This tale stages a meetup between extraordinary and ordinary. The learning is messy and extraordinary turns out to be unconventional, but Bloom the magical fairy believes her new "ordinary" friend, Genevieve, can save the kingdom. Genevieve's confidence grows with each success under Bloom's gentle direction. Lively, airy illustrations capture the delight and strength of a heart and mind equipped t ...

In this Caldecott Honor Book, it's 1935, and when her family can't make ends meet, young Lydia Grace is sent to live with her Uncle Jim, a baker in the city. However, Lydia takes her love for gardening with her and sets out to make grumpy Uncle Jim smile. Full color.

A fantasy with a realistic setting, this book takes readers on a thrilling exploration of love, envy, kindness, and family. The title alludes to much more than the home beneath the house shared by several of the story's protagonists.Despite readability, title is better for more mature readers, such as grades 6-8.

A fantasy with a realistic setting, this book takes readers on a thrilling exploration of love, envy, kindness, and family. The title alludes to much more than the home beneath the house shared by several of the story's protagonists.