GENERAL Wonderfully adapted tales by noted children s book author Rich, compelling prose from one of the earliest writers of fantasy Unforgettable tale of a spunky heroine growing up in 19th-century America Shakespeare s Stories for Young Readers E. Nesbit Youngsters love stories about kings and queens, ghosts and witches. Author Edith Nesbit, fulfilling a request from her own children, turned ten of the Bard s most famous stories into delightful tales. Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Macbeth, Othello, King Lear, As You Like It, and four others are delightfully illustrated. Republication of The Children s Shakespeare, published by Henry Altemus Company, Philadelphia, 1900. 80pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-44762-6 April 2006 $4.95 US $7.50 Can. A great way to start a lifelong interest in works by Shakespeare Excellent lead-ins to theater or film versions 0-486-42843-5 Lamb Ten Tales from Shakespeare $2.50 0-486-41859-6 Jacobs (ed.) The Fables of Aesop $2.50 The Light Princess and Other Fairy Tales George MacDonald Seven beguiling tales including the title story of a bewitched princess, cursed by a lightness of body and spirit. Sinister creatures, golden keys, and powerful figures abound in a delightfully illustrated collection that will charm readers familiar with MacDonald and those about to meet him for the first time. Unabridged republication of the edition published by George Allen & Unwin, Ltd., London, 1920. 192pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-44756-1 July 2006 $8.95 US $13.50 Can. Wide audience from children to adult fans of fantasy and fairy tales Lowest-priced edition available 0-486-20066-3 Ruskin The King of the Golden River or the Black Brothers $3.95 0-486-42365-4 Andersen The Little Mermaid and Other Fairy Tales $2.00 What Katy Did Susan Coolidge Mischievous twelve-year-old Katy Carr planned to do many wonderful things in her life but had to put most of them on hold after a serious accident. Temporarily tamed, Katy follows the sage advice of a beloved cousin and ultimately turns out to be as innovative and fun-loving as ever. Republication of the edition published by Roberts Brothers, Boston, 1872. 160pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-44760-X $5.95 US $8.95 Can. Will appeal to fans of Jo in Little Women and Anne (of Green Gables) Lowest-priced edition available 0-486-41023-4 Alcott Little Women $3.50 0-486-41025-0 Montgomery Anne of Green Gables $3.50 0-486-40784-5 Burnett The Secret Garden $3.00 30 Order at www.doverdirect.com Call us at 1-800-223-3130 Fax us at 1-516-742-5049
GENERAL Tale of Arthur and the Round Table by major American poet and writer Thrilling tales by a master storyteller Legendary feats of brave and daring men The Boy s King Arthur Sidney Lanier Illustrated by N. C. Wyeth This rousing story of the legendary ruler of ancient England and his knights of the Round Table lures young readers from one exciting page to the next. Stories about the birth and death of Arthur; about his noble knights; of honor, chivalry, and the quest for the Holy Grail are described in detail. Republication of the edition published by Charles Scribner s Sons, New York, 1917. 352pp. 6 1/8 x 9 1/4. 0-486-44800-2 $13.95 US $20.95 Can. Handsome illustrations by noted book illustrator N. C. Wyeth The Story of King Arthur and His Knights in its 22nd printing 0-486-21445-1 Pyle The Story of King Arthur and His Knights $10.95 0-486-44061-3 Colum The Story of King Arthur and Other Celtic Heroes $9.95 Tales of Troy and Greece Andrew Lang Best remembered for his collections of folk and fairy tales, Andrew Lang was also highly regarded as a Homeric scholar. In this thrilling collection, he draws upon his classical learning to re-create for young readers a number of tales based on Greek mythology. They ll follow the adventures of Ulysses from his boyhood through the Trojan Wars, meet the lovely Helen of Troy and the Trojan horse, join Jason on his quest for the Golden Fleece, and learn about the deeds of other Greek heroes. Republication of the edition published by Longmans, Green and Co. Ltd., London, 1907. 336pp. 5 3/16 x 8 1/4. 