by Barb Langridge | Jan 5, 2011 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
Many girls think about reinventing themselves, but unlike Moxie, few get the chance to do it. Moxie is 13 and starting school at Eaton Academy. Each person Moxie meets discovers a different Moxie. As the story progresses Moxie finds managing multiple personalities to...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 5, 2011 | Historical Fiction
Peter walks slowly, savoring the sun and wind before he enters the Annex. Who knows how long the Franks and his family will stay there, Jews escaping the Nazis in Holland by going into hiding?Yes, those Franks. This is Peter’s side of the struggle for survival...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 5, 2011 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
The best cute ya novel for girls this year!Quirky, clumsy Penny Lane (her parents loved the Beatles) finds herself eons away from her New York City upbringing when her mother decides to “find herself” and moves them to Nowheresville, USA known as...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 5, 2011 | Picture Book
Join Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin’s hilarious farmyard animals as they help readers count from 1 to 10. From “1 farmer sleeping” to “10 fish ready to go,” children are sure to enjoy counting like never before. Clever text and hilarious...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 3, 2011 | Fantasy
On one side of the border life is normal as we know it today. It’s the usual mix of school, the internet, cell phones, boyfriends, and peer relationships. On the other side the land is wild and ruled by dragons who are greatly feared by humans. Kay enjoys rock...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 3, 2011 | Picture Book
With a flair for rhyme and a whole barrel of fun, the beasts are gathering for their feast. They’re flying, hopping, swimming and each one is proudly bearing a special feastly food. Mice with rice and fishes with knishes are excitedly journeying to the special...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 1, 2011 | Non-Fiction
As the Nazis spread across Europe in 1940, many Jewish families fled to France seeking safety. Then the Nazis took control of France as well collaborating with the Vichy government and though Jews could find some sanctuary in southern France, the northern part of the...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 1, 2011 | Picture Book
There just aren’t that many books out there about Christmas that work for the toddler set. This one is simple and has a comforting owl leading us on. Meet Little Owl who is sitting in his tree with a “waiting feeling.” Along comes a star who invites...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 1, 2011 | Picture Book
Banty Hen feels broody and goes looking for a safe place to lay her eggs. Ahh, here’s just the spot and seven little eggs find a cozy spot underneath Mama’s soft feathers. Then she waits. Peep, peep, peep. Cluck, cluck, cluck. The wonder of the cracking...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 1, 2011 | Picture Book
Good natured chicken Minerva Louise does not have the best eyesight in the world as she admires a snowy house decorated for the holidays. When what to her wondering eyes should appear a herd of goats lands on a rooftop, she admires their fancy horns and greets Mr....
