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The Puppet's Smile

An old carpenter sends Puppet off into the world with a red backpack and a newly carved smile. But when Puppet's backpack gets stolen, he discovers that smiling is not all it's cracked up to be. Now Puppet is learning that happiness might not be the only important human emotion.

The Radish Is Back

A cold wind blows. But my hunger grows. So out in the snow For food, I must go!When Rabbit hops out into snow to forage for food, he can't believe his luck! He finds two big, beautiful radishes. Then he remembers his friend Monkey might be hungry too. So off he goes to Monkey's house. When Monkey returns home, he sees the big, beautiful radish and decides to give it to another friend who is hungry, and that friend decides to give the radish to yet another friend. What will finally become of the

The Ramadan Drummer

One night during Ramadan, Adam startles awake. BANG! BANG! BANG! It's the Ramadan Drummer, wandering the streets to wake everyone up for a meal before the day's fast. As Adam explores the dark streets with the drummer, he learns that every act of kindness is rewarded tenfold during Ramadan. This heartwarming tale teaches how community and giving are central to the spirit of the holiday.

The Red Canoe

As an abandoned canoe reminisces about bygone adventures with its beloved boy, are the best days behind it-or is there a glimmer of new life just ahead?

The Reimagined Masterpiece

The Reluctant Storyteller

Chooch is reluctant about many things. He is reluctant to be a storyteller like the rest of his Cherokee family, and he is reluctant to spend spring break in the small town of Greasy, Oklahoma, with Uncle Dynamite. But Chooch will find out there?s more than one way to tell a story.The Reluctant Storyteller includes: The Energy of Thunder Beings by Art Coulson and Roy Boney, Jr. and Cherokee Life Today by Traci Sorell.

The Riddle Horse

In this gentle riddle of a tale, a well-loved horse recounts its adventures and various riders throughout the long years of its curiously restricted yet imaginatively rich life.

The Rock in My Throat

At first, no one noticed when I stopped talking at school. In this moving true story, Kao Kalia Yang shares her experiences as a young Hmong refugee navigating life at home and at school. Having seen the poor treatment her parents received when making their best efforts at speaking English, she no longer speaks at school. Kalia feels as though a rock has become lodged in her throat, and it grows heavier each day. Although the narrative is somber, it is also infused with moments of beauty, love,

The Scare Squad (Crabtree Blossoms: Level 4)  

Ghost sisters Clair and Blair make up the Scare Squad. Scaring people is what they do! They're trying to teach their little brother Nicky how to scare, but he likes people. Will they ever get Nicky to join the Scare Squad? Included in every book is a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests reading and writing prompts to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher's Guide available.

The Seasons in Mr. Green's Garden

In this beautiful new science series, readers will join Mr. Green and his friend and neighbour young Mo in their community garden. As each season passes, Mr. Green and Mo discover how the plants change and how the animals that make the garden their home spend their days, find food, and raise their young. These books are perfect for studying plant and animal life cycles and for building an understanding and appreciation of the natural world. The series also teaches children how we grow food and h