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Lillian Frances Honc is captured in this photo, from 1958, in a moment of sheer delight with her first-born child. The photo portrays the essence of what mattered most to her - family. She was the mother of nine children, grandmother to twenty-one...

You probably like to have adventures, don't you? Most of us do. But sometimes they are a bit more adventure than we are expected. In her book Smokey and Clover the Runaway Goat, author Renée Filippucci-Kotz introduces you to Smokey, the friendliest Chow...

Mia has dreamed of seeing an Arizona sunset since her sister, Lola, said they are brighter than rainbows. The two pups embark on a journey to Phoenix, the Valley of the Sun. Lola and Mia explore the area and learn a lot about the highlights, sights,...

Mia has dreamed of seeing an Arizona sunset since her sister, Lola, said they are brighter than rainbows. The two pups embark on a journey to Phoenix, the Valley of the Sun. Lola and Mia explore the area and learn a lot about the highlights, sights,...

Your clothes may not fit right or be brand-new. You may not have a lot of friends. You may not be good at sports. But youre a good friend to your circle; youre a responsible kid; and youre a student that likes math, science, and reading adventures. That...

Miguel is a friendly, energetic, and mischievous seven-year-old who lives in the Village of the Rainbow Tree. He has always wanted a dog. Unfortunately, his mother thinks he is too young to care for a pet. After Miguel seeks advice from an old woman in...

FoJo is a round, glass, iridescent float manufactured by a Japanese company to secure the heavy gill nets used for fishing in the sea. This isn't a fun job for the glass floats because many of the fish they hold captive are their friends. FoJo dreams of...

FoJo is a round, glass, iridescent float manufactured by a Japanese company to secure the heavy gill nets used for fishing in the sea. This isn't a fun job for the glass floats because many of the fish they hold captive are their friends. FoJo dreams of...

Rita is a seven-year-old little girl who has two talented best friends, Emma and Lily, but feels that she doesn't have any special talent-she isn't a star like they are. Though she loves her friends, she wishes she could be the very best at something. ...

Rita is a seven-year-old little girl who has two talented best friends, Emma and Lily, but feels that she doesn't have any special talent-she isn't a star like they are. Though she loves her friends, she wishes she could be the very best at something. ...

Mya Papaya is a girl who likes to be adventurous, but because she is still a little girl, she doesnt always know what to expect. In the Myas Mighty Milestones series, Mya and her friends get to experience new things together. In Mya Papaya Meets the...

Squirmy Wormy, Squeak the Mouse, and Andy the Ant live a charmed life in the little town of Apple Creek. They play in the countryside and enjoy the four different seasons. As the months change, the trio gets to play in the snow, smell the spring flowers,...

Squirmy Wormy, Squeak the Mouse, and Andy the Ant live a charmed life in the little town of Apple Creek. They play in the countryside and enjoy the four different seasons. As the months change, the trio gets to play in the snow, smell the spring flowers,...

The very first Chesapeake Bay Retriever arrived in America way back in 1807. Ever since then, a secret treasure has waited at the bottom of the salty Bay, filled with souvenirs from the past. The treasure was left for someone very specific:...

One brave young pig, a respectful conversation among friends, and a deeper understanding about diversity. Diverse animal friends gain a better understanding about racial and cultural identities during an art activity. A courageous pig stands up for...

One brave young pig, a respectful conversation among friends, and a deeper understanding about diversity. Diverse animal friends gain a better understanding about racial and cultural identities during an art activity. A courageous pig stands up for...

In 1893, a worlds fair was held in Chicago to celebrate the four hundredth anniversary of Christopher Columbuss discovery of America. To say it was big would be a huge understatement. It was so big it spilled into Lake Michigan, and the Ferris wheel was...

Do you know a dog that likes to sit by a chair, waiting for food to drop--or be thrown--on the floor? It's what all dogs do. Or is it?In author Aachi K. Machi's The Dog That Didn't Like Leftovers, you'll meet a very special dog named Lucy. What makes...

Do you know a dog that likes to sit by a chair, waiting for food to drop--or be thrown--on the floor? It's what all dogs do. Or is it?In author Aachi K. Machi's The Dog That Didn't Like Leftovers, you'll meet a very special dog named Lucy. What makes...

Dottie Sprinkles Fairy Special Ice Cream Shop in Ferry Harbor is usually full of children enjoying ice cream treats while wondering if the fairy magic on her wall painting is real. But today, the shop is closed. Dottie, her invisible dog, Twister, and...

