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Young Montague Mad-Rat isn't taken very seriously when he learns of a plot by humans to turn the piers many rats live on into parking lots. Everything seems against his plans to save the other rats, until he finally realizes lots of things really are in his favor including Isabel Moberly-Rat, his uncle, and his own talent for painting seashells.

Mr. and Mrs. O'Grady are so poor they have just one of everything to share - one potato a day, one chair, one blanket full of holes, and one gold coin for a rainy day. After digging up the last potato in their patch, Mr. O'Grady comes upon a big black object. It's a pot - no ordinary pot, for what they soon discover is that whatever goes into it comes out doubled! Suddenly the O'Gradys aren't destitute anymore. But what they really long for is...

One of Carlos Fuentes's greatest works, "The Old Gringo" tells the story of Ambrose Bierce, the American writer, soldier, and journalist, and of his last mysterious days in Mexico living among Pancho Villa's soldiers, particularly his encounter with General Tomas Arroyo. In the end, the incompatibility of the two countries (or, paradoxically, their intimacy) claims both men, in a novel that is, most of all, about the tragic history of two cult...

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Written in beautifully structured verse, "Crossing Stones" captures nine months in the lives of two resilient families struggling to stay together and cross carefully, stone by stone, into a changing world.

Although Mr. Fish is as fast as a sailfish and strong as a shark, he has a secret: he's afraid of the dark. Very young children will swim along with Mr. Fish as he journeys deep into the ocean to new and mysterious places.

Uh-oh. I'm lost, " a little duck says. "I can help, " says a monkey, who swings down from a tree and points out Mama duck. Then the monkey loses his balance! Who can help him?! Giraffe can! And so the fun begins in this story, beautifully illustrated in watercolor and line, about how easy it is to help someone in need.

Tired of interpreting for his deaf family and resentful of their reliance on him, high school senior Theo finds support and understanding from Ivy, a new student who also has a deaf parent. An ALA Best Book for Young Adults.

From the boys who sailed with Columbus to today's young activists, this unique book brings to life the contributions of young people throughout American history. Based on primary sources and including 160 authentic images, this handsome oversized volume highlights the fascinating stories of more than 70 young people from diverse cultures. Photos.

Author Jack Gantos ("Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key") shares the true story of how he became a writer the hard way by learning a valuable lesson while he was in college.

By the author-and-illustrator team of the bestselling The LibraryLydia Grace Finch brings a suitcase full of seeds to the big gray city, where she goes to stay with her Uncle Jim, a cantankerous baker. There she initiates a gradual transformation, bit by bit brightening the shop and bringing smiles to customers' faces with the flowers she grows. But it is in a secret place that Lydia Grace works on her masterpiece -- an ambitious rooftop garde...

Pearl (a piglet) discovers a talking bone, which had fallen out of a witch's basket...This is a tight mesh of witty storytelling and art, bound to please any audience." --Starred, "Booklist

Despite a raging snowstorm, Irene, a dressmaker's daughter, offers to deliver the duchess's newly finished ball gown...With sure writing and well-composed, riveting art, Steig keeps readers with Irene every step of the long way."--Starred, "Booklist "One of Steig's simplest stories (and) one of his best, a tale that has the force of a legend." --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Castaway on an uninhabited island, Abel, a very civilized mouse, finds his resourcefulness and endurance tested to the limit as he struggles to survive and return to his home.

Based on the author's childhood, this story is brought to life with lush acrylic paintings, giving readers a touching portrait of a book-hungry child growing up in a family of migrant workers. Full color.

Set in World War II-era Holland, this inspiring story, with strikingly original art, is based on the author's mother's childhood and will show young readers that they, too, can make a difference. Full color.

Join beloved babysitting Rottweiler Carl in author/artist Alexandra Day's perfectly joyous holiday children's picture book, Carl's Christmas. After helping baby decorate the family tree, Carl and his charge share an adventure-filled Christmas Eve complete with window shopping, giving to the needy, and a visit with Santa Claus.

Happy birthday, Carl! But can Mom surprise him? No way. As hard as Mom tries, Madeleine and her canine babysitter extraordinaire are hot on her trail, tasting the party punch, peeking at presents, and adding some of their own favorite decorations.