Books

From a naughty pirate to a very lonely lion, children will love the amazing characters they meet in this timeless collection! It is perfect for five-year-olds to share or read aloud.

"The Diary of a Young Girl" is among the most enduring documents of the 20th century. Anne Frank kept a diary from 1942 to 1944. Initially she wrote it strictly for herself. Then, one day in 1944, a member of the Dutch government in exile announced in a radio broadcast from London that after the war he hoped to collect eyewitness accounts of the suffering of the Dutch people under the German occupation, which could be made available to the public...

What better way to introduce young children to the world of Mozart than by reading them this stunning picture book? Caldecott Honor-winner Rachel Isadora recounts the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart— with special emphasis on his childhood— in clear, straight forward language perfect for little listeners...

The tiny doll is so miserable; her only friends are the packets of frozen food. Living in a supermarket deep freeze wasn't very nice for the tiny doll until one day a very special little girl came along, and thought of ways to make her happier.

Douglass overcame his beginnings as a slave to become the first black man to hold a diplomatic office. He was a great orator and also wrote several books. This play emphasizes his contributions.

This beautifully written book, illustrated by four-time Caldecott Honor recipient Jerry Pinkney, makes the story of Harriet Tubman's childhood accessible to very young readers. As a young slave, nicknamed "Minty," Harriet Tubman was a feisty and stubborn girl with a dream of escape, and whose rebellious spirit often got her into trouble...

Lonely in a new town, Lucy finds a little dog and wants to keep him but her parents insist that she try to find the dog's owners.

Helpful Mrs. Pepperpot returns in twelve more adventures in which her ability to shrink herself proves useful.

Elisa has many new adjustments to make. She will soon be entering kindergarten wearing glasses and moving into a bigger apartment to make room for a new baby. Packed with situations any child can relate to, this book is "written with charm and wit in a style similar to Cleary's Ramona series"(School Library Journal).