by Mike Costanzo | Oct 8, 2009 | Picture Book
Sunrise Elementary has a big dragon of a problem: the librarian, Miss Lotta Scales. Miss Scales does not want any of those awful children touching her books and she certainly isn’t going to do storytime for them. Everyone tries to make her see the joy of sharing...
by Mike Costanzo | Oct 8, 2009 | Picture Book
Goose, Hen and Duck are setting off on a beautiful day for a picnic. Hen loves the berries, Duck loves the pears and Goose loves the apples. Now where will they stop for their picnic? They don’t want a place that’s too windy or too hot. They’ll all...
by Mike Costanzo | Oct 8, 2009 | Science Fiction
The year is 2085 in Atherton, a new world created by Dr. Harding who directed the migration from the Dark Planet years ago. Atherton is divided into the Flatlands, a place of mystery and danger; the Highlands, home of the rich and privileged and those who are allowed...
by Mike Costanzo | Oct 8, 2009 | Historical Fiction
It’s 1957 in Little Rock, Arkansas, and there is a plan to integrate Central High School with some black students. Sylvia is struggling with the decision of whether to be one of the students who brave the steps up to that new world. All around her are different...
by Mike Costanzo | Oct 8, 2009 | Picture Book
Simple dot eyes, simple curved moths, multi-toned skin on big-headed babies are the winsome trademark of Helen Oxenvury’s endearing and memorable board books. Others in this must-see series include CLAP HANDS, ALL FALL DOWN and SAY GOODNIGHT. Submitted by...