Welcome Home, Jellybean (The Dragon Books) (Aladdin Books)
by Marlene Fanta Shyer
Neil's life turns upside down when his parents take his retarded sister out of an institution and bring her home to stay.
"Shortly after Cass's big brother is deployed to fight in Iraq, Cass becomes pen pals with an Iraqi girl who opens up her eyes to the effects of war"--
If Mama had a wish, as this poetic tale makes so clear, it would be for Little Bunny to be himself because I love you just the way you are. Full color.
An exuberant celebration of the Buffalo’s return to the wild. Since Declan was born, his kokum has shared her love of Buffalo through stories and art. But Declan longs to see real Buffalo. Then one magical night, herds of the majestic creatures stampede down from the sky. That’s when things really get wild! Azby Whitecalf’s playful illustrations add to the joy and reverence in Deidre Havrelock’s picture book debut. A reprinting of the Buffalo Treaty and an author’s note describe the importance...
When a new baby is delivered to a family of robots, the adults are flummoxed by technical difficulties. Big sister to the rescue! A hilarious gem from David Wiesner, three-time winner of the Caldecott Medal.
Maeve on the Red Carpet (Beacon Street Girls) (Beacon Street Girls Special Adventures (Pb))
by Annie Bryant
It's Maeve's chance to be a star -- and to see up close and personal what fame and fortune can do to a person.
Like all her brothers and sisters, Millicent has recieved a special gift from her magical family, but she quickly learns that a gift can also be a burden.
When their stage struck mother joins a summer theater group, Jenny and Mary learn to take care of themselves until a movie company comes to town and Jenny lands a part.
Includes four hilarious unabridged stories with really horrid music and sound effects :- Horrid Henry's Injection Horrid Henry and the Secret Club Perfect Peter's Horrid Day Horrid Henry's Birthday Party Read by Miranda Richardson
Sock monkey siblings Rocko and Spanky spend lots of time preparing to go to the birthday party that they have been invited to attend. Includes instructions on gift-wrapping.
For sleepy little ones everywhere, Newbery Medalist Patricia MacLachlan offers a lyrical Tanzanian lullaby that follows a loving family through their day. The rhythm of the day’s activities creates the melody of the evening’s lullaby in this sweet song of family life along the banks of Lake Tanganyika. As the bright day shifts to twilight, the lantern on Baba’s boat twinkles in the distance, sending the baby off into a peaceful sleep on Mama’s shoulder. Inspired by a visit to her son, his wife,...
Mama and Daddy Bear's Divorce (Concept Books (Albert Whitman))
by Cornelia Maude Spelman