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Finding Treasure: A Collection of Collections

Clever poems tell the story of one inquisitive child's quest to start just the right collection to share at school. While everyone else is excited about presenting their treasures, one...

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James Loeb, Collector and Connoisseur: Proceedings of the Second James Loeb Biennial Conference, Munich and Murnau 6-8 June 2019

James Loeb (1867-1933), one of the great patrons and philanthropists of his time, left many enduring legacies both to America, where he was born and educated, and to his ancestral...

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The Redemption of Things: Collecting and Dispersal in German Realism and Modernism

Collecting is usually understood as an activity that bestows permanence, unity, and meaning on otherwise scattered and ephemeral objects. In The Redemption of Things, Samuel Frederick emphasizes that to collect...

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Collectibles

A COLLECTION... OF COLLECTIONS What leads one person to collect stamps and another coins, one fine art and another butterflies? Who can say? But one thing is certain: those who've...

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The Word Collector

From the beloved bestselling creator of The Dot and our own Happy Dreamer comes an inspiring story about the transformative and profound power of words.A New York Times BestsellerNamed an...

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In a Jar

Here's a marvelous picture book, charmingly written and beautifully illustrated, about the power of memory and the magic of friendship. Llewellyn, a little rabbit, is a collector. He gathers things...

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Heart Finds

A heartwarming novel about a girl who must learn to let go of the past and embrace the future, perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo and Barbara O'Connor. Eleven-year-old Mabel...

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Cardcaptor Sakura Collector's Edition 2

Cardcaptor Sakura brought a generation of readers to manga, and now it's back in a definitive collector's edition Cardcaptor Sakura is one of the all-time classics of the magical girl...

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What's in Your Pocket?: Collecting Nature's Treasures

Charles Darwin, George Washington Carver, and Jane Goodall were once curious kids with pockets full of treasures When you find something strange and wonderful, do you put it in your...

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Cardcaptor Sakura Collector's Edition 3

Cardcaptor Sakura brought a generation of readers to manga, and now it's back in a definitive collector's edition Cardcaptor Sakura is one of the all-time classics of the magical girl...

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Cardcaptor Sakura Collector's Edition 4

Cardcaptor Sakura brought a generation of readers to manga, and now it's back in a definitive collector's edition Cardcaptor Sakura is one of the all-time classics of the magical girl...

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Cardcaptor Sakura Collector's Edition 5

Cardcaptor Sakura brought a generation of readers to manga, and now it's back in a definitive collector's edition Cardcaptor Sakura is one of the all-time classics of the magical girl...

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The Collectors

Nature lovers and collectors of all kinds will love this high-adventure quest story about two brave and clever girls who head into the forest in search of something extraordinary. Winslow...

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Cardcaptor Sakura Collector's Edition 8

Cardcaptor Sakura brought a generation of readers to manga, and now it's back in a definitive collector's edition Cardcaptor Sakura is one of the all-time classics of the magical girl...

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The Treasure Box

A poignant, gorgeously-illustrated story about a girl's bond with her grandfather and how it evolves after his death. Searching for treasures with her grandpa is this young girl's favorite thing...

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Lawrence in the Fall

When Lawrence Fox's teacher announces that students will be presenting their collections at show-and-tell, Lawrence realizes he doesn't have anything to share. Luckily, Papa knows just what to do to...

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The Puddle Pail

Elisa Kleven's beloved little blue crocodile, Ernst, stars in this story about two brothers. While sensible Sol collects things like feathers and shells, Ernst has a more whimsical approach: He...

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Max's Words

Max's brothers have grand collections that everyone makes a big fuss over. Benjamin collects stamps and Karl collects coins, and neither one will share with their little brother. So Max...

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The Matchbox Diary

"Instantly engrossing, free of self-pity, and resonant with resilience and gratitude . . . A powerful introduction to the American immigrant story." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) When a little...

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James to the Rescue: The Masterpiece Adventures Book Two

In this Masterpiece Adventure, the second in a chapter book series for younger readers from Elise Broach, bestselling author of Masterpiece, Marvin the beetle is going collecting with his family....

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Artforum

Artforum is certainly one of César Aira's most charming, quirky, and funny books to date. Consisting of a series of interrelated stories about his compulsion to collect Artforum magazine, this...

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Mr. Pack Rat Really Wants That

Mr. Pack Rat is a particularly acquisitive small mammal with a hoarding problem (sound like someone you know?). Through trial and error, he begins to question whether having more things...

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Dewey Bob

A sweet raccoon character stars in this endearing tale of unexpected friendship from the creator of the bestselling Skippyjon Jones Dewey Bob Crockett is a durn cute raccoon who lives...

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