FROM SARAH:

My oldest daughter just absolutely loved this whole series as a teen. Perfect for bookish girls, especially ages 12+.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

But what begins as a mom-imposed ritual of reading Little Women soon helps four unlikely friends navigate the drama of middle school. From stolen journals, to secret crushes, to a fashion-fiasco first dance, the girls are up to their Wellie boots in drama. They can't help but wonder: What would Jo March do?

FROM SARAH:

Set on a small island just off the coast of Scotland, this story follows a female pilot learning to face her fears after a terrifying near miss. It’s a heartwarming mix of self-discovery, courage, and a slow-burn romance that unfolds against the charm and wild beauty of the Scottish isles. It is part of Jenny Colgan’s Mure series, but is completely enjoyable as a standalone. This book is perfect for anyone who loves stories about second chances, adventure, and finding yourself again.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

New York Times bestselling author Jenny Colgan takes us to the gloriously windswept islands of northern Scotland, where we meet young Morag McGinty, who runs the puddle-jumper flights that serve the islands’ tiny but proudly feisty population.

FROM SARAH:

The way I understand it, the author of this book was homeschooled for a time, in which she and her sister (also an author) spent the majority of their time... reading! Being read to, reading to each other, and reading alone. This sparkling story is well-loved by boys and girls alike.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Even though his awful Great-Aunt Gertrudis doesn’t approve, Micah believes in the stories his dying Grandpa Ephraim tells him of the magical Circus Mirandus: the invisible tiger guarding the gates, the beautiful flying birdwoman, and the magician more powerful than any other—the Man Who Bends Light. Finally, Grandpa Ephraim offers proof. The Circus is real. And the Lightbender owes Ephraim a miracle. With his friend Jenny Mendoza in tow, Micah sets out to find the Circus and the man he believes will save his grandfather.

**Description from Amazon: paperback history of Daniel Boone by James Daugherty

FROM SARAH:

This gorgeous book is illustrated with woodcuts that make you feel the effects of fall. I love the pairing of the lyrical text with these illustrations. A new favorite!

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Here, in enchanting words and woodcuts, is the magic of night falling and winter approaching in the North Woods. Hush Hush, Forest peers through twilight’s window at the raccoon preening, the doe and fawn bedding down, the last bat of the season flitting away. The owl surveys, the rabbit scurries, the bear hunkers, readying her den.

**Description from Amazon: A Parents Best Children’s Book of 2019A warm, uplifting story about a boy, his dog, and the healing power of music marks a first-time collaboration between two former Irish Children’s Laureates, Eoin Colfer and P.J. Lynch.Patrick has been desperate for a dog of his own for as long as he can reme...

FROM THE PUBLISHER

"Last Night I Dreamt I went to Manderley Again..."

With these words, the reader is ushered into an isolated gray stone mansion on the windswept Cornish coast, as the second Mrs. Maxim de Winter recalls the chilling events that transpired as she began her new life as the young bride of a husband she barely knew.

FROM SARAH:

My kids have loved this whole series in print form and on audio. And I'm consistently amazed by how much science they learn along the way. Highly recommended! Wonderful on audio (Audible).

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

With magical animals, science, mystery, and adventure - the brand new series, Zoey and Sassafras, has something for everyone! In the first book of this series, Zoey discovers a glowing photo and learns an amazing secret. Injured magical animals come to their backyard barn for help! When a sick baby dragon appears, it’s up to Zoey and Sassafras to figure out what’s wrong. Will they be able to help little Marshmallow before it’s too late?

FROM SARAH:

Jim Arnosky has done some truly delightful nature-based picture books for kids, and this is one of my favorites. Even a peek at the cover will show you his clever use of composition to show you how *big* a bear really is. See if your library has this one!

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Each autumn, just before the onset of winter, a bear shows up in the rugged woodland behind a family farm.

FROM SARAH:

This book sent me on a major Romanov rabbit trail, and I found myself reading everything I could about them. I knew nothing about the fall of the Russian Imperial empire before reading it, but I've learned a lot since! I found this book hard to put down, but also tricky to follow, so I'd recommend reading a paper copy (not an e-book or audiobook) so you can flip back and forth when you need to clarify a date or a character.

