Day and night, Callie Cat ice skates on the pond in her backyard. She loves to ice skate, loves it more than chocolate cake, more than going to the mall--more than her friends can understand. That is,
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
No other bedtime book addresses working families as effectively as When Mama Comes Home Tonight. Now available as A Classic Board Book edition, it is sure to become a favorite of both mothers and chi
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
One wintry day, a postman delivers a mysterious package with a big pink bow to a lonely man named Mr. Hatch. "Somebody loves you," the note says. "Somebody loves me!" Mr. Hatch sings as he dusts his l
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
When Wanda fears that she has a monster in her closet, she takes her grandmother's advice and begins to look at things from the monster's point of view, in a wise and funny story that provides a fresh
Miss Fox’s students are too tired and cranky to get through the day! It’s up to Miss Fox and her new wellness regimen to help them eat better, exercise, and get more sleep! Kids will learn
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
Miss Fox’s class wants to go to Roller Coaster Planet—but they have to earn their way to the park. When their fund-raising attempts go awry, the class discovers their earnings are going do
Sophie is an artist who wants to spin beautiful creations all day long and, someday, a masterpiece. As a spider, though, Sophie has a hard time finding a welcoming place in which she can be free to li
"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
As one family prepares the perfect Thanksgiving dinner with lace napkins and a beautiful pie, another one faces chaos as the turkey burns and their dessert falls to the floor, in an amusing holiday ta
The gardener’s thankful for every green sprout.The fireman, for putting the fire out.The artist is thankful for color and light.The clown for her costume silly and bright.Thankful, written by beloved
The weatherman predicted rain. So Nora built an ark. Just like Noah. Well … not just like Noah. He used wood. Nora used a broken attic chair, some dusty boxes, and three old fence slats. And so
Why is Miss Fox being stopped by Officer Blue Fox? And why is she buying a hat and sunglasses? Is she on the run from the law? This picture book teaches children you can’t believe everything you
Spanning the four seasons, a collection of poems, full of fanciful wordplay and playful images, captures the icy splendor of the Arctic's environment and its inhabitants.
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
Join poet Eileen Spinelli and illustrator Karen Dugan for a celebration of tea parties in this cozy collection of poems! Young children will delight in imagining themselves enjoying tea in bed, at the
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
No more squabbling! It's Peace Week, and the rules are simple: don't say mean things, and help others! But maybe that's not so simple after all. Can Miss Fox's Class keep the peace? Through this pictu
Inspired by Miss Fox's explanation of why she rides a bike to school, the entire class decides to "go green," performing simple, common sense acts of conservation such as taking shorter showers, turni
Every year a rented pink cottage full of family, swapping stories, and riding waves mean Summerhouse Time for Sophie. Best of all is sharing a room with her favorite cousin and laughing and trading se
DELICIOUS PANCAKES!!FREE!!ALL YOU CAN EAT!!COME TO OURNEW GRAND OPENING! The grand opening of the Dancing Pancake isn't the only new thing in Bindi's life: new friends, a new apartment, maybe even a c
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
Feeling overshadowed by her brother's heroics and a best friend winning a coveted role in the school play, 11-year-old Suzy immerses herself in a summertime school project about Emily Dickinson by imi
"Taut, fast-paced, economical, devoid of sham, Spinelli’s book echoes Dickinson’s own deceptive simplicity."--The New York Times Book ReviewEleven-year-old Suzy just can't win. Her b
Every year a rented pink cottage full of family, swapping stories, and riding waves mean Summerhouse Time for Sophie. Best of all is sharing a room with her favorite cousin and laughing and trading se
DELICIOUS PANCAKES!!FREE!!ALL YOU CAN EAT!!COME TO OURNEW GRAND OPENING! The grand opening of the Dancing Pancake isn't the only new thing in Bindi's life: new friends, a new apartment, maybe even a c
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