"Sure, he can catch a greased pig at a local rodeo, but can he bake biscuits? Ten-year-old Justin struggles to "feel like a guy" in a family dominated by females. When he goes to spend a week at his grandfather's ranch, he discovers there's more to being a man than riding horses and tending to livestock. There's also cleaning up messes, making beds and, from time to time, baking biscuits--good biscuits. Along with its lighthearted ..."
"Do you know what a Solanum caule inermi herbaceo, foliis pinnatis incises, racemis simplicibus is?* Carolus (Karl) Linnaeus started off as a curious child who loved exploring the garden. Despite his intelligence—and his mother's scoldings—he was a poor student, preferring to be outdoors with his beloved plants and bugs. As he grew up, Karl's love of nature led him to take on a seemingly impossible task: to give a scientific name to ev ..."
Gugu's House by CatherineStock Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2001 by Clarion Books ISBN-13: 978-0-618-00389-1, ISBN: 0-618-00389-4
"Kukamba loves to visit her grandmother, Gugu. Though the village where Gugu lives is dry and dusty, her house is big and sprawling and unlike any other. The courtyard and walls are decorated with beautiful paintings and clay animals, all made by Gugu herself. Best of all, when Kukamba visits, she gets to help shape and paint some of the wonderful zebras, elephants, and birds that Gugu is always adding to the house. When the heavy rains ..."
"When Monsieur Monmouton hears chanting coming from his barn―“Noo Yowk, Noo Yowk!”― he knows something is up. Sure enough, one morning he finds the barn empty and a note saying “Bak in a few days.” In this much anticipated sequel to A Spree in Paree!, Monsieur Monmouton’s animals take New York City by storm. Hot on their hooves are Monsieur Monmouton and his loyal dog, Cabot. From Blooming Dells and MOOMA. to an Oval Line cruise and dinn ..."
"It takes a special kind of dress to get Lindsay to change her ways in this lyrical tale told with sprightly illustrations.Slish — the dress slid off its hanger. Lindsay read the little tag inside: "Made in Bora-Bora for you."Fabulous Aunt Fiona is throwing an end-of-the-summer, snazzy, ritzy party, and Lindsay can't wait to go. There’s just one hitch: she has to wear a dress, and Lindsay never ever ever wears a dress. She wears her bagg ..."
"The fifth book in the beloved Gus and Grandpa seriesGus is unimpressed when Ryan coolly stops his sleek five-speed bike with the hand brake. But he's totally nonplussed when Daddy buys him a bicycle like Ryan's. Gus will never give up his training wheels. Enter Grandpa, who wisely removes Gus from the neighborhood and curious eyes for practice, digs out Daddy's old bike for the occasion, and patiently holds that bike as Gus rides it aro ..."
Galimoto(Reprint) (Reading Rainbow Books) by Karen Lynn Williams, CatherineStock Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 1991 by Harpercollins ISBN-13: 978-0-688-10991-2, ISBN: 0-688-10991-8
"“A joy to read aloud.” —New York Times Book ReviewKondi is determined to make a galimoto—a toy vehicle made of wires. His brother laughs at the idea, but all day Kondi goes about gathering up the wire he needs. By nightfall, his wonderful galimoto is ready for the village children to play with in the light of the moon.This Reading Rainbow book is a school and library favorite that offers a view of life in the southeast African nation of ..."
"When Gus goes to Grandpa's house to bake Christmas cookies, they discover that they don't have any sprinkles. On the way to the store, they pass a Santa collecting money for the poor. Gus contributes two quarters and is rewarded with a "God bless you." Returning home, Gus and Grandpa are visited by three neighbors, each bringing two dozen cookies. What are they to do with so many cookies? Gus knows! Full color."
"A young boy pretends to be a sea captain, explorer, giant, magician, monster, and king."
Secret Valentine by CatherineStock Hardcover, 26 Pages, Published 1991 by Prentice Hall & Ibd ISBN-13: 978-0-02-788372-5, ISBN: 0-02-788372-8
"A child makes valentines for her family and then adds a special name to her list. On Valentine's Day she receives a secret valentine in return."
ARMIEN'S FISHING TRIP by CatherineStock Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 1991 by David Philip, Publishers ISBN-13: 978-0-86486-194-8, ISBN: 0-86486-194-X
"While visiting his aunt and uncle in the little South African village of Kalk Bay, Armien stows away in his uncle's fishing boat and becomes an unexpected hero."
Emma's Dragon Hunt(1st Edition) by CatherineStock Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 1984 by Lothrop Lee & Shepard ISBN-13: 978-0-688-02696-7, ISBN: 0-688-02696-6
"Emma's grandfather, newly arrived from China, explains how dragons are responsible for earthquakes, heat waves, solar eclipses, and thunderstorms"
"A day in the life of a ballerina-- hard work, beautiful costumes, and of course, dance!Tonight Iris will take the stage in her new ballet, but she has a long day planned before then. She wakes up early and heads to the theater, where she has classes, costume fittings and rehearsals. With a break for lunch and an unexpected change in partners, soon enough it's almost show time. At half an hour to curtain Iris gets her shoes ready and doe ..."
"Iris has a busy day before taking the stage in her ballet. She wakes up early and heads to the theater, where she has classes, costume fittings and rehearsals. With a break for lunch and an unexpected change in partners, soon enough it s almost show time. At half an hour to curtain Iris gets her shoes ready and does a few chainés. The musicians tune their instruments as the stage manager calls for places. At 8:00 the curtain rises... an ..."