Extraordinary art and short, poetic phrases in this picture book for older readers show how a young soldier feels as he waits for battle in a forest in Vietnam. Readers’ hearts will beat quickly as the soldier anticipates an encounter with the enemy. Is the enemy the old man? the young woman? the farmer? the crying baby? When he is finally face-to-face with the enemy, they stare at each other in surprise and fright. Grifalconi’s collages enhance this poignant story that readers will find hard to forget.

When Pigeon finds a delicious hot dog, he can hardly wait to shove the entire thing in his beak. But . . . then a very sly and hungry duckling enters the scene and wants a bite. Who will be the more clever bird?

How does it feel to be a Pigeon? Well, the bus driver is trying to get him to act happy, but as we all know, this is one bird that is not going to be told what to do!

More than anything, Quiet Bunny loves the sounds of the forest: the birds chirping, the wind whispering shhhhh through the leaves, and, especially, the night song all the rabbits listen to. But, one day, he wonders: how can I join in? Bunny wanders the woods asking animal after animal—but he just can’t ch-cheet like the cricket, ssssss like the hissing snake, or o-uuuu like the howling wolves. But nothing feels just right—until Quiet Bunny finds the wonderful beat that’s his and his alone.

Oh! Oh, no! It’s raining, it’s pouring! Dick and Jane are stuck indoors on a rainy day. Don’t worry! There’s plenty of family fun to be had inside-like board games, baking, and story time.

The Sleepytown Beagles, take us on another incredible journey where children can learn to appreciate the differences and unique qualities in others. Set, as always, against the backdrop of a peaceful secure place called Sleepytown, the loveable Sleepytown Beagles will inspire young readers to value the beauty of the different qualities in us all.

Sleepytown Beagles to learn about one of the most challenging and exciting times in any family – a new addition. A wonderful book to read together at bedtime, especially if there’s a new family member on the way.

Something Funny.  Look, Dick. Look, look. I see something funny. Come and see. Come and see Spot.

An incredibly engaging adventure, Sunrise Over Fire Rock Field is a wildly fun children’s book about a herd of dinosaurs that rally around one young whippersnapper, an iguanodon named Iggy, who comes up with a daring plan to go for the green–salad greens, that is. On the quest of his life, Iggy will learn what it means to be a leader and what it means to be brave enough to stand up for what he believes in.

There are lots of wonderful things about Dad, as told by a young narrator in this rhyming 8 x 8 paperback. The father plays games, gives hugs, teaches right from wrong, cheers on his child, goes for rides in the car, reads bedtime stories over and over, scares monsters away, listens to problems, and tells jokes.