Eve Bunting

After having been marooned on an island for ten days, Catherine and William are finally rescued and brought aboard a pirate ship that is captained by a woman who takes a liking to William and forbids Catherine, his true love, from seeing him.

Writers are often advised to write about what they know, but few could turn the humdrum routine of a school visit into such an engaging picture book. In rhyming couplets, a boy tells how his class prepares for author Amanda Drake's arrival: reading her books, decorating the room, making lemonade, baking a cake and discussing what questions to ask (and not to ask). The writer makes a terrific impression and motivates the children to write their own stories later. Meanwhile the narrator has made a suggestion to Miss Drake that inspires her next book - "My Special Day in Third Street School" - Starred Review, "Booklist".

Share this simple, funny farmyard tale with your preschooler, who will love the energy." Hurry Hurry " Rooster crows. The crowd gets bigger, faster, and noisier as all the animals follow. "Ready Ready " "Go Go "The animals rush to the barn. Will they be in time to greet the tiniest new member of the farm family? Now in a board book edition, Eve Bunting's simple, energetic text and Jeff Mack's vibrant illustrations come together in a joyful, welcoming book that's perfect for preschoolers." The sweet story is filled with movement and excitement as the animals happily rush to witness the event. Acrylic spreads are bright and cheerful, and the simple text is done in bold, colorful type with exclamation marks galore. This charming story celebrates the anticipation of a new life and its long-awaited appearance." (School Library Journal)

What do leprechauns do? They bury a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, of course. But as Mrs. Bally Bunion's ox, Miss Maude Murphy's hen, and Old Jamie soon find out, they can't resist having a little fun along the way. For, besides burying pots of gold, mischief is what leprechauns do From this amazing picture book duo comes a lively fun tale that's perfect for mischief makers of all ages

Upset at being unable to save his brother Bry from a fatal hit-and-run accident, and feeling guilty because of his growing attraction to Chloe, Bry's girlfriend, Jessie Harmon tries to ease his conscience by finding the hit-and-run driver. Reissue.

Poems, each beginning with a consecutive letter of the alphabet, introduce topics related to the history, culture, and folklore of Ireland, which are then more fully explained in informational sidebars.

As a Muslin immigrant to the country who can hardly speak the native language of her new land, Farah feels like an outsider amongst her classmates, but when they all go to a field trip to an apple orchard, Farah finally sees many similarities to the world she left behind and, through her observations and shared experiences, begins to feel like one of the gang. 15,000 first printing.

A robot can do a lot of things. But what is the very best thing this robot can do?

When Matt and Abby go to live with Great-Aunt Gerda in Sierra Madre Canyon after their mother dies, Matt is put off at first by the life-size wooden dolls whom Aunt Gerda talks to and calls her "children." However, when someone vandalizes the dolls and two are stolen, it is Matt, with the help of his new friend, Kristin, who foils the would-be thief and returns the dolls to Aunt Gerda.

The boy has been waiting for this day for many months. It's the day his daddy comes home from overseas. He jumps out of bed and gets ready for the big event. But before going downstairs for breakfast, he takes along something very important: his red balloon. There will be many families and loved ones at the pier. The red balloon will help his father find him among the crowd. But as the ship approaches, the boy loses his grip on the red balloon. Will his daddy find him in the crowd?

Inspired by real events, master storyteller Eve Bunting recounts the harrowing yet hopeful story of a family, a war--and a dazzling discovery.

The young narrator's best friend, Rudi, is very sick, and it's hard for her to understand. When Rudi dies, the narrator and the other children in school help to build a pond by the big knobby oak to remember him by. A hummingbird feeder that Rudi made hangs by the pond, and one day a special hummingbird comes to visit. . . . Based on a true story, Rudi's Pond is an insightful book that will help young readers to deal with loss. Once again author Eve Bunting and illustrator Ronald Himler have combined their talents to create a memorable picture book.

After a crate of bath toys falls overboard, one yellow duck overcomes many scary obstacles, and eventually washes up on shore, where he meets a little boy and fulfills his destiny as a bath toy, in a delightful tale based on a true story, with vivid cut-paper illustrations by the Caldecott Medalist for Golem. Reprint.

A competition with a difference is being sponsored by Slam Dunkers, makers of trainers even more famous than Nike! The kid who produces the smelliest, stinkiest, nastiest pair of trainers will win three pairs of prize footwear.

The ultimate boy and dog story. Heartwarming and inspiring story as a boy fights to keep his dog alive. For 8 - 12 year olds.