This one has an intense scene toward the end, and I probably wouldn't hand it to a child under 18. This is not a feel-good-and-cozy read, either, so read it when you want a suspenseful page-turner that will make you think.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

A young woman bearing an uncanny resemblance to Anastasia Romanov is pulled shivering and senseless from a canal. Refusing to explain her presence in the freezing water or even acknowledge her rescuers, she is taken to the hospital where an examination reveals that her body is riddled with countless horrific scars. When she finally does speak, this frightened, mysterious young woman claims to be the Russian grand duchess.

FROM SARAH:

I've got a thing for business books, and this is one of my favorites. There are a lot of crossover concepts here for homeschooling, as well!

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

With its straightforward language and easy-is-better approach, Rework is the perfect playbook for anyone who's ever dreamed of doing it on their own. Hardcore entrepreneurs, small-business owners, people stuck in day jobs who want to get out, and artists who don't want to starve anymore will all find valuable inspiration and guidance in these pages. It's time to rework work.

The ultimate set for Boynton fans, here are four of her seriously silly bestselling board books in their own sturdy boxed set. Full-color illustrations.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Janner, Tink, and Leeli Igiby, the Lost Jewels of Anniera, are hiding from Gnag the Nameless in the Green Hollows, one of the few places in the land of Aerwiar not overrun by the Fangs of Dang. But there's a big problem. Janner's little brother--heir to the throne of Anniera--has grown a tail. And gray fur. Not to mention two pointed ears and long, dangerous fangs. To the suspicious folk of the Green Hollows, he looks like a monster.

But Janner knows better. His brother isn't as scary as he looks. He's perfectly harmless. Isn't he?

Dinosaurs roamed the earth 65 million years ago. Now you can bring them back to life in your drawings. Illustrator Ralph Masiello shows you how to draw all things dinosaur, from hatching dinosaur eggs to the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex. Just follow the steps shown in red to create your own Jurassic wor...

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

O. Henry wrote many stories, but this, the story of two "ultimate gifts", is his most famous.

FROM SARAH:

This series is hands-down my favorite collection of folk tales. Anything by Paul Galdone is worth adding to your permanent collection.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

The Owl and the Pussy-cat went to seaIn a beautiful pea-green boat, they took some honey, and plenty of money, wrapped up in a five-pound note. So begins the unlikely love story of a cat and bird, who sail away together...

FROM SARAH:

This one is a bit more "classic" in style (spare, beautiful language and a slower-paced, but rich, story), this is Elizabeth Goudge's imagining of the Christmas carol, I Saw Three Ships.

Recommended for ages 7+.

FROM THE PUBLISHER: 

Little Polly Flowerdew lives with her two maiden aunts, and she is absolutely sure that something special is going to happen this Christmas. Her aunts will not leave the door unlocked on Christmas Eve so Polly leaves her bedroom window open, just in case the three wise men decide to come visit.

FROM SARAH:

Widely circulated in homeschool circles, this is a great collection of short classics.

FROM THE PUBLISHER: 

This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks. For those who have known and loved these works in the past, this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format.

FROM SARAH:

The diary of a praying mantis. Funny and informative. See if your library has it!

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

"May 17: I was born today! It's a beautiful, sunny spring day!"

This is the diary of P. Mantis, one of 150 brothers and sisters born on a garden bush. P. Mantis is an amazing bug: she can make herself look like a stick to hide from predators, she can swivel her head all the way around, and when she's grown up she'll even be able to fly!

**Description from Amazon: Who is the man called Sabura, the mysterious bandit who robs the rich and helps the poor? And what is his connection with Yosida, the harsh and ill- tempered master of feudal Japan's most famous puppet theater? Young Jiro, an apprentice to Yosida, is determined to find out, even at risk to his own l...

FROM SARAH:

A whole series highlighting the adventures of homeschooled kids? Sign us up! This is the first book in the "Home School Detectives" series, a faith-based adventure collection featuring the brilliance and courage of homeschooled kids.

