Dexter the dog is so little that Cleevis the tomcat bullies him. But little Dex has dreams--big dreams. He wants to be a superhero. So he reads all the comic books he can, builds his muscles, and even orders a hero suit. Suddenly, even Cleevis needs his help Dexter has determination, spirit, and heart as he proves, above all, that no matter how little you are, you can still do very big things.
Dexter the dog is so little that Cleevis the tomcat bullies him. But little Dex has dreams--big dreams. He wants to be a superhero. So he ...
William is getting ready for his bath when the faucet breaks, sending him and his tub surfing through the building On his wet ride, he collects a strange fleet in his wake -- from Uncle Nash, who sits in the trash, to Little Dottie, who sails the potty. Who will William carry off next? Bath-lovers and bath-haters alike will want to know "Full of amusing detail that will keep young readers coming back again and again." -- School Library Journal
William is getting ready for his bath when the faucet breaks, sending him and his tub surfing through the building On his wet ride, he collects a str...
His name is Maxi and he rides in a taxi with his best friend Jim every day!
Maxi the dog spends his days roaming the city streets, scavenging for food. Then one day a kind taxi driver named Jim offers him friendship, a home, and a place in the front seat. From that moment on, Maxi and Jim share all sorts of crazy adventures -- involving opera singers, circus clowns, and one hilarious Groucho Marx disguise!
His name is Maxi and he rides in a taxi with his best friend Jim every day!
Maxi the dog spends his days roaming the city streets, scavenging for fo...
From the creators of "The Escape of Marvin the Ape" comes this inventive takeon the Cinderella tale. Fanny Agnes is a farm girl with a big dream--to marrya prince. When the town mayor announces he is throwing a grand ball, Fanny isconvinced her time has come.
From the creators of "The Escape of Marvin the Ape" comes this inventive takeon the Cinderella tale. Fanny Agnes is a farm girl with a big dream--to m...
Harvey Potter was a very strange fellow indeed. He was a farmer but not like any farmer you've ever met. He didn't grow corn, okra, or tomatoes. Harvey Potter grew balloons. No one knew exactly how he did it, but with the help of the light of a full moon, one friendly child catches a peek of just how Harvey Potter does it. And keeps some magic for herself.
"This is the best sort of fantasy imaginative, inventive, and believable. Harvey Potter is a wonder he's the owner of a genuine U.S. Government Inspected Balloon farm. And Nolen's tale about this man, narrated by the African-American girl...
Harvey Potter was a very strange fellow indeed. He was a farmer but not like any farmer you've ever met. He didn't grow corn, okra, or tomatoes. Harve...
From Pulitzer and Nobel Prize-winning author Pearl S. Buck and acclaimed artist Mark Buehner comes a heartwarming story that illustrates the true meaning of Christmas.
Rob wants to get his father something special for Christmas this year--something that shows how much he really loves him. But it's Christmas Eve, and he doesn't have much money to spend. What could he possibly get? Suddenly, Rob thinks of the best gift of all...
The acclaimed author of nearly a hundred books for children and adults, Pearl S. Buck captures the spirit of Christmas in this elegant,...
From Pulitzer and Nobel Prize-winning author Pearl S. Buck and acclaimed artist Mark Buehner comes a heartwarming story that illustrates th...
Have you ever built a snowman and discovered the next day that his grin has gotten a little crooked, or his tree-branch arms have moved? And you've wondered . . . what do snowmen do at night? This delightful wintertime tale reveals all Caralyn Buehner's witty, imaginative verse offers many amusing details about the secret life of snowmen and where they go at night, while Mark Buehner's roly-poly snowmen are bursting with personality and charm. From the highly successful team that created such winning titles as Fanny's Dream, Snowmen at Night is fabulous, frosty, and fun
Have you ever built a snowman and discovered the next day that his grin has gotten a little crooked, or his tree-branch arms have moved? And you've wo...
Snowmen at Night shared with us the magical, slip-sliding adventures of snowmen after dark . . . but have you ever wondered what snowmen do for Christmas? Well, now's your chance to find out The snowmen are back, and this time they're celebrating Christmas--the snowman way
This snappy and entertaining companion to the New York Times bestseller Snowmen at Night depicts all the best parts of the holiday, replete with icy treats and a snowman Kris Kringle.Told in the same bouncy verse as the original, Snowmen at Christmas is perfect for a snowy evening...
Snowmen at Night shared with us the magical, slip-sliding adventures of snowmen after dark . . . but have you ever wondered what snowmen do for...