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  • The People Could Fly: The Picture Book

    by Virginia Hamilton ...
    Illustrated by Leo Dillon, Diane Dillon Ph.D. ...
    “THE PEOPLE COULD FLY,” the title story in Virginia Hamilton’s prize-winning American Black folktale collection, is a fantasy tale of the slaves who possessed the ancient magic words that enabled them to literally fly away to freedom. And it is a moving tale of those who did not have the opportunity to “fly” away, who remained slaves with only their imaginations to set them free as they told and ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • The Goblin and the Empty Chair

    With Audio Recording

    by Mem Fox ...
    Illustrated by Leo Dillon, Diane Dillon ...
    In a time long past, in a land far away, a family has suffered an unspeakable loss.But a lonely goblin has been watching. And he knows what to do to help them heal.From internationally acclaimed picture book masters Mem Fox and Leo and Diane Dillon, here is a rich and moving original fairy tale about family, friendship, and the power compassion has to unite us all. ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • Our Children Can Soar

    A Celebration of Rosa, Barack, and the Pioneers of Change

    by Michelle Cook ...
    Illustrated by Leo Dillon, Ms. Diane Dillon, Eric Velasquez, Mr. R. Gregory Christie, James E. Ransome, Mr. Bryan Collier, Shadra Strickland, Frank Morrison, Pat Cummings, Cozbi Cabrera, Ms. Charlotte Riley-Webb, AG Ford, E. B. Lewis ...
    Rosa sat soMartin could march.Martin marched soBarack could run.Barack ran soOur children can soar.This is the seed of a unique and inspirational picture book text, that is part historical, part poetry, and entirely inspirational. It symbolically takes the reader through the cumulative story of the US Civil Rights Movement, showing how select pioneers' achievements led up to this landmark moment, ... Read more

    $6.49 USD

  • Love and the Rocking Chair

    by Diane Dillon, Leo Dillon ...
    Illustrated by Diane Dillon, Leo Dillon ...
    Two-time Caldecott Medalists Leo and Diane Dillon celebrate the love we feel for our children in this touching, multi-generational story about the lasting power of family.Simple words and colorful paintings tell the warm, engaging story of new parents who buy a rocking chair when they are expecting a baby. Bright, sunny illustrations show the precious intimacy between parents and their children; ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

  • Hakon of Rogen's Saga

    by Erik Christian Haugaard ...
    Illustrated by Leo Dillon, Diane Dillon ...
    An American Library Association Notable Book and his first book for children, Erik Christian Haugaard’s Hakon of Rogen’s Saga is a remarkable novel that perfectly catches the mood of a harsh but heroic people. Set at the end of the Viking period, it tells of a young boy, Hakon, from the island of Rogen who, after his chieftain father is murdered, undertakes to reclaim his birthright from his ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • A Slave's Tale

    by Erik Christian Haugaard ...
    Illustrated by Leo Dillon, Diane Dillon ...
    A Slave’s Tale, the sequel to Hakon of Rogen’s Saga, is told from the point of view of a slave girl, Helga, who stows away on the longship when Hakon, the young Viking chieftain, sets sail for France on a voyage to return Rark, a freed slave, to his homeland. The voyagers’ journey is perilous—they narrowly escape capture by an invading fleet, and their ship is severely damaged by a storm. Upon ... Read more

    $9.79 USD

  • The Secret River

    by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings ...
    Illustrated by Leo Dillon, Diane Dillon ...
    From the literary iconic author of The Yearling comes an enchanting tale that transcends decades and generations. The Great Depression has hit, and Calpurnia and her family do not have enough. Not enough money, not enough food, not enough fish for Daddy to sell at the market. With the aid of a wise forest friend, Calpurnia discovers a secret river that provides an abundance of fish, which her ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

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    Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears

    by Verna Aardema ...
    Narrated by James Earl Jones ...

    Unabridged

    9 min

    Winner of Caldecott Medal in 1976."In this Caldecott Medal winner, Mosquito tells a story that causes a jungle disaster. ""Elegance has become the Dillons' hallmark. . . . Matching the art is Aardema's uniquely onomatopoeic text . . . An impressive showpiece.""-Booklist" ... Read more

    Was $9.99 USD Now $3.99 USD

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    Ashanti to Zulu: African Traditions

    by Margaret Musgrove ...
    Narrated by Spencer Shaw ...

    Unabridged

    15 min

    Explore 26 different tribes, across the African continent, from Ashanti to Zulu.Artists Leo and Diane Dillon won their second consecutive Caldecott Medal for this stunning ABC of African culture. "Another virtuoso performance. . . . Such an astute blend of aesthetics and information is admirable."—Booklist. ALA Notable Book; Caldecott Medal. ... Read more

    Was $9.99 USD Now $3.99 USD

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    The Tale Of The Mandarin Ducks

    by Katherine Paterson ...
    Narrated by B. D. Wong ...

    Unabridged

    14 min

    Wrtitten by Newbery Medalist Katherine Paterson.A beautiful mandarin duck is captured and caged by a greedy lord who wants to show off the bird's magnificent plumage. But the wild creature pines for his mate. When Yasuko, the kitchen maid, releases the bird against her lord's command, she and the one-eyed servant, Shozo, are sentenced to death. The grateful bird intends to return their kindness, ... Read more

    Was $9.99 USD Now $4.99 USD

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    Who's in Rabbit's House?

    by Verna Aardema ...
    Narrated by James Earl Jones ...

    Unabridged

    12 min

    Narrated by James Earl Jones.A great bedtime story sure to keep children fascinated, Who’s in Rabbit’s House is a Masai tale told from the perspective of a play within a play. A monster has invaded Rabbit’s house, and the other animals must gather to help investigate . . . and scare the monster away. This story teaches children it is important to help each other in times of need. ... Read more

    Was $9.99 USD Now $4.99 USD

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    A Tale of Medieval Norway

    by Sigrid Undset ...
    Illustrated by Gunvor Bull Teilman ...
    Inspired by tales of the hero Vilmund Vidutan and his fellow knights, Sigurd Jonsson and his young friends Ivar and Helge set out to reenact these exploits on their medieval Norwegian farm. They carve swords and lances and spend hours making shields. With a little imagination, a pasture becomes a battlefield, an old boar their greatest foe, and they pass many hours jousting and dueling. But when ... Read more

    $13.09 USD