FROM PUBLISHER:

When Billy and his home school friends stumble across a gold cup stolen thirty years ago, the Home School Detectives are thrown into their first case.
Who was digging where the cup was found?
Where was the rest of the stolen treasure?
Were the wrong men sent to jail for the crime?
Why was the shop owner kidnapped?
Why did the people living under the a railroad bridge offer to help?
Follow this fast paced adventure of Billy, Rebecca, Josh, Emily and the rest as they overcome false leads and clues to the exciting conclusion.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Ever since she was a little girl, Leonora Carrington loved to draw on walls, in books, on paper--and she loved the fantastic tales her grandmother told that took her to worlds that shimmered beyond this one, where legends became real. Leonora's parents wanted her to become a proper English lady, but there was only one thing she wanted, even if it was unsuitable: to be an artist. In London, she discovered a group of artists called surrealists, who were stunning the world with their mysterious creations. This was the kind of art she had to make. This was the kind of person she had to be.

FROM SARAH:

Nobody does nonfiction picture books quite like Gail Gibbons! Highly recommended.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Do you know how a seed begins? What pollination is? How flowers, fruits, and vegetables get to be the way they are? The mystery of how seeds are formed and grow into plants is revealed for young readers in this informative book.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

The Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award–winning middle grade bestseller! Basketball and heartache share the court in this slam-dunk novel in verse.

FROM SARAH:

I have yet to read this book, but have heard *such* good things about it. I think it would make a lovely companion to reading anything by James Herriot.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Travel the Shepherd's path to the green pastures and cool, refreshing waters of Psalm 23. As a shepherd himself, W. Phillip Keller shares his insights into the life and character of sheep --and of the Good Shepherd who loves and cares for them. A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 will give new meaning to the ageless Shepherd Psalm, enriching your trust in and love for the Lord who watches closely over you.

FROM SARAH:

I'm a fan of Jonathan Bean's books, and this is one of my favorites! It captures the spirit of a child's longing for snow perhaps as well as Ezra Jack Keats's The Snowy Day.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

While "helping" his mother with holiday housecleaning, a boy keeps a watchful eye on the progress of a winter storm. He's hoping for a big snow. A really big snow. Inside, he is underfoot, turning sheet-changing and tub-scrubbing into imaginary whiteouts. Outside, flakes are flying. But over the course of a long day (for Mom) the clouds seem slow on delivering a serious snowfall. Then comes a dreamy naptime adventure, marking just the beginning of high hopes coming true in this irresistible seasonal story.

FROM SARAH:

The delightful story of Temple Grandin and how she invented her hug machine.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

As a young girl, Temple Grandin loved folding paper kites, making obstacle courses, and building lean-tos. But she really didn’t like hugs. Temple wanted to be held—but to her, hugs felt like being stuffed inside the scratchiest sock in the world; like a tidal wave of dentist drills, sandpaper, and awful cologne, coming at her all at once. Would she ever get to enjoy the comfort of a hug?

Then one day, Temple had an idea. If she couldn’t receive a hug, she would make one…she would build a hug machine!

FROM SARAH:

One snowy afternoon, Annabelle finds a box filled with yarn of every color. She begins to knit, but the yarn never runs out. Your kids can meet author Mac Barnett or illustrator Jon Klassen in RAR Premium.

FROM THE PUBLISHER: 

A young girl and her box of magical yarn transform a community in this stunning picture book. With spare, gently humorous illustrations and a palette that moves from black-and-white to a range of color, this modern fairy tale has the feel of a new classic.

**Description from Amazon: In a unique Appalachian Christmas story that includes music and lyrics, a thirteen-year-old girl recounts the efforts of her, her siblings, and her wise grandmother to bring the joy of Christmas to her father after her mother's death. Tour. IP.

**Description from Amazon: Meet six little handbag friends—Harry, Hotspot, Binky, Balloon-Bird, Semolina, and Loud Milly—as they go an adventure, rescue lots of baby handbags from the horrible Clasp (move over Cruella De Vil), and find a new home inside Princess’s pink handbag.With warm, utterly charming illustrations b...

Available on audio (Audible I Libro.FM).

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

A rescued beagle and his boy owner seek love and understanding for their troubled small town in this holiday companion to the Newbery Medal-winning Shiloh from Phyllis Reynolds Naylor.

