Kessler, Leonard P. 1920-
Overview
Works: | 214 works in 650 publications in 5 languages and 43,486 library holdings |
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Genres: | Fiction Juvenile works Readers (Publications) High interest-low vocabulary books Baseball stories Picture books Sports stories Sports fiction Literature Riddles |
Roles: | Author, Illustrator, Collector, Editor, Other |
Classifications: | PZ7.K484, E |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
Leonard P Kessler
Here comes the strikeout by
Leonard P Kessler(
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37 editions published between 1965 and 2009 in English and Spanish and held by 2,672 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bobby changes from an "easy out" to a game-winning hitter with the help of a friend and a lot of hard work
37 editions published between 1965 and 2009 in English and Spanish and held by 2,672 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bobby changes from an "easy out" to a game-winning hitter with the help of a friend and a lot of hard work
Kick, pass, and run by
Leonard P Kessler(
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25 editions published between 1966 and 1996 in English and held by 2,197 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After observing a boy's football game, a group of animals organizes its own teams and game
25 editions published between 1966 and 1996 in English and held by 2,197 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After observing a boy's football game, a group of animals organizes its own teams and game
Last one in is a rotten egg by
Leonard P Kessler(
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30 editions published between 1969 and 1999 in 3 languages and held by 1,828 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Easy to read, swimming and diving
30 editions published between 1969 and 1999 in 3 languages and held by 1,828 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Easy to read, swimming and diving
Stan the hot dog man by
Ethel Kessler(
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10 editions published between 1981 and 2009 in English and held by 1,501 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After he retires, Stan becomes a hot dog man and finds that his new job helps him come to the rescue during a big snowstorm
10 editions published between 1981 and 2009 in English and held by 1,501 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After he retires, Stan becomes a hot dog man and finds that his new job helps him come to the rescue during a big snowstorm
Ducks don't get wet by
Augusta R Goldin(
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16 editions published between 1965 and 1989 in English and held by 1,002 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the habits and behavior of ducks emphasizing the physical characteristics which prevents their "getting wet."
16 editions published between 1965 and 1989 in English and held by 1,002 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the habits and behavior of ducks emphasizing the physical characteristics which prevents their "getting wet."
Old Turtle's baseball stories by
Leonard P Kessler(
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5 editions published between 1982 and 1990 in English and held by 917 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While gathered around the wood stove in winter, Old Turtle tells his friends unbelievable baseball stories of Cleo Octopus, Melvin Moose, Clara Kangaroo, and Randy Squirrel
5 editions published between 1982 and 1990 in English and held by 917 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While gathered around the wood stove in winter, Old Turtle tells his friends unbelievable baseball stories of Cleo Octopus, Melvin Moose, Clara Kangaroo, and Randy Squirrel
Binky brothers, detectives by
James Duncan Lawrence(
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8 editions published between 1968 and 1978 in English and held by 913 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When the Binky brothers get a case involving a missing catcher's mitt, the younger brother proves the better detective and establishes his right to be a full partner in the agency
8 editions published between 1968 and 1978 in English and held by 913 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When the Binky brothers get a case involving a missing catcher's mitt, the younger brother proves the better detective and establishes his right to be a full partner in the agency
Old Turtle's 90 knock-knocks, jokes, and riddles by
Leonard P Kessler(
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3 editions published between 1991 and 1993 in English and held by 759 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An illustrated collection of animal jokes and riddles
3 editions published between 1991 and 1993 in English and held by 759 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An illustrated collection of animal jokes and riddles
Too many rabbits by
Peggy Parish(
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9 editions published between 1974 and 2011 in English and Japanese and held by 738 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After finally finding a home for a mother rabbit and her many children, Miss Molly gets a new house guest--a pregnant cat
9 editions published between 1974 and 2011 in English and Japanese and held by 738 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After finally finding a home for a mother rabbit and her many children, Miss Molly gets a new house guest--a pregnant cat
That's not Santa! by
Leonard P Kessler(
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9 editions published between 1981 and 2018 in English and French and held by 737 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Santa cannot find his red suit, he tries on a cowboy suit, a baseball uniform, and other clothes, but none seems right for his yearly rounds
9 editions published between 1981 and 2018 in English and French and held by 737 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Santa cannot find his red suit, he tries on a cowboy suit, a baseball uniform, and other clothes, but none seems right for his yearly rounds
Saturn : the spectacular planet by
Franklyn M Branley(
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3 editions published between 1983 and 1987 in English and held by 734 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the physical features and characteristics of the "Queen of the Planets" and presents theories about the rings of Saturn
