Set against the backdrop of the West Texas desert in 1910, the story follows Zada, a resilient camel on a mission to rescue two baby kestrels from a massive storm. As she journeys through the harsh landscape, she shares captivating tales from her youth in Turkey, providing comfort and distraction to the frightened birds. This unique blend of adventure and storytelling highlights themes of courage, friendship, and the bond between animals across different cultures.
In this warm, engaging look at the life of a great First Lady, Kathi Appelt tells the story behind Lady Bird Johnson's environmental vision. Joy Fisher Hein's colorful wildflowers burst from every page, inviting us to share in Lady Bird's love for natural beauty. From a lonely childhood in the Piney Woods of East Texas to an exciting life in the White House, Lady Bird Johnson loved wildflowers with all her heart. They were her companions in her youth, greeting her everywhere as she explored wild forests, bayous, and hills. Later, as First Lady, she sought to bring the beauty of wildflowers to America's cities and highways. She wanted to make sure every child could enjoy the splendor of wildflowers. Perfect for sharing in classrooms and at home for Women's History Month as well as for units on Texas, presidential family, and environmental history, this unique picture book biography is accessible and appealing. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share in the classroom and for homeschooling.
Multiple perspectives weave together in this epic YA debut, exploring themes of freedom, hope, and faith. The narrative features an ocelot, a slave, and an angel thief, each contributing to a rich tapestry of interconnected stories that span across time. With a unique blend of characters and poignant themes, this novel promises a compelling journey that reflects on the human spirit and the quest for liberation.
Set against a desert backdrop, the story explores Cardell's feelings of love and belonging despite his parents living apart. His idyllic life is disrupted when Otis arrives, stirring jealousy and uncertainty within Cardell. He grapples with the fear of losing his special bond with his dad, who shares unique experiences with him. As Cardell navigates his emotions, he faces the possibility of change in his family dynamic, questioning what it means to love and accept new people in his life.
n einem Sumpf? Chap Brayburn lebt in einem Sumpf? Richtig gehört. Klingt langweilig? Von wegen. Noch wisst ihr nichts von den gefräßigen Waschbärenbrüdern Bingo und J’miah, die in einer alten Rostlaube Quartier bezogen haben. Oder habt ihr schon mal von der weltberühmten Ringerin Jaeger Stitch gehört, die es mit jedem Alligator aufnimmt? Und was ist mit dem geheimnisvollsten aller Wesen, dem Zuckerkönig? Er ist der legendäre Herrscher über den Sumpf. Nun soll er geweckt werden, denn der Sumpf ist in Gefahr – und schon sind wir mittendrin in dem größten Abenteuer, das Chap, Bingo und J’miah jemals erlebt haben …
The good ol' days are over.It's official, it's the news!With my brand-new baby brothercame the brand-new baby blues! When a new baby wears her old pajamas, sleeps in her old bed, and seems to get all her parents' attention, a girl's bound to sing the blues. Is there anything a baby brother can do to change her tune?
Keeper is a breathtaking, magical novel from National Book Award finalist and Newbery Honoree Kathi Appelt.To ten-year-old Keeper the moon is her chance to fix all that has gone wrong ... and so much has gone wrong.But she knows who can make things right again: Maggie Marie, her mermaid mother, who swam away when Keeper was just three. A blue moon calls the mermaids to gather at the sandbar, and that's exactly where Keeper is headed - in a small boat. In the middle of the night, with only her dog, BD (Best Dog), and seagull named Captain. When the riptide pulls at the boat, tugging her away from the shore and deep into the rough waters of the Gulf of mexico, panic sets in and the fairy tales that lured her out there go tumbling into the waves. Maybe the blue moon won't sparkle with mermaids and maybe - Oh, no ... "Maybe" is just too difficult to bear.
There is nothing lonelier than a cat who has been loved, at least for a while, and then abandoned on the side of the road.A calico cat, about to have kittens, hears the lonely howl of a chained-up hound deep in the backwaters of the bayou. She dares to find him in the forest, and the hound dares to befriend this cat, this feline, this creature he is supposed to hate. They are an unlikely pair, about to become an unlikely family. Ranger urges the cat to hide underneath the porch, to raise her kittens there because Gar-Face, the man living inside the house, will surely use them as alligator bait should he find them. But they are safe in the Underneath...as long as they stay in the Underneath. Kittens, however, are notoriously curious creatures. And one kitten's one moment of curiosity sets off a chain of events that is astonishing, remarkable, and enormous in its meaning. For everyone who loves Sounder, Shiloh, and The Yearling, for everyone who loves the haunting beauty of writers such as Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, Flannery O'Connor, and Carson McCullers, Kathi Appelt spins a harrowing yet keenly sweet tale about the power of love and its opposite, hate the fragility of happiness and the importance of making good on your promises.
The book explores the beauty and diversity of wildflowers, weaving together vivid descriptions of various species such as bluebonnets, lady's slippers, and black-eyed Susans. It delves into the significance of these flowers in nature and culture, celebrating their unique characteristics and the memories they evoke. Through a rich tapestry of imagery, the narrative invites readers to appreciate the delicate balance of ecosystems and the personal connections people have with these vibrant blooms.
