One day, María's father takes her to the busy market. There they trade goods for food for Mana's mother and baby brother. María helps by making her father laugh while he works. But she wants to do more. So Mana finds a very special way to help her family.

"The family drama captures that universal immigrant experience in which the child must help the adult interpret the new world, while the wise adult still has much to teach the child about enduring values".--"ALA Booklist". An "American Bookseller" "Pick of the Lists". Illustrations.

The other chickens hate snowy mornings. But not Minerva Louise! To her a snowy day-like everything else- is an adventure. But this chilly, chipper hen needs something to keep her warm. What she finds-and how she finds it -will keep young readers cackling.

Everyone knows a bird dog leads with its nose. Everyone but J.C. After all, what's a pup supposed to think when he's welcomed to his new home by a cat who thwacks him on the nose with his claws, a dog who bites him on the nose and a mad mamma bird who attacks the sorest part of his body with her beak. J.C. can't help thinking there must be a better way.

An IRA-CBC Children's Choice Book. The drama of this unbelievable but true story is enhanced by Ted Rand's stunning illustrations. In June 1783, three-year-old Sarah Whitcher wanders into the woods and disappears. For three long days, friends and neighbors search fruitlessly for her. Then a stranger leads the desperate family to a pine tree beneath which the child lies. Sarah tells her rescuers of ...

One morning Hen wakes up and finds a gigantic egg in her nest. Whose ege can it be? Here's a hint, Hen--it "doesn't belong to that wily Fox!

Illustrated with striking full-color cut-paper collages, this book is an entertaining and appealing introduction to the "world records" held by 14 members of the animal kingdom.

Set in Galilee in the time of Jesus, this story tells of a young Jewish rebel who is won over to the gentle teachings of Jesus. A Newbery Medal Book.

"A home-run effort." --Publisher's Weekly Patricia Polacco's spirited illustrations capture all the fun and action-packed drama of Thayer's immortal ballad. "The poem is launched with bright, bold illustrations that milk all the humor from the situation...Fresh and funny, this rendition should attract a whole new audience to the poem." --Booklist

In 1957, nine teenagers were chosen to be the first black students to attend all-white Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. A small group of people in Little Rock, including the governor of Arkansas, wanted to keep them out. But those nine students knew they had a right to a good education. And they would do anything to crack the wall that had kept black people and white people apart.

In this companion volume to "Yours Truly, Goldilocks," famous storybook characters exchange letters as they eagerly await Goldilocks's birthday party and the Three Little Pigs' housewarming. Full color.

"In this (Level 3) I Can Read book, Turner takes a sad episode in history (the Great Depression) and fashions it into a story that has depth as well as drama. . . . Realistic, nicely executed illustrations decorate every page".--"ALA Booklist". Full color.

The intriguing story of Eleanor Roosevelt told by an award-winning author traces the life of the former first lady, from her early childhood through the tumultuous years in the White House to her active role in the founding of the United Nations after World War II. 140 photos.

Four famished foxes make fun of their brother Fosdyke, who has fond feelings for fried figs, flan, and French bread. Leaving him behind to fry and flambe, they go foraging for fowl in a forbidden farmyard. Perfect for classroom phonics lessons, this hilarious tale will thrill teachers and "will have kids in stitches in no time".--ALA "Booklist". Full color.

"Harry's parents and friends think he's crazy because he acts out the rich fantasies of his 10-year-old imagination. And when his eccentric American uncle dies and leaves Harry a parrot named Madison (Mad), they're convinced of it. A believable, satisfying animal fantasy, with memorable characterizations and playful humor...a sprightly read-aloud."--"Publishers Weekly

The power of courage and hope transcended Helen's disability. This concise but rich retelling of Helen's life shows that growth and overcoming is possible through resilience, and this is evidenced first by Helen's parents, her teacher Annie, and then another teacher Sarah who believed Helen could accomplish even more. Well-written for young readers.

Henry and his dog Mudge make a new friend in this thirteenth Ready-to-Read book of their adventures.

Some kids spend their summer vacation at camp. Some kids spend it at Grandma's house. Wallace Bleff spent his out west...on a ride, a rope, and a roundup he'll never forget.

Instinct told them that the way home lay to the west. And so the doughty young Labrador retriever, the roguish bull terrier and the indomitable Siamese set out through the Canadian wilderness. Separately, they would soon have died. But, together, the three house pets faced starvation, exposure, and wild forest animals to make their way home to the family they love. "The Incredible Journey is one o ...