Children

“Some African American families today broom jump at their weddings in memory of their slave history.

“What the Dog Said takes a sad topic and turns it into a humorous and heartwarming story.

“The Third Gift is an unusually thoughtful and bittersweet story that shines a light on ordinary people in a historic place and time.”

In this third book in Ms. Warren Smith’s series, we are once again privy to the antics and concerns of nine-year-old Katie Jordan.

Nine-year-old Katie Jordan is distressed. It seems everyone in her fourth grade class is going somewhere during spring break.

“We can all use a comforting story of love, even—or especially—if it is ripped from a brutal past.”

“Written in kid-speak, this story is sure to amuse and delight the picture book group.”

Remember Goodnight Moon? Margaret Wise Brown’s classic bedtime tale, published in the late 1940s? Pictures by Clement Hurd?

“Sita’s Ramayana ventures beyond a graphic retelling the events of the epic tale. . . .

“Enhanced with Ms. McGuire’s frosty, atmospheric illustrations, Breadcrumbs intersperses elements of fairy tales and fantasies with the contemporary conflicts of the two friends.

“The author no doubt has classroom experience.

“You won’t be disappointed—and your tail will be wagging all the way home.”