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Candlewick can·dle·wick  
n.
1. The wick of a candle.

2.
a. A soft heavy cotton thread similar to that used to make wicks for candles.

b. Embroidery made of tufts of this thread.
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2067 Massachusetts Avenue Massachusetts Avenue may refer to:
  • Massachusetts Avenue (Boston), Massachusetts, also:
  • Massachusetts Avenue (MBTA Orange Line station), a subway station on the MBTA Orange Line
, Cambridge, MA 02140

www.candlewick.com

Monty Molenski's SCOOP! (0763630594, $15.99) tells of a 'mole on a mission' who wants to uncover a scoop for his paper The Daily Roar. He's always on the lookout for in search of; looking for.

See also: Lookout
 news and even tries to follow his coworkers to discover what they do after work ... but his spy tactics leave a lot of funny confrontations in this funny story packed with strong visuals by John Kelly John Kelly or Jack Kelly is the name of: People
  • John Kelly of Killanne (died 1798), leader of the Irish Rebellion of 1798 in Wexford
  • John Kelly (U.S. politician) (1822–1886), politician in Tammany Hall, U.S.
 and Cathy Tincknell. Bob Graham's DIMITY dim·i·ty  
n. pl. dim·i·ties
A sheer, crisp cotton fabric with raised woven stripes or checks, used chiefly for curtains and dresses.
 DUMPTY: THE STORY OF HUMPTY'S LITTLE SISTER (0763630780, $15.99) tells of a brave little egg sister who is shy in the face of her older rascal brother, until she gets a flute and some courage. When her brother takes a great fall her bravery really shines in this satisfying exploration and expansion upon a classic. Kaye Umansky's I DON'T LIKE GLORIA! (9780763632021, $15.99) tells of Calvin, a dog who has to live with the cat Gloria. Nobody asked him permission to have her move in and he hates her for many reasons--until another strange circumstance unites them. Margaret Chamberlain's drawings are simple but fun. Marcia Williams' CHAUCER'S CANTERBURY TALES (978-0763631970, $16.99) uses a cartoon-book format and easier language to translate the Middle Ages to grades 3-5. Nine travelers take turns swapping stories in this lively retelling re·tell·ing  
n.
A new account or an adaptation of a story: a retelling of a Roman myth. 
 of classics from the Tales: an unusual and perfect literary introduction for the lower grade levels. The story lines on all these lend to something different for elementary-level picture book readers.
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