“Call any vegetable, call it by name You gotta call one today when you get off the train. Call any vegetable and the chances are good Yeah, yea-ah-ey! That the vegetable will respond to you.” — Frank Zappa “Oh boy, bok choy! Brussels sprout....
This title is part of the series “Vanishing Cultures.” With vibrant photography and easy to comprehend text, author/photographer Reynolds gives children a glimpse into the daily lives of Yanomama children as they pursue their daily activities: gathering plantains and...
This beautifully photographed book is a wonderful introduction to the Everglades for children. Author Trish Marx and photographer Cindy Karp have created a book that has accessible text for middle-grade readers and stunning photography. The medium that drives this...
“As he talks, I try to remember if he and I have ever had a conversation that didn’t include some kind of pep talk about reading. But this time is different. If they give their permission, I’ll even promise to grow up and become a librarian – that’s how much I want to...
“It was May of 1839 when I got sold. Again…the mistress…sold the whole place–and us, too, just the same as the cows and the chairs.” So begins the story of 16-year-old Charlotte, who has been bought by the owner of the Mammoth Cave...
