Ellen Tebbits has a secret that she'll never share with anyone. That is, until she meets Austine--and discovers that Austine has the same secret! Soon the girls are best friends who do everything together--attending dance class, horseback riding, and dodging pesky Otis Spofford. But then Ellen does something terrible, and now Austine isn't speaking to her. Will Ellen be able to prove how sorry she ...

This story sings. Fletcher, intent on saving a Fall leaf, frantically fights for its life. But the leaves "swirl, twitch, twirl, tumble"...filling his dreams with "whispering sound." This is a vocabulary-rich, visual feast that gently shows how confusion during change can lead to understanding and celebration.

When Mittens spots a bright yellow butterfly, he wants to follow it--everywhere!

Storytelling World Award, Storytelling WorldA humorous tall tale about how one piece of bubblegum saved author Joe Hayes as a young boy.When Joe Hayes was a boy, he chewed lots of bubblegum. His mom would get so mad when the gum in his shirt pocket made a terrible mess in the wash. But one wad of bubblegum just happened to save Joe from a rattlesnake's bite. Could you believe it? It really did hap ...

A person or place that becomes a word is an eponym, and here we have the surprising stories behind more than a hundred eponymous words.

A father's gift of a harmonica brings a young boy comfort and ensures his survival. Inspired by the life of a Holocaust survivor, this award-winning book is now in paperback. Full color.

We the reader cheer our hero, the rat (is that possible??) as he weaves story after story to save his life. We cheer because he cleverly weaves tales we recognize, yet the cast of characters now resemble the rat's extended family. Hugely entertaining.

This Spanish translation of the historical novel "I, Juan De Pareja" is based on the life of Juan de Pareja, the black assistant to the 17th-century Spanish painter Velazquez. Newbery Medal Book.

Written in poetic language interspersed with fascinating facts, Davies' breathtaking tale of an Arctic polar bear struggling to survive in a habitat threatened by global warming is brought to life in striking paintings by Blythe. Full color.

[Publisher Summary] In If You Want to Write, Brenda Ueland sets forth not just a philosophy about how to write or how to create, but also about how to live. Beginning writers will certainly be encouraged by Ueland's words, but even the most experienced have much to glean from Ueland's simple wisdom. "Everybody," writes Ueland in the opening chapter, "is talented, original, and has something import ...

Clever, colorful descriptions engage readers while offering a meaningful, creative introduction to these quirky creatures. A true pleasure.

November—”winter’s gate”—calls for frugal preparations. Snow blankets the earth as a covered bed for “flowers and small creatures,” birds gather berries in anticipation of hard times, and stoves burst with seasonal smells, calling for family reunion. Soft watercolor illustrations subtly convey the special time of year that stands between a fading fall a ...

"I believe I can just see you on the streets of that bright city." Gran's gone now, but her words live on with Nicholas Dray, almost twelve, as he makes his way from the hot cotton fields to that Queen of Cities: San Francisco. Nick's on his own for the first time, with nowhere to turn. Then he meets jaunty, talkative Pat Patterson, owner of the most beautiful store-and the friendliest golden dog- ...

Fascinating approach to this legend combines poetry, free verse, historical factoids, and representational illustrations. Intriguing!

NFL superstars and bestselling authors Tiki and Ronde Barber kick off a new, semi-autobiographical, middle-grade series with a story of teamwork, perseverance, family, and friendship.

This presentation of Lincoln's life as viewed by his children gives the reader a more personal look at the man. A gratifying portrayal that conveys whatever his position in life, Lincoln took time to enjoy his boys.

Filled with truck sounds and animal noises, this tale about a little blue truck that finds his way out of a jam is a rollicking homage to the power of friendship and the rewards of helping others. Full color.

Jacques Costeau was a man who dreamed big, and this book invites readers to use his story to inspire their own. Full of details about the choices he made and how he persevered, he is a brilliant example of the effects of hard work, creativity, and determination. By the end of the story readers will be anxious to find their passion and make a difference.

A delightful introduction to a young boy who turns his personal hurdles—lack of confidence and not knowing how to capitalize on his strengths—into stepping stones for building friendships. Age-appropriate illustrations capture moments beautifully, conveying the emotional experience throughout.

Features everything kids crave in a novel—memorable characters, a villain intent on ruling the world, seemingly insurmountable challenges, puzzles and mysteries, secret codes and cryptic messages, narcoleptic heroes and hoodlums, and delightful plot twists.