Evergreen is a sad little tree that doesn t understand her purpose in life. While the different seasons bring many changes to the forest, Evergreen remains the same, year in and year out. This all changes when a family comes into the forest and takes Evergreen home with them. It is then that Evergreen undergoes a transformation that leaves her reveling in the joy and knowledge that she too is very special and beautiful, just like her friends left behind in the forest. This heartwarming children s book is fun to read all year, but is especially meaningful during the winter season. EVERGREENs...

With tenderness and touches of humor, Ada N. Letelier's new children's book deals with the topic of death, specifically the loss of a cherished pet. While death is a topic that many parents struggle with, this book shows how parental support, love, and understanding can help children grieve through a difficult time. When young Nicole comes home with two frogs, Jeff and Alice, the little girl announces she wants them as pets. Mom and Dad do everything they can to help Nicole care for them, but disaster strikes when Alice dies. Would Jeff be better off in the frog's natural habitat? Though this...