Books, Children's Books, Obsessions, Princesses

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Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Le Petit Prince (French Language Edition)
by Mariner Books (Paperback)

In 2000 Harcourt proudly reissued Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's masterpiece, The Little Prince, in a sparkling new format. Newly translated by Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Richard Howard, this timeless classic was embraced by critics and readers across the country for its purity and beauty of expression. And Saint-Exupéry's beloved artwork was restored and remastered to present his work in its original and vibrant colors. Now Harcourt is issuing uniform full-color foreign language editions. The restored artwork glows like never before. These affordable and beautiful editions are sure to delight an entire new generation of readers, students, children, and adults for whom Saint-Exupéry's story will open the door to a new understanding of life.

William Shakespeare, Gary Fields
Hamlet (Classics Illustrated)
by Berkley Publishing Group (Comic)

Often credited with creating a popular movie audience for Shakespeare, Kenneth Branagh has wanted for many years to bring to the screen the complete, full-length version of Hamlet. His desire becomes a reality when this epic drama, featuring an all-star cast and produced and directed by Branagh, comes to theaters this fall. This tie-in book includes Branagh's Introduction and screenplay, a production diary, color stills, and more.

James Thurber
Many Moons (Hbj Contemporary Classic)
by Harcourt Children's Books (Hardcover)

Princess Lenore is ill from too many tarts. She believes that owning the moon isthe only thing that will cure her. Despite the King's command, no one in the Court can get it for her. Only when the clever court jester consults the princess herself is the problem solved, with characteristic Thurber wit. Full-color illustrations.

Jennie Bishop
Princess & the Kiss: A Story of God's Gift of Purity
by Warner Press (Hardcover)

A loving king and queen present their daughter with a gift from God - her first kiss - to keep or to give away. The wise girl waits for the man who is worthy of her precious gift. Where is he and how will she ever find him? The surprising answer in this marvelous parable will touch the heart of parent and child alike.The Princess and the Kiss beautifully portrays the ageless message that "love... comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith" (1 Timothy 1:5 NIV)

Dr. Seuss
The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins (Classic Seuss)
by Random House Books for Young Readers (Hardcover) (Release Date: 1989-12-09)

Cindy Neuschwander, Wayne Geehan
Sir Cumference and the First Round Table: A Math Adventure
by Charlesbridge Publishing (Paperback)

Assisted by his knight, Sir Cumference, and using ideas offered by his wife and son, King Arthur finds the perfect shape for his table.

William Shakespeare
The Merchant of Venice (Oxford School Shakespeare Series)
by Oxford University Press, USA (Paperback)

The new editions contain new sections: Classwork and Examinations and Background to Shakespeare's England. There are also short sections on Date and Text, and Source.

Antoine de Saint-Exupery
The Little Prince
by Harcourt, Brace & World (Hardcover)

No story is more beloved by children and grown-ups alike than this wise, enchanting fable. One day, the author reminisces, when his plane was forced down in the Sahara, a thousand miles from help, he encountered a most extraordinary small person. "If you please, " said the stranger, "draw me a sheep." And thus begins the remarkable history of the Little Prince.

Cindy Neuschwander
Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi: A Math Adventure
by Charlesbridge Publishing (Paperback)

When Sir Cumference drinks a potion which turns him into a dragon, his son Radius searches for the magic number known as pi which will restore him to his former shape.

Cindy Neuschwander
Sir Cumference and the Isle of Immeter (Math Adventures)
by Charlesbridge Publishing (Paperback)

When young Per visits her uncle Sir Cumference and his family, she learns how to play the game, "Inners and Edges." After she finds a clue linking the game to the mysterious castle on the island of Immeter, she must figure out how to find the perimeter and area of a circle to unlock the island's secret.\n\nMath skills taught include finding the area and perimeter of a rectangle and a circle. Introduces an underlying concept of calculus -- using straight lines to measure curves.

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