Ruth Stiles Gannett
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Series
My father's dragon volume 1
Language
English
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My Father's Dragon--a favorite of young readers since the 1940s and a Newbery honor book--captures the nonsensical logic of childhood in an amusingly deadpan fashion. The story begins when Elmer Elevator (the narrator's father as a boy) runs away with an old alley cat to rescue a flying baby dragon being exploited on a faraway island. With the help of two dozen pink lollipops, rubber bands, chewing gum, and a fine-toothed comb, Elmer disarms the fiercest...
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Series
My father's dragon volume 2
Language
English
Description
A compilation of three tales which relate the fantastic adventures of Elmer Elevator and a baby flying dragon named Boris.
Author
Series
My father's dragon volume 2
Language
English
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On their way home, Elmer and a flying dragon land on an unusual island and help some canaries uncover a buried treasure. Sequel to "My Father's Dragon."
Author
Series
My father's dragon volume 3
Language
English
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Elmer must come once again to the aid of his flying baby dragon when humans discover its retreat and begin to hunt it.
5) Three Tales of My Father's Dragon: My Father's Dragon; Elmer and the Dragon; The Dragons of Blueland
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Publisher
Books on Tape
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
Description
Rediscover the classic fantasy trilogy beginning with Newbery Honor winner My Father's Dragon in this 50th anniversary edition that includes three timeless tales in one, with original illustrations! A perfect family read aloud that has delighted parents and children for generations—this is the perfect gift to share some magic this Father's Day!
My Father's Dragon
When Elmer Elevator hears about the plight of an overworked...
My Father's Dragon
When Elmer Elevator hears about the plight of an overworked...
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[©1961]
Language
English
Description
During the winter night Katie heard a strange sound. It was a sad noise and she was determined to find out whether something, or someone, was in trouble. Katie's parents didn't hear the sound but her teacher did, and soon the whole town was tracking down the sad noise-with surprising results. (Publisher).
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Publisher
Turner Publicaciones
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
Español
Description
A young boy runs away from home to rescue an abused baby dragon held captive to serve as a free twenty-four hour, seven-days-a-week ferry for the lazy wild animals living on Wild Island.
¿Quién le negaría un platito de leche a un viejo gato callejero? Elmer Elemento desde luego no, aunque en su casa piensen de otra manera. Claro que este libro se publicó por primera vez en plena posguerra, en 1948, cuando no sobraban ni la leche ni la corrección...
8) Children's Favorites - Volume I - Winnie-the-Pooh - My Father's Dragon - The Story of Doctor Doli
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English
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Presented here are three of the most popular children's books of all time: A.A. Milne's "Winnie-the-Pooh," Ruth Stiles Gannett's "My Father's Dragon" and Hugh Lofting's "The Story of Doctor Dolittle."
"Winnie-the-Pooh" tells the story of Christopher Robin and his friends, which includes Winnie-the-Pooh (a Bear of Very Little Brain), sweet-natured Piglet, cantankerous Rabbit and the gloomy Eeyore. An instant hit when it was originally published,...
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English
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Presented here are three of the most popular children's books of all time: A.A. Milne's "Winnie-the-Pooh," Ruth Stiles Gannett's "My Father's Dragon" and Hugh Lofting's "The Story of Doctor Dolittle."
"Winnie-the-Pooh" tells the story of Christopher Robin and his friends, which includes Winnie-the-Pooh (a Bear of Very Little Brain), sweet-natured Piglet, cantankerous Rabbit and the gloomy Eeyore. An instant hit when it was originally published,...