New to the pride and bounding with playful energy is the African Lion Cub puppet. Soulful eyes and big ears highlight a sweet expressive face that comes to life magically with your imagination. Whether pretending to roam the savanna or hiding in the bush, you'll have an uproariously fun time with this 18" long cat baby!
Lion Cub Puppet FM3064 $43.95
4" Mouse Finger Puppet FM2652 $8.95
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The Lion & The Mouse
Sometimes even the KING needs help ... and little friends may prove to be GREAT friends. In Jerry Pinkney's stunningly rendered wordless adaptation of one of Aesop's most beloved fables, an unlikely pair learn that no act of kindness is ever wasted. Hardcover Wordless Picture Book. All Ages. Includes a free frameable Art Print
LB3567 $18.99
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Tortoise and Hare Puppets
Is this Tortoise looking for a hare to race? This silk-screened, suede-cloth puppet is just one step away from nature. Head & front legs articulate or retract into shell completely.
13" Tortise Hand Puppet.
FM2181 $27.95
10 in. Little Hare Puppet
FM2931 $12.95
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The Tortoise & the Hare
This companion to the Caldecott Medal-winning The Lion & the Mouse is Jerry Pinkney's most stunning masterpiece yet. Even the slowest tortoise can defeat the quickest hare, and even the proudest hare can learn a timeless lesson from the most humble tortoise: Slow and steady wins the race! Here is a superbly rendered journey from starting line to finish that embodies the bravery, perseverance, and humility we can all find inside ourselves.
LB3567 $18.00Our Price $16.19
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Goat Hand Puppet
A perennial petting zoo and farm favorite, the good-natured goat is charming and sweet. Folkmanis' 14", salt-and-pepper rendition has a sweet face; floppy ears; and soft, safe, molded horns. Weighted, vinyl hooves make playtime jumping and climbing - some of a goat's favorite activities - realistic and fun.
FM2520 $37.95
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The Three Billy Goats Gruff
When the three billy goats Gruff are hungry, they see bountiful grass to eat across an old bridge. But the bridge is home to a terrible troll, who is peckish himself, and looking for a tasty morsel to gobble up. In his interpretation of the timeless tale, Jerry Pinkney shows there's little good to come from greed--but in the end, redemption for even the most trollish bully is possible. A dramatic gatefold heightens the climax of this brilliant rendition.
LB1578 $17.99Our Price $16.19
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The Grasshopper & the Ants
In this stunning companion to the Caldecott Medal-winning The Lion & the Mouse and the highly acclaimed The Tortoise & the Hare, a playful grasshopper wonders why the busy ants around him won't join in his merrymaking as the seasons pass by. But when winter arrives, he soon sees the value of his friends' hard work--just as the ants learn the value of sharing what they've worked for. Featuring a striking, surprise gatefold page, this third book in Jerry Pinkney's gorgeous trilogy of picture book fables subtly suggests a resonant moral: Don't put off for tomorrow what you can do today.
LB0817 $18.00Our Price $16.19
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Aesop's Fables
In this elegantly designed volume, more than sixty of Aesop's timeless fables have been carefully selected, humorously retold, and brought gloriously to life by Jerry Pinkney. Included are the Shepherd Boy and The Wolf, the Lion and the Mouse, the Tortoise and the Hare, plus many other characters - and morals - that have inspired countless readers for centuries. With more than fifty magnificent full-color illustrations, this handsome edition is a must for every bookshelf. Hardcover Picture Book. All Ages.
CB0003 $19.99Our Price $17.99
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Rikki-Tikki-Tavi
Here is the thrilling story of Rikki, a fearless young mongoose who finds himself locked in a life-and-death struggle to protect a boy and his parents from Nag and Nagaina, the two enormous cobras who stalk the gardens outside the familys home in India. Nobel Prize winner Rudyard Kiplings timeless masterpiece has been lovingly passed from one generation of readers to the next. Triumphantly brought to life in stunning watercolors from Caldecott Honor artist Jerry Pinkney, this is a tale that will win the hearts of young and old alike. Hardcover Picture Book. Ages 6 - 9.
HC3206 $17.99Our Price $16.19
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A Home in the Barn
This never-before-published picture book from beloved children’s book author Margaret Wise Brown tells the comforting, snowy story of animals seeking shelter from the cold in a big warm barn. Brought to beautiful life by Caldecott Medalist and multiple award-winner Jerry Pinkney, this is a must-have for every child’s library and is perfect for cozy wintertime readings. Outside in the cold, hear the wind rattle, come to the barn, keep warm with the cattle... Hardcover Picture Book. Ages 5 - 9.
HC7879 $17.99Our Price $16.19
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Little Star
Where can your DREAMS take you? Farther than you've ever been, on a magical, windswept adventure to the stars - then back into the comfort of nature's loving arms. In this masterful rendition of our most enduring lullaby, Caldecott Medalist Jerry Pinkney lights a path for sleepy readers on their way to a land where dreams are as real as you want them to be. Hardcover Picture Book. Ages 2 & up.
LB6960 $16.99Our Price $15.29
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The Ugly Duckling
For over one hundred years The Ugly Duckling has been a childhood favorite, and Jerry Pinkney's spectacular adaptation brings it triumphantly to new generations of readers. With keen emotion and fresh vision, the acclaimed artist captures the essence of the tale's timeless appeal: The journey of the awkward little bird -- marching bravely through hecklers, hunters, and cruel seasons -- is an unforgettable survival story; this blooming into a graceful swan is a reminder of the patience often necessary to discover true happiness. Splendid watercolors set in the lush countryside bring drama to life. Hardcover Picture Book. Ages 5 - 9.
HC9320 $17.99Our Price $16.19
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Little Red Riding Hood
In this inspired rendering of the classic Grimm Brothers folktale, artist Jerry Pinkney introduces two favorite children's characters to a new generation: the sly, scary wolf and the sweet little girl in her famous red hood. Readers will squeal with delight all over again during that most memorable scene when Little Red Riding Hood declares, "Oh, Grandmamma, what great teeth you have!" Hardcover. Ages 7 - 8.
LB3550 $16.99Our Price $15.29
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Uncle Remus
Uncle Remus The Complete Tales as told by Julius Lester and illustrated by Jerry Pinkney. 1st Ed. - Book I The Tales of Uncle Remus: The Adventures of Brer Rabbit, Book II More Tales of Uncle Remus: Further Adventures of Brer Rabbit, His Friends, Enemies, and Others, Book III Further Tales of Uncle Remus: The Misadventures of Brer Rabbit, Brer Fox, Brer Wolf, The Doodang, and Other Creatures, Book IV The Last Tales of Uncle Remus. Hardcover. Ages 8 and up.