Sergeant Stubby In The Great War by Melissa Pilgrim When a little stray puppy befriends a soldier named Robert Conroy training to go to war in 1917, he starts out on an amazing journey as the private teaches him all he needs to know to become a U.S. Army soldier too. After sneaking him on board a ship heading to Europe, the two best friends fight side-by-side in what soon becomes the biggest war the world has ever seen! The little dog, affectionately named “Stubby” because of his stout … [Read more...] about Sergeant Stubby In The Great War by Melissa Pilgrim
Marie and Mr. Bee by Margaret Welwood
Marie is a happy little girl who lives in a cabin in the woods, working and playing with her forest friends--until a not-so-busy bee entices her to neglect her work! "All sorts of important ideas pop up while Marie and her friends work and play in the forest: the power of choice, the treasure of friendship, the capabilities of 'disabled' children, what kindness looks like." (Amazon reviewer) Children with disabilities and their parents find Marie's story empowering. "I love that the main … [Read more...] about Marie and Mr. Bee by Margaret Welwood
FEATURED BOOK: The Adventures of Jasmine Bunny by Kala Bryan
Genre: Children's Fiction The Adventures of Jasmine Bunny began as a tale for my granddaughter with characters knit by me as a birthday gift for her third birthday. It is a tale about a little bunny who lives in Awbrion (an anagram of Rainbow) with all of her little forest friends. She has a brother, Jasper, who has gone off to see the world on his own adventure. During a game, she loses her hat in the river and is swept away on the current to a different land where she meets strange … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: The Adventures of Jasmine Bunny by Kala Bryan