A collection of poems evoking the world and feelings of childhood.

Hally, the Tosis family dog, has such bad breath that Mr. and Mrs. Tosis plan to give her away, until she proves to be an invaluable watchdog.

"Every year, the people of the Protectorate leave a baby as an offering to the witch who lives in the forest. They hope this sacrifice will keep her from terrorizing their town. But the witch in the forest, Xan, is kind and gentle. She shares her home with a wise Swamp Monster named Glerk and a Perfectly Tiny Dragon, Fyrian. Xan rescues the abandoned children and delivers them to welcoming families on the other side of the forest, nourishing the babies...

"Information accompanies step-by-step instructions on how to upcycle egg cartons into fun crafts. The text level and subject matter are intended for students in grades 3 through 8"-- Provided by publisher.

In Loren Long's touching interpretation of "Twas the night before Christmas," readers are invited to visit the homes of four families-- each on Christmas Eve. What do these four homes share? The excitement and anticipation of the most splendid night of the year. In this reimagined tale, the author and illustrator reminds us that no matter where we live, all children share the same wish for Christmas magic.

Ramona's job is to be nice to fussy Mrs. Kemp, who watches her while her mother works.

A year in the life of two young girls growing up on the Wisconsin frontier, as they help their mother with the daily chores, enjoy their father's stories and singing, and share special occasions when they get together with relatives or neighbors.

"Information accompanies step-by-step instructions on how to upcycle plastic bottles into fun crafts. The text level and subject matter are intended for students in grades 3 through 8"-- Provided by publisher.

Hope Roberts saves the planet!

In the fourth book in Alyssa Milano's funny and relatable middle-grade series, Hope Roberts is determined to save the world—literally. Hope has already gotten her school to add more recycling bins and coordinate a carpooling program. But it's not enough. Hope wants to do more to protect the environment before it's too late. But will Hope's plans to help the planet backfire?Hope's relatability, kindness,...

The local animal shelter might be closing — and it's up to Hope Roberts to save it!

Meet Hope Roberts. She's eleven years old, and she wants to be an astrophysicist. She loves swimming, Galaxy Girl comic books, and her two rescue dogs. Hope believes it's always a good day to champion a cause, defend an underdog, and save the future. And most of all, she believes in dreaming big. But though Hope seems super strong on the outside,...