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   Beanie Babies for College Tuition
My Kidlet in an effort to raise money has decided to sell her collection of TY Beanie Babies. For a list of the available critters, please click hereGood Idea links to Beanie Baby fundraiser and thanks so much for your support! Yes, these are the genuine articles, mostly purchased from the Rainforest Cafe in Aventura, Florida and various Hallmark stores and gift shops. She's lowered her prices a couple of times, so you'll note original asking prices along with lower ones. Your actual cost is the lowest listed. Thank you for understanding, and for helping.
 
   Books for the Little Ones
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Babar and Father Christmas (1940 original hard-cover) - $35 [4]

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Belling the Tiger (the original hard-cover from 1961) by Mary Stolz - $20 [3]

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Bradford and the Burgler by Ruth Harston, Kalee & Elyse Larson - circa 1972 hc gerbil tale - $15 [3]

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The Delightful Adventures of Toby Ant read aloud stories from Uncle Bill - $30 [9]
Written by William T. Kennedy, Sr., and published in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. 1980. Bed-Time Stories.

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The French Twins by Lucy Fitch Perkins school edition, circa 1918 - $10 [3]
Illustrations are profuse (former owner's name) - Table of Contents - back cover of book

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Persian Folk and Fairy Tales (Iranian fables) retold by Anne Sinclair Mehdevi - $15 [4]

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Poems to Read to the Very Young by Josette Frank (illus. Dagmar Wilson) circa 1961 - $7.50 [4] 

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The Tale of Solomon Owl by Arthur Scott Bailey circa 1917 Tuck-Me-In Tales - $10 [3]
Inside Cover has writing (no other in book) - Title Page - how it begins - the back cover

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Tales from The Three Counties / Muffin Pigdoom and the Keeper by Paul Warren - $10 [3]

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Tiny Tots Picture Book hardcover circa 1962 (an anthology of stories, poems, and activities) - $15 [3]

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A Treasury of Fairy Tales edited by Michael Foss - $6 [3]

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A Tree Is Nice by Janice May Udry and pictures by Marc Simont - original 1956 hardcover - $10 [3]

 
   Books for More Experienced Readers
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The Adventures of Robin Hood as retold by Eleanor Graham Vance (the 1953 Random House classic) - $10 [4]

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By Space Ship to the Moon by Jack Coggins and Fletcher Pratt (hard-cover circa 1958) - $5 [3]
First trip to the moon, prior to Mercury 7 flight. Sci-fi for Kidlets.

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Carolina Hurricane hardcover by Marian Rumsey - $2 [2]
Kidlet survives hurricane lost on salt marsh in small crab boat. (also listed in Boating Category)

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Chinese Fairy Tales by Sonia Roetter from Peter Pauper Press circa 1948 hardcover - $8 [3]

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The Dark-Thirty / Southern Tales of the Supernatural (African-American Americana folk tales) - $2.50 [2]

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The French Twins by Lucy Fitch Perkins school edition, circa 1918 - $10 [3]
Illustrations are profuse (former owner's name) - Table of Contents - back cover of book

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The Go Ahead Boys on Smugglers' Island by Ross Kay circa 1916 hardcover (Goldsmith Publishing Co.) $8 [3]

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Jack and Jill / A Village Story by Louisa May Alcott - $15 [4]

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The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling / Century Co. frayed/worn hardcover dated 1912 - $5 [4]

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The Lark and the Laurel by Barbara Willard (ex-library hardcover circa 1970 - 207 pg Regency - $20 [4]

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Let's Go To A Rocket Base by Michael Chester - circa 1961 kidlet sci-fi - $7.85 [4]

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Owls in the Family by Farley Mowat - a fun and funny tale of two mischievous owls  -  $12 [3]

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A Sporting Proposition by James Aldridge - former library hard-cover with dj about Welsh pony - $2 [3]

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The Water Babies by Charles Kingsley a Junior Deluxe Editions hard-cover circa 1954 - $7.50 [3]

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The Year of the Horse by Diana Walker (former library hard-cover with dust jacket) - $4 [3]

 
   Series Books for Older Readers
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The Black Stallion by Walter Farley (1968 hard-cover / price clipped dust jacket) - $4 [3]

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The Black Stallion Mystery by Walter Farley - circa 1957  trade-size (5x8") paperback - $15 [3]

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The Bobbsey Twins and the Greek Hat Mystery #57 - 1st Edition by Laura Lee Hope - $20 [3]

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The Bobbsey Twins in Rainbow Valley #43 - circa 1950 green hardcover in worn condition - $15 [3]

