Synopsis: With vibrant art that shifts to a colorless world and back again, this is a story of a community lost and rediscovered--and how one child's actions can cascade into something that makes all the difference. A young boy who loves his community notices that as neighbors stop interacting, the colors around them slowly fade. Then a thunderstorm sweeps away the last hints of bluebird skies and lemon-Popsicle days and leaves a rift in the road that…

Synopsis: Kids will flock like sheep to Floss the border collie.Floss is a young border collie who belongs to an old man in a town and loves playing ball with the children in the park. The old man's son is a farmer and needs a new sheepdog to replace Nell, who has grown too old to work, so the old man decides to give his son Floss. Somewhere in her memory Floss knows about sheep and she soon learns how to be a sheepdog. But one day when Floss is on the…

Synopsis: Everything changes when Isabelle discovers that she is the heir to Fortune's Farm, a wondrous place where the final remnants of magic grow. For as long as she can remember, ten-year-old Isabelle has dreamed of escaping her home in Runny Cove, a gray village where it never stops raining, and where she is forced to work at Mr. Supreme's Umbrella Factory.Journeying across the ocean, Isabelle finds a sunny new home filled with magical delights,…

Synopsis: Emmy has just moved from the country to the city and misses her horse and her old home. The city is loud and busy and scary, and Emmy doesn't think she'll ever like it. When she starts riding her new horse, Belle, every loud sound makes Emmy jump and pull on Belle's reins. But when Emmy and Belle get lost together in the park, Emmy learns to trust Belle. And soon the city, as it gets dressed up for Christmas, doesn't seem so bad after all. This…

Synopsis: The adventures of Laura Ingalls and her family continue as they move from their little house on the banks of Plum Creek to the wilderness of the unsettled Dakota Territory. Here Pa works on the new railroad until he finds a homestead claim that is perfect for their new little house. Laura takes her first train ride as she, her sisters, and their mother come out to live with Pa on the shores of Silver Lake. After a lonely winter in the surveyors…

Synopsis: Mike and Sarah and their family are worried by the low prices of corn and milk, and fear they may lose their beloved farm. During this crisis, they must find another way to support themselves. Young and old readers alike will be enthralled by the warm tale of one sturdy and enduring family's year. Full color. A 1989 Christopher Award-winner and a Notable Children's Trade Book.

Synopsis: It's Apple Day and time for the Barnes family to set up their annual apple shop. Everyone pitches in, and Dumpy the Dump Truck wishes he could help too. Finally Dumpy finds the perfect way to make Apple Day a success! The Julie Andrews Collection encompasses books for young readers of all ages that nurture the imagination and celebrate a sense of wonder.

Synopsis: For the first time in the history of the Little House books, this new edition features Garth Williams’ interior art in vibrant, full color, as well as a beautifully redesigned cover. Laura Ingalls's story begins in 1871 in a little log cabin on the edge of the Big Woods of Wisconsin. Four-year-old Laura lives in the little house with her Pa, her Ma, her sisters Mary and Carrie, and their trusty dog, Jack. Pioneer life is sometimes hard,…

Synopsis: Russell doesn't want to go to nursery school. He wants to stay home and be the baby the way he used to before his sister, Elisa, was born. Will he ever adjust to having his pesky little sister around? An ALA Notable Book. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Synopsis: The third sequel to Misty of Chicoteague was also inspired by actual events. The Ash Wednesday Storm of 1962, a level 5 nor'easter, struck on the first day of Lent, raging for three days. The real life Misty was pregnant and back at the Beebe ranch on Chincoteague. Temporarily housed in the family's kitchen, Misty weathered the storm just fine, much to the relief of fans world-wide. The Washington Post was one of several papers reporting that…

Synopsis: A young prairie farm girl records her summer adventures in a diary.

Synopsis: Come along with a young boy and his grandfather on a walk through town! Beginning readers will pass by many different places in the community as they flip through the pages of this delightfully illustrated book. With simple, easy-to-read font, children will have an enjoyable reading experience as they follow the characters on a walk past places such as the book store and the park.

Synopsis: A heart-expanding debut that introduces the most charming, mischievous, unforgettable heroine since Scout Finch.Possum Porter has had it with change. First she lost Mama, leaving a hole nothing can fill. And now, instead of trying to return to some kind of normal, Daddy's sending Possum to school. A real school, where you have to wear SHOES. Where some Yankee teacher will try to erase all the useful things Mama taught Possum during their lessons…

Synopsis: Explore the wonder of childhood in this classic, nearly wordless picture book!Young Peter embarks on a summer adventure in his neighborhood, learning how to whistle for his dog, Willie. But whistling is harder than it looks. Will persistence, patience, and imagination win the day? This heartwarming story by award-winning author and illustrator Ezra Jack Keats celebrates the joys of tiny triumphs with bright and engaging texture collages."Mr.…

Synopsis: Raffi's delightful rendition of the classic song about the bus that goes "all around town!"Singing supports and encourages even the youngest child's speech and listening skills, which makes Wheels on the Bus perfect for early learning. With its charming illustrations, this is the ideal sing-aloud for a whole new generation of readers.This paperback edition includes sheet music for singing and playing along!

Synopsis: The "lovable muttonheads" are off to the store in search of the perfect birthday gift in this latest in the sheep series of rhymed read-alouds. "Another shear delight . . . There's nothing sheepish about these lambs; they're energetic, expressive, and completely disarming. A rambunctious romp." -- School Library Journal, starred review