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The Princess Elizabeth is slated to marry Prince Ronald when a dragon attacksthe castle and kidnaps Ronald. In resourceful and humorous fashion, Elizabethfinds the dragon, outsmarts him, and rescues Ronald--who is less than pleasedat her un-princess-like appearance. Full color.

The Magician's Boy

by Susan Cooper

Only a child can find the way to bring Saint George back to the play. The Boy works for the Magician, and he wants more than anything to learn magic. But the Magician always says, "Not yet, Boy. Not till the time is right." So the Boy has to be content with polishing the Magician's wand, taking care of the rabbits the Magician pulls out of hats, and doing his favorite job: operating the puppets for the play ... (more)

The Foam Book : An Easy Guide to Building Polyfoam Puppets

The Foam Book : An Easy Guide to Building Polyfoam Puppets

by Donald Devet, Drew Allison

Whether you're a beginner to the world of puppet making or an experienced professional puppeteer, The Foam Book was written with you in mind. This easy guide to designing and building your own polyfoam puppets will take you step-by-step through the creative process. Along the way you'll pick up tips and tricks to make the puppet building experience as carefree as possible. The Foam Book is not just a... (more)

Riddley Walker

by Russell Hoban

A brilliant, unique, and completely realized work of fiction, "Riddley Walker"--first published in 1980--is set in a remote future in a post-nuclear holocaust England (Inland), where humanity has regressed to an iron-age, semi-literate state, represented by a language created especially by Hoban for the book.

Puppet Planet

by John E. Kennedy

From the author of the immensely popular Puppet Mania comes a new book with even more innovative projects and puppeteering secrets. John Kennedy’s Puppet Planet: -Shares twelve new puppet projects, each using a variety of techniques, many of which have never been presented in a book before -Features "action panels" so readers can see how each puppet comes to life -Includes staging ideas to play up each... (more)

The Tragical Comedy or Comical Tragedy of Mr. PunchNeil Gaiman

The Tragical Comedy or Comical Tragedy of Mr. Punch

by Neil Gaiman

Piper

by Emma Chichester Clark

Piper is a gentle dog, courageous and anxious to please. His mother told him to always obey his master, and he does his best to follow her advice. But when his grim new master treats Piper badly, he is terrified and runs away. Will his humble, quiet courage be better appreciated in the big city? This story, written and illustrated by award-winning author and illustrator Emma Chichester Clark, will... (more)

The Master Puppeteer

by Katherine Paterson

Who is the man called Sabura, the mysterious bandit who robs the rich and helps the poor? And what is his connection with Yosida, the harsh and ill- tempered master of feudal Japan's most famous puppet theater? Young Jiro, an apprentice to Yosida, is determined to find out, even at risk to his own life. Meamwhile, Jiro devotes himself to learning puppetry. Kinshi, the puppet master's son, tutors him. When his... (more)

The Night Eater (Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Award)

The Night Eater (Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Award)

by Ana Juan

Every morning the Night Eater runs through the sky, gobbling up all the darkness. He eats cloudy nights as light and sweet as cotton candy, and deep dark nights that taste like bitter chocolate. His favorites are bright clear nights -- the stars tickle his nose as he swallows! But what if the Night Eater doesn't come? Without him to devour the dark, the night animals won't go back to their dens . . . the earth... (more)

The Bunny Who Found Easter

by Charlotte Zolotow

In print for more than forty years, Charlotte Zolotow"s The Bunny Who Found Easter has delighted generations of readers. Now, newly illustrated with Helen Craig"s luminous art, the story of a lonely bunny who goes on a search for Easter continues to warm readers" hearts with its gentle charm.

Paper Princess

by Elisa Kleven

A gust of wind sends a paper princess flying. Wait! I didn't finish you, cries the little girl who made her. I'll finish myself, calls the princess, and the wind carries her away, over a meadow and a river, to a carnival and a town, until finally she finds her way home. Elisa Kleven's mixed-media collages are a kaleidoscope of color and activity, encompassing a vast, multiracial cast of happy people (Publishers... (more)

Puppet Master

by Joanne Owen

From riches to rags, Milena is growing up in the city of Prague at the turn of the twentieth century. Her parents' once prosperous theatre lies in disrepair and her life seems to be in ruins, and has been since that fateful night her father died in a tragic accident and Milena's beautiful, talented Mother went missing. No trace of her has been found. But Milena has never lost hope that she will come back. The day... (more)

Street Gang: The Complete History of Sesame Street

Street Gang: The Complete History of Sesame Street

by Michael Davis

The story of one of the most important and beloved shows on television—how it got started, nearly failed, and was saved by Elmo When the first episode aired on November 10, 1969, Sesame Street revolutionized the way education was presented to children on television. It has since become the longest-running children’s show in history, and today reaches 8 million preschoolers on 350 PBS stations and airs in 120... (more)

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The Paper Bag Princess

by Robert Munsch