0-486-44917-3 $8.95 US $13.50 Can. 0-486-21437-0 Lang The Blue Fairy Book $9.95 0-486-43328-5 LaFontaine Ulysses $3.95 Heroes of Greek Mythology Charles Kingsley Retold for young readers, these tales honor early Greek heroes brave men who conquered monstrous creatures and defeated evil villains. Here are thrilling tales of Jason and the Argonauts; Theseus, who fought the Minotaur; and Perseus, who slew Medusa. Republication of The Heroes, or Greek Fairy Tales for My Children, published by the Platt and Munk Co., Inc., New York, 1928. 208pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-44854-1 June 2006 $8.95 US $13.50 Can. Potential for homeschoolers and classroom use No competing editions Favorite Greek Myths in its 7th printing 0-486-43455-9 Colum Odysseus and The Tale of Troy $4.95 0-486-28859-5 Blaisdell Favorite Greek Myths $1.50 Order at www.doverdirect.com Call us at 1-800-223-3130 Fax us at 1-516-742-5049 31
CHILDREN S THRIFT CLASSICS Delightful animal escapades and gentle lessons about wildlife Sammy Jay Thornton W. Burgess Sammy Jay thinks he s a very fine gentleman. He s proud of his handsome blue coat with white trimmings and his high cap. But Sammy often does things he shouldn t do. Filled with pranks and rivalries, this delightful tale combines the fun of a good story with important nature lessons. Unabridged republication of the edition published by Little, Brown and Company, Boston, 1915. 80pp. 5 3/16 x 8 1/4. 0-486-44946-7 June 2006 $2.00 US $3.00 Can. Strong-selling Burgess backlist of more than a dozen titles Burgess s Peter Cottontail is one of the most beloved characters in children s literature 24 illustrations Tales of Mother Nature s family entertain as they educate Whitefoot the Woodmouse Thornton W. Burgess With the days growing colder, little Whitefoot the Woodmouse decides it s time to find a warm, safe place to spend the winter. The happy little chap finds the perfect spot in Farmer Brown s barn, where he meets a friendly stranger, tumbles into a life-threatening situation, and learns the meaning of the word trust. Republication of the edition published by Little, Brown and Company, Boston, 1922. 96pp. 5 3/16 x 8 1/4. 0-486-44944-0 June 2006 $2.00 US $3.00 Can. Crossover appeal to Dr. Dolittle fans Peter Cottontail is in its 13th printing Thornton W. Burgess Best-selling writer and conservationist Thornton W. Burgess (1874 1965) was one of the most prolific and best-loved writers of children s books. His warm and wonderful animal stories, delightfully illustrated by artist Harrison Cady, have been best-sellers year after year. Dover s Best-selling Thornton W. Burgess Books 0-486-27399-7 Chatterer the Red Squirrel $2.00 0-486-41305-5 Paddy the Beaver $1.50 0-486-26929-9 Peter Cottontail $2.00 0-486-27400-4 Grandfather Frog $1.50 0-486-27564-7 Buster Bear $1.50 0-486-28023-3 Jimmy Skunk $2.00 0-486-26930-2 Reddy Fox $2.00 0-486-28617-7 Bobby Raccoon $1.50 0-486-29646-6 Old Man Coyote $2.00 0-486-27817-4 Jerry Muskrat $1.50 To see all our Burgess books go to www.doverdirect.com and enter Thornton W. Burgess in the search box. 32 Order at www.doverdirect.com Call us at 1-800-223-3130 Fax us at 1-516-742-5049
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Classic Tattoo Designs Eric Gottesman Butterflies, reptiles, skulls, and good luck symbols all based on actual tattoo designs from the 1920s to the 1950s. Tattoo fans get to color 30 pages of them, using eye-catching colors of their choice. Infinite Designs Muncie Hendler Twenty different designs made from one pattern? It s true. Just by varying color schemes, you emphasize different shapes. This striking collection has 46 geometric motifs to pick from. Choose lattices, interlocking shapes, zigzags, optical illusions, brickwork patterns, and other eye-catchers. 0-486-44892-4 February 2006 0-486-20180-5 Horemis Geometrical Design $3.95 0-486-40031-X Sato Dazzling Designs Coloring Book $3.95 The Triad Optical Illusions Harry Turner Coloring books featuring designs that play tricks with your eyes are top sellers on the Dover list. (Visual Illusions Coloring Book is in its 28th printing!) Fans partial to optical brain-teasers will enjoy this collection of unusual triad designs featuring shapes that appear to move forward or to recede. 0-486-44861-4 0-486-23172-0 Larcher Op Art $3.95 0-486-21595-4 Horemis Visual Illusions $3.95 0-486-44759-6 April 2006 34 Order at www.doverdirect.com Call us at 1-800-223-3130 Fax us at 1-516-742-5049
