The story follows the adventures of Morris Lessmore who loves words, stories and books, and after a tornado carries him to another land, dreary and colorless, he finds a single book in color that leads him to an amazing library. Hardcover Picture Book by William Joyce. Ages 4 - 7.
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George Shrinks
Taking care of a cat and a baby brother turns into a series of comic adventures when George wakes up to find himself shrunk to the size of a mouse. Making the bed, brushing his teeth, taking a bath, cleaning his room, washing the dishes, and feeding the fish become huge jobs for tiny George. Hardcover. Picture Book by William Joyce. Ages 3 - 7.
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Billy's Booger
Billy loves to draw. He draws on books and on his homework and even on his math test he might not get the answer right, but doesn't it look swell sitting in a boat at sea? His teacher doesn't think so, and neither does the principal. But the librarian has an idea that just might help Billy better direct his illustrative energies: a book-making contest! Hardcover Picture Book by William Joyce. Ages 4 - 7.
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A Bean, A Stalk and a boy named Jack
You might think you know the story of Jack and the Beanstalk, but you might want to think again. In this fairy tale with a twist, it hasn't rained in days and the king has dictated that something must be done, his royal pinky is getting stinky! With a little maagic from a wizard, young Jack, paired with his pea pod pal, will find a GIANT reason as to why there's no water left in the kingdom...and prove that size doesn't prevent anyone from doing something BIG. Hardcover Picture Book by William Joyce. Ages 4 - 7.
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The Leaf Men
This charming picture book is full of ancient elfin magic, epic adventure, and the biggest of hearts. For when an evil spider queen tries to destroy a kindly old lady’s lush garden, the brave good bugs know they need help to drive a spider away. And they know who will help—the Leaf Men. But will the Leaf Men also be able to rescue the Long Lost Toy, the key to reviving the old woman, who has now fallen ill? Hardcover Picture Book by William Joyce. Ages 4 - 7.
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Santa Calls
A holiday extravaganza like no other. Art Atchinson Aimesworth -- inventor, crime fighter, and all-around whiz kid -- receives a mysterious summons from Santa Claus himself. This truly Joyce-ian crusade features villains and swashbuckling adventure and a most spectacular and touching Christmas celebration. Complete with Lift-the-Flap Letter from Santa. Hardcover Picture Book by William Joyce. All Ages.
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A Day With Wilbur Robinson
No need to knock, just step right in. You’re just in time to two-step with Grandfather Robinson and his dancing frog band. Cousin Laszlo is demonstrating his new antigravity device. And Uncle Art’s flying saucer is parked out back. It seems like all the Robinson relatives are here, so be prepared. And keep your head down…Uncle Gaston is testing out the family cannon. Oh, and watch where you sit, Grandpa’s lost his teeth again. Welcome to the Robinson’s. Hardcover Picture Book by William Joyce. Ages 4 - 7.
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Dinosaur Bob
The Lazardo family has brought back a peculiar souvenir from their trip to Africa…a dinosaur! Ah, but Bob is the friendly sort of dinosaur. The kind who enjoys playing the trumpet and tossing around a baseball. Bob is an instant neighborhood hit…until his love of chasing cars with his dog pals stirs up trouble with the police for “disturbing the peace.” But it’s the Pimlico Pirates’ opening game and Bob’s love of baseball might just be his get-out-of-jail-free card. Hardcover Picture Book by William Joyce. Ages 4 - 7.
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The Guardians of Childhood Picture Books
The Man in the Moon
A first entry in a stunning picture book fantasy series by the Emmy Award-winning creator of the Rolie Polie Olie animated program introduces the character of the Man in the Moon, or MiM, a first Guardian of Childhood who as a child sails the cosmos until he is targeted by the nefarious King of Nightmares. Hardcover Picture Book by William Joyce. Ages 4 - 7.
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The Sandman
The Story of Sanderson Mansnoozie: The second picture book in The Guardians of Childhood series,The Sandman tells the true story of the keeper of dreams. Since good dreams always trump bad ones, this means Pitch, the Nightmare King, will be further thwarted in his nefarious quest to terrorize children. Indeed, Sanderson Mansnoozie seems the perfect choice. But there are two problems. Firstly, given that Sandy has never had a bad dream, how can MiM convince him how important this new role is to the happy-being of children everywhere? And secondly, how can MiM keep this snoozy ally awake long enough to help? Harcover Picture Book by William Joyce. Ages 4 - 7.
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Jack Frost
Discover how Jack Frost keeps the hearts of children happy in the third picture book in "The Guardians of Childhood" series. William Joyce introduces the Man in the Moon's valiant friend, who becomes an advocate for children in peril by bringing joy to the cold season of the year. On one particularly bleak night, MiM shines down and shows Jack a group of children in great peril. Through helping them, Jack finds the warmth he's been yearning for, and realizes bringing joy to others can melt his own chill.
Hardcover Picture Book by William Joyce. Ages 4 - 7.
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The Guardians of Childhood Chapter Books
Nicholas St. North
A first Guardians of Childhood chapter book follows the adventures of daredevil swordsman, Nicholas St. North, who sets aside his treasure-seeking ways to defend a small village from the evil Nightmare King. Co-written by the multiple Emmy Award-winning creator of the Rolie Polie Olie animated series and the award-winning author of Sign of the Qin. Hardcover Chapter Book One of Series by William Joyce & Laura Geringer. Ages 7 - 11.
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E. Aster Bunnymund
Fearing that a missing Nightmare King has gone underground to plot a particularly nefarious revenge, the Guardians enlist the aid of warrior rabbit emissary E. Aster Bunnymund to use his tunnel-digging talents and oval-shaped weapons to track down their nemesis. Hardcover Chapter Book Two of Series by William Joyce. Ages 7 - 11.
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Toothiana
When orphaned Katherine learns that the teeth collected by the scorned Tooth Fairy contain memories of childhood, she enlists the help of the Guardians to get her tooth back and remember her parents. Hardcover Chapter Book Three of Series by William Joyce. Ages 7 - 11.
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The Sandman
When Pitch and Katherine go missing, the Man in the Moon recruits the sleepy but clever Sandman to aid the Guardians' cause in an adventure that finds them struggling to convince their new member to accept a more optimistic perspective. Hardcover Chapter Book Four of Series by William Joyce. Ages 7 - 11.
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Jack Frost
The Guardians’ powers are put to the ultimate test in their final battle in this conclusion to the epic chapter book series. Jack’s transition from Nightlight to Guardian was not an easy one. Always inclined to keep to himself, Jack has become especially isolated from the other Guardians since his transformation. Yet it is Jack who Ombric Shalazar (once a great wizard, now known as Father Time) trusts with a tremendous secret. But for Jack to fully understand this secret, he must revisit his past—and finally tell his story. Hardcover Chapter Book Five of Series by William Joyce. Ages 7 - 11.
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The Guardians Collection
Answers are revealed and imaginations unfurl in this treasure trove of a boxed set. This set includes all five titles in the Guardians chapter book series. Ages 7 - 11.