Murphy is a big, orange, three-year-old cat with stripes who lives with his mom and dad. Murphy loves to eat, watch the birds play outside, and take naps. He's a fairly happy cat, but he feels something is missing in his life. Murphy needs someone to...

Nine-year-old Linda McCollough, the only child of overprotective parents living in a quiet Wisconsin neighborhood, loves to ride her bike, hang out with her Brownie troop, climb the iron bars at the playground, and tease her teenage babysitter. One...

Nine-year-old Linda McCollough, the only child of overprotective parents living in a quiet Wisconsin neighborhood, loves to ride her bike, hang out with her Brownie troop, climb the iron bars at the playground, and tease her teenage babysitter. One...

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Grandpa is home alone with the chickens when a thunderstorm strikes. He must get dressed and go out into the thunder, lightning, and pouring rain to make sure all of the chickens are in a safe place. But it's a big job rounding up the Hollywood hens who...

Sometimes the unlikeliest heroes come from everyday people.But what about a donut, pizza, and a sandwich? Although unlikely heroes, they are just that in author Henry Kaminskis The Planet of Magical Food. In a story spanning two continents, a glazed...

Sometimes you might not like where and what you are. You may even consider to do something about it. Happily, these changes wont hurt others. But in other cases, many people and things could be affected, and not in a good way. In his book, Remember...

Sometimes you might not like where and what you are. You may even consider to do something about it. Happily, these changes wont hurt others. But in other cases, many people and things could be affected, and not in a good way. In his book, Remember...

Dragon Fairy comes from an enchanted star and has one of the hardest jobs in the universe ? keeping peace in a magical land where a rude, disgusting and very mean dragon lives.When Fairy hears that Dragon Duluth is bullying again, she returns to Earth;...

Dragon Fairy comes from an enchanted star and has one of the hardest jobs in the universe ? keeping peace in a magical land where a rude, disgusting and very mean dragon lives.When Fairy hears that Dragon Duluth is bullying again, she returns to Earth;...

Imagine a world where everyone loved each other, everyone was happy, and nothing ever went wrong. In her book, Two Little Fairies, author Cheryl Black introduces us to such a world thanks to two special fairies, Emma and Addison. Without warning, the...

Many people dream of having a pet. And pet adoption is a way to give animals a chance to have a wonderful life with a loving family. But while having a pet is fun, there's work involved too.Author Andrea Petty Burch's book, Lilly and Me: A Story about...

Many people dream of having a pet. And pet adoption is a way to give animals a chance to have a wonderful life with a loving family. But while having a pet is fun, there's work involved too.Author Andrea Petty Burch's book, Lilly and Me: A Story about...

Its an ordinary day. Well, at least it starts out that way. Youre outside, having breakfast like you do every morning. But then a visitor comes by, and its no longer just another, same old type of day. Author Danby Whitmores Turkey Comes to Breakfast...

Poncho yearns for a little excitement in his life. Tired of sleeping on the couch next to his owner, this dog seeks adventure; he wants to hunt for bones in his backyard. He enlists his older brother, Chico, to help.Together, Poncho and Chico dig and dig...

Poncho yearns for a little excitement in his life. Tired of sleeping on the couch next to his owner, this dog seeks adventure; he wants to hunt for bones in his backyard. He enlists his older brother, Chico, to help.Together, Poncho and Chico dig and dig...

There's a small box made of linen and lace, holding a place on the shelf. It's not for keeping physical things like toys or paper or buttons or bows. But instead, it contains the memories, the dreams, and the lore of days and seasons and years well lived...

There's a small box made of linen and lace, holding a place on the shelf. It's not for keeping physical things like toys or paper or buttons or bows. But instead, it contains the memories, the dreams, and the lore of days and seasons and years well lived...

A Horse Goes to the Store, Johnny Bob Adventures, by author Glenda Buckmier is the story of Dusty, a farm horse who lives on Farmer Bill Green's farm. For the most part, Dusty is a happy horse but today he is unhappy because his feet hurt. His shoes are...

A Horse Goes to the Store, Johnny Bob Adventures, by author Glenda Buckmier is the story of Dusty, a farm horse who lives on Farmer Bill Green's farm. For the most part, Dusty is a happy horse but today he is unhappy because his feet hurt. His shoes are...