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In a Circle Long Ago
A Treasury of Native Lore from North America: Native American; ALA Notable Book
by Nancy Van Laan, Illustrator-Lisa Desimini
Hardcover, 128 Pages, Published 1995 by Knopf Books For Young Readers
ISBN-13: 978-0-679-95807-9, ISBN: 0-679-95807-X






In a Circle Long Ago(1st Edition)
A Treasury of Native Lore from North America: (Native American; ALA Notable Book)
by Nancy Van Laan, Lisa Desimini
Hardcover, 128 Pages, Published 1995 by Knopf Books For Young Readers
ISBN-13: 978-0-679-85807-2, ISBN: 0-679-85807-5

"Celebrate earth's bounty and the inherent value of all living things with a lavish anthology of traditional Native American animal and nature lore, selected and retold especially for young children.  Representing 20 tribes and every ethnological region, this definitive treasury includes "Raven, the Rainmaker," the Tlingit tale of a generous act that brought fresh water to the earth; "The Corn Song," from the Dine, which celebrates the b ..."






Big Fat Worm
by Nancy Van Laan
Hardcover, 24 Pages, Published by Julia Macrae
Import
ISBN-13: 978-0-86203-347-7, ISBN: 0-86203-347-0






Round Again DC
Bridges
by Nancy Van Laan
Hardcover
ISBN-13: 978-0-7868-1103-8, ISBN: 0-7868-1103-X






Forget Me Not
by Nancy Van Laan, Stephanie Graegin
Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2014 by Schwartz & Wade
ISBN-13: 978-0-449-81543-4, ISBN: 0-449-81543-9

"Young readers are given an emotionally powerful yet accessible introduction to what it is like having a close family member with Alzheimer's disease in this deeply resonant story about the relationship between a girl and her grandmother. Grandma's whole family is concerned as they start to notice that she is becoming more and more forgetful. After they find her wandering the neighborhood, they need to make an important decision on her b ..."






Shingebiss(1st Edition)
An Ojibwe Legend
by Nancy Van Laan
Hardcover, Published 2008 by Diane Pub Co
ISBN-13: 978-1-4379-6413-4, ISBN: 1-4379-6413-3






Nit-Pickin'(1st Edition)
by Nancy Van Laan, Illustrator-George Booth, George Booth
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2008 by Atheneum Books For Young Readers
ISBN-13: 978-0-689-83898-9, ISBN: 0-689-83898-0

"Manufactured in China First Edition 10 987654321 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Van Laan, Nancy. Nit-pickin' / by Nancy Van Laan ; illustrated by George Booth — 1st ed. p. cm. Summary: Family members go to great lengths to rid their child of head lice. ISBN-13: 978-0-689-83898-9 ISBN-10: 0-689-83898-0 [1. Pediculosis—Fiction. 2. Lice—Fiction.] I. Booth, George, 1926– ill. II. Title. PZ7.V3269 Ni2002 [E]—dc21 00-0 ..."






When Winter Comes, Grade 1 Big Book
by Scott Foresman, Nancy Van Laan
Hardcover, Published 2005 by Scott Foresman
ISBN-13: 978-0-328-11786-4, ISBN: 0-328-11786-2






Tickle Tum!
by Nancy Van Laan
Hardcover, Published 2004 by Aladdin Paperbacks
ISBN-13: 978-0-613-88651-2, ISBN: 0-613-88651-8






Scrubba Dub(1st Edition)
by Nancy Van Laan, Bernadette Pons
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2003 by Atheneum/Anne Schwartz Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-689-84459-1, ISBN: 0-689-84459-X

" Scrubba dub dubba squigga giggle squash. Splash splish splish splosh time to wash. What little bunny can resist bathtime, especially with a tub full of bubbles...and boats...and rubber ducks...and more bubbles? In this delightful read-aloud treat, getting clean has never been easier, or more fun!"






