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A is for Ark
Noah’s Journey

What a BIG job it was for Noah to prepare for the great flood! To make certain nothing was forgotten, Noah made . . . more >

Across the Reach

Being exiled to her grandparents’ house in Maine for the entire summer vacation seemed about the worst thing that could happen to eleven-year-old Elizabeth. Then she thought . . . more >

The Bird in Santa’s Beard
How a Christmas Legend Was Forever Changed

One small bird is left behind to face the bitter winter alone. Freezing and hungry, the bird calls out to Santa for help. A warm friendship grows through the cold, cold winter . . . more >

The Bump on Santa’s Noggin
How Santa Almost Forgot Christmas

Milo McMostly has the most trouble remembering to pick up his things. A small toy he leaves behind at school causes a big accident that makes Santa forget who he is . . . more >

The Christmas Boot

As Hannah Greyweather walks through the woods near her home, she discovers a black boot. Her feet are cold and, since the owner is nowhere to be found, she sees no harm . . . more >

The Decoy

Keeping a lighthouse is a lonely job, so Edison carves magnificent, life-like decoys out of driftwood he finds on his island. One day he carves a spectacular merganser decoy that magically . . . more >

The Far-Flung Adventures of Homer the Hummer

Homer, a ruby-throated hummingbird, no bigger than your index finger, journeys from the lush, tropical rain forests of Costa Rica to an artist’s garden in Michigan. Why would a tiny fellow like Homer . . . more >

Fires in the Wilderness
A Story of the Civilian Conversation Corps Boys

It’s the Great Depression, and times are hard. Children are starving. Families are scraping by on government handouts and the kindness of strangers. There is no work to be had and no money to be earned. Teenager Jarek Sokolowski and his brother take action to save their loved ones—they apply for jobs in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). . . . more >

The Frog Prince

This Brothers Grimm tale of a spoiled princess finding her handsome prince by breaking a witch’s spell has enchanted readers since it was written in the early 1800s. Children will delight . . . more >

Grammie’s Secret Cupboard

Grammie’s house is an exciting place to visit, especially if you get to stay with her all by yourself! When rain spoils the plans for a day at the beach, Grammie reveals a hidden cupboard full of special . . . more >

Hands as Warm as Toast

Libby doesn’t think that she wants to stay at kindergarten, even though Mom assures her that she’ll do just fine. Before Libby can make a dash for home, Miss Darling enlists Libby’s help to warm up her . . . more >

I Saw It in the Garden

Can you think of a more amazing place than a garden in the springtime? It comes to life not only with plants but also with a host of other visitors who will call it home . . . more >

Mitt, the Michigan Mouse

Mitt, as young white-footed mouse, lives happily in a wool mitten deep in the forest until a boy happens by with his rather large dog who snatches Mitt’s beloved home. Mitt embarks on a journey across . . . more >

Minn from Minnesota

Gerdie, a Swedish woman living in northern Minnesota, discovers Minn in a bushel of cherries from Michigan and invites the little mouse to share the comfort of her cozy cabin in the woods. A series of events . . . more >

Mitt & Minn at the Wisconsin Cheese Jamboree

What could convince two young mice to journey to a Cheese Jamboree in Wisconsin? Why CHEESE, of course! In their latest adventure, our favorite midwestern mice head off in search of delicious Swiss cheese . . . more >

Mitt & Minn’s Illinois Adventure

After exploring their respective home states, Mitt and Minn meet in Book Three at the Wisconsin Cheese Jamboree. At the conclusion of the exciting cheese-eating contest, they discover that . . . more >

Nicholas: A Massachusetts Tale

To a small field mouse from Massachusetts, family is everything! A lovely leather journal chronicles all the important events of his family’s history. When it is destroyed in a flood . . . more >

Nicholas: A Maine Tale

To Nicholas, a small field mouse from Massachusetts, family is everything! A lovely leather journal chronicles all the important events of Nicholas’s family history. When it is destroyed in a flood . . . more >

Nicholas, A New Hampshire Tale

After traveling across his home state of Massachusetts (Book One) and Maine (Book Two), Nicholas learns that his cousin Francis has taken the precious copy of his family journal to New Hampshire. Nicholas knows that he must continue his journey to search for Francis and the journal, but how will one little mouse find them in the vast mountains of New Hampshire? . . . more >

No English

Just imagine arriving in a classroom and speaking a different language than everyone else around you! All new student Blanca can do is sit and draw pictures as the class works on their lessons, but . . . more >

Oliver's Travels: An Indiana Adventure

Just as Oliver Catsdorf believes he is finishing his journey following a family map across the state of Ohio (Book One), he discovers an Indiana cousin who holds a second piece of the map! Oliver and Indy set off on a new adventure across the Hoosier state. . . . more >

Oliver's Travels: An Ohio Adventure

Oliver, a tiny mouse from northwestern Ohio, dreams big dreams and longs for grand adventures. When his great-uncle Tobias gives him a piece of a very old treasure map . . . more >

Once Upon a Christmas Eve

It has been known for centuries that at the stroke of midnight on Christmas Eve, a miracle happens deep in the forests and fields, and all animals are given the gift of speech. But when one . . . more >

Our Walk in the Woods

Nothing is more fun than a walk in the woods on a sunny spring day. Abby and her dog Kirby get up early every Saturday to . . . more >

Pippa’s First Summer

Now in hard or softcover!

Pippa, a big brown bat, and her brother Click are born in the rafters of an old red barn. In this chapter book, follow Pippa throughout her first summer. The story chronicles . . . more >

Professor Tuesday’s Awesome Adventures in History
Book One: Chief Pontiac’s War

Miss Pepper’s class is going on a field trip to the local university. Once there, they meet the curious Professor Tuesday, the inventor of the Tuesday Teleporter and an expert on the famous Native American war chief Pontiac. . . . more >

Rascal Makes Mischief on Mackinac Island

Ben and his dog Rascal get into trouble . . . lots of trouble. When his family decides that historic Mackinac Island is their summer vacation destination, mayhem can’t be far behind! Join Ben and . . . more >

The Runaway Garden
A delicious story that’s good for you, too!

What made the snap beans snap? How did the berries get into a jam? What happened to the cauliflower’s head? . . . more >

Three Lessons for Astair the Bear

Astair the bear is a loveable fellow with many friends, but he does have a tendency to be, well, just a bit stubborn. And sometimes, his blustery mood becomes just a bit angry! On those . . . more >

A Turn for Lucas

Twins Amelia and Lucas just love to play soccer! Games should be a lot of fun for them but the pressure is on when the whistle blows and parents begin to shout. Will Lucas overcome his nerves and save . . . more >

Twoey & the Goat

At the J. R. Brand Ranch, springtime sees the birth of many new thoroughbred foals. Each horse holds the promise that it may someday become a championship racehorse . . . more >

The Wonders of Nature Sketchbook

The Wonders of Nature Sketchbook gives aspiring artists, young and old, step-by-step instructions on how to draw their favorite wild animals in their natural surroundings. Filled with . . . more >

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