Barnaby Dell

by Helen Bethune

Published 1 July 2013
Barnaby Dell is a lazy farmer who just wants to take a nap! Once he falls asleep, so do the rest of the animals on his farm. That is until a horse fly bites the donkey who subsequently wakes each and every animal on the farm! Children will love the playful illustrations of farm animals as each is woken from his peaceful slumber. Large, clear font helps children read this fun tale of one farmer's attempt at a mid-day rest.

Way Back When

by Helen Bethune

Published 1 August 2013
When Ethan has to interview his grandfather for a school project, he learns what kinds of things children did for fun in the past. As his grandfather recounts what sports, games, and books he liked as a child, Ethan finds out what sort of things are similar and different between childhood of today and childhood of years past. Even though many things are different today, such as television and computers, Ethan learns that there are many things that were very similar. With lovely illustrations and rich dialogue, this book tells a relatable story about a young boy's surprise as he learns about the lives of people years ago.

A Road Trip to Yosemite

by Helen Bethune

Published 1 August 2013
Amelia and her family are taking a road trip to Yosemite National Park. They use the trusty GPS to lead the way, and they take wagers to see who can guess their time of arrival. After a couple of stops along the way, the family finally arrives in Yosemite Valley. But as they head for the cabins, they get lost! Discover what happens as they try to find their way to the cabin, and find out who guessed the right arrival time in the end. With easy-to-read text and beautiful illustrations of California's scenery, young readers will be engaged and entertained by this fun story of a family's road trip.