Horse Anatomy John Green Expertly illustrated, fact-filled guide to the external and internal anatomy of the horse. Thirty pages of accurate drawings highlight skeleton, muscles, major organ systems, all clearly labeled and explained. Also includes notes on evolution of the horse as well as general health and care issues. Best short introduction for horse lovers of all ages. 0-486-44813-4 August 2006 0-486-24985-9 Green Horses of the World $3.95 0-486-28064-0 Green My Horse $3.95 0-486-24138-6 Matt Human Anatomy $3.95 Lizards Jan Sovak Lizards are valued as exotic pets in many parts of the United States and around the world. Award-winning nature artist Jan Sovak has accurately rendered 30 of these fascinating creatures and placed them in appropriate habitats. Included are lifelike portraits of the leaf-tailed gecko, blue-tongued skink, Komodo dragon, and 27 other intriguing varieties. 0-486-44820-7 April 2006 Related Title 0-486-24111-4 Quirk Reptiles and Amphibians $3.95 Amazing Birds Ruth Soffer From the far reaches of the world come 30 amazing feathered creatures. Some fly fast, others are champion gliders, and still others weave elegant nests of grass. Accurate renderings depict the Andean condor, with a wingspan of nearly eleven feet; the African grey parrot, one of the most intelligent animals in the world; and 28 other remarkable birds. 0-486-44796-0 July 2006 0-486-43336-6 Arbel Amazing Plants $3.95 0-486-42061-2 Soffer Amazing Animals $3.95 Order at www.doverdirect.com Call us at 1-800-223-3130 Fax us at 1-516-742-5049 35
Color Your Own Classic Movie Posters Rendered by Marty Noble Thirty vintage movie posters as famous as the films they depict include classic vignettes from Singin in the Rain, King Kong, Casablanca, The Gold Rush, Wizard of Oz, and Frankenstein. Color Your Own Toulouse-Lautrec Masterpieces Rendered by Marty Noble For colorists to re-create or modify 30 skillful renderings of the great post- Impressionist s masterpieces among them The Female Clown; Jane Avril; Moulin Rouge, La Goulue; The Jockey; and Divan Japonais. 0-486-44812-6 July 2006 0-486-44542-9 Grafton (ed.) Classic Movie Posters Stickers $1.50 0-486-42650-5 Gottesman Color Your Own Patriotic Posters $3.95 0-486-44714-6 0-486-42376-X Degas Color Your Own Degas Paintings $3.95 0-486-42412-X Toulouse-Lautrec Toulouse-Lautrec Paintings Giftwrap Paper $3.50 Favorite Perennials Ilil Arbel Traditional Designs from India Marty Noble From stately hollyhocks to full-blown balloon flowers, this collection features 30 favorite blossoms that come up in gardens year after year. Artists can use the true colors of the flowers (some shown on inside covers) or create their own brilliant shades. Thirty authentic full-page designs, used for centuries to embellish Indian clothing and ornamental objects, will challenge colorists of all ages. Includes intricate designs and inventive representations of domestic animals, birds, human figures, and abstract florals. 0-486-44709-X February 2006 0-486-23142-9 Bernath Garden Flowers $3.95 0-486-43035-9 Green The Language of Flowers $3.95 0-486-25845-9 Arbel Favorite Roses $3.95 0-486-44815-0 April 2006 0-486-29247-9 Ghose Folk Tales and Fairy Stories from India $5.95 0-486-43040-5 Tierney Fashions from India $3.95 I absolutely love your coloring books! They are truly works of art and my children cherish the ones they have. MaryAnn McMahon, Malden, MA 36 Order at www.doverdirect.com Call us at 1-800-223-3130 Fax us at 1-516-742-5049
Galapagos Islands Jan Sovak From Darwin s historic visit in 1835 to the present wave of tourism by naturalists and nature lovers, the Galapagos Islands have proved to be a fascinating destination. Nearly fifty creatures from these isolated islands off South America s West Coast are depicted here in native habitats, among them the awesome giant tortoise and the leaf-toed gecko. 0-486-44886-X Historic Houses of the Old South A. G. Smith From the majestic Biltmore estate in Ashville, North Carolina, to the imposing Swan House in Atlanta, Georgia, 30 highly detailed drawings capture the lavish elegance of Southern antebellum mansions. 