In this tale set in Neolithic Siberia, seventeen-year old Liok becomes the shaman for his tribe. His new and innovative ways, based on reason rather than magic, bring him into conflict with the customs of his tribe.
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The Little Man
Maxie, who is only 2 inches tall, realizes his dream of becoming a circus performer.
And Now Miguel
Miguel, the middle child of the Chavez family, lives near Taos, New Mexico, and longs to go with the men of his family to the Sangre de Christo Mountains.
Children’s Books
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Smoky Night
When the Los Angeles riots break out in the streets of their neighborhood, a young boy and his mother learn the values of getting along with others no matter what their background or nationality.
White Snow Bright Snow
When it begins to look, feel, and smell like snow, everyone prepares for a winter blizzard.
In The Town All Year ’round
Big, colorful illustrations and minimal text set the stage for a delightful cast of characters as they go about their day-to-day adventures in one little town throughout the year. Playing, chasing pets, running errands, going to work: following what happens and looking for the many small surprises in the pictures will absorb and amuse children and parents alike.
Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices
A collection of poems describing the characteristics and activities of a variety of insects.
The Polar Express
A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa Claus.
Rapunzel
A retelling of a folktale in which a beautiful girl with long golden hair is kept imprisoned in a lonely tower by a sorceress. Includes a note on the origins of the story.