Japanese Americans in Hawaii during World War II identified themselves as Americans, but their fellow enlisted soldiers didn't necessarily see them that way.
Xiao Ming and his mother are spending a summer day at the beach, and the sand is the perfect place to draw characters for words such as "sand" and "water." Xiao Ming's mother helps him see the picture within each character — a trick sure to appeal to r
A not-too-bright scarecrow accompanies Jack on the adventure of a lifetime, far away from the field and birds.
The murder of a young knight, a white wolfhound, and a faithful page in medieval France all come together to create a fast-paced, gripping mystery.
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Theater mice perform in a space just out of human sight in a venerable old New York theater. Alas! The leading rodent taken to Brooklyn before she performs in the final play before the theater is destroyed. Humor abounds in this satisfying tale.
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A range of poetic styles, some rooted in the authors' family, are shared in this handsome, easily accessible collection.
Useful information and a range of surefire strategies to make reading a pleasure for adults and children are presented with lots of book suggestions.
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Simeon loves a noblewoman from afar and seeks to find the music from deep inside him. His quest turns to despair until a series of events allow him to discover his real worth.
In the 1980's, Jeff Smith began his 13-volume fantasy epic about the Bone cousins and their quest through the valley.
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Babymouse may be a cartoon mouse, but she has experiences that will resonate with her tween audience: like friend drama, boring old school, and the social strata of those same friends and school.