3 editions published between 1983 and 1987 in English and held by 734 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the physical features and characteristics of the "Queen of the Planets" and presents theories about the rings of Saturn
Old Turtle's winter games by
Leonard P Kessler(
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6 editions published between 1983 and 1990 in English and held by 712 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A group of animals organize winter games, and compete in events such as sled races, skating, skiing, and ice hockey
6 editions published between 1983 and 1990 in English and held by 712 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A group of animals organize winter games, and compete in events such as sled races, skating, skiing, and ice hockey
The big mile race by
Leonard P Kessler(
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6 editions published between 1983 and 1991 in English and held by 685 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The animals prepare for and participate in the Big Mile Race
6 editions published between 1983 and 1991 in English and held by 685 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The animals prepare for and participate in the Big Mile Race
Binky brothers and the Fearless Four by
James Duncan Lawrence(
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8 editions published between 1970 and 1983 in English and held by 617 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When the snow fort is threatened and then wrecked, the obvious suspect is the new boy in the neighborhood
8 editions published between 1970 and 1983 in English and held by 617 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When the snow fort is threatened and then wrecked, the obvious suspect is the new boy in the neighborhood
On your mark, get set, go! : the first all-animal Olympics by
Leonard P Kessler(
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3 editions published in 1972 in English and Undetermined and held by 577 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Everyone gets to participate in the first All-Animal Olympics except Worm but he keeps training anyway
3 editions published in 1972 in English and Undetermined and held by 577 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Everyone gets to participate in the first All-Animal Olympics except Worm but he keeps training anyway
Old Turtle's soccer team by
Leonard P Kessler(
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5 editions published between 1988 and 1990 in English and held by 562 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Under Old Turtle's guidance, the animals learn how to play soccer and the meaning of good sportsmanship
5 editions published between 1988 and 1990 in English and held by 562 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Under Old Turtle's guidance, the animals learn how to play soccer and the meaning of good sportsmanship
Mr. Pine's purple house by
Leonard P Kessler(
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16 editions published between 1965 and 2015 in English and Korean and held by 538 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mr. Pine lives in a little white house on Vine Street, where there are fifty white houses all in a line. How can Mr. Pine tell which one is his?
16 editions published between 1965 and 2015 in English and Korean and held by 538 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mr. Pine lives in a little white house on Vine Street, where there are fifty white houses all in a line. How can Mr. Pine tell which one is his?
Be ready at eight by
Peggy Parish(
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5 editions published between 1979 and 1987 in English and held by 477 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Absent-minded Miss Molly tries to remember why she tied a string around her finger--and why all her friends plan to see her at eight
5 editions published between 1979 and 1987 in English and held by 477 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Absent-minded Miss Molly tries to remember why she tied a string around her finger--and why all her friends plan to see her at eight
Super bowl by
Leonard P Kessler(
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4 editions published between 1980 and 1991 in English and held by 455 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Animal Champs play the Super Birds in the football Super Bowl, and the losers console themselves that there is another year coming
4 editions published between 1980 and 1991 in English and held by 455 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Animal Champs play the Super Birds in the football Super Bowl, and the losers console themselves that there is another year coming
Old Turtle's riddle and joke book by
Leonard P Kessler(
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5 editions published between 1986 and 1990 in English and held by 446 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Old Turtle and his animal friends relate their favorite animal riddles
5 editions published between 1986 and 1990 in English and held by 446 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Old Turtle and his animal friends relate their favorite animal riddles
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- Kessler, Ethel Illustrator Author Editor Collector
- Branley, Franklyn M. (Franklyn Mansfield) 1915-2002 Author
- Greene, Carla 1916-1991 Author
- Paris, Pat
- Lawrence, James Duncan 1918-1994 Author
- Parish, Peggy Author
- Goldin, Augusta R. Author
- Schlein, Miriam Author
- Jackson, C. Paul (Caary Paul) 1902- Author
- Santa Claus (Fictitious character)
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American fiction Animals Baseball Baseball (Title) Baseball stories Birthdays Brothers Bullying Children's stories Christmas stories Colors Detective and mystery stories Ducks Dwellings Football stories Frankfurters Friendship High interest-low vocabulary books House painting Illustrated children's books Individuality Kessler, Leonard P., Knock-knock jokes Memory Occupations Olympics Painting Pets Picture books Picture books for children Quakers Rabbits Retirees Retirement Riddles, Juvenile Running Santa Claus--(Fictitious character) Saturn (Planet) Snow Soccer stories Spanish fiction Spanish imprints Spanish language Sportsmanship Sports stories Swimming Swimming pools Winter sports Wit and humor, Juvenile Worms