FROM SARAH:

Nobody else illustrates a book quite like Jim LaMarche! This is a feast for the ideas. Worth owning for your permanent home collection.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

The joy of the seasons, the wonder of discovery, and the appreciation and respect for the natural world is at the heart of this book, drawn from the childhood of award-winning illustrator Jim LaMarche.

FROM SARAH:

In general, when you see a Jim LaMarche book, you should just buy it. This one is no exception! You'll love the pictures as much as your kids.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Inspired in part by his own childhood, this gorgeous picture book from Jim LaMarche, the beloved illustrator of A Story for Bear and The Elves and the Shoemaker, tells the story of one stubborn boy’s unexpectedly wonderful summer on the river.

FROM SARAH:

Oh goodness, what a delight! The perfect book to read aloud when you've got a child complaining that the weather isn't just right for playing. ;) A fabulous read-aloud!

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

The morning begins like any other. Albert reaches out the window to check the weather. But from the moment a twig lands in the palm of his hand, life is never the same.

FROM SARAH:

David Rubel, a historian, researched the origins of the Rockefeller Christmas tree and crafted this beautiful story as an “origin myth” — a fictional tale that aligns with known facts, but fills in emotional and imaginative gaps with a heart-felt story. The illustrations are magnificent, perfect for lingering over with a cup of cocoa.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

This modern classic Christmas story teaches children the spirit of the season by bringing together two great New York City traditions: the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree and the neighbor-helping-neighbor program of Habitat for Humanity.