illustrator Patrick Benson won the Mother Goose Award for his illustration of William Mayne's The Book of Hob Stories. He has illustrated more than twenty books, including Owl Babies by Martin Waddell and Mole and the Baby Bird by Marjorie Newman, a Christopher Award winner. Recognition Booklist starred review Reviews Christopher Mouse's conversational account of his life will delight young readers. This charming protagonist makes it through everything safely and leaves children wondering where life will lead him next. The occasional pen-and-ink illustrations offer a perfect little glimpse into his world. School Library Journal A Texas Bluebonnet Reading List title for 2005-2006 A Book Links Lasting Connection t. Benson, Patrick (illustrator).…

Hardback. Condition: Fair. With the delightful feel of a lost (and found) classic, this is the story of a rather extraordinary mouse who, through the force of will, and indeed, good luck, finds his own small way in a very large world. Though his life begins in a commonplace way, Christopher Mouse is not the least bit common. From his birth in an ordinary wire cage, to his various young owners who range from bad to worse, his escape from a youthful taxidermist, and finally his close encounter with a large cat in the Egyptian room at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Christopher proves an adventurer of the most intrepid sort - and a budding poet as well. With the delightful feel of a lost (and found) classic, this is the story of a rather extraordinary mouse who, through the force of will, and indeed, good luck, finds his own small way in a very large world. A classic mouse tale in the tradition of Stuart Little and The Cricket in Times Square. About the Author William Wise is the author of many wonderful books for children, including the picture books Ten Sly Piranhas and Dinosaurs Forever, and the novel Nell of Branford Hall. He lives in New York City. About the Illustrator Patrick Benson won the Mother Goose Award for his illustration of William Mayne's The Book of Hob Stories. He has illustrated more than twenty books, including Owl Babies by Martin Waddell and Mole and the Baby Bird by Marjorie Newman, a Christopher Award winner. Recognition Booklist starred review Reviews Christopher Mouse's conversational account of his life will delight young readers. This charming protagonist makes it through everything safely and leaves children wondering where life will lead him next. The occasional pen-and-ink illustrations offer a perfect little glimpse into his world. School Library Journal A Texas Bluebonnet Reading List title for 2005-2006 A Book Links Lasting Connection t. Benson, Patrick (illustrator).…

Hardback. Condition: Good. With the delightful feel of a lost (and found) classic, this is the story of a rather extraordinary mouse who, through the force of will, and indeed, good luck, finds his own small way in a very large world. Though his life begins in a commonplace way, Christopher Mouse is not the least bit common. From his birth in an ordinary wire cage, to his various young owners who range from bad to worse, his escape from a youthful taxidermist, and finally his close encounter with a large cat in the Egyptian room at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Christopher proves an adventurer of the most intrepid sort - and a budding poet as well. With the delightful feel of a lost (and found) classic, this is the story of a rather extraordinary mouse who, through the force of will, and indeed, good luck, finds his own small way in a very large world. A classic mouse tale in the tradition of Stuart Little and The Cricket in Times Square. About the Author William Wise is the author of many wonderful books for children, including the picture books Ten Sly Piranhas and Dinosaurs Forever, and the novel Nell of Branford Hall. He lives in New York City. About the Illustrator Patrick Benson won the Mother Goose Award for his illustration of William Mayne's The Book of Hob Stories. He has illustrated more than twenty books, including Owl Babies by Martin Waddell and Mole and the Baby Bird by Marjorie Newman, a Christopher Award winner. Recognition Booklist starred review Reviews Christopher Mouse's conversational account of his life will delight young readers. This charming protagonist makes it through everything safely and leaves children wondering where life will lead him next. The occasional pen-and-ink illustrations offer a perfect little glimpse into his world. School Library Journal A Texas Bluebonnet Reading List title for 2005-2006 A Book Links Lasting Connection t. Benson, Patrick (illustrator).…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. William Hoy loved baseball. Growing up in the 1860s and '70s, he dreamed of one day playing in the major leagues. A far-off fantasy for many boys, fulfilling this dream was even more of a long shot for William, who was deaf.Striving to find his place in a hearing world, Hoy became a shoemaker. He took pride in his work, but baseball was still his real love. When an amateur team coach saw him playing behind the shoemaker's shop, Hoy dazzled the coach with his hard-hitting skills. Moving from amateur clubs to the minor leagues and eventually to the majors, Hoy proved himself again and again--overcoming obstacles and becoming a star both on and off the baseball diamond.Silent Star: The Story of Deaf Major Leaguer William Hoy is a tribute to one of the most inspirational figures in baseball history. A talented player with a standout record, Hoy is a shining example that success in life should not be measured by differences but by drive and determination. Adam Gustavson (illustrator). …

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Standard Edition. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Adam Gustavson (illustrator).

Hardback. Condition: Good. A spellbinding story about a little girl, the sea, and a seemingly fierce creature in need of her help. My toes hunt for grooves in the rough rock. And then . . . I see her. While searching for wonders in the tide pools, a little girl discovers a silver shark, stranded in the shallows--sleek and quick, but still just a baby. The sun is high and the tide is out. How will the shark find its way home? Drawing on family memories of life in Barbados, award-winning author Mariesa Dulak and best-selling artist Alea Marley have woven together a spellbindingly beautiful story about our connections to the ocean and what we owe other living creatures.…

paperback. Condition: Good. Benson, Patrick (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. First Edition. With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 3rd Revised. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Condition: very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy. Adam Gustavson (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. Lynn Munsinger (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Lynn Munsinger (illustrator).

paperback. Condition: Good. Lynn Munsinger (illustrator).

Condition: good. Fast Free Shipping â" Good condition. It may show normal signs of use, such as light writing, highlighting, or library markings, but all pages are intact and the book is fully readable. A solid, complete copy that's ready to enjoy. Chess, Victoria (illustrator).

Condition: good. The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Munsinger, Lynn (illustrator).