by Barb Langridge | Feb 15, 2012 | Fiction
Bob is Dot’s dog, and he likes to dig! Will there be trouble or fun when they try to help Dot’s mother plant a tree?—from the publisher 24 pages 978-0152065416 Ages 4-7 Keywords: beginning reader, dogs, pets,...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 14, 2012 | Picture Book
Peas on Earth uses a simple play on words to portray the basic concepts of peace, harmony, getting along with all kinds of people, and being green in a manner that young kids will grasp. And it will resonate more as they grow older. Adult caregivers will chuckle over...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 14, 2012 | Picture Book
What’s the best room in the house? Is it the kitchen with its wonderful aromas and goodies? Or is it the front porch, where guests flock to visit on summer nights? Maybe it’s the cozy bedroom, when you are snuggling deep under the covers on winter...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 14, 2012 | Picture Book
Bake a delicious apple pie–and take a trip with this culinary global adventure! An apple pie is easy to make…if the market is open. But if the market is closed, the world becomes your grocery store. This picture book takes readers around the globe to...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 14, 2012 | Picture Book
Bonjour! Here’s the thing of it: Paris has just been discovered by Eloise the little girl from the Plaza… Here is what Eloise does in Paris: everything. The effect is rawther extraordinaire. If you come to Paris with Eloise you will always be glad you did....
by Barb Langridge | Feb 14, 2012 | Fiction
Avon the snail has never had an adventure. And adventure, he has heard, is the key to a happy life. So with his new friend Edward the ant, Avon sets out on a journey to find the excitement his life has been missing. This modern fable is filled with funny–and...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 14, 2012 | Historical Fiction
In this sequel to My America: Freedom’s Wings, Corey Birdsong and his family have escaped slavery and the South and found refuge in Canada. This book is part of the re-launch of the My America series. In Sharon Dennis Wyeth’s sequel to My America:...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 14, 2012 | Historical Fiction
In her third and final diary, by Kathryn Lasky, Sofia continues to face the hardship of her new life in America with her cheerful and courageous spirit. Sofia continues to chronicle life in her new home, the North End of Boston, as her best friend Maureen comes to...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 14, 2012 | Picture Book
After a parrot makes fun of Sooki’s big ears, long nose, and wrinkled skin, the “saggy baggy” elephant isn’t too sure of himself. But once he meets some beautiful creatures who look just like him, Sooki celebrates with a joyful “one-two-three-kick.” For over 50 years,...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 14, 2012 | Picture Book
This heartwarming story of how a little tiger named Leo bloomed is told by bestselling author Robert Kraus and is accompanied by the wonderfully bold illustrations of Jose Aruego. It’s an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children...
