Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories

Book SynopsisFollow four fairy friends from around the world as they discover and explore the beauty of Jamaica.

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Book SynopsisMrs Harmong and her family are pariahs in the community after being accused of sacirilege by stealing the parson's bull and burning the manse, but they fight to endure and overcome adversity.

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Book SynopsisFun lift-the-flaps foster the imagination and reveal colorful new images Images of different fruits transform into animals with lift-the-flaps in this interactive book. Readers of all ages will delight in trying to guess the next surprise. A pineapple becomes a yellow armadillo; a red apple turns into the face of a monkey. What will become of an orange, a banana, grapes, and more? The irresistible guessing game encourages children to imagine the possibilities.Trade Review"By lifting flaps, youngsters can transform fruit into animals. Yonezu's style, utilizing a thick, clumpy black line and bold, flat colors, is eye-catchingly simple without ever becoming boring. Surprising and engaging." -- Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisA clever guessing game about shapes to stimulate the imagination Learning shapes is a lot more fun when there are surprises involved, and this die-cut board book from master artist and designer Yusuke Yonezu is full of them. Angles and triangles are everywhere, and the shapes and colors found in everyday objects come to life when the pages of the book are turned. The interactive format will both educate and entertain the youngest of readers.Trade Review"The book not only appeals to the imagination, but it invites touch: little fingers will want to trace the triangular die cuts, and readers may even peek through as they search for more triangular shapes beyond the book. A smart and engaging book that will encourage the imaginations of children, all while teaching them to recognize triangles." Kirkus Reviews starred review"Don't miss minedition's other new die-cut book this season, Triangles by Yusuke Yonezu. A wildly clever look at spotting triangles in all sorts of places, this interactive book is both educational and fun." Kendall Rautzhan, madisoncourier.com

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Book SynopsisA collection of bestselling Mandie books 16-20 telling of life at the turn of the century for ages 8-13; over six million Mandie books sold.

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Book SynopsisA collection of the bestselling Mandie books 27-29 telling of life at the turn-of-the-century; for ages 8-12; over 6 million Mandie books sold.

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Book SynopsisAlso included are a compendium of caribou facts and a new afterword about caribou in the twenty-first century. Journey into the magical world of the caribou, North America s own reindeer. A Tilbury House classic with 30,000 copies soldExpanded paperback edition includes a haunting new afterword by biologist Mark McCollough, describing the condition of the great arctic caribou herds in the age of climate change. Both an alphabet book and a child's nature book.Trade Review"An ode to the caribou, lovingly done and resonant in its execution." -- Publishers Weekly"An unusually attractive and informative book." -- School Library Journal"A tour de force: both a homage to a particular creature and a textbook example of how an alphabet book can educate and delight a young reader." -- The New York Times

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Book Synopsis A Cooperative Children’s Book Center Choice of 2013 Reading Is Fundamental STEAM Collection Kunu wants to make a pack basket, just like the other men on Indian Island.Trade Review"Beautifully written and illustrated . . . I hope Lee DeCora Francis writes some more books. She’s got a knack for seamlessly presenting the story without sounding didactic. This is exquisite writing, and I’d love to see more of it." -- Debbie Reese, American Indians in Children’s Literature"Details of Kunu’s home are gracefully juxtaposed with images of baskets from eras past holding fish, berries, potatoes, ferns, and more, suggesting that longstanding cultural traditions can be readily integrated into a contemporary lifestyle." -- Publishers Weekly"Kunu’s Basket is a delightful addition to Tilbury House’s growing list of titles by Native New Englanders that depict modern American Indian lives. This simple story of a contemporary Penobscot boy being encouraged to make his first basket is told and illustrated with accuracy, clarity, and intelligence. It truly should delight not only young children, but people of all ages. It’s not just about the enduring nature of traditional crafts; it also demonstrates the values of patience, family, and perseverance." -- Joseph Bruchac, author of Our Stories Remember

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Book SynopsisA poem of praise and affection for the world's oceans, with magical pictures by the award-winning illustrator of Hillary and Chelsea Clinton's Grandma's Gardens.

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Book SynopsisThrough God's own promises and colorful illustrations, young children can discover the reality that God knows everything–and He knows and cares for them.

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Book SynopsisNow available in board book form so that younger children can also hear Punchinello's newest lesson: he is loved, not because of what he owns, but because of Whose he is.

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Book SynopsisGently guides adults and children to see what the Bible really has to say about Heaven and those who live there.

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Book SynopsisBased on the real-life event that inspired Paula Kluth and Patrick Schwarz's bestselling "Just Give Him the Whale!," this simple but powerful story introduces educators to one of the best, most effective inclusion strategies: using students' fascinations to help them learn.Pedro, a young boy who loves whales more than anything, is heartbroken when he's told to put away his favorite toy whale on the first day of school. But then Pedro's teacher discovers the secret to helping him do his best work: not only giving him his whale, but also incorporating his special interest into the whole curriculum. Soon, Pedro's whale is helping all the children learn, as the teacher works whales into math lessons, storytime, simple science experiments, and more! Pedro's whale helps him make friends, too, as the other children start to share his special interest.An ideal teaching tool, Pedro's Whale will inspire educators to harness their students' natural motivations. The engaging, full-color illustrations (by Justin Canha, a gifted artist on the autism spectrum) also make this book perfect for storytime, so all children can increase their sensitivity to peers with special needs and learning differences.Everyone who reads Pedro's Whale will remember its eye-opening message: when you work with instead of against what students love, they feel safe, happy, and ready to learn. Used in tandem with "Just Give Him the Whale!," this enlightening story will help teachers maximize inclusion and ensure that students with and without disabilities reach their full potential.

