Isn't it just like liberals to diminish genuine racial and cultural diversity in the name of respecting it? That's what they've done with Huckleberry Finn, perhaps the greatest anti-slavery novel ever written, now tarred as "racist." And that's what they did with the tales of "Uncle Remus" -- a collection of African American folktales, many with roots in Africa itself, adapted and compiled by Joel Chandler Harris in the 1880s. Beloved by generations of Americans, black and white, these funny but pointedly moral stories about Brer Rabbit, Brer Fox, Brer B'ar and Brer Wolf were akin to - and on a par with -- Aesop's fables. read more

. . . full of old-fashioned fun and friendship and virtue. No wonder that for 60 years young girls have been reading and rereading these four delightful Betsy-Tacy stories. Now your daughters can do the same. But don’t forget yourself. Did you miss these way back when? Is it time to revive some old memories? Reading these stories aloud to your girls could be the perfect way. In fact, that’s how the series got started. read more

Ever since Walter R. Brooks created Freddy back in 1927, this resourceful pig has been beloved by kids and parents alike. In Brooks' series of wry and winsome adventures, Freddy assumes an amazing number of vocations and avocations, leads his band of talking animals through marvelous adventures, and always provides hours of good fun for young readers read more

Ever since Walter R. Brooks created Freddy back in 1927, this resourceful pig has been beloved by kids and parents alike. In Brooks’ series of wry and winsome adventures, Freddy assumes an amazing number of vocations and avocations, leads his band of talking animals through marvelous adventures, and always provides hours of good fun for young readers. read more

Morning had fallen on a modest stable just outside Jerusalem, where Hannibal and his friends live. Suddenly, excitement fills the place as a kindly stranger arrives. read more

A dark figure stood behind the bale. A flare of light crossed the corner and I saw who it was. It was Jotham and there was something with him, something small that was clinging to him and trying to hide. One of the guards was coming to the corner. I turned toward him, my body shielding Jotham and the child from his sight. I felt the point of the knife at the back of my neck.

"There is nothing here," I said. read more

In King Solomon's Mines, three men set out on a journey into the heart of Africa to search for a lost friend. They stumble upon an unknown country and learn of a diamond mine, from which no one has ever returned. read more

Somehow, all little children know it's true -- when they're sleeping or away from home, their toys come alive, performing feats of daring-do and going on grand adventures (which is why kids can never find their toys where they left them). Now, in one enchanting volume, delight to 8 best-loved tales that prove the secret magic of toys. read more

Thomas Nelson Page grew up on Oakland Plantation in Virginia just before, during, and after the Civil War. In a style similar to G. A. Henty's, Page taught history through fiction, targeting a slightly younger audience than Henty. read more

Good manners are about much more than selecting the proper fork and keeping one's elbows off the table. They are, writes Karen Santorum, "an outward expression of inner virtue" -- the everyday habits of conduct and speech by which we express our fundamental respect for others, whether parents, friends, colleagues, or strangers. And, like the virtues themselves, good manners are best learned through constant practice and examples. That's why Mrs. Santorum created Everyday Graces: A Child's Book of Good Manners -- a wonderfully rich and instructive anthology of stories, poems and literary excerpts that illustrate the connection between good manners and good character.

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"Laura Ingalls Wilder saved nearly every scrap of paper she ever wrote on," notes William Anderson. She was not a diary-keeper, but "from the little cabin in the woods of Wisconsin to her death at the age of ninety, there was seldom a time that Laura was not exploring the world around her through words." read more

Two problems arise these days when we go to great children's classics. Often the modern editions are bowdlerized (sometimes to accommodate liberal prejudices), and contemporary illustrations often miss the flavor. Not so with this gift-quality volume. It comes complete and unabridged. And it boasts illustrations that preserve and enhance the classic story line -- perhaps similar to the one you enjoyed when you curled up with this book on a cold winter's night long ago. It comes in a handsome jacket that invites the reader inside. read more

"The curtain rises, the orchestra plays, the stage glows, and the magic beings -- dolls come to life, sugarplums dance, swans pirouette, ballerinas glide in shimmering pink. Behind each of these enchanting visions is a wonderful story. Any child dazzled by dance will love this lavishly illustrated collection of nine of the most popular ballet stories."--Midwest Book Review read more

Born on Christmas day, Carol Bird is special from the start. Her especially sweet temper and invalid nature develop together in early childhood. As her health declines, her gracious spirit shines stronger and stronger and is shown not only in her sweetness to her parents, brothers, and uncle, but particularly in her concern for their poor neighbors, the Ruggleses. With their raucous, fun-loving escapades, the Ruggleses soften the sadness in the Birds' household. read more

Your children can construct 4 colorful characters (Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, and Tanglefoot) from sturdy punch out cardboard and have hours of fun with 20 stories for these cute characters. read more

These classic Pop-up books contain quality, colorful, involved stories for your children to enjoy. Mickey and Minnie set off for a nice day at the circus only to begin a long adventure after a storm blows the circus tent away. read more

Have you shared this timeless gem with your children yet? Now you can. This handsome gift hardcover (7 1/2 x 9 1/2) of The Princess and the Goblin is superb for family read-aloud time as well as quiet time. Not one word has been cut from the original. If you haven't yet read the complete, unabridged version of this classic, then you're in for a special treat as well. The fully-illustrated volume (color and black & white) is printed on quality glossy stock and made to withstand the repeated use it's sure to get at your house. read more

“Pinkney’s joyful watercolors set his adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic story in an old-fashioned pastoral world. read more

More needed than ever in these times of war and liberal self-doubt, Lynne Cheney's America: A Patriotic Primer is an alphabet primer in which A is for America and B is for "the Birthday of this country of ours"! Exuberantly illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser, this book takes your kids on a whirlwind tour through the alphabet to teach them the history, values, tenacity, and faith of the American people. read more

Bulldog Drummond features a World War I army officer who finds himself bored by peace and so goes out to smash various criminal gangs often led by communist undesirables. read more