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The Water Horse

by Dick King-Smith ...

Illustrated by Melissa Manwill Kashiwagi ...

Now in paperback! From the award-winning author of Babe: The Gallant Pig comes the story of how the Loch Ness monster finds his home, thanks to the human family that raises him. ... Read more

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Now in paperback! From the award-winning author of Babe: The Gallant Pig comes the story of how the Loch Ness monster finds his home, thanks to the human family that raises him.
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A Mouse Called Wolf

by Dick King-Smith ...

Illustrated by Melissa Manwill Kashiwagi ...

Wolfgang Amadeus Mouse ("Wolf," for short) has a big name for such a little mouse. But the name fits. His favorite pastime is listening to Mrs. Honeybee, the lady of the house, play the piano. If only he could sing along to the music! One day, Wolf decides to try -- and to his surprise, out of his mouth comes a perfect melody.It's not long before Wolf is singing everything from "Three Blind Mice" ... Read more

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mouse ("Wolf," for short) has a big name for such a little mouse. But the name fits. His favorite pastime is listening to Mrs. Honeybee, the lady of the house, play the piano. If only he could sing along to the music! One day, Wolf decides to try -- and to his surprise, out of his mouth comes a perfect melody.It's not long before Wolf is singing everything from "Three Blind Mice"
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Babe: The Gallant Pig

by Dick King-Smith ...

Illustrated by Melissa Manwill Kashiwagi ...

Series series Babe
Fresh from his foray into Hollywood stardom, Babe gets a new cover for the Knopf Paperbacks line.An ALA Notable BookA Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor BookA Horn Book Fanfare Honor BookAn IRA/CBC Children's ChoiceAn NCTE Teachers' Choice ... Read more

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Fresh from his foray into Hollywood stardom, Babe gets a new cover for the Knopf Paperbacks line.An ALA Notable BookA Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor BookA Horn Book Fanfare Honor BookAn IRA/CBC Children's ChoiceAn NCTE Teachers' Choice
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Smasher

by Dick King-Smith ...

Narrated by Bernard Cribbins ...

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When Farmer Buzzard's collie, Kay, has four puppies, he doesn't know what to do. Three are fine puppies, which he can sell, but the fourth is the ugliest puppy ever. No one wants to buy him and, as he grows, it becomes clear he'll never make a sheepdog – and he certainly isn't house-trained! Farmer Buzzard is too kind-hearted to get rid of Smasher, and eventually, when a burglar calls, the big dog ... Read more

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When Farmer Buzzard's collie, Kay, has four puppies, he doesn't know what to do. Three are fine puppies, which he can sell, but the fourth is the ugliest puppy ever. No one wants to buy him and, as he grows, it becomes clear he'll never make a sheepdog – and he certainly isn't house-trained! Farmer Buzzard is too kind-hearted to get rid of Smasher, and eventually, when a burglar calls, the big dog
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Martin's Mice

by Dick King-Smith ...

Illustrated by Jez Alborough ...

"Martin, a kitten, is branded a `wimp' by his siblings for his friendly interest in mice. He loves caring for them and can't understand their desire for freedom. Only when he becomes the pet of a big city apartment dweller does he realize why his pets deserted him. An engaging animal fantasy with plenty of humorous insight into the human condition, King-Smith's story has humor and a fast pace ... Read more

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"Martin, a kitten, is branded a `wimp' by his siblings for his friendly interest in mice. He loves caring for them and can't understand their desire for freedom. Only when he becomes the pet of a big city apartment dweller does he realize why his pets deserted him. An engaging animal fantasy with plenty of humorous insight into the human condition, King-Smith's story has humor and a fast pace
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Dick King Smith’s Stories for 5 year olds

by Dick King-Smith ...

Narrated by Andrew Horton ...

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1 hour 58 min

Brought to you by Puffin.Puffin presents stories for five year olds from master storyteller, Dick King-Smith.This collection includes King-Smith's stories for younger readers, including Dinosaur School!In Dinosaur School Basil Brontosaurus is teased at playschool by all the other little dinosaurs, who call him stupid. His mother tells him he's special because he has two brains - one in his head ... Read more

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Brought to you by Puffin.Puffin presents stories for five year olds from master storyteller, Dick King-Smith.This collection includes King-Smith's stories for younger readers, including Dinosaur School!In Dinosaur School Basil Brontosaurus is teased at playschool by all the other little dinosaurs, who call him stupid. His mother tells him he's special because he has two brains - one in his head
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The Golden Goose

by Dick King-Smith ...

