Children's Books

Amy Tucker is alone in the woods when she encounters the old woman who lives in the forest at the edge of town. As she is drawn further into a relationship with the mysterious woman, she finds herself at the center of a conflict between the industry keeping so many families out of poverty, and a precious wilderness threatened by destruction. It will take courage and cleverness to stick by those she loves and speak the truth. Set in a rural New England town, this charming young adult fiction novel touches on issues of conservation and the environment, family dynamics, friendships and growing up.

I couldn’t believe the surprise I got when I went to church. It was a spectacular Christmas present. I had the good fortune of getting not one, but two. I will remember this gift for years to come because it holds a very special place in my heart. As you read you will find out what this gift was, how it changed our lives and what happened to it.

See Cystic Fibrosis through the eyes of Max the Cat. Max explains how Cystic Fibrosis impacts his owners Matthew and Mitchell. This book is meant to raise awareness and to help young children and their families understand Cystic Fibrosis. The author and illustrator of the book has two siblings with Cystic Fibrosis, and two cats named Max and Mia. Proceeds from the sale of the book will be used to print copies for families of children living with Cystic Fibrosis.

A sweet love story of a grandmother goose telling her grand babies how she met their grandfather. A story that, upon further review, will reveal diversity, overcoming bullying, love, and commitment.

This book is written and beautifully illustrated by upper elementary students at the California School for the Deaf in Fremont. The book tells the compelling story of a Deaf therapy dog named Mel who formed a special bond with students during her visits in their classroom. Upon her retirement, students wanted to honor her and support Muttville Senior Dog Rescue by publishing this book and donating all profits (approximately $10 per book) to that organization. The authors hope you enjoy this story of their friend Mel and are inspired by reading it to advocate for talented, loving Deaf dogs (and people!) everywhere - educating others about their potential for making this world a better p ...

This collection of eight stories includes The Cool Gang trilogy, four animal stories, and a tale of an eccentric old lady with a penchant for tea. Many of these stories were written while the author was still in her teens.

This book is for 2nd grade readers and up and for even smaller children who have parents that read to them. Little Louie lived in a small town in the U.S. in the 1940's. He was a pleasant and enterprising little boy who liked to figure out how things worked. He liked to build things, too. He was curious, creative and kind. He was inventive and enterprising. Children who read Little Louie can't help but to consider how they would handle the same situations, too.

This series of interconnected stories & comics paints a vernacular history of the step-mule species, specifically the adventures and encounters of Loquat, who comes to North America in order to expand his horizons. Enchanted reading for youth of all ages, Loquat's simple wisdom contains something for us all. Volume Seven of The Whisanant Mythos.

A funny and silly retelling of the monster at the end of the book story that will keep readers wondering whether to choose to finish the book.

All poor Trizzard wants is to find a nice warm home before he wakes up with ice on his tail! A search for a new home ends up giving him so much more in this heart warming story.