From a husband-and-wife team comes a little book with a huge heart. A little chicken wanders off from his mama, and the day becomes anything but typical. Full color.
In the long-awaited sequel to Frances Hodgson Burnett's "A Little Princess, " Sara Crewe has gone away with the Indian gentleman, and nothing is the same at Miss Minchin's. Illustrations.
When her mother leaves her family suddenly to take a new job, fourteen-year-old Phoebe tries to deal with her own confused feelings and, in the process, learns some things about love and the complicated ties that bind families together.
This riveting and startling original fantasy is Newbery-award winning author Susan Cooper's 11th novel for children. "Green Boy" evokes the lyrical beauty of the outer Bahamian islands with a disturbing vision of a spoiled world ominously like Earth.
Stories from the Big Chair is Ruth Wallace-Brodeur's unforgettable collection of stories told by an inspirational source.In a heartwarming tale of family and friendship, Molly tells her parents seven stories about herself and her younger sister, recounting one story for each day of the week.
With hilarious illustrations and a rhythmic text that rumbas and boogies off the page, this story of a hippo who loves to express herself by dancing is sure to set young feet tapping and fingers snapping. Full color.
Well-known songs, including "Oh Susannah" and "Row Row Row Your Boat, " are presented with new words and titles, such as "I'm So Carsick" and "Go Go Go to Bed." Full color.
The author of "Good Luck, Mrs. K!" and "The Day Eddie Met the Author" now offers a tribute to the wonderful people and places that make up our vast country. Full color.
Young Saffron, known as Saffy, discovers that she is adopted. So she sets out in search of all she remembers from her youth--a stone angel in a garden in Italy.
This collection of 17 original poems by accomplished poet Janet S. Wong explores superstitions--some common, others less known--and delves into their origins as well as their lore. Full color.
This springtime sequel to the bestselling "Bear Snores On" finds Bear awakening from his winter sleep--and he's very hungry. He finds some roots to eat, but that's not enough. Bear wants more. With the help of his friends, Bear's hunger is satisfied in a most surprising way. Full color.
From the bestselling author of "Bear Snores On" comes this hilariously illustrated story that teaches young readers the concept of counting from one to five and back again. Full color.
Through the rhythms of Whipple's poetry and the sweeping colors and scenes of Beingessner's artwork, Cinderella's magical story is spun anew for audiences of all ages. Full color.
Thirteen-year-old Yoko and her older brother and sister live in abject poverty in Japan at the end of World War II. When the clog factory warehouse they call home is destroyed by fire, their lives become even more desperate, particularly when Yoko's sister, Ko, is injured and must be hospitalized and her brother, Hideyo, is accused of murder. "Beautifully direct and emotionally honest".--Publishers Weekly, starred review.
A hilarious retelling of the traditional story. It's time for the three little wolves to go out on their own, so off they go to build themselves a sturdy brick house. They hadn't reckoned on a big bad pig with a sledgehammer! Oxenbury's enchanting watercolor illustrations, full of delightful details, will entertain all ages.
First published in 1968, this anthology was one of the first collections of African American poetry specifically created with the young reader in mind. Along with selections from Langston Hughes and Gwendolyn Brooks, this newly updated version features poems by such contemporary poets as Maya Angelou, Ishmael Reed, Rita Dove, and others. This is a comprehensive reflection of the African-American voice and culture. Young Adult.
This collection of 12 stories by some of today's most celebrated authors of teen fiction explores the many facets of loss, the common thread they share, and of the hope born through change. Includes stories by Avi, James Howe, Walter Dean Myers, Jacqueline Woodson, and others.
Johnny likes listening to the radio, and when it begins giving him the next-day news, his ears really perk up. Now, Johnny's not just listening to those radio adventures. He's experiencing them, too. Colorful pictures by a distinguished graphic artist capture the 1940s big-city scene and a small boy's dreams of glory to perfection. Full color.
In this National Book Award finalist, Pattie Mae's adored Uncle Buddy lands in a North Carolina jail in 1947 for a crime he didn't commit. Now Pattie Mae and her family journey from loss and rage to forgiveness and pride. McElderry Books.
With striking artwork and a lovely, lyrical text, this companion to the award-winning "The Empty Pot" searches for an answer to an age-old question and celebrates the power of life. Full color.
