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 Buy this book online | Cat and Rat: The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac Written & Illustrated by Ed Young Have you ever wondered why Cat and Rat are enemies? It happened during a race, but not just any race. This race was special because the first twelve animals to cross the finish line would become the twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac, a great honor indeed. Discover the legend of Cat and Rat and the Chinese Zodiac in this retelling by a Caldecott Award winner. |
 Buy this book online | Red Ribbon Rosie Jean Marzollo Illustrated by Blanche Sims Poor Rosie-she can't seem to win a race. And to make matters worse, her best friend, Sally, beats her every time. It's getting harder to stay friends with Sally. Field Day is around the corner and the two best friends are on opposing teams. Rosie knows she could win if only her teenage sister, Jane and everyone else in her family were more helpful-like Sally's cool brother, who's a runner in college. She is determined to win at any cost and does something that could cost her Sally's friendship. Will Rosie ever come in first place? ReadRed Ribbon Rosie to find out if Roise will learn how to be a true winner. |
 Buy this book online | Stella and Roy Written & Illustrated by Ashley Wolff Stella and Roy is a remake of the classic story, "The Tortoise and the Hare". Stella has a 3-wheeler built for speed, while Roy rides on a slow wooden coaster-bike. "Last one to the popcorn stand is a rotten egg" calls Stella as she speeds away from Roy. Eventually, like the tortoise, Roy wins the race and Daddy buys him a bag of popcorn. Read and see what Stella does when she finds Roy waiting for HER at the popcorn stand. Be sure to look closely at Wolff's detailed illustrations to find the original tortoise and hare watching over the race. |
 Buy this book online | The Gingerbread Man Eric A. Kimmel Illustrated by Megan Lloyd See if you can keep up with this version of the gingerbread man who runs from everyone. He runs from a woman, a man and many animals along the road. However, when he reaches a wide river he can go no further without accepting the help of a sly fox. Will the gingerbread man accept the fox's help and risk the trek across the river? Lloyd's large watercolor pictures and Kimmel's flowing text help re-tell this classic tale with an added twist at the end. |
 Buy this book online | The Young Track and Field Athlete Colin Jackson Have your track and field questions answered here. Learn the techniques of throwing the javelin, running the relay and jumping hurdles. Kids are photographed showing the proper way to warm up, do sprint drills and pass the baton. Key elements in all the track and field events are discussed by author, Colin Jackson, world champion hurdler. |
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