Also, the prices could be inflated, ya know "list price" vs "sales price." A quick look at Amazon shows the first Harry Potter (illustrated version) with a list price of $39.99, but they're selling it for $22.79. Wouldn't at all be surprised if the library's calc is using the "list price" in their calculation.
"Don't ask me silly questions
I won't play silly games
I'm just a simple choo choo train
And I'll always be the same.
I only want to race along
Beneath the bright blue sky
And be a happy choo choo train
Until the day I die."
Wow, this post gained more traction then I expected, haha. For those curious, yes, it's for sale! You can buy it here on Amazon, but it's currently out of stock.
Here's the listing on Amazon with a "Look Inside" preview.
Reading has always been the love of my life and one of my greatest passions. Throughout the toughest times of my life, reading was always there for me and was as my escape from the real world. When I am feeling down I immerse myself in stories and characters that help me distract myself from the troubles around me. One specific book that had a great impact on my life was Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone not only introduced me to the wonderful world of Harry Potter, (one of my biggest loves to this day) but it helped me through one of the darkest points of my life. During my teenage years, I battled many personal issues (I’d rather not get into them) and sticking my nose into Harry Potter books helped me to feel safe and happy during my darkest times. I took comfort in the characters and the story in a way in which I had never felt before. I will always be thankful for the magic that Harry Potter brought into my life!
Thank you so much for holding such a generous contest for us bookworms.
Looks like they have the first 3 books done..here is a set for them but you can find them per book also.
They also have straight up fully-illustrated harry potter books. I can't comment on the quality but it is something that I'll probably pick up whenever I have kids and they reach age ~10.
Best edition, IMO.
I got the Minalima edition for my kids this Christmas and it is gorgeous. I had just started reading the first book to them and they always complained about the lack of pictures (they're 6, haha). I found this online and wanted it immediately, once I saw that it was done by the graphic artists that worked on the HP and FB movies. We love looking through it and it even has a some pop-ups and things. The fold-out Diagon Alley is so full of detail, my kids can't stop looking at it. I'll be honest, I wanted it just as much for myself as for my kids, haha.
Unfortunately, they currently only have Sorcerer's Stone out, so we may have to wait several years to make the full set, but it will be worth it.
I also looked into Jim Kay's illustrated editions, but the art style isn't as appealing to kids (or to me) as MinaLima's. Although I think they've released up to Goblet of Fire at this point, so that's good.
Edit: because I can never remember the right way to format links...
Have you thought about the illustrated books? The third one was just released this past October. The illustrated versions are great for any fan, plus they’re great once your friends child is old enough because they can read to their child and show them the pictures as they follow along.
I'm from Germany and I found a lot german online book stores that have these editions, sure there aren't greek websites that have these? Or you could buy them on Amazon here (https://www.amazon.de/Special-Harry-Potter-Paperback-Box/dp/0545596270)
Amazon. But only the first three books have been illustrated so far.
I've bought on Amazon over the last couple years they've been releasing. They are really cool, and I am looking forward to sharing the illustrated version with my children one day, luckily for my wallet, kids are hopefully pretty far off...
Here is a link for the first 3 books. You may be able to find used for cheaper and buy one book at a time.
Scots really is it's own thing. (I know that video is Glaswegian but it still cracks me up)
I love that there is a Scots version of Harry Potter
What conspiracy? The title of the literal article is "ATTTORNEY SAYS they are non binary". You may need to read 1 singular book in your lifetime. I know reading comprehension and nuance aren't your strong suits so here is a reading recommendation right at your reading level. Be careful though it may teach things like empathy and morals, etc. Here you go.
Pardon the Amazon link but Choo-Choo Charles is definitely based off this.
I don't know if your nephew already has them but my daughter is around the same age and while we read all of the normal copies of the books first (we just finished Book 4 as a family) she really enjoys collecting the illustrated books
https://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Illustrated-Collection-Books/dp/133831291X
They really did a nice job.
I usually love to say, especially online:"If you want to increase your reading comprehension, I recommend at least reading one page of one book at some point. Here, I've got the perfect book for your level of reading comprehension:here."
I'm old enough to be your mom so take my suggestions with a grain of salt. I think this book would be a fantastic gift. https://www.amazon.com/Charlie-Choo-Choo-world-Dark-Tower/dp/1534401237 Beryl Evans is the pseudonym adopted by Stephen King for his picture book Charlie the Choo-Choo. Really creepy and fun!
Also, if you decide to get her something else, please don't get her clothes and guess her size. lol
Not Scots Gaelic, but Scots. I have a copy of it.
It’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stane.
The Scots translation is a real version you can buy.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stane (Scots Language Edition) (Scots Edition) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1785301543/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_g_3GJR74TTPTNA4CBJVQCN