"Thirteen poems that joyfully celebrate the beloved members of our family who bark, purr, chitter, and slither--our pets"--

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There is a legend that describes how, at midnight on Christmas Eve, all creatures are granted the power of speech for one hour. In this collection, Lee Bennett Hopkins and…

Here is the library, not just as a place that houses books, but as an experience. Fifteen poems celebrate the thrill of getting your first library card, the excitement of…

Lee Bennet Hopkins, noted anthologist and educator, has collected a group of witty and whimsical poems that celebrate the joy of reading. Karla Kuskin, Jack Prelutsky, and Arnold Lobel are…

The classic bestseller that has helped nearly a million women discover the answer to menopause is now revised and updated.

An outstanding celebration of diversity and family: fourteen poets and sixteen illustrators of diverse backgrounds share memorable childhood experiences and reflect upon their different heritages, traditions, and beliefs.

These essays offer assistance to the growing number of students, teachers, librarians, and parents who find themselves facing a censorship situation. Part I provides six author’s perspectives on censorship by…