FROM SARAH:

Fun fact: this is the series that first inspired Karina Yan Glaser to write her modern Vanderbeeker series! If you'd like, pair it with the All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah picture book.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Meet the All-of-a-Kind Family. Together they share adventures that find them searching for hidden buttons while dusting Mama's front parlor and visiting with the peddlers in Papa's shop on rainy days. The girls enjoy doing everything together, especially when it involves holidays and surprises. But no one could have prepared them for the biggest surprise of all!

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

This wonderful library includes four classic stories, all told and illustrated by the award-winning Paul Galdone: The Three Bears, Three Little Kittens, The Little Red Hen, and The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse. Pair this gift box with the Folktale Classics Heirloom Library!

FROM SARAH:

All of Regina Doman's Fairy Tale Novels are works of genius. This is the first in the series. Your library probably doesn't have them, but just buy them. You'll want to read them for yourself, too!

Recommended for ages 13+.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

When Bear, a mysterious young man, lands on Blanche and Rose Brier's doorstep in New York City, the two sisters have conflicting opinions on whether or not he is dangerous. Even as Blanche learns to trust him, her fears that Bear's friendship threatens their family prove terrifyingly true. A modern retelling of the classic Brothers Grimm fairytale.

**Description from Amazon: Longlisted for the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature Parents’ Choice Gold Award Winner An Entertainment Weekly Best YA Book of 2017 A Vulture Best YA Book of 2017 A Buzzed Best YA Book of 2017 An ode to Put the Damn Guns Down, this is National Book Award finalist and New York T...

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Stanley Yelnats is under a curse. A curse that began with his no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather and has since followed generations of Yelnatses. Now Stanley has been unjustly sent to a boys' detention center, Camp Green Lake, where the boys build character by spending all day, every day digging holes exactly five feet wide and five feet deep. There is no lake at Camp Green Lake. But there are an awful lot of holes.

It doesn't take long for Stanley to realize there's more than character improvement going on at Camp Green Lake. The boys are digging holes because the warden is looking for something. But what could be buried under a dried-up lake? Stanley tries to dig up the truth in this inventive and darkly humorous tale of crime and punishment
—and redemption.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:
In this retelling of Androcles and the Lion, Andy meets a lion on the way to school and wins his friendship for life by removing a thorn from his paw.

FROM SARAH:

I love a book that’s full of onomatopoeia, and this adorable story from RAR favorite Jan Brett is a delight to read aloud. As in all of Jan’s books, your readers will get swept up in the illustrations and be entirely captivated by the story.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

What's that strange buzz coming from the double bass? Berlioz has no time to investigate, because he and his bear orchestra are due at the gala ball in the village square at eight. But Berlioz is so worried about his buzzing bass that he steers the mule and his bandwagon full of magicians into a hole in the road and gets stuck.

FROM SARAH:

I just love P.J. Lynch's illustrations. This longer picture book tells the story of the pilgrims voyage, their deadly first year, and settlement with help from Squanto and local tribes, all told from John Howard's perspective.

Recommended for older kids (ages 7+)

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Leaving the docks of London on the Mayflower as an indentured servant to Pilgrim John Carver, John Howland little knew that he was embarking on the adventure of a lifetime. By his great good fortune, John survived falling overboard on the crossing of the Atlantic Ocean, and he earned his keep ashore by helping to scout a safe harbor and landing site for his bedraggled and ill shipmates. Would his luck continue to hold amid the dangers and adversity of the Pilgrims’ lives in New England? P.J. Lynch captures this pivotal moment in American history in precise and exquisite detail, from the light on the froth of a breaking wave to the questioning voice of a teen in a new world.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Evergreen the squirrel is afraid of many things: thunder, hawks, and the dark paths of Buckthorn Forest. But when her mother tasks Evergreen with delivering soup to her sick Granny Oak, the little squirrel must face her fears and make the journey.

Along the way, Evergreen is met by other forest dwellers – some want to help her, but some want her mother’s delicious soup! It’s up to Evergreen to stay the course, and those who help her will surprise and delight young readers.

FROM SARAH:

The mice in this story are named after C.S. Lewis and his wife, Joy. What's not to love about that? The story itself is quite darling, as well, as we have come to expect from Karma Wilson!

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Cozy up to this tender tale about overcoming fears and finding friendship, from the New York Times bestselling author of Bear Snores On. Lewis Mouse is preparing his nest for winter. It is cozy and it is warm, and yet something is missing.