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The Bobbsey Twins of Lakeport by Laura Lee Hope (#1) circa 1966 with minor shelfwear - $5 [3]

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Brazilian Gold Mine Mystery / A Biff Brewster Mystery Adventure by Andy Adams - $8 [3]

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Five Little Peppers and How They Grew by Margaret Sidney - 1881 first edition - $25 [3]

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King of the Wind / The Story of the Godolphin Arabian by Marguerite Henry / Wesley Dennis - $15 [3]

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Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry & Wesley Dennis (1947 copyright/1969 printing) - $1.50 [2]

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The Moonstone Castle Mystery / Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #40 1st Edition by Carolyn Keene - $20 [3]

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Raggedy Ann and the Golden Ring by Johnny Gruelle -  worn, circa 1961 hard-cover 1st Edition - $8 [3]

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Samantha, An American Girl - 6 book soft-cover set in case - all have shelfwear, flipped corners - $5 [6]

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The Secret at the Seashore / The Bobbsey Twins #3 by Laura Lee Hope - $10 [3]

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The Secret of the Wooden Lady / Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #27 1st Edition by Carolyn Keene - $20 [3]

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Secret Tunnel / Tom Logan series by Edna Walker Chandler (western horse book) - $8 [3]

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Tom Swift and His Deep-Sea Hydrodome / The New Tom Swift Jr. Adventures #11 by Appleton - $20 [3]

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Tom Swift on The Phantom Satellite / The New Tom Swift Jr. Adventures #9 by Victor Appleton II - $20 [3]

 
   For Students (and Teachers)
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The 20th Century - 512 pages (sorted by decades) has highlighting/underlining - 1 pg. per topic - $15 [5]
A seriously wonderful book for teachers and students; concise but fodder for lots of extra credit work research too.

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Chardenal's Complete French Course, a gem from 1892 - $25

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A Complete Arithmetic with Oral & Written Exercise / includes answers by George W. Hull - $20 [3]
From the American Book Company, circa 1895 -- *excellent* for home-school teachers of high-school students

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Days and Deeds Basic Readers 5 - the original 1943 textbook with shelfwear and fraying - $7.50 [4]

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Into Space / The Starting Point Library (early elementary) has name on interior - $2 [2]
On hold.

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The Jones Readers by Grades Book Five circa 1903/1904 - $5 [4]

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Landmark #11: Prehistoric America by Anne Terry White - business Library Copy - hard-cover - $5 [3]

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Landmark #111: Medal of Honor Heroes by Colonel Red Reeder - $5 [3]
Former school library book; exciting stories of bravery beyond the call of duty.

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Music Now and Long Ago - Music for Living series Book 3 (third grade) - circa 1956 textbook $5 [3]
Never assigned (no writing) -
nice illustrations - please click the links for more pictures/contents etc.
Also listed in the songbook section on the Media page.

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The Sixth Reader by Lewis B. Monroe circa 1872 (yes, 130+ years old) - $3 [3]
In horrid condition - front cover missing, spine threadbare, with excellent pen & ink illustrations.

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Spick and Span - 1939 hardcover elementary textbook in worn condition / has great illustrations - $5 [3]

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Talk to the Deaf by Lottie Riekehof - illustrated practical guide to learn ASL (American Sign Language) - $3 [3]

 
   Cool Computer Stuff plus Games
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Official Riven the Sequel to MYST Hints and Solutions by Brady Games Guides - $7 [3]

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   Rainy Day Activities

Marshmallow links to story Making memories...

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The Comic Strip Book by Peter Foster - $6 [3]
Also listed in Music and Entertainment category

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Meet the Get Along Gang / A Play Pals book with all 8 stand-up figures by Kathy Allert - $20 [3]

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A Trip to Woodland / A Suitcase Full of Stories and Games (oversized 18"x11" hardcover activity book) - $7.50 [7]

 
   Movies to Delight the Whole Family (more can be found in Media Category)

Note: New pricing on postage for the DVDs... $2. TOTAL, regardless of how many DVDs you chose to any domestic location.

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4 Classic Cartoons - DVD features Speedy Gonzales, Daffy Duck, Bartholomew and more - $2

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Casper and Other Cartoon Treasures DVD - 90 minutes of Casper (original in B&W) - $1

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Who Killed Doc Robbin - a Hal Roach DVD starring kidlets in the Our Gang tradition - $1.50
 

   For Moms and Dads
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Don't Call Mommy at Work Unless the Sitter Runs Away - hilarious & helpful guide - $5 [2]

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