When Robert Frost was a child, his family thought he would grow up to be a baseball player. Instead, he became a poet. His life on a farm in New Hampshire inspired him to write "poetry that talked," and today he is famous for his vivid descriptions of the rural life he loved so much. There was a time when Frost had to struggle to get his poetry published. Told from the point of view of Lesley, Robert Frost's oldest daughter, this is the story of how a lover of language found his voice.
One morning a little girl wakes up to find everything in life arranging itself into a math problem, and she must find her way out of the Math Curse!
A curious little Scottish terrier gets his chance to find out what's making the noise on the other side of the tall green hedge.
Cal is not the reading type, but that book woman keeps visiting. This is the moving story of the Pack Horse Librarians, whose bravery and commitment helped rural children find something wonderful in books.
One hundred and one numbers race each other up the apple tree. As the numerals pile up, suddenly bad bumblebees come buzzing. Which number will save the day?
On September 11, 1814, the British Fleet arrived at the mouth of the Patapsco River. Thus began the Battle of Baltimore, which inspired Francis Scott Key to pen The Star-Spangled Banner. Featuring Aretha Franklin's soulful, heartfelt voice, our flag's broad strips and bright stars shine through in this moving rendition of our national anthem.
A lion in a Paris zoo tries to return his friends' visits by venturing into town to see him
The day to day existence of a little fly that wants to be a superhero and is not afraid to dream really big.
In this wordless adaptation of one of Aesop's most beloved fables, an unlikely pair learn that no act of kindness is ever wasted. With vivid depictions of the landscape of the African Serengeti and expressively-drawn characters, Pinkney makes this a truly special retelling. His stunning pictures speak volumes.
While hard at work, an ant hears the musical sounds of clickety, click, chirrup in the distance. Come along as she explores this joyful noise.
Lloyd the llama is looking for his mama. "Is your mama a llama?" he asks a bat, a swan, a cow, a seal, and a kangaroo. Young children will share Lloyd's delight when the answer to his question is finally, "Yes!"
Irene summons up all her courage in the face of a fierce snowstorm when her mother falls ill and Irene must deliver a ball gown to the duchess.
The king must choose the most beautiful egg laid by three hens, one of which he will then make a princess.
With his purple crayon, Harold draws a picture for his room - and then becomes part of it.
When Charlie's old cloak becomes torn and tattered, he spins a new one showing how cloth is made from wool.
With methods of eating and manners that are probably all too familiar to children and adults, these mischievous dinosaurs show in a big way that burping, spilling, playing with one's food and outright refusing to eat are not the best ways to enjoy a meal. An entertaining guide to table manners and a good reminder that positive and pleasant mealtime behavior gets the best results.
The fair is in town and these two very different girls - but best friends extraordinaire- use teamwork to navigate its many wonders.
The king must choose the most beautiful egg laid by three hens, one of which he will then make a princess.
It’s time to make some slime! Grab your mixing bowl because you’re about to learn from some of the best slimers on the internet. Join in the fun as you’re guided through over 10 slime recipes step-by-step. This first of a three part series is a feast for the eyes and jammed full of exciting new tips and tricks to take your slime creations to the next level. It’s time to have Fun With Slime!
Three strangers, hungry and tired, pass through a war-torn village. Embittered and suspicious from the war, the people hide their food and close their windows tight. That is, until the clever strangers suggest making a soup from stones. Intrigued by the idea, everyone brings what they have until- together, they have made a feast fit for a king!
