A dejected soldier makes a pact with the devil in this haunting, ultimatelyhopeful fairy tale, masterfully retold and vividly illustrated.Man or bear? When a person gives up hope, is he still human? S
Why do people collect things? This ode to museums mighty and minuscule will draw curious viewers of all ages — and is worthy of collection itself.What is a museum? Why would anyone amass shells, words
"THE DA VINCI CODE meets Alex Rider in this adventure story of secret societies, scientific discoveries, and Chinese pirates." — BULLETIN OF THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S BOOKSTwo teens, a shadowy mission
"This amazing work presents the adventure of Lewis and Clark through the eyes of its participants." — SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL (starred review)In powerful, lyrical language, here is the journey of Lewis
As this enthralling epic nears its climax, the young heroine’s brother discovers his own hidden gift — and the role he must play in battling the Dark.Hem is a weary orphan whose struggle for survival
From the author of the best-selling WICKED, a transporting tale-within-a-tale about the strange world of skibbereen — aka tooth fairies — and the universal need to believe.A terrible storm is raging,
Upon learning at the end of her senior year of high school that a Hollywood film is being made in her hometown, Lola stops at nothing to get a part and upstage her nemesis, Carla Santini.
Need a recipe for bedtime? An adorable baby and a creative big sister are happy to show you the steps.Take one sleepy baby and add an amusing assortment of bedtime rituals, involving ten tasty toes, a
"Captures all the bliss and folly of Mary Shelley’s disastrous surrender to love, and the sorrowful steps by which she became the author ofFrankenstein." — NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEWIn 1814, poet Perc
A coming-of-age road story with a supernatural twist — and a compulsively readable poetic novel about identity and belonging.Zane Guesswind has just killed his grandfather, or so he believes. So he st
The world’s most respected Mother Goose folklorist reunites with one of the great illustrators of our time to present a rare selection of rhymes to share and treasure.From the far reaches of shared me
A moving and uplifting tale of two children and their parents, and the beloved pet doves that help them to understand one another."Fei, fei — fly, fly, little birds, but always come home to me!"Mei-Me
"An exciting story about a girl and her father who escape slavery. . . . Works well as a story and also as a lesson in African-American history." — SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNALNow that Hannah’s papa has dec
A lively porcupine and chipmunk make a fun-loving duo — and a vibrant addition to the Brand New Readers series.Things get a bit prickly when Larry the porcupine dances with Rita the chipmunk — or when
"Albert Camus meets Mariah Fredericks in this smart, edgy take on one adolescent’s search for identity and meaning in life." — KIRKUS REVIEWSOn the outside, Libby Brin is the most popular girl in scho
Told in her own words, here is the true story of a girl who posed as a boy during World War II — and dared to speak up for her fellow prisoners of war.With the Japanese army poised to invade their Ind
A lively porcupine and chipmunk make a fun-loving duo — and a vibrant addition to the Brand New Readers series.Things get a bit prickly when Larry the porcupine dances with Rita the chipmunk — or when
From the award-winning author of TAMAR, a time-shifting thriller about a vanishing soccer star, occult secrets, and the dark history of slavery.As the city of San Juan pulses to summer’s sluggish beat
What’s better than POOP? Mini POOP!Hippos navigate by it, sloths keep in touch through it, dung beetles eat it . . . and most grown-ups would rather not to mention it. Meanwhile, scientists who study
"NEW YORK TIMES editor Hampton presents a personal, emotional account of the attack on the World Trade Center. . . . Riveting." — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (starred review)A blind man and his dog struggling t
Sam goes all by himself to deliver treats to his friends in an endearing new tale from the creators of the NEW YORK TIMES bestseller KISS GOOD NIGHT and DON'T YOU FEEL WELL, SAM?"Little ones will find
Sometimes it takes getting hit with a hockey puck to help you see what’s good for you! Carolyn Mackler is back — and V is off on a solo road trip — in this funny, poignant follow-up to VEGAN VIRGIN VA
Penny Dale’s cozy take on a favorite nursery rhyme takes on new charm in a board book edition with an appealing new cover."There were ten in the bed and the little one said, 'Roll over, roll over!'So
In Berlin, thirteen-year-old Nelly Sue Edelmeister gains a greater understanding of herself and those around her as she develops her first crush, considers whether to hold her bat mitzvah, and tries o
A giant panda and her baby set off on a search for a safe, sustaining home in this informative tale about an enchanting creature.High on a mist-wrapped mountain, a mother panda cradles her newborn, pi
"The concept of doubling goes down easy in this combination of multiplication facts, rhyme, humor — and diner food." — THE HORN BOOKDown on the farm one morning, Papa McFay orders his sons to hop to t
Step back to an English village in 1255, where life plays out in dramatic vignettes illuminating twenty-two unforgettable characters.Maidens, monks, and millers’ sons — in these pages, readers will me
Come on in and stay a spell! Aunt Nancy outwits four unwelcome guests in these trickster tales from a masterful storyteller.It would take a real pesky visitor to make himself unwelcome to Aunt Nancy.
"The letters are personal and immediate, and the story is full of details that evoke the historical period. . . . The simple words grab your heart."— BOOKLISTIt’s a good thing nine-year-old Isabelle i
"A quiet, lyrical story that sensitively explores issues of friendship and being true to oneself." — SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNALWhen Mina, a self-professed "girlie-girl," discovers that she excels at trac
Having trouble with your backpack zipper? Maybe there’s a monster inside! A little girl slowly warms up to her unexpected guest in this funny story.When Annie unzips her backpack and finds a monster i
A teenager finds solace in her art — and her friends — as she struggles to escape depression in this affecting new novel by Cathryn Clinton.After all the moves from town to town, after all her mom’s b
"An upbeat, hopeful tale that speaks compellingly to intergenerational friendship." — PUBLISHERS WEEKLYGeorge Baker and Harry don’t seem the likeliest of friends. Yet, sitting side by side on George’s
The humorous adventures of a boy and his treasured toy bull continue in this sequel to a BOSTON GLOBE-HORN BOOK award winner.One day Jamie is protecting his best friend Angus from a rambunctious frien
She just won’t git! A Union army soldier can’t shake his dadblamed cow in this uplifting tale based on a true story."THAT DADBLAMED COW!" She follows her owner into the Union army and then straight on
The perennial game of hide-and- seek between parent and child inspires a lilting text and charming illustrations.It’s time for lunch, but where, oh, where is Emily Greene? Her father searches for her
"This promising first novel treats questions of religious faith with wisdom, humor, and affection." — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (starred review)During the annual family reunion and pie competition at Beulah
BOOM! ZOOM! YEEHAW! Here are some lively neighbors that little readers will want to visit again and again.Meet the little neighbors on Sunnyside Street! Jessica Spanyol’s jaunty vignettes, spilling ov
