Synopsis: This is the wall, my grandfather's wall. On it are the names of those killed in a war, long ago. "A father and his young son have come to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to find the name of the grandfather the little boy never knew. They share the sadness as well as the pride of having Grandpa's name there. This moving account is beautifully told from a young child's point of view." (The Horn Book, starred review). "Himler's intense, quiet…

Synopsis: A New York Times bestsellerLike the classic heroines of Sarah, Plain and Tall, Little Women, and Anne of Green Gables, Ada is a fighter for the ages. Her triumphant World War II journey continues in this sequel to the Newbery Honor–winning The War that Saved My LifeWhen Ada awakes from surgery on her club foot, the news that greets her will change the course of her life. Doors that her mother had shut tightly are swinging open—But World War II…

Synopsis: Simple text and photographs describe the stages of the water cycle.

Synopsis: One day a boy finds an aeroplane in his cupboard. Up, up, up and away he flies, high into the sky. Whizzing past clouds, stars and planets until suddenly, he runs out of petrol. Miles from Earth, the boy crashes onto the moon and waits.

Synopsis: Friendly, brave, considerate, curious, on the go. My actions show who I am now, and how I want to grow! Explore the world of behavior through this delightful book of actions. The Way I Act takes a child on a journey through positive choices, with all the fun they can bring.

Synopsis: On her way to town, Miss Brindle Cow meets a host of animals who are late for a very important wedding. What can she do? Gracious Miss Cow doesn't miss a beat. One by one, they climb on her back--the organist, the pastor, the florist, and more. But where is the bride? Eve Bunting's charming text and Iza Trapani's delightful illustrations make a winning pair.

Synopsis: The first exciting book in the dramatic Legend of the Animal Healer series!A thrilling adventure classic-in-the-making!The night Martine Allen turns eleven years old is the night her life changes completely. Martine's parents are killed in a fire, so she must leave her home to live on an African wildlife reserve with a grandmother she never even knew she had. When Martine arrives, she hears tales of a mythical animal living there-a white giraffe…

Synopsis: With the help of a magical fish, an evergreen tree and a palm tree exchange habitats but soon learn to be thankful for what they had in the first place. Includes related songs, handicraft activities, and recipes.

Synopsis: Little Wolf is tired of eating lamburgers and sloppy does, but when he tricks his parents into thinking there is a boy in the woods, they could all miss a chance for a real feast.

Synopsis: Some people collect stamps.Some people collect coins.Some people collect art.And Jerome?Jerome collected words . . .In this extraordinary new tale from Peter H. Reynolds, Jerome discovers the magic of the words all around him -- short and sweet words, two-syllable treats, and multisyllable words that sound like little songs. Words that connect, transform, and empower.From the creator of The Dot and Happy Dreamer comes a celebration of finding…

Synopsis: From the New York Times bestselling team behind Chasing Vermeer comes another thought-provoking art mystery--featuring Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie house! Spring semester at the Lab School in Hyde Park finds Petra and Calder drawn into another mystery when unexplainable accidents and ghostly happenings throw a spotlight on Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House, and it's up to the two junior sleuths to piece together the clues. Stir in the return of…

Synopsis: For countless generations, Native American storytellers have watched the night sky and told tales of the stars and the constellations. The stars themselves tell many tales--of children who have danced away from home, of six brothers who rescue a maiden from the fearful Rolling Skull, of the great wounded sky bear, whose blood turns the autumn leaves red, and many more.

Synopsis: Teach your child to be persistent and never give up hope, just like the Yeti!Deep in the Himalayas lives a lonely Yeti... She has thick white fur and a big warm heart. She loves to cook and watch movies, enjoys karaoke and has dozens of fun games, but she never has anyone to play with. Her greatest wish is to have visitors and friends come to her home for a party.So, if you're looking for some fun, or maybe even a friend, go up the mountain to…