Genres : Children's

Star the cat is visiting New York City for the first time and can’t wait to see the sights! From the towering buildings to the bustling streets, everything is new and exciting.But when Star meets a lost kitten named Jet, her adventure truly begins. She explores the city, visits the Natural History Museum, and even rides the ferry to see the Statue of Liberty. Along the way, Star learns about kindness and compassion, helping animals in need and making new...

Why are an African elephant's ears shaped like Africa? Your child is going to ask. Nana has the answer, and about forty more like it. Nana Knows Elephants is a photo-illustrated introduction to the largest land animal on earth, written in plain language a young reader can actually follow, and short enough to finish in one sitting at bedtime. Inside, your child will find out: What makes an elephant a mammal, and which other animals share that club (including them)...

When their father is injured on the job, twins Laura and Elizabeth find a way to help their parents financially during the summer months. They make beautiful sea glass jewelry and display it at a jewelry store owned by Agnes, unknown to the girls, a distant cousin to the queen. When Laura and Elizabeth find out the crown princess is visiting the store, they anxiously await to see if she buys a piece of their jewelry. (I know children are...

A beach pup meets big Texas farm life.Tug loves his laid back island days on Naples Island, in Long Beach, California, but his heart is always with his brother, Tank. When Tug finally gets the chance to visit Tank in Dallas, he discovers that Texas feels like a whole new planet, in the best way.Tank lives on Liberty Ridge Farm, where mornings start early and every day is full of important work, and even more fun. As Tug tags along,...

Kossman's vivid picture of life behind the Iron Curtain and her notes at the end of the book will be useful discussion starters for classes studying political changes in Eastern Europe." - Booklist "13 short pieces...pungently convey the effects of growing up under a totalitarian regime." - Publishers Weekly "Young readers will identify readily with the impetuous Nina." - Kirkus Reviews "This child's eye view of Soviet Russia is original and, not withstanding its brevity, surprisingly perceptive both of Russian...