The story begins with a young orphan running for his life. Lucky for him he runs into Samir, a portly huckster whose silver tongue saves the boy. Samir names him Monkey, and claims him as his new servant. But Monkey, a strict and devout soul, is horrified to discover that his new master is a liar whose dealings have angered every village he's ever passed through. The villagers have hired a collection of murderers, including a Viking berserker, a...

When his older sister Els, a Resistance fighter, is arrested by the Gestapo, thirteen-year-old Dirk takes his little sister, Anna, across the war-torn Netherlands seeking their father, who is also in the Dutch Resistance. Includes an interview with the author, discussion questions, and timeline.

When Lila, a worrier, moves to a new town, the what ifs only grow, and she feels alone and invisible until her teacher finds a creative and kind way to make Lila feel welcome and open to new experiences, a lesson that will stay with her long after second grade.

"Merle and Pearl have been separated! While Pearl is back with the Gomez family, Merle finds himself scurrying through the Holy Land with Dave, a honey-loving, talking lizard. Together, Merle and Dave must brave the perils of the Israeli wilderness in the hopes of reuniting Merle with his friends and foiling Dr. Simon's evil plan. Get ready for more daring escapes, hilarious jokes, and squirrel origami as Merle and Pearl try to make their way back...

Show your precious little ones how much you love them . . . with every bedtime prayer. Everyone loves a sweet bedtime story-and this one has the added bonus of teaching children a lifestyle of healthy prayer. Starting with sweet and silly text about bedtime routines-teeth brushing, story time, and one more glass of water-this delightful book will then teach children how to pray: love God, ask Him for forgiveness, thank Him for many blessings, and...

When Tucker causes trouble in his new school he is shipped off to live with his aunt and uncle in a remote area of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. There is something magical and mysterious about Uncle Ed's place. He is warned early and often by his uncle never to venture into the West Woods. But why?

Stars are counted from one to ten as they come out at night. It is written to the verse star light , star bright.

Sometimes you have to wait. In line at the public pool on a hot summer day. For Mama to come home after being away. For your legs to grow just a bit longer to ride a new big-kid bike. The seconds drag on... each one feels like forever. Why can't you have it now? But while you wait, you might notice things: a possible new friend who is also in line, why homecoming hugs are extra special, and how beautiful the world is when you're not racing by. Sometimes,...

With both English and Spanish text, see happy dogs zip around in brightly colored, wacky vehicles of all kinds. But when a flock of ducklings need to cross? Stop! The pups must brake and let their feathered friends cross.

In this sun-drenched picture book, seven daylilies (plus one more) bloom for others--their brief, beautiful blossoms a gift of kindness, hope, remembrance, and gratitude.