The Big Loop by Claire Huchet Bishop review
This New York Viking edition portrays Tour de France as France’s grand daily event with 21 days and over 3000 miles. The author explores sociological insights from French factory workers and follows racers from Andre Girard’s hardships to the cheering crowds around France.
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Claire Huchet Bishop
New York
Viking
France
America
Brit- Ceinan
Bishop
Aater
Andre Girard
Nity
Tages
Biography of Hans Christian Andersen through Hedvig Collin
Hedvig Collin recounts the youth of Hans Christian Andersen and his years living with her ancestor Jonas Collin. She imagines a childhood project to build a theater school and children's library in Copenhagen and to write a book about Andersen’s childhood.
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Hans Christian Andersen Ritten
Hed Collin
New York
Viking
Hedvig Collin
Jonas Collin
Hans Christian Reen
Hedwig Collin
Adventures with Jerry in the Ardennes Mountains
Jerry befriends the Auriols and Papa Goncourt and joins a ice cream cart by Bobo on a trip into the Ardennes. They meet Monsieur and Madame Vernet, hear Bayard lore from Brother Joseph, and encounter Mark, a Belgian veteran with amnesia. The troupe learns Mark is Madame Auriols husband.
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Jerry
Auriols
Papa Goncourt
Jean Pierre
Bobo
Ardennes Mountains
Monsieur
Madame Vernet
Joseph
Bayard
Mark
the Auriols
Madame Auriols
Digby the Cat Dog Wins Friends Across the Dock
A quirky tale of Digby who acts like a cat and bathes constantly. A ferryboat captain arrives with many dogs, none of whom warm to Digby at first. His surprising friendship with other dogs unfolds in an engaging read for third graders.
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Carroll
Digby
Dig
G.C
Books Bring Stories Home For Children, Parents
Leon Burnett reflects on how today’s children crave words and ideas and how books have become the primary storytellers for families. He notes publishers target both kids and parents, praising books for quality writing and illustrations and urging parents to reengage with reading with their children.
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Mamma
Daddy
Junior
Magic the Magician’s Nephew
Review notes a thrilling adventure by C. S. Lewis featuring Digory and Polly. They travel between worlds, meet Aslan and Fledge, and confront a witch whose mischief shapes their fates. Digory’s attempts to rescue a sick mother bind them to dangerous journeys and rich rewards.
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C. &. Lewis
New York
MacMillan Company
Digory
Polly
Aslen
Tolerance Seven Little Stories on Big Subjects
Seven short tales explore prejudice through diverse youths including a pacifist family child, a Jewish boy, a son of a prejudiced father, a curious neighborhood explorer, an American Indian boy, and a foreign child in America. The collection aims to present varied viewpoints for children to consider.
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Gladys Baker Bond
New York
the Anti- Defamation League of B'nai Brith
Amera
Butta the Cowboy of the East Tale of Dusty and Susannah
A young Dusty Clayton befriends Susannah as Uncle Buffalo prepares for her arrival. They care for a blue Palomino, exercise the horse, and explore an almost haunted house with Miss Jezebel Sturdevant, sharing humor and home spun philosophy in a boys and girls adventure for grades five to seven.
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Elizabeth B. Meigs
New Tors
P. Dutton
Butta
East
Jonathan Moore
Texas
Buffalo
Susannah
Father Rooney
Dusty Clayton
Alo
Dusty 5
Dusty
Jezebel Sturdevant
Why Johnny Can Read and Other Reading Aids for Youth
A compact study outlines twelve chapters on reading for young people, theater, museums, and a boy's history exploration through books. It praises Mrs Duff as a loving, intelligent mother guiding a family with literary interests to inspire future generations.
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Fis
Fonb
Duff
Johnny
Underwater World Tour for Young Ecology Readers
A concise, child friendly look at ocean life from coast to deep water. The piece invites primary grade readers to observe clams crabs starfish and sand dollars then game fish and other denizens of the sea with illustrations by Winifred Lubell.
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Winifred Lubell
E. C
Kim of Korea story review by Norris and Lumm
A brief critical look at Kim of Korea by Faith Norris and Peter Lumm. The book follows a young orphan through perilous adventures in a Korea framed by good and bad national characters, with praise for Lem the American soldier and his friendship.
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Kim
Korea
Faith Norris
Peter Lumm
New York
Messner, Inc
Lem
Eating Everybody Eats
Book notice by Mary McBurney Green reviews a short illustrated guide for preschool readers on animal eating habits. It contrasts children's diets with those of familiar animals and invites comparison for young learners.
