Isobel Lindgren -- Izzy -- is a chearleader, the only sophomore on the entire squad. Pretty, blonde, and from a wealthy family, she's the kind of girl who everyone notices. And as much as she hates to admit it, Izzy loves that. So when Marco, a popular senior, asks her to a party, how can she say no? And how can she say no when he wants to drive her home? But days later, when Izzy wakes up i…
Loving is believing. Ever since May, summer;s aunt and good-as-a-mother for the past six years, died in the garden among her pole beans and carrots, life for summer and her uncle ob has been as bleak as winter. Ob doesnt want to create his beautiful whirligigs anymore, and he and summer have slipped into a sadness that they cant shake off. They need May in whatever form they can have her-a mess…
by Cynthia Rylant ; illustrated by Brian Biggs.
The first book in the acclaimed easy-to-read series featuring Henry and his lovable 180-pound dog, Mudge.'
In the eleventh book in the Henry and Mudge series, it's a gray, rainy weekend and Henry and Mudge are stuck inside. Being inside is boring, until Henry and his parents decide to build a castle in the basement!
Henry and his dog Mudge visit Henry's grandparents—but what's that sound?—in this ninth Ready-to-Read book of their adventures. Henry and Mudge spend a scary night at Henry's grandmother's house in the country.
The O'Malleys are off to the beach! But it's a long, hot, boring drive. What can Eric, Bridget, and Nell do to keep busy? Play tally games, of course—counting up all the gray cars or green T-shirts they see. Whoever has the most marks at the end wins the game. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7. It’s a fu…
Mr. Putter and his beloved cat bake a light and airy Christmas cake for their neighbor Mrs. Teaberry. “Howard’s relaxed, mixed-media pictures catch the nuances of the cozy, affectionate relationship between an old man and a cat with all the right moves.”--Booklist