by Barb Langridge | Sep 9, 2021 | Historical Fiction
The haunting and poignant story of a how a young Japanese girl’s understanding of the historic and tragic bombing of Hiroshima is transformed by a memorial lantern-floating ceremony. Twelve-year-old Nozomi lives in the Japanese city of Hiroshima. She...
by Barb Langridge | Sep 9, 2021 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
Literal-minded Ben cracks open a fortune cookie and it tells him that he can have anything he wants, if only he’s willing to wait… A madcap adventure about the perils of patience, for fans of DIARY OF A WIMPY KID or THE TERRIBLE TWO. Good things come to...
by Barb Langridge | Sep 9, 2021 | Picture Book
The deliciously funny tale of a piece of bread who wants to be a dog– perfect for fans of Arnie the Doughnut by Laurie Keller and Everyone Loves Bacon by Kelly DiPucchio. Toasty loves dogs–so much so that he’d like to be one. He knows there are some...
by Barb Langridge | Sep 9, 2021 | Picture Book
A fun, rhyming read-aloud Halloween picture book that starts a new holiday tradition. Perfect for kids 4-8 or any young child wanting to celebrate the spookiest season of the year! Marching in the school parade in frightening costumes that we’ve made; Look...
by Barb Langridge | Sep 8, 2021 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
It’s almost picture day at Robin Hill School—and Jamie is the only student in class who has not lost a tooth in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read story! On Picture Day at school, most kids have smiles with gaps. But Jamie still has all his teeth. No matter what he does, none...
by Barb Langridge | Sep 7, 2021 | Mystery
Suspenseful and richly atmospheric, June Hur’s The Forest of Stolen Girls is a haunting historical mystery sure to keep readers guessing until the last page. 1426, Joseon (Korea). Hwani’s family has never been the same since she and her younger sister went...
by Barb Langridge | Sep 7, 2021 | Non-Fiction
The inspirational and true story of James Herman Banning, the first African American pilot to fly across the country, comes to life in this picture book biography perfect for fans of Hidden Figures and Little Leaders. Includes art from a Coretta Scott King...
by Barb Langridge | Sep 7, 2021 | Non-Fiction
Dive deep into the world of this everyday insect — and the science behind its uncertain future. Bumble bees are as familiar to most of us as the flowers these fuzzy insects feed upon. But did you know that the bees in your garden could be escapees from a local...
by Barb Langridge | Sep 6, 2021 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
Bestselling and beloved characters Toot and Puddle return twenty-five years after their debut with a brand-new story full of the same charm and whimsy that originally made they so popular. Toot & Puddle, with help from cousin Opal, are planting the dream garden...
by Barb Langridge | Sep 5, 2021 | Author Information
Born: December 16, 1775 Passed away: July 18, 1817 Meet the author Jane Austen: https://www.janeausten.org/ _________ Author bio: “Jane Austen was born in Steventon, Hampshire on December 16, 1775 and grew up in a tight-knit family. She was...
