"The Lucy books, such as this one, are much more than they seem at first glance. A dog story? Sure, but so much more. Bobby, the main character in these stories, grows in some way in each book. Here, Bobby must find the confidence to help get Lucy to the vet, to share his love for Lucy via poetry in front of an audience, and to become the big brother he will need to be. A gentle and delightful sto ...

A refreshing story that presents teamwork, friendship, kindness, and generosity in an extremely positive light. An engaging ""light"" mystery underlies the importance of looking beyond the surface and to choose empathy when everything seems to give cause for blame.

The ball he caught himself. The ball he got signed by the player who had hit it. The ball he took proudly to school to show his classmates. That ball goes missing, and Zach needs the help of his sister Zoe to find the prized moment and the culprit.

Cleverly blending reality with fantasy and the scientific method, the author leads readers on a humorous, though daunting, problem-solving quest to provide just what newborn hippogriffs need to survive. With her mom's help, Zoey sets up experiments to predict outcomes and compare results that, with persistence, lead to a breakthrough just in time. A delightful read.

Beautiful family dynamics create opportunities for humor throughout Julia's stories. Lighthearted and delightful, the characters, scenarios, and laughs will be relatable for young readers and leave them wanting even more of Julian's tales.

A mail order kit promising to make its owner into a world-class detective launches Milo into the world of crime fighting. Well, maybe not crimes exactly just yet, but at least a missing pair of socks! An unlikely partnership and friendship with Jasmine ("Jazz") adds skills to those Milo learns from his detective kit. Together, can they find the missing "lucky" socks and catch the thief before the ...

Marisol is a sweet, shy girl who loves her friends and her time playing with them. Marisol, however, has many fears and a great fear. It is the marvelously climbable tree in her own back yard. Her bestie, Jada, can do it and often does, but she completely accepts Marisol’s fears. Her brother can climb the tree quite quickly and fearlessly, and this leaves Marisol to feel unworthy somehow. No one ...

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds! In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Lesa Cline-Ransome, readers learn about the amazing life of Claudette Colvin--and how she persisted. Before Rosa Parks famously refused to give up her se ...

Jack Russel terrier Fenway thinks life without a leash is way more fun. He doesn't need to wait on his humans, he can play chase with the other dogs, and he can brag about all of it to the canines next door. Being free also means he can ignore Hattie's calls for him to come. And in doing so, he can find himself alone and lost. Will such an experience change Fenway's thoughts about the dreaded leas ...

Cork is a muskrat. Fuzz is a possum. Cork eats only veggie stuff. Fuzz eats beetles and worms. Cork likes to play hide-and-seek. Fuzz likes to play find-and-eat. Cork and Fuzz have nothing in common. Or do they?

This fun storybook will resonate with all children who know the excitement, energy, and bittersweet emotions that the final days of a school year bring.

In her chapter book debut, Nancy Clancy must find the culprit after a prized possession at school goes missing. Illustrations.

It was said of Diva: "…if anything ever happened, no matter how big or small, Diva would yelp and run away. Diva was very good at her job." And of Flea: "A great flaneur (someone who roams the streets to see what there is to see) has seen everything, but still looks for more, because there is always more to discover. Flea was a really great flaneur." So, when the two crossed paths, there was ...

Mama wishes for a milking cow, so Papa finds his pocket knife and heads toward town with his son Samuel. When the pocket knife becomes two lanterns, then a gilded book of stories, a sheep, and more, Samuel begins to understand his father's resourcefulness and respect for the needs and cares of others. A charming story where a young boy grows in wisdom, patience, and maturity and is joyfully reward ...

A nice story that portrays positive sibling dynamics even in the midst of some frustration. When a thoughtful gesture turns into a confusing dilemma for Azaleah, she determines to figure out a solution using her reasoning and deduction skills. A pleasant read.