**Description from Amazon: It’s no secret that breastfeeding is the normal, healthy way to nourish and nurture your baby. Dedicated to supporting nursing and expectant mothers, the internationally respected La Leche League has set the standard for educating and empowering mothers in this natural art for generations. Now the...

FROM SARAH:

Anne Bogel recommended this book, and suggested you read it without reading any descriptions or blurbs first. And I agree! Especially wonderful on audio. (Audible).

Please note: strong language throughout novel, discretion advised.

FROM THE PUBLISHER: 

"The story of your life never starts at the beginning. Don't they teach you anything at school?"

So says 104-year-old Ona to the 11-year-old boy who's been sent to help her out every Saturday morning. And that's all you get to know before you read it. 😇 Recommended for ages 16+, but I'm not sure your teens will like it as much as you will.

FROM SARAH:

Perfect for a baby shower or 1st birthday gift. These books are classics for a reason!

FROM THE PUBLISHER: 

This gift set includes Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny. These beloved bedtime classics have lulled generations of children to sleep with their soothing sounds and are now packaged together in one must-have gift set.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

All winter long, people in the Green Hollows have prepared for a final battle with Gnag the Nameless and the Fangs of Dang. Janner, Kalmar, and Leeli are ready and willing to fight alongside the Hollowsfolk. But when the Fangs make the first move and invade Ban Rona, the children are separated.

Janner is alone and lost in the hills; Leeli is fighting the Fangs from the rooftops of the city; and Kalmar, who carries a terrible secret, is on a course for the Deeps of Throg. Monsters and Fangs and villains lie between the children and their only hope of victory in the epic conclusion of The Wingfeather Saga.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

With a chick, chick here, and a billy goat there, Old Masiello had a farm. Young artists can learn to draw chickens, cows, horses, pigs, and a barnyard full of animals in this easy step-by-step drawing book. Ralph even shows how to draw a tractor and a barn!

FROM SARAH:

This series is hands-down my favorite collection of folk tales. Anything by Paul Galdone is worth adding to your permanent collection.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

When the  miller's youngest son receives only Puss as his inheritance, he wonders how his father expects him to make a living with a single cat. But Puss is no ordinary feline. All he asks for is a new pair of boots and he promises that fortune will come their way.

FROM SARAH:

Your kids don't need to be familiar with the other Tumtum and Nutmeg stories to enjoy this one. But they may fall in love with Rose Cottage after this one!

Recommended for ages 5+.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

It is winter at Rose cottage and Christmas is fast approaching. But for Arthur and Lucy Mildew they hold out little hope of receiving any presents. But Tumtum and Nutmeg have other ideas. This book also comes complete with a special recipe book filled with dishes and snacks written and annotated by the characters.

FROM SARAH:

A book that connects St. Patrick's Day with the Irish potato famine. Inspirational, and especially good for a wide age range.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

A family retells the story of the shillelagh that was whittled from a tree. During the Irish potato famine, Fergus and his family left for America. But first Fergus cut a branch from a blackthorn tree to take a piece of Ireland with him.

FROM SARAH:

I love the illustrator's use of color in this picture book that feels just right for the end of summer.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Wes Anderson's Fantastic Mr. Fox meets Richard Scarry's Best Word Book Ever in this stylish picture book about a quest for a rare and mysterious plant.Fox loves nature. There's nothing he enjoys more than reading about and picking flowers.

FROM SARAH:

A tribute to the power of beautiful storytelling, this book is an incredible resource for parents and educators who love children's literature. It reads like a treasure hunt, allowing you to search through snippets of long-time favorites and hidden gems to find the goodness, truth and beauty in the stories we love to share with our kids.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

The wonders found in fairy tales and myths have enriched childhoods for centuries. In between "Once upon a time" and "happily ever after" we embark on adventures that seem an eternity away from our everyday lives, and yet through these adventures we are brought back to the innocence and beauty of the truth. In The Mysteries of Children's Literature, journey through a treasury of well-known fables and folk tales, as well as others not so well known, and discover the wisdom hiding within them. In an age that rejects the moral absolutes and repudiates the whole idea of intrinsic evils, children's literature restores the meaning of good and evil, beautiful and ugly, and normal and abnormal.

