by Barb Langridge | Oct 29, 2024 | Picture Book
An entertaining tale about a day in the life of an island cat “A cat, a cat, a big, round cat. Have you ever seen a cat like that? What do you think she is looking for?” Follow this big, round cat as she saunters through her island village, stopping to interact with...
by Barb Langridge | Oct 29, 2024 | Picture Book
In this standalone sequel to instant New York Times Bestseller Dolly Parton’s Billy the Kid Makes it Big, Dolly’s favorite god-dog is back with a tale about the true meaning of Christmas. French bulldog Billy the Kid is one lucky pup. He has everything he...
by Barb Langridge | Oct 29, 2024 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
The hilarious and heartening story of a teen girl who makes several astonishingly terrible decisions in an effort to find the support she needs. Giddy Barber knows with certainty she’s going to become a mechanical engineer. What she doesn’t know is the last time...
by Barb Langridge | Oct 29, 2024 | Picture Book
Friendship wins the day in this heartwarming quarrel between two hilariously stubborn frogs. Two frogs find an ordinary little rock. It’s the perfect place to stretch their legs! But both frogs think it’s their rock—and they really don’t want to share. So what...
by Barb Langridge | Oct 29, 2024 | Picture Book
A community grows as neighbor helps neighbor in this heartwarming story inspired by the Golden Ladder, a Jewish approach to charity intended to create a fair society. Moses isn’t used to jingle-jangle in his pocket, so he’s reluctant to give money when Barefoot Benny...
by Barb Langridge | Oct 29, 2024 | Picture Book
A Children’s Book Council Summer 2024 Showcase: Imagination Celebration! Pick Meet Troll — an underground bully who learns the power of words and empathy – in this gently powerful picture book just right for sharing and storytimes. Once, there was a scary...
by Barb Langridge | Oct 29, 2024 | Picture Book
Alfonso and Abuela love to spend Saturday afternoons finding books at the library and reading them together beneath their favorite oak tree. But when their beloved tree is cut down, can Alfonso transform the stump into something magical for their whole community—their...
by Barb Langridge | Oct 29, 2024 | Picture Book
This heartwarming follow‑up to The Littlest Yak and The Littlest Yak and The New Arrival takes Gertie and her family to new pastures. When the ice starts melting, it’s time for the yaks to move on and find a new mountain. Gertie’s mum tells her that home is about more...
by Barb Langridge | Oct 29, 2024 | Fantasy
What if you could send fan mail to your fairy tale idols? And what if they wrote back? “Happily ever after” takes on a new meaning in this book from actor-comedian-author Richard Ayoade and best-selling illustrator David Roberts. It’s once upon a time . . . as only...
by Barb Langridge | Oct 29, 2024 | Non-Fiction
Whether you’re an animal lover, a math master, a science whiz, a tech expert, a fashion fiend, a planet protector, a music marvel, an amazing artist, a born performer, or a sports fan – you can turn your passion into a profession! In this book, you’ll discover...