In this special Passover story, Larnel Moore, a  young African-American boy, and Mrs. Katz, an  elderly Jewish woman, develop an unusual friendship  through their mutual concern for an abandoned cat  named Tush. Together they explore the common themes  of suffering and triumph in each of their cultures.

In this warm and sunny picture book, follow the progress of a little girl and her father as they put together a wonderful birthday surprise for mom: a window box flower garden. After the pansies, tulips, daffodils, geraniums, and daisies are purchased and dad and daughter take them home on the bus, they're lovingly planted in the window box. Candles on the cake are lighted—just as Mom walks in the door to find her daughter, her husband, and her...

A little girl's daddy steps in to help her arrange her curly, coiling, wild hair into styles that allow her to be her natural, beautiful self.

Nine-year-old Booker works with his father and brother at the saltworks but dreams of the day when he'll be able to read.

A young cowboy and his younger brother spend an action-packed day at their Grandmother's place.

In the forest, a group of animals help a runaway slave escape his pursuers.

More than anything Lola would like a cat, but first she must learn how to care for it.

A young African American boy reflects on the spirit of Christmas and thinks of ways he can share what he has with others.

"An ailing grandfather and his helpful granddaughter play a unique game of seek and find"--

Because she has a terrible singing voice, fourth-grader Sassy must use a different talent to be part of her school's musical performance on the importance of saving our planet. Includes "Fifteen ways that you can help save our earth."