by Barb Langridge | Feb 25, 2010 | Picture Book
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by Barb Langridge | Feb 25, 2010 | Picture Book
“Addie’s father promised that she would learn to read and write her name. But when he doesn’t return from the Civil War, it seems as if Addie’s dreams might be lost with him. The war has been hard on the whole country, but it has devastated the...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 25, 2010 | Picture Book
“Peace is making new friends. Peace is helping your neighbor. Peace is a growing a garden. Peace is being who you are. The Peace Book delivers positive and hopeful messages of peace in an accessible, child-friendly format featuring Todd Parr’s trademark...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 25, 2010 | Historical Fiction
As the story begins, twelve year old Petros’ biggest worry is the future of his goat, Fifi and the rivalry he has with his difficult older brother, Zola. “History is being made all around us. Don’t you want to be part of history?” These are...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 24, 2010 | Picture Book
Except for the days of the week, this is a wordless picture book. Our story begins on Tuesday with a shy little boy whose large red baseball cap successfully gives him something to hide behind as he heads out to the ballpark with his bat, ball and glove. There are the...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 23, 2010 | Picture Book
Beware the next package of nuts you open for a snack-there just might be a squirrel in there waiting to get out. A talking squirrel no less. Named Erroll. That’s exactly what happens to Bob when he opens his Nutti-Nuts. This squirrel is a hungry little fellow...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 23, 2010 | Picture Book
Talk about beautiful. This is a book of two voices: the voice of the child, often called Buttercup, who is asking for reassurance as a storm begins to stir up. The second voice is that of the mother who calmly, warmly responds to each concern that all is well and even...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 23, 2010 | Science Fiction
It has been two years since erupting volcanoes created a world-wide catastrophe. Ash still fills the sky, blocking out sunlight, and food and other necessities are increasingly difficult to find. Cities are especially dangerous places, as people will stop at...
by Joanne | Feb 23, 2010 | Non-Fiction
“Get ready . . . as a brave young sailor looking for adventure, you are about to join Ernest Shackletons expedition to icy Antarctica as a polar explorer. Find out all about the men who undertook this courageous journey and the perils they faced along the...
by Joanne | Feb 23, 2010 | Non-Fiction
“Growing up in Britain in the 1880s wasn’t easy. For a young child in school the going is tough and the punishments are hard. Readers will follow the experiences of Victorian schoolchildren and will learn some top tips on survival at school. Suddenly...
