So begins a new adventure for Ada, and for Susan Smith, the woman who is forced to take the two kids in. As Ada teaches herself to ride a pony, learns to read, and watches for German spies, she begins to trust Susan—and Susan begins to love Ada and Jamie. But in the end, will their bond be enough to hold them together through wartime? Or will Ada and her brother fall back into the cruel hands…
Ten-year-old Manami did not realize how peaceful her family's life on Bainbridge Island was until the day it all changed. It's 1942, after the attack on Pearl Harbor, and Manami and her family are Japanese American, which means that the government says they must leave their home by the sea and join other Japanese Americans at a prison camp in the desert. Manami is sad to go, but even worse is t…
Toast is a little mouse. His birthday is just days away and he's super excited! He just can't wait! Daddy, on the other hand, wishes there was a bit more time . . . to finish making Toast's present! This satisfying and engaging story is part of our 'My First Milestones' series where animal families are ready to help toddlers on their growing-up path, step by step, and celebrate the milestones …
The three bears are furious. Their house has been ransacked and there is only one suspect! They find Goldilocks' cottage in the forest and decide to take their revenge. Baby Bear spatters the kitchen with Puffo Pops, Mummy and Daddy Bear tango on the table, and they all cause havoc in the bathroom. But when Goldilocks arrives back at the cottage, the three bears realise they have made a dreadfu…
This fantastic compendium puts a humorous twist on the perennially popular Q & A format, taking a sideways look at all that is spectacular, silly and just plain strange about the world around you. Quirkily illustrated characters and playful text reveal the amazing answers to the curious questions that children have.