Ben and Jody may be miles apart, but they are two of a kind.Ben is a country kid. He lives on a quiet farm, where he wakes to the peaceful sounds of cows mooing and birds chirping. Jody is a city kid.
A compassionate tale of friends lost and found."The Teddy Bear had a good home . . . a warm, cozy place to sleep . . . many friends . . . and someone who loved him."The little boy and his teddy bear w
"Mama Cat has three kittens, Fluffy, Skinny, and Boris. Whatever Mama Cat does, Fluffy and Skinny are right behind, climbing the wall, digging in the sand, chasing leaves. All Boris seems to do is nap
"My name is Lena and I am seven. I am the color of cinnamon. Mom says she could eat me up."Lena is going to paint a picture of herself. She wants to use brown paint for her skin. But when Lena and her
From the author/illustrator of The Scrambled States of America, here is a fun-filled introduction to teeth."Before the principal's announcements, will you all please stand and recite our pledge: 'I p
Follow as a penguin grows from egg to adulthood in the coldest place on earth.In the middle of winter, in the coldest place on earth, the mother emperor penguin lays her egg. The father rolls the egg
Buster does not like change. But change is coming . . . and its name is Betty"Buster was a happy dog. He had everything he could ever want-until one day,when his owner brought home a big box."Buster h
Hero changed into a T-shirt, grabbed a book, and padded barefoot into her sister's room. The large windows overlooked the backyard. She could see the moonlight streaming over the trees and bushes, mak
"She had never screamed before, not when she overturned the rowboat and almost drowned, not even when Lightfoot bucked her off and she felt her leg break underneath her with an agonizing crunch. But n
A delightful companion to Measuring PennyLisa’s class is learning about probability. For part of her homework, she has to think of an event that will happen, one that might happen, and one that
Here it comes! Cool drops splash down, scattering the grown-ups. But the children love romping in the rain, until—BOOM! This joyous, rhyming poem captures the many delights of a rainy day.
Those were the magic words and Beth knew it. How many times had I uttered that phrase to Ms. Robinson in guidance, the standard answer for what I wanted to do with my life? CHANGE THE WORLD. Did I sti
Some trees have lived many lifetimes, standing as silent witnesses to history. Some are remarkable for their age and stature; others for their usefulness. A bristlecone pine tree in California has ou
A boy and his action figure explore a secret world below the stairs Jack and his action figure, Guy, have many adventures together, and the tall, narrow staircase in Jack's house provides the perfect
Muktar lives in an orphanage on the border of Kenya and Somalia. He daydreams about his old life with his family and especially tending to camels. One day, visitors arrive bearing books, and Muktar’s
The great northern forest—the boreal forest—is home to a unique ecosystem of animals and plants. It covers one-third of the earth’s total forest area and is home to so many birds th
No day is better than Friday!Friday is my favorite day. All week long, a boy and his father look forward to their Friday ritual—breakfast at their favorite diner. The leisurely walk through the neighb
A poignant coming-of-age novel set during the Galveston Storm of 1900 I looked south toward the gulf, trying to keep an eye on the stalking sea. Wild waves rose up like a great hand and wrenched loose
Design is all about the perception of size, shape, and color.A fabulous and fun introduction to the concepts of design A Book About Design: Complicated Doesn't Make It Good takes a most creative appr
Can Andy live up to his brother's basketball legacy? When Andy Soaring's older brother, Pete, died in World War I, Andy's life changed forever. Now, five years later, Andy is fourteen and beginning t
