When you are afraidI will take your handand not let go--In this delightful and lyrical text by renowned children's author Eileen Spinelli, a young girl finds reassurance from all of her family members
When no one is watching, it's easy to be brave -- to dance and sing, growl and cheer. But when everyone's watching, this book's shy young narrator finds it far easier to hide. With her best friend, Lo
Reassuring advice for every day of the year From an esteemed husband-and-wife team comes a book of daily advice and insight. In dated entries meant to be read one per day, the Spinellis open with a br
A relatable novel-in-verse about loss… and what happens afterwardsTwelve-year-old Birdie Briggs loves birds. They bring her comfort when she thinks about her dad, a firefighter who was killed i
Celebrate our planet and discover easy ways to take care of it with this picture book that's perfect for budding environmentalists and nature lovers.Kids can count reasons to love the planet and ways
Renowned poet Eileen Spinelli celebrates the hardy creatures of the North in charming verse for younger readers. The Arctic may be a cold and unforgiving place, but it teems with wildlife—from the hum
Tony loves to dance, and he dances everywhere, but Tony's father, the famous chef at the renowned City Hotel, is determined to raise Tony to be a chef.
A child is a treasured leaf on a family tree, surrounded by love from mom, dad, doting grandparents, aunts and uncles, and family friends too. This sweet, reassuring picture book from Eileen Spinelli
From getting dressed all by himself to making his own bed and helping Dad wash the car, this little bunny is certainly a big boy now. But riding his bike without training wheels? That might just prove
It's snowy cold in the town of Toby Mills. The thermometer is sinking toward zero, and the icicle hanging from the nose of General Toby's statue is growing closer to the ground. The newspaper headline
Family one: exquisite pastries, a beautifully trimmed tree, and festive cello music. Family two: an artificial tree, rock hard candy, and custom kazoo carols. Full of silly humor, this cheerful pictur
Sophie's no ordinary house spider. She's an artist; and every web she spins is more wondrous than the one before. But don't mention that to the guests at Beekman's Boardinghouse, because they don't li
A fancy hat. A hat that's plain. A hat for keeping off the rain. A glowing hat. A hat with fruit. A hat for that new dress or suit. All herein have hats, it's true -- fantastic, magnificent hats! Do
It can be hard waiting for Mama to come home, but once she's there it's the best time of the day. This soothing, rhythmic book celebrates the precious rituals a mother and child perform together as th
Rhyming text describes some famous historical figures, from Annie Oakley and Merriwether Lewis to Jackson Pollock and Billie Holiday, and their beloved dogs. Includes facts about the people cited in t
God made Whale and gave him a home in the blue-deep waters of the sea, a family with whom he could play and splash, and a joyful song to sing. And then one day, when a wild storm raged above, God gave
Buzz, a spunky little bumblebee, has a problem flying after coming across the information that bees should not be able to fly. What happens when believing you can’t keeps you from doing what you can?
In a little town on a wintry day, a postman delivers a mysterious package tied up with a big pink bow to a lonely man named Mr. Hatch. "Somebody loves you" the note says. "Somebody loves me," Mr. Hatc
This day begins with a loud crow at sunup. Then a song and a hearty breakfast. A game of tag at recess . . . an afternoon stroll past the cows and piggies . . . And in the blink of an eye, it's nightt
A playful journey into a child's imagination."In my new yellow shirtI am a duck quacking,splashing through a big puddle of sun.Watch out! Now I'm a taxi-- HONK! HONK! --zooming down the street."When a
Thankful, by bestselling and award-winning children’s author Eileen Spinelli, combines charming rhymes and whimsical illustrations to convey the importance of being thankful for everyday blessings. Li
I know it's autumn when we rake the leaves in piles, when doorstep jack-o'-lanterns wear their crooked smiles ... Leaves are falling, geese are flying, and warm coats are -- reluctantly -- being worn
Princess? Pig? Both? A crown may not be the perfect accessory for an adorable pig.One day a sash from a local beauty pageant blows across the farm and lands right on Pig, who takes it as a sign. “I mu
When Papa comes home tonight, dear child, (I promise - not too late) you'll hear me whistling up the road. You'll meet me at the gate. It can be hard waiting for Papa to come home, but it'll be wort
"Our smoke alarm is wailing.Our turkey, burnt as toast.Dad spills the gravy down his shirt-a less-than-perfect host".Enter two families who couldn't be more opposite. Family one seems just perfect-wit
The best story is one that comes from the heart The library is having a contest for the best story, and the quirky narrator of this story just has to win that rollercoaster ride with her favorite auth
SomedayI am going to bea great artist.TodayI am off to help my dadpaint the shed.It?s hard to be content with the present moment when you are little. The future has infinitely more possibilities!Here,
Diana loves where she lives. She loves the astronomy charts on her walls and the fact that she can wave to her best friend, Rose, from her very own window. And best of all, a wren has recently made it
The beloved Thanksgiving story by Eileen Spinelli, Thanksgiving at the Tappletons', is back with original artwork by Maryann Cocca-Leffler, which fans have grown to love.Thanksgiving is always a big d