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Book SynopsisA fistful of bones and a mysterious treasure hunt--not quite what twelve-year-old Chicagoan Delta Wells is expecting when she arrives on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, to visit her grandparents for the summer! But when Pops tells her that his beloved Island History Museum may be demolished to make room for a golf resort, Delta visits the museum property and discovers a skeleton hidden in the marsh. The bones and a long-secret message from the past send Delta and her younger brother, Jax, on a race to unearth the island's secrets, save their grandfather's museum, and help complete a mission someone started more than 150 years ago.From the Civil War ruins of Hilton Head, to the site of the H. L. Hunley submarine in Charleston and the University of South Carolina's historic Horseshoe in Columbia, Delta and Jax's vacation is an exciting and educational adventure through history.

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Book SynopsisThe full power of the freezing water crashed into them, knocking them off their feet, snatching Tara's breath away. She managed to hook one arm around the handrail, trying her best to hold onto Lucy with the other. As one side of the bridge collapsed, Lucy's feet scrabbled to keep a footing, but she slipped down the wooden planks. Tara lost her grip, but managed to grab Lucy's hand as she held it out. She was left dangling over the water. 'I can't hold on, Tara. Don't let me fall! Please don't let go!' Lucy begged, her hand beginning to slip from Tara's. There was no time to think. 'No, I won't let you go, Lucy.' With that, Tara let go of the handrail and they plunged together into the raging torrent. Tara realises there is something strange about herself when every time she goes into water her fingers begin to web and legs feel funny. But then her sister Niamh is a changeling, a fairy child exchanged for a human child ten years before. Now it's time for Niamh to return to her own world, and Tara and friends, Lucy and Jared, intend to go with her.

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Book SynopsisMistflower is a friendly little mouse. But as the long days of summer draw to a close she increasingly dreads the loneliness winter brings. Her prayers for help are answered in a way she could never have imagined when a small kitten is dumped in the garden of the abandoned vicarage which is her home. Terrified, but unable to bring herself to desert Silk, the courageous mouse finds herself in a life changing adventure. Together the two of them survive the destruction of their home, find many new friends and make a dangerous enemy. Now all they need to do is survive her scheming.Trade ReviewI enjoyed this story very much. It is sweet, yet devious; harmonious, yet deceptive. The friendship between the small kitten and the even smaller mouse is a testament to all the odd relationships animals have formed through the years. When a bully becomes friends with his long time target, or any other odd couple emerges, Mistflower, the Loneliest Mouse is their story. I like that the animals, regardless of their nature (such as a cat to chase a mouse or bird), they come together when needed. Once a year the animals, all of them, gather to celebrate Walpurgis Night. Ghost, a snow-white owl, leads the meeting. For this one night, all creatures are safe as they gather to thank The Great God of all living creatures. This reminded me of WWII, when at Christmas a cease-fire existed for the one day. It also shows that all men can get along, as can all creatures. We only need to try. That may be the gist of the story. The illustrations, at the head of each chapter, foretells the action. The line art, in black and white, are well-drawn, interesting depictions of the characters. Sarah Frances Nash adds unmistakable emotion in the character's eyes, such as Silk, scared when he realizes Longtooth, a badger, is planning to harm him. Mistflower's worry is very apparent while watching over Silk, as he recovers from falling into the icy pond. The illustrations give the eyes a nice break from the text. Boys and girls, and even parents, will enjoy Mistflower, the Loneliest Mouse. The violence is minimal. When Caramel tries to kill Silk the author created wonderful scenes that made me worried, yet encouraged. Nothing will frighten even the youngest child, who I think will want to hear this story more than once. There are chapters, making this a good bedtime story told over several nights or used in a classroom-reading circle. With all the fantasy, dystopian worlds, and other belief suspending stories of late, Mistflower, The Loneliest Mouse returns to storytelling based on characters and relationships that do not require one to suspend anything to understand and enjoy the story. It is a simple, eloquent story and one of the best I have had the pleasure of recommending from debut children's author Krystina Kellingley. Kid Lit Reviews, 03/24/2013

