When Ethan has to interview his grandfather for a school report, he gets to find out what sort of things are similar and different between childhood of today and childhood of years past. No television? No Internet? Even though many things are different today, Ethan learns that there are many things that were very similar. Readers will love this relatable conversation about a young boy's disbelief at lives of people in the past. Lovely illustrations support this dialogue-rich interview of w...

Barnaby Dell is a lazy farmer who just wants to take a nap! Once he falls asleep, so do the rest of the animals on his farm. That is until a horse fly bites the donkey who subsequently wakes each and every animal on the farm! Children will love the playful illustrations of farm animals as each is woken from his peaceful slumber. Large, clear font helps children read this fun tale of one farmer's attempt at a mid-day rest.

Readers will travel back to the year 1634 with "Sarah's Journal." In this diary, Sarah records all of her thoughts as her family sails across the ocean to find a new home in Massachusetts. Sarah describes her worries and fears as her family has to live in destitute conditions and accept help from the Native Americans upon their arrival in the New World. Though the beginning of her family's settlement is uncertain, eventually a thriving community begins to grow in what will soon be America....

Amelia and her family are headed to Yosemite on vacation. They use the trusty GPS to make sure they arrive on time. After stopping to visit family and taking wagers on the time of their arrival, the family finally arrives in the beautiful Yosemite Valley. As they head for the cabins, they realize that they are lost! Adventure awaits as they try to find their way back to the road. Young readers will love the story of this family's trip complete with gorgeous illustrations of some of Califor...

First published in 1985, Off the Hook describes all the signs and symptoms of drug addiction, alcoholism or compulsive gambling in teenagers, but more importantly suggests constructive ways parents can help. Teenage disorder, and especially addiction, can cause serious family damage. Fear, guilt and shame can paralyse effective action and even make matters worse. Helen Bethune, drawing on research among recovered addicts, troubled teenagers and suffering families, throws new light...