Stuart Little (A Harper Trophy Book) – $2.99
E. B. White
Now available for the first time as an ebook! Illustrations in this ebook appear in vibrant full color on a full-color device and in rich black-and-white on all other devices.
This beloved book by E. B. White, author of Charlotte’s Web and The Trumpet of the Swan, is a classic of children’s literature that features a very small mouse on a very big adventure.
Stuart Little is no ordinary mouse. Born to a family of humans, he lives in New York City with his family. But when Stuart’s best friend goes missing, he’s determined to leave home and take an epic journey to find his friend.
E. B. White’s classic book is a tender novel of friendship, family, and adventure that will continue to be enjoyed by generations to come. It contains beautiful illustrations by Garth Williams, the acclaimed illustrator of E. B. White’s Charlotte’s Web and Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House series, among many other books
Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare for Children (Illustrated, with Audiobook links) – $1.99
Edith Nesbit
E. Nesbitt reproduces 20 of the greatest of Shakespeare’s plays in charming prose simple enough for children to understand and enjoy them. Delightful period drawings and a classic design make this a must for every family library.
The Call of the Wild – $0.99
An instant classic when it was first published in 1903, The Call of the Wild is at once a thrilling frontier adventure and a uniquely American ode to the power of nature. The story begins at the dawn of the Klondike Gold Rush, when capable sled dogs are in high demand. Half St. Bernard and half sheep dog, Buck is stolen from an estate in California’s idyllic Santa Clara Valley and shipped north. Beset by the harsh conditions of the Yukon, the recklessness of his owners, and the ruthlessness of the other dogs, Buck must learn to recover his primitive instincts in order to survive. But when he forms a special bond with a prospector named John Thornton, Buck is torn between two worlds: that of his human companion and that of the relentless, beckoning wilderness.
Understood Betsy (Illustrated) – $0.99
Dorothy Canfield Fisher
At the Beginning of this book Betsy or Elizabeth as she is called by the Nervous Aunts that take care of her is a timid girl fearful of the world and her surroundings. This book is the story of how much a change of environment, love and confidence can do for a child. Betsy grows and becomes courageous and strong, learning to enjoy and appreciate the world around her and face her fears confidently. Understood Betsy is a sweetly-told story of a young and orphaned girl finding a family and a place for herself in the world and learning to be self reliant. Enjoyable for adults and children of all ages. Illustrated.
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