Synopsis: From beloved house author E. D. Baker comes the first book in a middle-grade series about a princess who’s more than what she seems—and the kingdom whose fate rests in her hands.Aislin of Eliasind is more than just a princess -- she's half-fairy and half-pedrasi, with magical gifts from each side of her heritage!One day, as Aislin is venturing through the woods, she is alarmed to hear a band of humans coming through. How did they get past the…

Synopsis: Danny wishes his dad would come home from Nevada for Christmas and writes him a letter to tell him so. When snow cuts off the mail until spring, only postman John Thompson can get through the Sierra Nevada Mountains to deliver his letter. "Based on a true story, this is lively historical fiction with a nice sense of character and adventure, [and] the illustrations are packed with feeling and action." —BL. Notable 1992 Children's Trade Books in…

Synopsis: In a highly awaited new novel, Kate DiCamillo conjures a haunting fable about trusting the unexpected — and making the extraordinary come true. What if? Why not? Could it be? When a fortuneteller's tent appears in the market square of the city of Baltese, orphan Peter Augustus Duchene knows the questions that he needs to ask: Does his sister still live? And if so, how can he find her? The fortuneteller's mysterious answer (an elephant! An…

Synopsis: When Paul, a French boy living in a Nazi controlled village, finds an American paratrooper in a tree near his home, he has a chance to play a role in the Allies' plan to crush the Nazis.

Synopsis: Combines rhymes and illustrations to convey the importance of being thankful for everyday blessings.

Synopsis: With cute pictures and easy to read along rhymes, every young child will love hearing this storybook read and enjoy following along the story by looking at the brightly coloured pages and words.

Synopsis: Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.In I'm a Frog! Piggie has some ribbiting news! Can Gerald make the leap required to accept Piggie's new identity?

Synopsis: "Charles wants to find a wish tree. His brother and sister don't believe there is such a thing, but his trusty companion Boggan is ready to join Charles on a journey to find out." ... Google Books.

Synopsis: A boy and his trusty sled embark on a wintry adventure to find a magical tree in a children's book " full of warmth and cheer" ( School Library Journal). Charles wants to find a wish tree. His brother and sister don't believe there is such a thing, but his trusty companion Boggan is ready to join Charles on a journey to find out. And along the way, they discover that wishes can come true in the most unexpected ways. With poetic text by Kyo…

Synopsis: Come join the fun as Annie's friends accept her invitation to Come as you are! Be sure to bring your appetite for spaghetti, meatballs, and laughs. A cumulative story of friendship in which every child has something to offer. Full-color illustrations.

Synopsis: This innovative program uses pop-ups, peepholes, and surprises, plus rhyme, rhythm, and repetition to teach students decoding strategies at three different levels.

Synopsis: "When Helen Keller was two years old, she got a terrible disease that left her deaf, blind, and mute. Despite her challenges, she worked hard to speak, read, and write -- and inspired many people to do similar"--Back cover

Synopsis: Even when the class bully at her new school makes fun of her, Molly remembers what her grandmother told her and she feels good about herself.