Children's Just for Fun


CHILDREN'S JUST FOR FUN
Autumn Journey Priscilla Cummings trade paper 118 pages 9780870336065 12.95 After Will’s father loses his job, the family is forced to move to Pennsylvania. But a supportive grandfather and a Canada goose help the family stay together in the face of hard times.
B is for Blue Crab: A Maryland Alphabet Menendez & Stutzman hardcover 40 pages 9781585361601 17.95 Capturing the flavor of Maryland in lovely color illustrations, this alphabet shares simple rhymes for younger children and detailed expository text for older children.
Beetle Boddiker Priscilla Cummings Illustrated by Marcy Dunn Ramsey hardcover 32 pages 9780870336027 13.95 Here is a charming book youngsters will want to read again and again to enjoy the detailed illustrations and rhyming saga of a beetle who bravely journeys across the great lawn jungle to visit his brother.
Chessie the Seamonster That Ate Annapolis! Jeffrey Holland Hardcover unpaged 0-9618461-0-0 8.95 The eponymous 42-ton Chesapeake Bay Retriever moves from mischief-maker to hero in this rhyming romp with drawings by Marcy Dunn Ramsey.
A Face First Priscilla Cummings trade paper 198 pages 9780142302477 6.99 After a catastrophic automobile accident, Kelley wakes up in the hospital to find that her face and body are severely burned. Her passage through pain, fear and healing is the subject of this thoughtful read by one of our most popular authors.
Good Night Virginia Gamble & Veno board book 20 pages 9781602190269 9.95 This board book hits the high points of Virginia sights and is just the right size for small hands to hold.
Good Night Washington, DC Adam Gamble and Joe Veno board book 20 pages 9780977797912 9.95 Very young kids love those sturdy board books they can open themselves and enjoy again and again. This charmer takes them on a tour of DC- paddle boating on the Tidal Basin, watching the president in his helicopter, picnicking on the Mall and more.
Hello, Virginia! Ransom & Walker board book 9781402766718 22 pages 6.95 This charming board book introduces young readers to the delights of the Old Dominion- caving at Luray, the tall ships at Jamestown, a horsedrawn carriage ride in Williamsburg and much more.
The Inside-Outside Book of Washington, D.C. Roxie Munro hardcover 48 pages 1-58717-076-0 2.98 This delightfully illustrated books is one of our favorites. First we see the famous facade of a Washington landmark, then an up-close view of what's going on inside. Now at a great bargain price.
Invincible Sally Rosenberg Romansky trade paper 168 pages 0972372946 8.99 In this book for young readers ages 9-12, Princess Lena decides to disobey the rule to stay behind the gates of the royal palace and her identical twin, Meg must decide whether to share Lena’s journey. Inspired by real- life sisters, this tale of the abilities and disabilities inherent in all of us has been commended by the Christopher Reeve Foundation.
It's Up to You, Griffin! Susan T. Pickford Illustrated by Marcy Dunn Ramsey hardcover 32 pages 9780870334467 10.95 Every day is Groundhog Day with this charmingly-illustrated tale of a would-be brave groundhog named Griffin who performs a special task for Mother nature each year- waking the other animals to tell them Spring is here.
Louder! James Scott Hardcover 60 pages 1-886080-00-3 9.95 Poet and popular school performer James Scott believes that poetry should be something loud and living to kids. Here is his first collection, including "Please Aim Your Food Carefully", "Mosquito Bite" and "I Think That My Mother is Magic."
N is for Our Nation's Capital: A Washington, D.C. Alphabet Smith & Gibson hardcover 40 pages 9781585361489 17.95 The pink of the cherry blossoms, red and green of the National Christmas Tree, the black and white of the pandas and much more are colorfully captured in this DC alphabet.
O is for Old Dominion: A Virginia Alphabet Edwards & Howell hardcover 40 pages 9781585361618 17.95 The wild ponies, the Pentagon, Kings Dominion and Monticello all make appearances in this alphabet celebrating the history of our home state.
Rodney Ram Teaches Teamwork Stephanie H. McNamara Illustrated by Susie Fife staple bound 32 pages 9780979421709 7.95 Rodney Ram, the mascot for the Virginia Commonwealth University Rams, has an important message about playing together to win as a team. Here in delightful illustrations, he helps the Little Rams team work in tandem.
Rubber Duckie Jodie Davis trade paper in plastic box with duck 0762418362 4.98 What could be more charming than a book that celebrates the history and lore of America's bath-time icon? Why, one that comes packaged with a real rubber duckie, that's what! We're awfully fond of this one.
Secret of Belle Meadow Mary McVicker trade paper 152 pages 0-87033-554-5 9.95 Thirteen-year-old Tina and her friends learn about genealogy, local history, archaeology and antiques as they search for an historic treasure. Illustrations by Marcy Dunn Ramsey.
State Shapes Virginia Erik Brunn Illustrations by Rick Peterson Board book 48 pages 9781579121037 9.95 This clever book’s shape really does mirror the east coast of Virginia and invites you along on a fun, fact-filled trip across the state.
Suppose Susan Widgen hardcover 32 pages 0870335669 11.50 Suppose you made young ones laugh while fueling in them a love for reading? Well, that would mean you gave them this book, charmingly illustrated by Marcy Dunn Ramsey.
Washington, D.C. Board Book hard board cover 18 pages 0-7894-9899-5 7.99 We are happy to add this colorful Dorling Kindersley title to our inventory. This one is perfect for the stroller crowd with photos of major attractions and kid-friendly events like the White House Easter Egg Roll.
The White House Christmas Mystery Carole Marsh trade paper 146 pages 0-635-01664-8 7.99 Take a rollicking private Christmas tour through the White House and see if you can solve the mystery that ends in the Oval Office. This clever, educational title features photos of real kids.
Wild Washington Nancy Arbuthnot & Cathy Abramson trade paper 124 pages 1884878091 18.99 This charming title focuses on the statues of D.C. that are devoted to animals. Enjoy it as a whimsical ABC, trove of animal art, poetry collection or jumping-off place for your own wild tour of D.C.