A Dragon Valentine is a story about two friends who get their wires crossed. When Mia is invited to Ling's house for a party two weeks before Valentine's Day, she begins to dream of candy shaped hearts, wonderful treats, and lots of fun at her first big girl party. Oh boy, she is in for a BIG SURPRISE Readers will enjoy seeing just how they eventually make a cross cultural connection. Illustrations: This book is uniquely illustrated by Katy Loutzenhiser who co-authored and created the artwork for Solaka, the Girl with the Long Blue Toenails. Katy delivers detailed etchings with spot colors...

One winter I brought my favorite Dolly to grandma's in hopes that she would make her a new dress. Instead grandma taught me to knit, to purl, and to mend, and soon we were making Dolly a new friend. When I arrived home, I discovered a surprise that is sure to warm your heart.

A Snowman in Central Park gives new meaning to "0ver the river and through the woods to grandmother's house we go " In this winter's tale a little boy named Reggie takes a ride through snowy New England in the family car. The snowflakes thicken as he observes the beautiful mountains of the Connecticut River Valley, that look like a white frosted three-layered cake to him. By the time Reggie arrives in New York City, the avenues are blanketed with drifts, and the trees are bare, and that's when he spots an unbelievable site in Central Park that is worthy of a closer look. Reggie laughed so...

This story shows how a young African American finds beauty in the headdress worn by a young girl from the Somali Republic. With the help of her father Keisha discovers the significance of the Hijab and is encouraged to make a new friend. Aisha's Gift shows the innocence and joy children share in making a special friend.