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Book SynopsisIn this fantasy adventure, Fletcher and Scoop are Apprentice Adventurers from the ancient establishment of Blotting's Academy on Fullstop Island. This is the place where all story characters are trained. The trouble is, they can't remember how they got there. It's the first day of term, but the two apprentices soon realise something is wrong. Things are going missing, including their own memories, and Scoop has the unsettling feeling that something is creeping in the shadows. As the children search for answers, they become entangled with the life of the Storyteller, the islands creator and king. They journey to his wedding banquet and find themselves uncovering a hidden past. What is their connection to this mysterious man? And is there more to him than meets the eye?Trade ReviewRise of the Shadow Stealers is an exciting re-enactment of the age-old conflict between good and evil...Like all the best stories, it can be read on different levels...at times there are echoes of C.S.Lewis. Young people and adults alike will be taken up by the tension of what will happen to the Apprentice Adventurers...A thoroughly absorbing read. -- Rt. Revd. John Packer

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Book SynopsisThe fire Reaume, beings from New Earth, won the battle. Qeriya, Lahcen and Khalid discovered the truth about themselves and their powers. They found a family. And now they have a plan. This plan will take them through dangerous territory where they will meet more Reaume and encounter more resistance. But as they learn about their history, they also find more questions. Why does Doctor Michael appear to be a target? Who is this mysterious woman with silver eyes? Are all Reaume trustworthy? What is the meaning of a prophesy they find along this journey to save their parents? And which is the greater threat, their battles with the enemy or with each other? This instalment explores the depths of their origins as they fight to survive and maintain their solidarity in the face of forces that seek to divide them.

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Book SynopsisSet in the magical boarding school of St Francis', Cold Fire centres around a group of teenagers who become involved in the tale of Romeo and Juliet in this contemporary re-telling of the classic story. Meanwhile, four hundred years earlier, a young teacher from Stratford Upon Avon arrives at the school. His name is Will... From the author of The Invisible Hand comes the second book in the spellbinding Shakespeare's Moon series.

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Book Synopsis"...I raced out of that cinema and didn't look back. It was halfway through the film, after a most incredible moment with Frankie, and I just ran. I haven't told her yet or replied to her message of `WTF just happened? x.' WTF did just happen? My grandma died. That's what happened." The final instalment of the Dani Moore Trilogy finds teenage survivor, Dani, in her second phase of Sixth Form. As she navigates her way through the year, she embarks upon a new relationship which brings its own set of challenges to overcome. She has decisions to make about her future and finds this overwhelming as she struggles to focus on the present. Desperate to pass her exams while still being able to enjoy life, will she have the happy ending she dreams of?

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Book Synopsis'The old couple had whirled into my life. I could never have seen then how large the whirling, how big the circles.' In The Princess Gardener, Princess Eugenie swapped places with Alyssa, a farm girl of her exact likeness, and they both got what they had longed for... Eugenie a chance to work on the land and Alyssa an education. The second installment, The Alyssa Chronicle, sees the upcoming wedding of Arbuckle Beauregard the III which is to be a state event. Everything must be perfect. With the help of a magical couple, the girls must swap back in order to stop a royal plot to steal all the flowers of the land. Will Alyssa and Princess Eugenie's friendship and determination be enough to defend the farmers and gardeners of the kingdom? And will the girls succeed in getting back to their preferred places?

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Book SynopsisCyborgs, humans and Modified teachers battle it out for control of St Francis' School as the plot of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar plays itself out in a battle worthy of the great general himself. In this third instalment to the Shakespeare's Moon Series, James Hartley continues his innovative modernisation of the Bard's enduring tales.

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Book SynopsisThis, the sequel to the same author's much-acclaimed 'Xanthippic Dialogues,' is a multi-faceted commentary on the post-modern condition, which takes the form of part-Hellenistic, part-Arabian fairy tale. Archeanassa of Colophon, subject of a poem attributed by Diogenes Laertius to Plato, has returned to her birthplace in search of the lost manuscripts of another ex-lover, the poet Antimachus. There, she encounters Perictione, Plato's niece, who loves alone in the ruined and brutalized city amid memories and dreams. Perictione tells the strange story of Merope of Sardis, the Nietzshean philosopher who both made and destroyed her life. Little by little Archeanassa comes to recognize that Perictiones story is also her own story, and that the mystery of Colophon is the mystery of modernity itself. Through dialogues, stories and fantasies, the narrative explores the aesthetic way of life, and the possibilities of meaning in an age of inverted commas.

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Book SynopsisWritten by occupational therapist Michele Griffin, this picture book is a must for any child with Sensory Processing Disorder. Pete finds his clothes uncomfortable and can’t stand “paint, soap, and things with lumps.” He explains this to his mother and the reader in this fun children’s book, as he and his mother navigate a difficult morning in the life of a young boy with sensory issues.

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Book SynopsisGo along with one nervous little boy, as he faces a day he DREADS – Haircut Day! He hides under the bed with fear at the beginning, but by the end, he has learned that it’s not so scary. He learns to cope with his fear of the barber, and even maybe like it a little! Michele Griffin is no stranger to `picky’ children, having spent 7 years as a paediatric occupational therapist working with children who were `extra-sensitive’ or had `sensory’ issues. Often demonstrating strong dislikes for haircuts, tags in shirts, seams on socks and lumps in food, these children are sometimes very challenging for parents to rear. Griffin created this story to foster communication, tolerance and understanding between parent and child.

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