by Barb Langridge | Feb 4, 2012 | Picture Book
Portraits: Fancy. Collages: Très fancy. Splatter paintings: Très, très fancy! It’s spring vacation, and Nancy is feeling glum because her best friend, Bree, is out of town. Luckily, it’s Nancy’s mom to the rescue! When she brings home a brand-new set...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 4, 2012 | Picture Book
A lyrical description of a chipmunk as it goes about its activities in late summer, prepares for winter, and settles in till spring.—from the publisher 32 pages 978-0525671916 Ages 4-7 Keywords: chipmunk, nature,...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 4, 2012 | Historical Fiction
World War II is on everyone’s mind and in every headline, and Howie Crispers has a hunch that his school principal is a spy. With a little snooping around, Howie finds out something even more alarming. Principal Lomister may not be a spy, but he is plotting to...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 4, 2012 | Picture Book
The best story is one that comes from the heart. The library is having a contest for the best story, and the quirky narrator of this book just has to win that rollercoaster ride with her favorite author! But what makes a story the best? Her brother Tim says the best...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 4, 2012 | Action / Adventure
Frank the frog and Mikey the mouse are off on another fun-filled adventure! This time they are pretending to explore the jungle when they come upon what looks like a real tiger. Suddenly the tiger is snatched up and carried off in the jaws of another animal! Mikey...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 4, 2012 | Picture Book
Mercer Mayer’s Little Critter is having quite the grumpy day in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he’s cranky on the slide or stubborn in the sandbox, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect way to teach children...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 4, 2012 | Picture Book
Mercer Mayer’s Little Critter wants to show you all the things he can do for himself in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he’s tying his shoes, coloring a picture, or riding his bike, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story....
by Barb Langridge | Feb 4, 2012 | Historical Fiction
In Book One of Sofia’s Ellis Island Diary, renowned author Kathryn Lasky tells the story of Sofia Monari’s arrival in America from Italy. When Sofia and her family arrive in Ellis Island after a long and difficult journey from Italy, a cruel twist of fate...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 4, 2012 | Picture Book
Mercer Mayer’s Little Critter has made quite the mess in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he’s shoving junk under the bed, cramming toys in the closet, or overstuffing drawers with clothes, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 4, 2012 | Picture Book
Rev your engines for another adventure in Jon Scieszka’s Trucktown! It’s trash day in Trucktown and Gabriella is ready SMASH, CRASH, and CRUNCH her way around town. Turn the wheel and help her find all the things she needs to keep her motor revving and her...