Joe is ‘amazing.’ He knows this because wherever he goes, people always tell him he’s amazing. Amazing for sliding down the slide, for kicking a ball, even walking to get an ice cream, or even just eating an ice cream. Of course, being Amazing Joe is better than being Poor Joe. But why can’t he […]

What happened to you?  Was it a shark? A burglar? A lion? Did it fall off? A boy named Joe is trying to play pirates at the playground, but he keeps being asked what happened to his leg. Bombarded with questions and silly suggestions, Joe becomes more and more fed up. Until the kids finally […]

Help! This little girl has lost her best friend. He’s a dinosaur (not the extinct kind). He’s enormous (bigger than a panda!). He’s squeaky clean (he just had a bath). He’s invisible (maybe a bath was a bad idea).   Have you seen this little girl’s invisible dinosaur? Well, of course, you haven’t seen him. […]

When Santa arrives at a child’s house on Christmas Eve, does he go down the chimney feet first or headfirst? What if he gets stuck? What if there’s no chimney? Maybe he slides under the door, as thin as a piece of paper? Or is it possible he pours himself through the faucet? What happens […]

Peyton is particular when it comes to food. But she’s not picky. Grownups use that word a lot. Thanksgiving is our most universal holiday, beloved by adults and children. But Thanksgiving can also be a challenge for young eaters who struggle with new tastes and new experiences. Peyton is determined to confront her fear of […]

It’s time to go to the park, and Molly can’t wait! It’s going to be awesome and amazing and— OH NO! The neighbors have spotted her moms, and now they’re talking. A lot. And everything they say is boring. Minutes feel like hours, hours feel like days, and days feel like eons . . . […]

For Young Children Who Want Something ‘Scary’ to Read Jasper Rabbit is having a hard time at school. He does NOT want to do his homework. He does NOT want to study. But then he finds the crayon. It’s purple. It’s pointy. It’s perfect. And it’s ready to do all of Jasper’s schoolwork for him! […]

HAPPY OCTOBER! Let’s get this Monster Marsh October marathon started with a hilarious and clever Halloween story. A young boy with an overactive imagination gets ready to go trick-or-treating, but will his overly concerned parents ruin his plans for Halloween?   Finally, an imaginative Halloween story everyone can relate to.   Raise your hand if […]

Recommended to Young Children Curious About Science Why can’t humans breathe underwater? Why are some people tall and others short? Why do puppies grow into dogs, and babies grow into people? This book explores all this and more in flowing, rhyming text, explaining cells, DNA, and genetics in a simple and easy way for children […]

Daddy’s office is OFF-LIMITS! Which only makes it more intriguing to his curious, inventive child. And what’s the harm in just looking? Behind the office door, she discovers a wonderland of irresistible treats: rolls of shiny tape, bins of paper clips and binder clips, and a rainbow of sticky notes. The possibilities are simply limitless! […]