Children's literature books set in United States of America (27)


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A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle EN

Rating: 4 (11 votes)
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NEWBERY MEDAL WINNER • TIME MAGAZINE’S 100 BEST FANTASY BOOKS OF ALL TIME • NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM DISNEY Read the ground-breaking science fiction and fantasy classic that has delighted children for over 60 years! "A Wrinkle in Time is one of my favorite books of all time. I've read it so often, I know it by heart." —Meg Cabot Late one night, three otherworldly creatures appear and sweep Meg Murry, her brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin O'Keefe away on a mission to save Mr. Murray, who has gone missing while doing top-secret work for the government. They travel via tesse... continue

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Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss EN

Rating: 5 (4 votes)
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Join in the fun with Sam-I-Am in this iconic Dr. Seuss classic about the joy of trying new things. And don’t miss the Netflix series adaptation! I do not like green eggs and ham. I do not like them, Sam-I-am. With unforgettable characters and signature rhymes, Dr. Seuss’s beloved favorite has cemented its place as a children’s classic. Kids will love the terrific tongue twisters as the list of places to enjoy green eggs and ham gets longer and longer...and they might even find themselves craving something new! Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by D... continue

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Where the Wild Things are by Maurice Sendak EN

Rating: 4 (3 votes)
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Presents the story of Max's adventures when he sails away to the land where the wild things are. This book is the winner of the Caldecott Medal for the Most Distinguished Picture Book of the Year, 1964.

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Lyman Frank Baum EN

Rating: 3 (1 vote)
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After a cyclone transports her to the land of Oz, Dorothy must seek out the great wizard in order to return to Kansas.

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A Parte Que Falta by Shel Silverstein, Alípio Correia De Franca Neto PT

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Le faltaba una parte y no era feliz.Por eso decidio buscar a la parte que le faltaba.Y mientras rodaba y rodaba cantaba esta cancion: "Estoy buscando la parte que me falta tra-la-ra tra-la-ra busco la parte que me falta..".... La siguiente fabula nos cuenta de una forma sencilla y emotiva todo lo que hallo, mostrandonos al mismo tiempo la propia naturaleza de la busqueda y la esencia de lasrelaciones humanas.

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Ethics : An Early American Handbook by Jacob Abbott EN

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Much attention has recently been focused on re-instituting ethics and character education. Yet, what is being taught today is simply a re-teaching of traits taught for centuries - traits such as industry, honesty, politeness, gratitude, purity, and duty to God. Because such qualities are timeless in their application, an early 1890 work (based on works from the 1840s) is here reprinted for contemporary use. This work will inspire citizens of all ages to a greater elevation of their own character and therefore of the nation's character.

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Thunder Boy Jr. by Sherman Alexie EN

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Thunder Boy Jr. is named after his dad, but he wants a name that's all his own. Just because people call his dad Big Thunder doesn't mean he wants to be Little Thunder. He wants a name that celebrates something cool he's done, like Touch the Clouds, Not Afraid of Ten Thousand Teeth, or Full of Wonder. But just when Thunder Boy Jr. thinks all hope is lost, he and his dad pick the perfect name...a name that is sure to light up the sky. National Book Award-winner Sherman Alexie's lyrical text and Caldecott Honor-winner Yuyi Morales's striking and beautiful illustrations celebrate the special rela... continue

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My Diary from the Edge of the World by Jodi Lynn Anderson EN

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Told in diary form by an irresistible heroine, this “heartfelt, bittersweet, and ever-so-clever coming-of-age fantasy” (School Library Journal, starred review) named one of Publishers Weekly’s Best Books of the Year from the New York Times bestselling author of the May Bird trilogy sparkles with science, myth, magic, and the strange beauty of the everyday marvels we sometimes forget to notice. Spirited, restless Gracie Lockwood has lived in Cliffden, Maine, her whole life. She’s a typical girl in an atypical world: one where sasquatches helped to win the Civil War, where dragons glide over Rou... continue

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Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard Atwater, Florence Atwater EN

Rating: 5 (4 votes)
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Mr. Popper and his family have penguins in the fridge and an ice rink in the basement in this hilarious Newbery Honor book that inspired the hit movie! How many penguins in the house is too many? Mr. Popper is a humble house painter living in Stillwater who dreams of faraway places like the South Pole. When an explorer responds to his letter by sending him a penguin named Captain Cook, Mr. Popper and his family’s lives change forever. Soon one penguin becomes twelve, and the Poppers must set out on their own adventure to preserve their home. First published in 1938, Mr. Popper’s Penguins is a ... continue

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Peppe the Lamplighter by Elisa Bartone EN

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Peppe becomes a lamplighter to help support his immigrant family in turn-of-the-century New York City, despite his papa's disapproval. But when Peppe's job helps save his little sister, he earns the respect of his entire family.

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El Deafo by Cece Bell EN

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The author recounts in graphic novel format her experiences with hearing loss at a young age, including using a bulky hearing aid, learning how to lip read, and determining her "superpower."

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Freckle Juice by Judy Blume EN

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Originally published with different illustrations by Four Winds Press in 1971.

