Tyler Bunch
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World traveler and adventurer Gulliver is invited to return to Lilliput, the town he previously saved from the enemy fleet of Blefuscu. But when he arrives, he finds indignation, panic and a hopeless crowd, as the King of Lilliput told his people that the legendary Giant Gulliver was returning. Instead, they discover an ordinary man, when the whole town had prepared to welcome a giant. Meanwhile, the invincible Blefuscu armada is at the gates of the...
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"Everyone has a favorite Sesame Street friend! Is it sweet and loveable Grover? Fun, furry Elmo? Best friends Bert and Ernie? Or what about grumpy and grouchy old Oscar? Whoever it is, you'll be sure to find them on this compilation of fam favorites - chosen by the fans!"--Container.
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"Noe says, -I must build a boat.
-A boat, she says.
-A ship, more like. I'll need the boys to help, he adds as an afterthought.
-We're leagues from the sea, she says, or any river big enough to warrant a boat.
This conversation is making Noe impatient. -I've no need to explain myself to you.
-And when you're done, she says carefully, we'll be taking this ship to the sea somehow?
As usual, Noe's impatience fades quickly. -We'll not be going to...
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Get ready for some really, really Big fun when Elmo is accidentally turned big and towers over Sesame Street! While Abby tries to figure out how to get Elmo small again, kids will learn all about measuring in this extra tall tale. Then, Elmo makes friends with a Monarch butterfly and cooks up even more big fun in a silly cooking competition! Featuring three full length stories, two engaging new songs with Elmo.
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"Not found here": Smooch the sloth and Winslow try to find their new friend, a tadpole named Wartz, not realizing he has turned into a tree frog.
"King of the trees": It's very rainy in the World Tree, and Ick the fish declares he will become king.
"Burdette queen ant": When Burdette learns that ants have a queen, she decides to be queen of the World Tree (where other creatures also live--including marmosets, a tree frog, and an anteater!).
"Who...
9) Finding Joy
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When a struggling writer, Kyle, falls on hard times, he finds himself back at his quirky parents' home. As his life slowly begins to show signs of improvement, he meets a spunky and intriguing woman named Joy. But it's short-lived when Joy asks him to write her obituary after she's been told she's going to die. As he gets to know her further, Kyle falls in love and grows increasingly skeptical about her prognosis.
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"Get well moon": Bob and Wartz think the reddish moon looks sick, but soon discover that the color comes from reflecting light. "Windy night": An approaching storm frightens the friends, but Madge dispels their fears by teaching them some facts about storms. "Where have all the berries gone?": Winslow learns that he can't find his favorite berries because they are out of season. "Hold on rainbow": Wartz discovers why he can't touch a rainbow. "The...
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"Janis Hallowell writes with lucid grace..." - Donna Gershten, author of Kissing the Virgin's Mouth
"Skillfull ... delightful ...charming .... the characters are quirky, troubled, and appealing, and we'd be willing to follow them just about anywhere." - Boulder Daily Camera
"Provocative and suspenseful." - People–4 stars, Critic's Choice
"An intriguing and memorable look at what might happen if a modern-day miracle did occur." - Booklist
"THE...
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"Elmo, Abby, y Louie, el papá de Elmo, están en un viaje por carretera, pero Elmo siente que está tomando un largo, largo tiempo en llegar a su destino. ¿Qué debería hacer un pequeño monstruo en estos casos? El papá de Elmo demuestra que hay un montón de juegos divertidos, historias que contar y canciones que cantar para pasar el tiempo...."--container.
14) Gulliver returns
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After receiving a letter from the people of Lilliput asking for his help, Gulliver returns on the island.