Do Super Heroes Have Teddy Bears?-"Follow along as two ragtag, everyday
super heroes
don capes to play in the mud, save their stuffed animals from certain
peril, conquer the vegetables at dinner, and overcome darkness at night"
Pig Kahuna -Fergus is afraid to go in the water, but he and his baby brother Dink
find a surfboard while collecting treasures along the seashore.
Beyonders: Chasing the Prophecy - Jason and Rachel's adventures and friendships have made Lyrian more of a
home to them than they could have imagined, so now, armed with the
prophecy of a dying oracle, they are ready to become Lyrian's heroes
whatever the cost to themselves.
What About Heaven? - A rhyming text consisting of a child's questions
about heaven, the responses given, and scriptural references to support the answers.
Presents the true story of the building and launching of the Titanic and offers a "you are there" feeling when the steamship struck an iceberg and sank on her maiden voyage.
Look Up! Bird-watching In Your Own Backyard - A conversational, humorous introduction to bird-watching featuring
quirky full-color illustrations portray dozens of birds chatting about
their distinctive characteristics, including color, shape, plumage, and
beak and foot types.
All the Way to America -
The story of four generations of an
Italian American family, beginning with an immigrant who came through
Ellis Island with big dreams, a small shovel, and his parents' good
advice: "Work hard, but remember
to enjoy life, and never forget your family."
An Inconvenient Christmas - On
Christmas Eve, the Winstead family
experiences a variety of inconveniences but through it all, stripped of
expensive presents and other material things, the family learns about
the true spirit of
Christmas.
Of Thee I Sing - "In this tender, beautiful letter to his daughters, President Barack
Obama has written a moving tribute to thirteen groundbreaking Americans
and the ideals that have shaped our nation. From the artistry
of Georgia O'Keeffe, to the courage
of Jackie Robinson, to the patriotism
of George Washington, President Obama sees the traits
of these heroes within his own children, and within all
of America's children"
Pug and Other Animal Poems - Presents a collection of whimsical
animal poems that describe eccentric
animal behaviors, complemented by collage illustrations.
Dex: The Heart of a Hero - Tired
of being overlooked because he is so small, Dexter,
a big-hearted dog with big dreams transforms himself into
a superhero.
The Loopy Coop Hens: Letting Go - Pip, Midge, and Dot are enjoying the shade under an apple tree when
fruit starts falling around them, causing the hens to suspect a fox is
in the tree trying to hit them.
Won Ton: A Cat Tale Told in Haiku - A cat arrives at a shelter, arranges to go home with a good family, and
settles in with them, all the while letting them know who is boss and,
finally, sharing his real name.
Eliot Jones: Midnight Superhero - By day,
Eliot quietly reads his books,
feeds his goldfish and watches Mr. Smith wash his car. But grown-ups
don't know that when the clock strikes
midnight,
Eliot is a
superhero! The world's most important scientists have sent a message that a gigantic meteor is about to smash into the Earth! And
Eliot Jones,
midnight superhero is on his most important mission ever.
14 Cows for America - Maasai tribal members, after hearing the story of the September 11th
attacks from a young Massai, who was in New York on that day, decide to
present the American people with fourteen sacred
cows as a healing gift.
Take Me Out to the Yakyu - A little boy's grandfathers, one in America and one in Japan, teach him
about baseball and its rich, varying cultural traditions.