Farmer Skint and his family have fallen on hard times at Woebegone Farm until their goose lays a golden egg. With the birth of Joy the Golden Goose, the fortune of the Skint family begins to change. But what will happen when people find out about their golden-feathered friend? How long can they keep Joy a secret?From beloved author Dick King-Smith comes the heartwarming story of a magical golden ... Read more

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Farmer Skint and his family have fallen on hard times at Woebegone Farm until their goose lays a golden egg. With the birth of Joy the Golden Goose, the fortune of the Skint family begins to change. But what will happen when people find out about their golden-feathered friend? How long can they keep Joy a secret?From beloved author Dick King-Smith comes the heartwarming story of a magical golden
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Titus Rules!

by Dick King-Smith ...

Illustrated by John Eastwood ...

WHO'S MORE IMPORTANT than the Queen? Whom does she serve? Her royal corgis, of course! But life isn’t just royal thrones and unlimited biscuits for young Titus, Her Majesty’s favorite pup. There are burglars to catch, fires to put out, leaking tubs to attend to, and jealous cousins to deal with. In the end, though, it’s the Queen’s edict that matters most: “Titus Rules!”Dick King-Smith, beloved ... Read more

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WHO'S MORE IMPORTANT than the Queen? Whom does she serve? Her royal corgis, of course! But life isn’t just royal thrones and unlimited biscuits for young Titus, Her Majesty’s favorite pup. There are burglars to catch, fires to put out, leaking tubs to attend to, and jealous cousins to deal with. In the end, though, it’s the Queen’s edict that matters most: “Titus Rules!”Dick King-Smith, beloved
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Funny Frank

by Dick King-Smith ...

Illustrated by John Eastwood ...

Being a duck isn’t all it’s quacked up to be.But don’t try telling that to Frank—he’s a chicken with a dream. All he thinks about are webbed feet, waterproof feathers, and the cool water of the pond. So when Frank takes a dip and nearly drowns, his mood turns foul. Luckily, he gets a little human help—in the form of a man-made wet suit and a pair of flippers—and soon he’s the speediest bird in the ... Read more

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Being a duck isn’t all it’s quacked up to be.But don’t try telling that to Frank—he’s a chicken with a dream. All he thinks about are webbed feet, waterproof feathers, and the cool water of the pond. So when Frank takes a dip and nearly drowns, his mood turns foul. Luckily, he gets a little human help—in the form of a man-made wet suit and a pair of flippers—and soon he’s the speediest bird in the
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The Catlady

by Dick King-Smith ...

Muriel is known as the Catlady, because she lives alone with just her many cats for company. When a new kitten is born, it soon becomes clear that it’s no ordinary cat. Vicky is a kitten with a very regal character, and strangely enough, she was born on the very day that Queen Victoria died! ... Read more

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Muriel is known as the Catlady, because she lives alone with just her many cats for company. When a new kitten is born, it soon becomes clear that it’s no ordinary cat. Vicky is a kitten with a very regal character, and strangely enough, she was born on the very day that Queen Victoria died!
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Funny Business

Conversations with Writers of Comedy

by Anne Fine, Dick King-Smith, Daniel Pinkwater, Jon Scieszka, Judy Blume, Beverly Cleary, Sharon Creech, Christopher Paul Curtis, Daniel Handler, Carl Hiaasen, Norton Juster, Hilary McKay, Louis Sachar ...

What makes funny FUNNY? An esteemed anthologist interviews thirteen favorite children’s authors -- and asks them to share their trade secrets. (Age 12 and up)DO YOU EVER MAKE YOURSELF LAUGH WHILE YOU ARE WRITING?"A joke isn’t a joke if you need to explain it," notes Leonard S. Marcus. "Even so, the hidden clockwork of comedy . . . has long been considered one of the great riddles of life." There ... Read more

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What makes funny FUNNY? An esteemed anthologist interviews thirteen favorite children’s authors -- and asks them to share their trade secrets. (Age 12 and up)DO YOU EVER MAKE YOURSELF LAUGH WHILE YOU ARE WRITING?"A joke isn’t a joke if you need to explain it," notes Leonard S. Marcus. "Even so, the hidden clockwork of comedy . . . has long been considered one of the great riddles of life." There
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George Speaks

by Dick King-Smith ...

Narrated by Stanley McGeagh ...

Unabridged

45 min

Laura is amazed when her baby brother George starts talking to her when he's only four weeks old, particularly as he sounds like a grown-up! It's a big secret to keep from their parents and the rest of the family and leads to all sorts of comic confusion until George's first birthday – when he makes a speech to his startled family. ... Read more

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Laura is amazed when her baby brother George starts talking to her when he's only four weeks old, particularly as he sounds like a grown-up! It's a big secret to keep from their parents and the rest of the family and leads to all sorts of comic confusion until George's first birthday – when he makes a speech to his startled family.
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