The Dog in the Deli

Illustrated By: Izzy Bean

This heartwarming and humorous story with vivid, action-packed illustrations introduces us to Easton on the first of his many adventures with his owner Elizabeth Retter and the rest of her family.

Lament

Introduction by: Bozena Karwowska
Afterward By: Dr. Carson Phillips

A young Jewish man from a small town in Poland bears witness to prewar Jewish life and to the destruction wrought by the Holocaust. He survives massacres, a ghetto and concentration camps. As the only remainder of his family, he is determined to commemorate their lives through his own children and his work in Holocaust education.

Making Time for It All

A must-read for teachers seeking to simplify their literacy instruction while still delivering a comprehensive, high-quality, research-based program. With this approach, teachers can finally feel confident that they are doing it all—reaching every learner, making the most of every minute, and building a classroom where students thrive.

The Cariboo Trek of Callum McBay

In 1862, when the family farm is threatened with foreclosure following an outbreak of a deadly sheep-killing disease, 17-year-old, Callum McBay, embarks on a brave and perilous journey from Scotland to the gold fields of British Columbia, aiming to save it.

Puppy School Pandemonium

Illustrated By: Izzy Bean

This heartwarming and humorous story with vivid, action-packed illustrations follows Easton on a new adventure to puppy school! What will he learn there, and how will he keep his behavior on track to graduate?

Show

After a teenage contortionist frees a talented showman from captivity in a sideshow, the duo flee across an alternate 1899 Empire of America to escape their pursuer, an evil entertainment entrepreneur / presidential candidate, recruiting other performers trapped in brutal working conditions to put together the greatest show on Earth.

Polestar Family Calendar 2026

Edited By: Ruth Porter

For more than thirty five years, this award-winning agenda has proven indispensable for thousands of busy families. It provides a flexible, spacious format for recording the entire family’s daily activities.

Sam

Sam — redheaded, orphaned, temperamental — is sent to Johnson “Blue Gables” Juvenile Center after getting into a fight. Awaiting trial, Sam learns to process his emotions and becomes more hopeful about his future.