Kid's Treasury: 99 Classic Children's Books to Enlighten and Educate surveys the capacious educational imagination of children's literature, bringing together moral tales, folklore, adventure narratives, animal studies, historical retellings, poetry, drama, and popular fiction. Its range moves from domestic realism and cautionary fantasy to natural-history writing and inherited classical traditions. Enduring story-worlds, instructive animal portraits, and adaptations of epic, biblical, and...

Despite the difficult circumstances, Greta’s resilience and compassion shine through as she embarks on an adventure that highlights her courage and the importance of helping others. She forms meaningful connections with those around her, especially with people who are affected by the war in different ways. Throughout the story, Greta learns valuable lessons about kindness, bravery, and the strength of the human spirit. The book also presents insights into Denmark’s role during the war and ...

In "Little Greta of Denmark," Bernadine Bailey masterfully weaves a poignant tale that explores themes of resilience, friendship, and the inexorable bonds of family amidst the backdrop of Denmark'Äôs harrowing landscape during World War II. Written in a rich, lyrical style that combines a child'Äôs perspective with profound narrative depth, Bailey captures the innocence of youth while addressing the complexities of wartime struggle. Her vivid imagery and evocative prose immerse readers in ...

Little Greta of Denmark by Bernadine Bailey. Illustrated with Photographs. Published by GROSSET & DUNLAPPublishers arrangement with the A. Flanagan Companyin 1939.

**National Bestseller * A New York Times Notable Book * Winner of the Lambda Literary Award for Transgender Fiction * Winner of the Rosenthal Foundation Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters * Finalist for the New York Public Library Young Lions Award * Finalist for the American Library Association Stonewall Book AwardNow an Academy Award-winning major motion picture, starring Academy Award-winners Eddie Redmayne and Alicia Vikander and directed by Academy Aw...

The inspiration for the new miniseries starring Alex Wolff“A vivid glimpse of life on the Greek island of Hydra where artists traveled to live, love and escape convention in the heady ’60s … The glimpse into Cohen’s memories and heart is a particular treat for his fans, and they will be pleased to find several previously unpublished poems.” — Publishers WeeklyThe story of the enigmatic woman who captured the hearts of two e...

This beloved Newbery Medal–winning book is the first of five books in Patricia MacLachlan's chapter book series about the Witting family.Set in the late nineteenth century and told from young Anna's point of view, Sarah, Plain and Tall tells the story of how Sarah Elisabeth Wheaton comes from Maine to the prairie to answer Papa's advertisement for a wife and mother. Before Sarah arrives, Anna and her younger brother Caleb wait and wonder. Will Sarah be nice? Will she sing? Will she...

In this Newbery Honor book classic, young Sarah learns how to be brave even when the world is strange and new.In 1707, young Sarah Noble and her father traveled through the wilderness to build a new home for their family. “Keep up your courage, Sarah Noble,” her mother had said, but Sarah found that it was not always easy to feel brave inside. The dark woods were full of animals and Indians, too, and Sarah was only eight!The true story of Sarah’s journey is...

A cunning thief is desperate to wreck the opening of a historic landmark -- and Nancy is his target!On Gramercy Park in New York City, the magnificent Van Hoogstraten mansion with its priceless collection of glass birds is about to open to the public. Nancy, Bess, and George are invited, but a series of sinister events puts everything in chaos. When the centerpiece of the collection, a beautiful crystal bird, is stolen, Nancy gets on the case.From family memb...

Romance and adventure await Nancy on the craggy coast of Cornwall, England. There to help a friend who could be in danger, Nancy finds more than she bargained for!

Tracey Von Axel is a party-girl heiress, famous forshopping and socializing. But she's determined to shedher image and show she has what it takes to run herfamily's empire.Old family friend and Greek billionaire Nikos Lazaridisagrees to help Tracey—but he'll do it by taking her outof the boardroom and back to basics!In a tumbledown Greek farmhouse, working theland from dawn till dusk, Nikos tests her resolveat every opportunity. But...

Liz deals with some unfriendly competition at the beach and tries to rescue a baby octopus in the eleventh book of The Critter Club series.Liz and her family are at the beach! Liz loves building sand sculptures, so when she sees a flyer for a sand castle competition, of course she enters. She thinks she’s found a new friend when she meets her neighbor Tommy, who is also competing, but Tommy’s not so nice. He teases Liz about the castle she’s building and h...