Amanda Haley

A boy is a little jealous of his new baby brother until mommy gives him a hug and the new baby gives him a smile.

Spark's fear of fire has kept him from being a proper dragon, so he takes a job with the Hardscrabble volunteer fire department in hopes of conquering his fear.

Polly Go Lightly practices her ballet positions and dreams of dancing on the big stage.

Explores how each of the five senses is hard at work all day long providing information, warning of danger, and helping us enjoy the world around us.

"You Can't Ride a Bicycle to the Moon explores the science of the moon and the history of space travel. Humorous, sprightly verse is paired with kid-centered explanations and explorations of lunar facts and aeronautic science. Each of the sections is topped off with a page of simple activities and kickstarting questions that expand the child's understanding of that particular section's, and the overall, subject matter"--

Even when the family is going to the beach, Alice is a little slow to get ready in the morning.

When Daniel's third-grade class raises baby chicks for a class project and he takes the five chickens home for the summer, he is surprised when one of them turns out to be a rooster.

Presents the history of ballet and a look at one particular ballet, Swan Lake, in the form of a child's school report.

Grandpas are terrific, and these are just a few of the reasons why. Count 40 super reasons in this book, then add some more that fit your grandpa.

Defying the expectations of family and teachers, Yuugo Hachiken chooses to leave the city and enroll at Ooezo Agricultural High School where he is surrounded by endless fields, fresh air, and a new connection to the land and to life.