The Pig and the Dumpling
In a small seaside village, an overly eager pig has a run-in with a dumpling that he won't soon forget.
In a small seaside village, an overly eager pig has a run-in with a dumpling that he won't soon forget.
Originally published in Ukraine, this charming tale tells of a young and very curious hedgehog who,with the help of his friends, realizes his dreams. It celebraes creativity and inspiration, and the friends who help you along the way.
Jack has a good heart, and is a great cook—but he's not so good at following directions. With the help of a friendly fox, he finds love AND succeeds at the quest his father has set for him. But there are some pretty big pitfalls en route.
Children will delight in these wacky hybrid Randomanimals. The Sniger and the Floose is a charming and playful celebration of imagination and the natural world.
Plans for a peaceful retreat in the woods are disturbed when a new cabin-owner meets her very noisy neighbours. Animal hijinks abound in this playful, phonically rich story.
Kent, Ryan, and Amy love to hear their eccentric grandparents' stories of travel and adventure. At last, they will join them on a trip—but their grandparents' worthy "ship" the SS Fiona is more than meets the eye, and soon the three children are caught up in the dramatic history of Birchtown and Shelbourne, Nova Scotia.
The people on a remote island are happy with their lot, but learn that they must make new lives in less isolated surroundings. A story of social change, and the love that one carries for home.
When her parents give her a special rock collection, Petra is thrilled. She loves rocks, and she pours over every sample in the box. But is one of those rocks winking at her? Soon Petra has connected with the rock box in a way she'd never have imagined possible.
Who was W.H.? The remains of an anonymous 19th-century sailor inspire artist/author Bushra Junaid to reflect on the African experience in the North Atlantic in this powerful examination of a longstanding mystery.
When she moves into an abandoned lighthouse-keeper’s house with her family, Esther is excited by her new surroundings. One day the former constable comes to welcome her family to their new home. But just who is this mysterious man?
At the turn of the 20th century, in rural Newfoundland, Kitty and Daniel Daly had twelve children—six were big and six were small, but a place was made for them all.
Lola’s off to visit her grandmother, and is taking her first airplane trip alone. She has dressed for the occasion, and as it turns out, that special outfit comes in handy. With style and spunk, Lola is ready for anything.
Lana the llama just wants to fit in with her flock, until she learns that standing out may be even better!
When he takes a hike up Signal Hill, Mr. Beagle stumbles upon a new mystery. People's picnic baskets are being plundered. Who could the culprit be?
Daphne is excited to build and maintain her first beehives. In the process she learns how important bees are to the environment.
While questioning her gender identity, a young girl is pulled between the dark world of fairylore and the dynamic world of early 20th-century scientific experimentation as she struggles to save her missing mother.
A young adult novel about two teenage geocachers who help unravel the mysterious disappearance of a young boy.
An only cat learns to adapt and accept the three puppies who come to live at her home.
A beagle with a nose for mystery helps his cousin discover who is taking storybooks in his neighborhood, and why.
A family of young hares sets up a bed and breakfast after their parents run afoul of a devious coyote.
A sister and brother set sail on a rollicking round-the-world adventure in this rhyming tall tale.
A hilarious new folktale adaptation from award-winning author Andy Jones, with brave and resourceful girls, evil giants, a magical cat, a storytelling hotel and hairy feet.
A beautiful picture book about following your imagination and finding a new life.