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Mary McBurney+ Green
New York
Young Scott Books
E. B
Star Kicker Ron Jensen Lights Up Lee High Tale
Ron Jensen, star kicker at Lee High, grows restless with limited playtime led by Coach Walt Masser. His quest for on field glory strains friendships and ends in him quitting. Read about lessons learned, rivalries, and the value of teamwork in this sports story for grades 5-7.
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Star CP. BK
Shenpnor
Hill
Ron Jensen
Lee High
Walt Masser
Pee Wee Cooper
Ron
Masser
Lanky Bordon
Pee Dack
China Casoe Te VEEAGe
Eleanor Frances Lattimore presents a simple eventful tale set in Willow Tree Village where Mimosa, a nurse's daughter, chases Sunflower into the city and a frightened moment leads to a rescue by her anxious father. Suitable for grade four readers.
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Eleanor Frances Lattimore
New York
William Morrow & Co
Sunflower
Mimosa
Mimosas
Willow Tree Village
Chaga the Elephant A Transformed Hero Tale
Chaga the elephant is chased by a monkey and grows from a small creature into a big strong friend to all small animals after a peril in the jungle. The story, rich with colorful illustrations, appeals to picture book readers and marks Will and Nicolas as a noted author-artist team with Caldecott history.
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Chaga
Will and Nicolas
York
Harcourt, Brace & Com
Chace
Chaza
Will
Nicolas
The Lapps LAPLAND DRUM
A children’s tale by Alice B. Lide and Margaret A A Johansen from Abingdon Press about Brenda and Vik amid Ukko the Lapp moving a vast reindeer herd. They ski, care for reindeer, meet a witch man, and uncover a cave with ancient wall paintings in a vivid Arctic setting.
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Lapland
Alice B. Lide
Margaret A. A. Johansen
Nashville
Tenn
Abingdon Press
Brenda
Vik
Ukko
Lapp
Turo
Ulja
Mais Ka Saan
Spaceship on Saddle Mountain by Atlantis Hallam
Charles Holt, a loner boy living in a rural town, discovers a giant ship on Saddle Mountain while fishing with his horse Navajo. Three hooded figures emerge and use telepathic control to compel him, setting off a strange encounter with an otherworldly craft.
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Saddle Mountain
Atlantis
Hallamong York
MacMillan Company
Charles Holt
Charles
Saddle Mounain
E, L
Settlers Find Welcome in Virginia After Departure
Hal and Peggy, forced by choice and family ties, travel toward Virginia seeking refuge from political turmoil. Governor Dunmore’s rejection spurs help from Villa friends and Thomas Jefferson’s circle secures legal guidance. The Morrow family grows closer as they await parental arrival and a new homeland.
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Cornelia
Virginia
Dunmore
Villa
Hal
Thomas Jefferson
Morrow
Peggy
J, C
Funny Pony TAFFY TAFFY
A playful children's book by Paul Brown about a Welsh pony named Taffy who mimics various animals and antics. Humorous text and illustrations amuse young readers as they watch the pony imitate a squirrel a hen a dog and more with lively narration and comic drawings.
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Paffy Taffy
Paul Brown
New York
Charles Scribner's Sons
Taffy
Daffy
E. C
Fragmented OCR Note on Ages and Measurements
A partial, garbled line mentions ages and a height figure "6"2" and seems to be a fragment from a note or problem. No clear person, place, organization, or event is identifiable from the readable text.
Cat and Cow The Cat Who Rode Cows
Frances and Richard Lockridge describe a city cat transplanted to the countryside learning to hunt and ride cows under the guidance of Pendere the Siamese. The tale follows Pandora’s surprising skills and the question of what she finally catches.
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Frances
Richard Lockridge
Lippincott
Pandora
Dancing in the Moon Counting with Fritz Eichenberg
A playful counting book by Fritz Eichenberg presents numbers from one to twenty with whimsical creatures like a dancing raccoon and cats. The reviewer praises the book as a charming companion to his alphabet title, noting delightful illustrations and accessible rhythm for young readers.
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Frite Eichenberg
Junior
Fritz Eichenberg
Blaze Tale Blaze and Thunderbolt novel note
A brief note on Blaze Tale Blaze and Thunderbolt by Cc. W. Anderson from The Macmillan Co. mentions a familiar horse and Billy riding into the hills hoping to see him. The review hints at a slight strain on the imagination but praises the story as a pleasing tale for readers of the Blaze series.
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Blaze
Cc. W. Anderson
Macmillan Co
Billy
Tenner
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