Worried about having left the overly-generous Brother Juniper in charge of their chapel when they went out to preach, the other friars are not prepared for what they find upon their return.
Italy
Materials from Italy
There’s a Dolphin in the Grand Canal!
Luca, a young Italian boy, is bored until he meets a playful dolphin who takes him on a ride through the Venice waterways
Pino and the Signora’s Pasta
Tired of the pasta that the Signora brings him and the other cats of Rome every day, Pino sets out to sample other delicacies.
Pizza For The Queen
In 1889 Napoli, Italy, Raffaele Esposito prepares a special pizza for the queen, in a book based on a true story which includes a recipe for pizza Margherita.
Babar’s World Tour
Babar and his family take a trip around the world.
Domenic’s War: A Story Of The Battle Of Monte Cassino
In 1944, one of the most brutal battles of World War II is fought between Monte Cassino and a Benedicitne monastery, and Domenic and his family who live there become caught in the crossfire as they hide two escaped prisoners-of-war.
Looking For Alibrandi
The Bears’ Famous Invasion Of Sicily
In search of food, Leander, King of the Bears, leads his subjects from their safe caves in the mountains of Sicily to the valley where they triumph over many enemies.
Vendela In Venice
On a visit to Venice with her father, Vendela experiences the richness and beauty of the city and its palaces, gondolas, and statues.
The Apprentice
Working as an artist’s apprentice in Renaissance Florence, thirteen-year-old Arduino makes a discovery which may cost him the chance to become a painter.