Archives: Books
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Secrets of the Seashore, A Shine-a-Light Book
Spot the tiny shrimps hiding in the sand, see a shy crab underneath a rock and watch a jewel-like anemone open its tentacles in this beautiful book exposing nature’s hidden …
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The Baby Tree
Sooner or later every child will ask, “Where do babies come from?” This little boy gets lots of different answers at first. His babysitter says you plant a seed that …
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The Luck Uglies
The first in a tween fantasy adventure trilogy that has legends coming to life, a charming wit, and a fantastic cast of characters. Rye O’Chanter has seen a lot of …
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If My Mom Were A Platypus: Mammal Babies and their Mothers
All over the world, in all kinds of habitats, mothers bring forth new life. For many animals, such as reptiles and amphibians, mothering responsibilities end before the babies are even …
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Mommy and Me Craft
The perfect way to introduce kids to the wonderful world of crafting, knitting, sewing, crocheting, and more, Mommy and Me Craft is full of fun craft ideas for the whole …
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A Pond Full of Ink
This delightful collection of poems offers children and the young at heart a refreshing, inventive look at the world from the well-known Dutch author Annie Schmidt. The poems in A …
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Swim That Rock
A young working-class teen fights to save his family’s bar and restaurant after his father is lost in a fishingboat accident. When his dad goes missing in a fishing-boat …
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Hot Dog! Eleanor Roosevelt Throws a Picnic
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 …
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Monster Needs His Sleep
It’s time for bed, and Monster needs to go to sleep. But he just keeps finding more things to stay awake for! It isn’t until Monster admits he is afraid …
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100 Things To Do Before You Grow Up
This is THE to-do list for any adventurous kid who is not afraid to get his or her hands dirty! They always say time flies when you’re having fun, maybe …
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Benny Goodman & Teddy Wilson: Taking the Stage as the First Black-and-White Jazz Band in History
Expressive poetry honors the first widely seen integrated jazz performance: the debut of the Benny Goodman quartet with Teddy Wilson in Chicago in 1936. It wasn’t softIt wasn’t blackIt wasn’t …
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Aviary Wonders
Since 2031, Aviary Wonders Inc. has offered bird lovers a unique opportunity: Assemble your own bird from stunningly beautiful and carefully hand-crafted parts. The birds can even be taught to …
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The Artist and the King
When a bad-tempered King punishes a little artist, he meets his match. For Daphne, the artist, turns her punishment, a dunce cap, into a fashionable and regal hat.Now every villager …
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Jim Curious: A Voyage to the Heart of the Sea in 3-D Vision
Jim Curious portrays the fantastical story of a young boy and his thrilling trip to the bottom of the sea in an old-fashioned diving suit. But there are no words …
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Don’t Look Back
Samantha is a stranger in her own life. Until the night she disappeared with her best friend, Cassie, everyone said Sam had it all—popularity, wealth, and a dream boyfriend. …
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The Garfield Show #3: Long Lost Lyman
This is the story Garfield fans have been waiting for! Years ago, Lyman left his dog Odie with Jon and was never seen again. When Jon learns that Lyman may …
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I Wonder Who?
I Wonder Who? is a book filled with surprises! Five double-page spreads with three flaps, little pop-ups and hidden details make for interactive fun from Anton Poitier and Sophia Touliatou, …
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The Grudge Keeper
The townspeople of Bonnyripple count on Cornelius to file away their tiffs and huffs, squabbles and snits. But when a storm flings the people together and their grudges to the …
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Feathers & Trumpets: A Story of Hildegard of Bingen
Hildegard agonized over the origin of her visions. Was God speaking to her? Did she dare share her secret? In 12th century Germany, she could be declared heretic and burned …
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Something Stinks!
A CBC and NSTA Award Winning Book: Dead fish are washing ashore on the Higdon River, and seventh grader Emily Sanders decides to find out why. Mocked by fellow students …
