Children's and Family Books
The Adventures of Kirby: My Mom and I
Victoria Holt Abramson
Kirby is an adorable Yorkshire terrier puppy who loves his life. Although he sometimes gets into mischief, his mom gives him unconditional love and takes good care of him. Full of innocence and adoration, Kirby tells about his relationship with Mom and tenderly reveals a bond with her that is near to spiritual. Filling each page of this delightful story of friendship, caring, and faith are photos of Victoria Holt Abramson’s precious dog, Kirby, surrounded by the beautiful, stylish illustrations of Bryan Chung. Cleverly hidden within the pages are twenty-two of Kirby’s favorite toys. Can you find them?
'cause I wanted to know
Aaron Cheney
Enjoy the fun black and white illustrations—awaiting a touch of color—when you read this imaginative collection. You'll find poems about pirates, superheroes, cowboys, and thieves, along with other fun and interesting topics. Written and illustrated by singer, songwriter, author, and graphic artist, Aaron Cheney, for his children, this little book is loaded with fun.
Charlie, The Dog who Could Sing
Jean Young
Charlie is a Cocker Spaniel, and he loves to sing. Unfortunately, the neighbors are not fond of his voice and make unkind remarks about the noise. Charlie’s owners love him dearly and decide that a move to the country where Charlie can sing to his heart’s content is in order. His new home has a garden, pesky rabbits, and lots of room to roam. He makes four new canine friends who appreciate his singing and like to chase coyotes. But, when a wild bear comes down from the mountains, Charlie and his friends have their paws full protecting their families.
hedgehog ABCs
S. M. Cabell
Learning about hedgehogs will be fun for both children and adults with the whimsical hand-drawn pictures in Hedgehog ABCs. With a fact for each letter of the alphabet, you will find out how these adorable little animals hunt for food, where they live, and many other fascinating details about them.
Additional facts and a glossary are included in the back of the book.
Mallory in the Forest of Lost Kites
Sam Steidel and William W. Steidel
Mallory the mouse has lived his whole life in a cozy attic. But, one day, his world is turned upside down when he takes a ride in the pocket of a runaway kite and flies to the Forest of Lost Kites. After saving the life of an owlet caught in a web of kite string, Mallory finds himself standing before the Council of Owls. He must show bravery and ingenuity as he negotiates a treaty with their leader, the Great Snowy Owl. Will Mallory be able to navigate this precarious relationship with his most formidable predators?
The Metro Cats: Life in the Core of the Big Apple
Joanne de Simone
In Metro New York City, where a rebel cat gang rules the streets, how can three kittens, abandoned by their father and separated from their mother, survive on their own? Danger, adventure, a new home, and new friends await them—and the chance to reunite with long lost family in the Big Apple.
Simmy's New School
Kim Alberts
Simmy is nervous about starting at her new school. Will she like her teacher and the children in her class? Will she make new friends? The morning of her first day, her parents encourage her to follow The Friendship Rule: Share, be kind, and have fun. With that in mind, Simmy hops on the bus to begin her new adventure. When she sees a classmate whose personality emits a joyful light, Simmy gains the confidence to make a new friend.
Strawberry Rose
D. D. Glover
Rose is nine years old—almost ten—when she spends her first summer without her parents at her grandparents’ lakeshore cabin. Along with their cherished dog, Goose, Rose makes a new lake friend, and they go on many adventures together. From apple and berry picking, to hiking, swimming, a huge dust storm, and a brush fire—every day is full of challenges and surprises. Rose, along with the support and love of those around her, shows responsibility and discovers courage on her journey to independence.
Strawberry Rose
D. D. Glover
This is the second book in the children’s chapter book series, “Strawberry Rose”, for ages 9-12, based on the author’s summers spent at the lake with her grandparents as a child.
Rose is ten years old—almost eleven—when she spends another summer at her grandparents’ lakeshore cabin. Along with their cherished dog, Goose, Rose spends time with her cousin, Jimmy, and reconnects with her lake friend, Trudy. They go swimming, huckleberry picking, and enjoy time together. This year, a special surprise is in store for the girls—their families have arranged for Rose and Trudy to attend their first summer camp. At Camp Rainbow, every day will be filled with fun, challenges, activities, and adventures with new friends.
Whose Move: a Dragon's Tale
William W. Steidel
Each fall after harvest, a dragon would storm into the village of Falorn. The people would hide in fear as the beast ransacked the town, eating anything and everything in sight and breathing fire and smoke as it thundered through the streets. This continued year after year after year, until one day, a homeless orphan boy named Timothy confronted the dragon and changed everything.