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Henry Cole

    This author is recognized for his refined tastes and has illustrated numerous children's books. His literary style, while understated, enriches the world of children's literature. He sets his stories in Virginia, where his unique perspective on the world comes to life. His works are valued for their originality and ability to engage young readers.

    Princess Pigtoria and the pea
    A Nest for Celeste
    The Life-Changing Magic of Sheds
    And Tango makes three
    One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey
    Brambleheart #2: Bayberry Island
    • Brambleheart #2: Bayberry Island

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      4.6(17)Add rating

      In Henry Cole's beautifully illustrated sequel to Brambleheart, reminiscent of Brian Jacques's Redwall and Avi's Poppy series, Twig's fantastical adventures continue as he and his animal friends set sail to reunite Char with his dragon family.

      Brambleheart #2: Bayberry Island
    • One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey

      • 48 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      4.4(831)Add rating

      In pictures without words, the reader follows the journey of one brown paper bag from a tree in the forest through the years it is used by three generations of one family until eventually the old bag becomes the container in which a new tree is planted.

      One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey
    • And Tango makes three

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      4.4(12710)Add rating

      At New York City's Central Park Zoo, two male penguins fall in love and start a family by taking turns sitting on an abandoned egg until it hatches.

      And Tango makes three
    • A Nest for Celeste

      A Story about Art, Inspiration, and the Meaning of Home

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      4.2(113)Add rating

      Celeste, a determined mouse, embarks on a journey to find her perfect home. Along the way, she encounters various challenges and meets different animals, each offering unique perspectives on what home truly means. Through her adventures, Celeste learns valuable lessons about friendship, belonging, and resilience, making her quest not just about finding shelter but also about discovering her place in the world.

      A Nest for Celeste
    • To make her pigsty of a palace picturesque again, penniless Princess Pigtoria tries to get the pompous porker Prince Proudfoot to propose marriage.

      Princess Pigtoria and the pea
    • Homer on the Case

      • 176 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      4.0(61)Add rating

      In this charming adventure, a homing pigeon named Homer and his parrot friend Lulu uncover a plot involving four-legged thieves targeting both animals and humans. Drawing inspiration from mystery comics, they embark on a mission to track down the culprits. However, to put an end to the crime spree, they must find a way to communicate with their human companions. The story combines elements of friendship, teamwork, and clever problem-solving as they work together to thwart the bandits.

      Homer on the Case
    • This classic and beautifully illustrated picture book follows a family of beavers as they build their home.

      Building
    • In a wordless picture book, Spot the cat goes out the open window and ventures through the city with Dot the dog, seeking her home.

      Spot & Dot
    • In this wordless picture book, a cat named Spot ventures out an open window and through a city on a journey, while his owner tries to find him.

      Spot, the Cat