Busy, Busy Moose
by Nancy Van Laan, Amy Rusch
Hardcover, 48 Pages, Published 2003 by Hmh Books For Young Readers
ISBN-13: 978-0-395-96091-2, ISBN: 0-395-96091-6

"It is fall, and Beaver must make his winter house. Squirrel must hide acorns. Rabbit must gather bark and twigs. But Moose has nothing busy to do. How can Moose feel useful and important too? Set in the secure world of the woods, these gentle stories for beginning readers reveal the promise of enterprise in us all, as the winsome Moose sets out to find just what a Moose is good at doing. "






Tickle Tum!(1st Edition)
by Nancy Van Laan, Bernadette Pons
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2001 by Atheneum/Anne Schwartz Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-689-83143-0, ISBN: 0-689-83143-9

"In this bouncy, vibrant story of a mother rabbit and her baby, the rich, inventive language these two share is the secret to dinnertime success. "Tickle Tickle Tum Tum, bidda bidda boo, lotsa super dooper stew just for you," sings Mama Rabbit as she brings on the supper plate. Because the author believes that mealtime should be fun rather than frustrating, she's incorporated some classic meal games into a series of fresh, entertain ..."






Teeny Tiny Tingly Tales(1st Edition)
by Nancy Van Laan, Victoria Chess
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2001 by Atheneum
ISBN-13: 978-0-689-81875-2, ISBN: 0-689-81875-0

"What happens when... Old Doctor Wango Tango, along with his rosy, blowsy, noisy nose and crew of lightweight pets, travels to the tip of a "very" windy hill? Two dancing legs; two waving, whirling arms; and one "big" head piece themselves together? A little old lady buries the prickly, tickly, scary, hairy toe that she's found, only to be chased by the "something" that wants it back? Children will tingle with terror and shriek with ..."






When Winter Comes(1st Edition)
by Nancy Van Laan, Susan Gaber, Nadine Bernard Westcott
Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2000 by Atheneum Books For Young Readers
Picture Book
ISBN-13: 978-0-689-81778-6, ISBN: 0-689-81778-9

""Where oh where do the leaves all go when winter comes and the cold winds blow?" What happens to fish, flowers, field mice, and other living things when ponds freeze and the air turns blustery? Walk with a curious child and his parents as winter's first snow falls and find out...."






Moose Tales
by Nancy Van Laan, Illustrator-Amy Rusch
Hardcover, 48 Pages, Published 2000 by Houghton Mifflin (Trade)
ISBN-13: 978-0-395-90863-1, ISBN: 0-395-90863-9

"Moose takes a walk, then a nap under a tree that Beaver is gnawing, and finally, they both join their friends in making a practically perfect snow creature."






A Tree for Me(1st Edition)
by Nancy Van Laan, Sheila White Samton
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2000 by Knopf Books For Young Readers
ISBN-13: 978-0-679-89384-4, ISBN: 0-679-89384-9

"In simple rhyme, Nancy Van Laan tells the joyous story of a child looking for a tree to call his own. He climbs five trees and discovers them occupied by everything from one owl nesting to five spiders spinning, until at last he finds the tree that's perfect for him . . . right in his own backyard! Told from a child's perspective, this engaging book has many levels: it's a counting book, a book of concepts, and a point-and-say book, and ..."






The Laughing Man
by Nancy Van Laan
Hardcover, Published 2000 by Atheneum
ISBN-13: 978-0-689-82477-7, ISBN: 0-689-82477-7






The Magic Bean Tree
A Legend from Argentina
by Nancy Van Laan, Beatriz Vidal, Beatrice Vidal
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 1998 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN-13: 978-0-395-82746-8, ISBN: 0-395-82746-9

"In the middle of the wide Argentine pampas there once grew a magic tree. Above this tree slept a bird so evil it could stop the rain from falling. And not far from this tree lived a brave boy who one day set out to save his village and all the creatures from dying of thirst. Illustrated with charming folk-art-like paintings and retold with simplicity and drama, this legend of a child's courage and faith explains why Argentineans believe ..."






Little Fish Lost(1st Edition)
by Nancy Van Laan, Jane Conteh-Morgan
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 1998 by Atheneum/Anne Schwartz Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-689-81331-3, ISBN: 0-689-81331-7

"Even though readers can spot Little Fish's mother on every spread, "he" cannot. Young children will eagerly join him on his search up, down, and all around an African watering hole, where the hippos, okapi, turtles, and crayfish live. And they'll celebrate the joyful finale--the long-awaited mother and child reunion. Full color."






Shingebiss
An Ojibwe Legend
by Nancy Van Laan, Betsy Bowen
Hardcover, 1 Pages, Published 1998 by Little Brown & Co
ISBN-13: 978-0-316-89627-6, ISBN: 0-316-89627-6

"Shingebiss the duck bravely challenges the Winter Maker and manages to find enough food to survive a long, harsh winter"



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