There is nothing like a grandmother's love. This sweet story celebrates the special bond between grandma and grandchild at Christmas time. With a bedtime-friendly singsong rhythm and adorable holiday
With the help of her sister and friend Austin, 12-year-old Anya puts together a kids' summer theater troupe, the Random Farms Kids' Theater, recruiting area kids as actors and crew members for a music
Eleven-year-old Kaden has managed to stay under the radar for most of his life. With the exception of Kubla, a pet crow, Kaden doesn't have any friends his own age and he's okay with that. After all,
A comical parody of the classic holiday song finds an energetic family decking their walls with mashed potatoes, building a snowman out of tomatoes, feeding the dog peas and carrots, and sharing an up
After 12-year-old Anya is cut from her middle school soccer team, she decides to pursue her true passion, which is theater. With the help of her sister and new friend Austin, Anya puts together a kids
Long ago Beaver did not look like he does now. Yes, he had two very large front teeth, but his tail was not wide and flat. It was thick with silky fur. Vain Beaver is inordinately proud of his gloriou
A collection of poems with accompanying nonfiction text about where and how certain North American animals, including moles, moose, and beavers, build their beds and go to sleep.
"Under Spark Elf's direction, Santa delivers presents in the allotted twenty-four hours only to arrive at the North Pole with a stowaway in the toy bag, a family's beloved dog"--
"A stray dog named Rags befriends a U.S. soldier in Paris, France, during WWI. Rags traveled with the troops carrying messages from the front line to the back. His loyalty kept him by his owner's side
"In 1925 a sailboat named Bernida wins the inaugural Port Huron to Mackinac Race. She wins again in 1927. But then for decades the boat is neglected and passed from owner to owner. In 2012 with new ow
In "Who's in Charge" Stella gets a lesson in responsibility when she volunteers to watch her best friend’s dog, Bella, for a few days. The only problem with this plan is that Stella didn’t ask her mot
Like his ancestors before him, ten-year-old Eduardo enjoys going into Ecuador's rain forest to collect Brazil nuts with his father, but when the wild tamarins that always accompany them disappear Edua
Fresh off a "too close" encounter with the terrorist group, the Ghost Cell, in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, Q and Angela head to San Antonio, Texas. As their parents' band, Match, prepares for a concer
In 1926, 12-year-old Fu Lee lives with his grandparents in a small village in China. He lives with his grandparents because his parents are dead. It is a difficult life but made easier by the love Lee
Welcome to Frog and his world. He enjoys nothing better than spending time floating on his pond or visiting with his friends. He appreciates the simpler things in life and would prefer that things sta
During World War II thousands of American servicemen were stationed overseas in various countries. It is in England that American GI Jack Ricker meets and marries an English widow with a nine-year-old
In The Nutcracker's Night Before Christmas preparations for a doomed stage production of the classic ballet goes from terribly bad to ridiculously worse. Sick stagehands, renegade cats, and crashing C
This alphabet book brings the topic of economics down to a child's level, using tangible examples and scenarios to explain complex ideas. M is for Money uses snappy rhymes and expository text to intro
When a soldier has to leave his or her family for extended service, it's an emotional time for all involved. It can be especially confusing and upsetting for children, who long for the comfort and sec
"Marco is riding in the backseat of a car driven by his parents. Being bored, he puts his hand out the window and fantasizes about flying. As he does so, his fantasy takes him on a wild ride up in the
"Following the alphabet this book uses poetry and expository text to explore the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, which is located along the northwest coast of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan.
Following the alphabet this book uses poetry and expository text to explain the concept and science of time, showcasing famous inventors, methods of timekeeping, important structures and landmarks, as
A K-1 book featuring brother-and-sister dogs Digger and Daisy. On a trip to the city Daisy shops but she doesn't allow Digger to do anything, telling him he will get lost. But Digger finds a way to do
"After Pearl Harbor is bombed by the Japanese, twelve-year-old Tomi and her Japanese-American family are split up and forced to leave their California home to live in internment camps in New Mexico an
A delightfully illustrated alphabetical examination of the history of piracy uses poetry and expository text to cover topics including legendary ships, fabled hideouts, notorious villains like Edward
A beginning reader book containing two stories in which Frog and his friends try to find the end of the rainbow and Frog looks for a new pond when an unwelcome visitor won't leave his.
"In June of 1939, British monarchs King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visit America, the first visit ever by reigning British royalty. As part of the festivities, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt hosts an
"An old bear and a young bird become friends and spend several years together until the bear's death. The young bird is comforted by memories of their time together"--
Feeling picked on by Cupcake the cat and underappreciated by the staff, Walter the ferry dog runs down the ramp and leaves his ferry boat home. Lost and tired Walter relies on none other than Cupcake
"Following the alphabet this book uses poetry and expository text to explain the Kentucky Derby horse-racing event, focusing on its culture and history, famous winners both horse and rider, and offeri
"A playful otter follows two children home and eats popcorn for lunch, swings on the curtains, and eventually encounters the ranger who reminds everyone this otter belongs in the water"--
A K-1 book featuring brother-and-sister dogs Digger and Daisy. In Digger and Daisy Go on a Picnic, Digger and Daisy walk to the park for a picnic. On the way there Digger's keen sense of smell leads h
On December 2, 1863, a bronze statue was placed atop the dome of the United States Capitol Building. Standing more than 19 feet tall, the figure called “Freedom” was designed and created during a peri
After a heavy snowfall, Stella Mae Culpepper goes to the park and starts sculpting, and soon all of her neighbors, normally detached and indifferent, are working together to build a fantastic snow cre
In the first book of a new early reader series that features brother-and-sister dogs Digger and Daisy, the two pay a visit to the zoo where Digger tries to imitate the various animals they see while D
An A-to-Z tribute to Wrigley Field features the famous marquee once painted purple for a college football game and reminds readers that Hall of Fame player Ernie Banks was dubbed Mr. Cub by his adorin
Ozzie is thrilled when his kindergarten teacher announces an art contest he is certain he'll win, but when he doesn't follow the contest directions, his painting doesn't qualify, and he learns a valua
A story exploring the origins of the legendary Jersey Devil, a devil-like creature that has reportedly haunted the Pine Barrens region of New Jersey since 1735, menacing townspeople, livestock and sai
