Richard Scarry S Peasant Pig And The Terrible Dragon

When Princess Lily is captured by a dragon, Peasant Pig bravely attempts her rescue.

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At bedtime a young boy takes a trip on his toy train and rescues several endangered animals. Suggested level: junior, primary.

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The perfect gift, this new edition of Betty G. Birney's bestselling series brings together three more stories about Humphrey the classroom hamster. Discover the wisdom, wit and brilliance of the nation's best-loved furry friend as he tells you everything about Surprises, Adventure and Holidays, all according to his Humphreyness!

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This Oxford companion provides an authoritative reference source for fairy tales, exploring the tales themselves, both ancient and modern, the writers who wrote and reworked them and related topics such as film, art, opera and even advertising.