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The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary EN

Rating: 4 (21 votes)
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"Boy!" said Ralph to himself, his whiskers quivering with excitement. "Boy, oh boy!" Feeling that this was an important moment in his life, he took hold of the handgrips. They felt good and solid beneath his paws. Yes, this motorcycle was a good machine all right. Ralph the mouse ventures out from behind the piney knothole in the wall of his hotel-room home, scrambles up the telephone wire to the end table, and climbs aboard the toy motorcycle left there by a young guest. His thrill ride does not last long. The ringing telephone startles Ralph, and he and the motorcycle take a terrible fall - ... continue

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Henry Huggins by Beverly Cleary EN

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This special edition of Henry Huggins features the original illustrations by Louis Darling—the first artist to ever render Henry, Ribsy, Ramona, and Beezus—as well as a foreword written by New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi. In Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary’s first novel, boys and girls alike will instantly be charmed by an average boy whose life is turned upside-down when he meets a loveable puppy with a nose for mischief. Just as Henry Huggins is complaining that nothing exciting ever happens, a friendly dog sits down beside him and looks pleading... continue

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Henry and the Clubhouse by Beverly Cleary EN

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Fiery Ramona Quimby and the well-meaning Henry Huggins may clash, but in this delightful and hilarious novel by Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary, it's an unlikely compromise that wins the day. Henry and his friends are building a no-girls-allowed clubhouse. With a private space of their own, and a top-secret password required for entry, the boys are relieved to finally have a hang-out spot they don't have to share. But Henry's about to find out that nothing—not even a sign—will keep gutsy Ramona out of their clubhouse…and her retaliation may just ruin Henry's newspaper career. Don't... continue

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Ramona the Brave by Beverly Cleary EN

Rating: 3.5 (9 votes)
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Six-year-old Ramona tries to cope with an unsympathetic first-grade teacher.

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Ramona the Pest by Beverly Cleary EN

Rating: 4 (7 votes)
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Ramona meets lots of interesting people in kindergarten class, like Davy whom she keeps trying to kiss and Susan whose springy curls seem to ask to be pulled.

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Beezus and Ramona by Beverly Cleary EN

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Beezus keeps busy following her younger sister around and trying to prevent trouble.

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Runaway Ralph by Beverly Cleary EN

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In the award-winning sequel to Beverly Cleary's beloved story "The Mouse and the Motorcycle", Ralph is determined to be something more than just a crumb-scrounging mouse--he's going to live a life of speed, danger, and excitement at summer camp. It turns out camp is not all fun, and soon Ralph realizes home is a pretty place after all. Illustrations. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

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Henry and Beezus by Beverly Cleary EN

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Henry wins fifty dollars worth of beauty shop services and finds an ingenious way to convert it into cash for a bicycle.

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Henry and Ribsy by Beverly Cleary EN

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In this humorous and heartfelt novel from Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary, the bond between a boy and his dog proves strong, as Henry vows to stick up for Ribsy…even if he is a trouble-maker! From the first moment Henry found Ribsy, the curious mutt was poking his nose into things he shouldn't be. Whether terrorizing the garbage man, chasing cats, or gobbling Ramona Quimby's ice-cream cone, Henry's four-legged pal has walked himself into one problem too many. So when Henry asks his dad if he can go along on the big fishing trip, Mr. Huggins agrees, but on one condition: Ribsy must ... continue

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Ralph S. Mouse by Beverly Cleary EN

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"In a sequel worthy of The Mouse and the Motorcycle and Runaway Ralph, the dauntless mouse Ralph goes to school....Cleary captures the essence of classroom bickering and the warm relationship between a good teacher and her students....The story is a deft blend of realism and fantasy, quietly and consistently funny, and occasionally touching...Again, bravo."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books.

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Ramona and Her Father by Beverly Cleary EN

Rating: 3 (1 vote)
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Ramona's father has lost his job and all the family are miserable, so Ramona decides to try and cheer them up, in her own inimitable way.

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Henry and the Paper Route by Beverly Cleary EN

Rating: 3 (4 votes)
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Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary gives readers a hero they'll relate to, and root for, in this comical and inspiring novel about Henry Huggins's mission to prove himself worthy of his very own paper route. All the older kids work their own paper route, but because Henry is not eleven yet, Mr. Capper won't let him. Desperate to change his mind, Henry tries everything he can think of to show he's mature and responsible enough for the job. From offering free kittens to new subscribers, to hauling hundreds of pounds of old newspapers for his school's paper drive, there's nothing Henry w... continue

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Ramona and Her Mother by Beverly Cleary EN

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Beverly Cleary has given books to each member of the Quimby household except Mrs. Quimby. Now she gets her turn at last in a story that hits the high and low points of a working mother's life as seen from Ramona's seven-and-a-half-year-old viewpoint. Inevitably domestic tensions, not without their amusing side, occasionally arise. Mr. and Mrs. Quimby sometimes forget who is to do what, as when the Crock-Pot is not plugged in and dinner remains uncooked. Beezus acquires a ludicrous teased hairdo at the student body shop while Ramona gets a becoming pixie haircut. Ramona, who feels unloved, take... continue

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Charlotte's Web by Elwyn Brooks White EN

Rating: 5 (1 vote)
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This is the story of a little girl named Fern who loved a little pig named Wilbur and of Wilbur's dear friend, Charlotte A. Cavatica, a beautiful large grey spider. With the unlikely help of Templeton the rat, and a wonderfully clever plan of her own, Charlotte saves the life of Wilbur, who by this time has grown up to be quite a pig. A time-honoured classic favourite.

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Ultima Parada de la Calle Market by Matt De la Peña ES

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Cada domingo, al salir de la iglesia, Jackson y su abuela toman el autobús para regresar a su casa en la calle del Mercado. Pero hoy, Jackson no se siente contento al hacerlo. Hoy se pregunta en voz alta por qué tienen que esperar bajo la lluvia y por qué no tiene un coche como sus amigos. Por qué no tiene un ipad como ellos... Pero la abuela abre los ojos al joven Jackson y le muestra la belleza real en el mundo que les rodea. El espíritu de la bulliciosa ciudad, la música en la vida cotidiana y la magia de sus vecinos. Todas esas cosas que, a menudo, pasamos por alto. Con el conmovedor texto... continue