FROM SARAH:

When you're studying gardens, plants, and seeds, be sure to include this one in your reading stack!

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

"An extravagantly beautiful creation. It is unusual in its ingenious way of teaching botany and interesting words to the littlest of readers.”—Publishers Weekly

FROM SARAH:

Sweet stories about family, helping neighbors, meeting new friends, solving problems, and enjoying the seasons in their seaside lighthouse home. Everything Cynthia Rylant writes is oh-so-good, and this is no exception!

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Life with only the sea can be lonely. Just ask Pandora and Seabold. They've lived most of their lives with the sea -- Pandora in a lighthouse and Seabold on a boat -- and they're each quite used to being alone. Or they were.
But one day, the sea did something extraordinary: It brought Pandora and Seabold together! And even better, the sea gave them the ingredients for an adventure that neither of them had considered before-an adventure called "family."

FROM SARAH:

Oh goodness, there is everything to love about this book, new from Kate DiCamillo. Darling and heart-warming, this one feels like a "lion and mouse" kind of fable to me. I can't wait to see the rest of the series.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Orris the rat lives alone in an old barn surrounded by his treasures, until the day his solitude is disrupted by a sudden flutter of wings and a loud screech. A small owl has gotten caught in a trap in the barn. Can Orris “make the good and noble choice” (as the king on his prized sardine can might recommend) and rescue the owl, despite the fact that owls and rats are natural enemies? And if he does, will he be ready for the consequences? With humor and tenderness, two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo brings us this first of three tales celebrating unlikely friendship and the power of sharing stories and doing the right thing.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Giving her baby brother a kiss, brave little Miriam places Moses's basket into the river. With one quick push, she sends him into the water, hoping her wish will come true and her brother will be saved from Pharaoh's orders. But will Pharaoh's daughter arrive in time to rescue him?

FROM SARAH:

Books about bookishness, what could be better? Add a wintry backdrop, and you've got a cozy read-aloud worth making time for.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

In this timeless picture book, a new reader trudges through deep snow with a mysterious suitcase in tow. He has something important to share with his faithful companion, who bolts ahead to wait at the top of a tall hill. Our small hero climbs higher and higher, until finally, he is there, too. Then he opens his suitcase―click, click―and soon the only sound in the world is the sound of the reader reading their very favorite book to the very last page…the very last word. Amy Hest’s spare evocative text is a true celebration of new readers and good friends everywhere, while Lauren Castillo’s pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations, with their bold saturated colors against winter white, perfectly capture the wonder and delight of this magical day.

FROM SARAH:

A unique book about the experience of one family that travels to Alaska every summer to fish for salmon as they travel upstream. The backmatter is full of fascinating information.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

When a girl and her family travel four thousand miles from home, it’s not your typical summer vacation. Everything is different on the Alaskan tundra―where the grizzly bears roam and the sockeye salmon swim―including the rules. A girl can do things she wouldn’t, and couldn’t, do at home.

She can wake up at midnight to work with her mom on a fishing crew. She can learn what it means to be an essential part of a team. She can become a braver, stronger, and ever-more capable version of herself. She can take her next big step.

She’s ready for her first real sunrise.

FROM THE PUBLISHER: 

The award-winning Jesus Storybook Bible, written by Sally Lloyd-Jones and illustrated by Jago, now comes to life as short animated videos. Narrated by British actor David Suchet, this 4-volume DVD set covers stories from both the Old and New Testaments. Each DVD runs approximately 1 hour each.

FROM SARAH:

Who doesn't love Carl? Don't we all wish we had a dog like this!

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Available in paperback for the first time, the modern classic that introduced the beloved baby-sitting rottweiler to the world.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

When Alice Ramsey was little, she loved to ride horses. As she grew up, more people were driving cars. From the moment Alice slid behind the wheel, she was crazy about cars. So when the Maxwell-Briscoe Company challenged her to drive one of their new cars across the country as a promotional ploy to prove that even a lady could do it, Alice daringly accepted. With several women by her side, these brazen drivers sustained many hardships over the course of a remarkable two-month journey and far surpassed all expectations. With a clever blend of women's history, technological history, and American roading geography, this is a celebration of unstoppable women making strides in twentieth-century America.