Welcome to the story of Despereaux Tilling, a mouse who is in love with music, stories, and a princess named Pea. It is also the story of a rat called Roscuro, who lives in the darkness and covers a world filled with light. And it is the story of Miggery... [More...]

Brett and her husband traveled to the Arctic to meet the Inuit people and see the amazing region where they live. Dramatic illustrations capture the shimmering ice, snow, and deep blue seas that inspired this beautiful picture-book retelling of a classic... [More...]

Brett creates a dramatic picture book with the story of Nicki, a young boy who has lost a mitten in the snow and the animals who try to make a home of it. "The illustrations and the book design . . . are exquisite . . . a charming lap book to be poured over... [More...]

Not just another "Nutcracker," this version depicts just the ballet, instead of the extended fairy tale that Jeffers felt was too long for a young child. Lovely spare text and exquisite art make this a perfect holiday gift. (All Ages)

As the clock strikes midnight, remember . . .
Each moment we have to spend with our children is a blessing from above. But as we cherish this chapter of life, we realize the pages of time will keep turning. Alternating between the voices of a father and... [More...]

Now available in paperback, this classic Chinese legend tells the story of a boy who nearly drowns in a well because his brother cannot pronounce his very, very long name fast enough for an old man to save him. The lovely drawings capture the beauty of... [More...]

." . . de Paola's illustrations aptly capture the whimsey of this ancient tale . . . simple line drawings clearly reveal the agony and ecstasy of pasta power, the muted colors create just the right ambiance for a Medieval village."—"The New York... [More...]

Newbery Medalist Fleischman and artist Paschkis craft the many versions of the story of Cinderella from around the world—from Ireland to Zimbabwe—into one hymn to the rich variety and the enduring constants of our diverse cultures. Full color.

Three trees growing on a hilltop dream of grand futures, but when they're claimed by woodcutters, other things happen. One becomes a manger that holds the Christ child, another a humble fishing boat that carries Jesus and his followers, and the third is cut... [More...]