0-486-44707-3 April 2006 0-486-24472-5 Smith The American House Styles of Architecture $3.95 0-486-41551-1 Smith Victorian Houses $3.95 Daniel Boone Peter Copeland Thirty captioned scenes chronicle the adventure-packed life of famed American hunter, trapper, and explorer Daniel Boone, with lifelike drawings depicting his early years in the wild, withstanding Indian attacks, and service in the War of 1812. 0-486-44738-3 0-486-25361-9 Smith Abraham Lincoln $3.95 0-486-29411-0 Copeland Western Pioneers $3.95 TRADE TIP The Galapagos Islands have become a favorite tourist destination for nature lovers! Order at www.doverdirect.com Call us at 1-800-223-3130 Fax us at 1-516-742-5049 37
Beautifully rendered drawings specially printed in light gray line Lines virtually disappear when painted or colored for a finished, professional look High quality paper printed on one side, suitable for watercolor, colored pencils, other media Pages perforated for easy removal from the book America the Beautiful to Paint or Color Dot Barlowe Twenty-three handsomely rendered drawings celebrate the beauty and majesty of America from California s Big Sur country to Cadillac Mountain on the rock-bound coast of Maine. Dover Original. 48pp. 8 1/4 x 11. 0-486-44811-8 $4.95 US $7.50 Can. 0-486-44481-3 Barlowe Country Scenes to Paint or Color $4.95 0-486-44496-1 Soffer Butterflies and Flowers to Paint or Color $4.95 Beautiful Floral Bouquets to Paint or Color Charlene Tarbox Delicate daisies, lush lilies, and tilting tulips are among the blossoms waiting to be colored in this collection of lovely floral bouquets. Use paints or other media on 23 illustrations to create finished works of dazzling beauty. Dover Original. 48pp. 8 1/4 x 11. 0-486-44932-7 July 2006 $4.95 US $7.50 Can. 0-486-28654-1 Tarbox Floral Bouquets $3.95 0-486-43697-7 Tarbox Beautiful Flower Arrangements $3.95 POWER PACK The more you order, the better the price! To Paint or Color s 4 units each of 4 titles Retail value of $79.20 Net price: $35.00 per pack Over 50% discount 0-486-45089-9 0-486-44811-8 America the Beautiful to Paint or Color 0-486-44932-7 Beautiful Floral Bouquets to Paint or Color 0-486-44481-3 Country Scenes to Paint or Color 0-486-44496-1 Butterflies and Flowers to Paint or Color 38 Order at www.doverdirect.com Call us at 1-800-223-3130 Fax us at 1-516-742-5049
STAINED GLASS Pictures printed on translucent paper to produce stained glass effects Great Whales Stained Glass John Green Sixteen full-page portraits of these magnificent, intelligent, aquatic animals need only some imaginative colors to bring life to such mighty creatures of the sea as the amazing Narwhal, Minke, Humpback, and Beluga. Dover Original. 16pp. 8 1/4 x 10 7/8. Arabic Patterns Stained Glass A. G. Smith Adapted from authentic Islamic art and design, these elaborate illustrations depict combinations of geometric patterns and linear motifs, producing striking results when colored. Dover Original. 16pp. 8 1/4 x 10 7/8. 0-486-45022-8 $5.95 US $8.95 Can. 0-486-26306-1 Green Whales and Dolphins $3.95 0-486-25764-9 Bonforte Whales, Dolphins and Sharks Stickers and Seals $5.95 0-486-44839-8 July 2006 $5.95 US $8.95 Can. 0-486-42171-6 Mirow Arabic Designs $6.95 0-486-41034-X Bartfeld Mandala Designs $3.95 Celtic Knotwork Stained Glass A. G. Smith Re-create the glories of Celtic art with these intricate renderings of traditional knotwork. Some serpentine motifs incorporate animal forms; all display the distinctive spirals and weaves of Celtic design. Dover Original. 16pp. 8 1/4 x 10 7/8. Book of Kells Stained Glass Marty Noble More than a religious manuscript, the Book of Kells is considered a crowning glory of Celtic art and one of the most important treasures of Western Europe. These 16 splendid renderings from that ancient book include striking images of celestial figures, winged creatures, and a menacing mythical beast. Dover Original. 16pp. 8 1/4 x 10 7/8. 0-486-44816-9 $5.95 US $8.95 Can. 0-486-27456-X Davis Celtic Stained Glass $5.95 0-486-40572-9 Pearce Celtic Animals Stained Glass Coloring Book $5.95 0-486-44810-X $5.95 US $8.95 Can. Related Title 0-486-41865-0 Noble Color Your Own Book of Kells $3.95 Order at www.doverdirect.com Call us at 1-800-223-3130 Fax us at 1-516-742-5049 39