Perfect for autumn storytimes and holiday book read-alouds, this tender picture book stars a young girl who watches over her pumpkin patch and celebrates her well-earned harvest.When Lilly spots something leafy and green growing from their compost bin she learns—Surprise!—they're pumpkins growing from the mushy jack-o'-lanterns her family tossed in last fall. She takes good care of the little pumpkins all summer, protecting them from creatures who might like a nibb...

Discover the inspiring story of Alexander Hamilton, the Founding Father, political trailblazer and modern-day icon.Alexander Hamilton’s childhood was characterized by loss and hardship. Yet with a little help and a lot of tenacity, he travelled to America to pursue an education. Aged 15 he arrived in New York City as an immigrant and an orphan. He studied hard and became known for his intelligence, wit and impressive rhetorical skills. He was soon ...

Alice is determined to build the fastest car in the boys-only soap box derby in this empowering true tale of ingenuity, engineering, and the joy of creating your dreams.Alice loves swooping through the clouds in Daddy’s biplane. She and he even flew through a howling tornado when Alice was only three! Grounded now by the Great Depression, Alice is yearning for more thrilling adventure when she sees a newspaper ad for a soap box derby where kids will race their own ...

I love you like New York.Flowing like the mighty falls, the apple of my eye.I love you like Arizona.Grand as the majestic canyon and vivid like desert blooms.I love you like the 50 states,From north to south and coast to coast.But out of every special place,With you is where I love the most.How do you show someone you love just how much they mean to you? 50 States of Love allows...

One day, a young girl named Alice suddenly spots a frantic White Rabbit, wearing a waistcoat and carrying a pocket watch. She follows the hurried creature down a hole into the magical world of Wonderland. While there, Alice meets more crazy creatures, including the Mad Hatter, the Caterpillar, and the Cheshire Cat, and plays a twisted game of croquet with the Queen of Hearts. But when the Queen turns against her, this dream-like world quickly becomes a nightmare.

Written by Lewis Carroll in 1865, this story remains a well-known classic to this day. It is the tale of a girl named Alice who falls down a rabbit hole and meets extraordinary creatures.

Who are my birthparents? Is it okay to think about them? Can I care about all of my parents at once?A Place in My Heart tells the simple story of Charlie, a chipmunk adopted by a family of squirrels, who starts to wonder about his birthparents. At first he is scared that this might upset his family but feels much better when he talks to his mother. The story reassures children that it is okay to ask questions about their birthparents without upsetting their “forever” (adoptive) par...

The Adventures of Sophie and Shadow is about two dogs, Sophie and Shadow, who were adopted. They absolutely love being together. Since Shadow is a few years younger, she keeps Sophie more active. These sisters are constantly playing, running, wrestling, or, when exhausted, sleeping.About the AuthorLori Zahn was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She has been married for 37 years and has two daughters, two dogs, and one cat.Zahn has compassion for all animals and lo...

This book was written to educate, motivate and encourage not just children but parents also to aid and bring comfort to settle anxieties regarding starting school. To achieve this, a mother and son diligently worked together to address some concerns that most children have before their first day of school.The story depicts a nervous four-year-old boy expressing his concerns to his mom, who gave him advice that helped him to overcome his fears. Their conversations are filled with rh...

Walti the Alien is twelve years old. He is from Planet Muran and has a dream to visit Planet Earth. He is faced with many challenges but has to depend on a very special person to help him achieve his goals. Pre-teen and young teen readers will enjoy learning about true friendships, determination and motivation to reach levels of life that may seem impossible.

What is a memory? I always thought that memories belonged to a person but recently something has been stealing the memories of my grampa. The good thing about a memory is that it usually belongs to more than one person… I can keep my memories of grampa safe even when his are gone. A story about Alzheimer's Dementia to be shared by families who are experiencing the challenges of this illness.