Sophie is no ordinary house spider. She's an artist and takes great pride in her work. Every web she spins is more wonderous than the one before. But the guests at Beekman's Boardinghouse don't like spiders. Everywhere Sophie goes guests scream and shoo her away. No one there wants anything to do with Sophie and her magnificent creations - no one except the young woman up on the third floor who is busy 'weaving' something herself; and when she runs out of yarn, Sophie knows that the time has finally come to create the masterpiece of a lifetime.

The mercury is climbing in Lumberville, and the folks are doing everything they can to keep cool. Officer McGinnis spends the day in a cold bath, Lottie Mims does her housework in her bathing suit, and Abigail and Ralphie Blue sell ice cubes. When the temperature refuses to relent, the entire community seeks solace by the river--where everyone dreams of cool relief. A cast of quirky characters and lots of playful details from two celebrated picture-book talents make this heat wave look like fun!

When Abel is concerned about the changes he sees in his grandma, he climbs a tree and meets a wise peacock. The Peacock helps Abel understand how to stay connected with his grandma, continue their relationship and focus on the love they share. A Heart Full of Gems is a story that teaches children to pay attention to and share in the human connection that can be maintained when someone is living with dementia. The book's appendix includes a practical dementia progression guide to helping everyone adapt to the changes experienced when someone is living with dementia. The GEMS(tm) model recognizes the dynamic nature of the human brain and its abilities. GEMS(tm) advocate that everyone living with brain change, when given the opportunity, will shine. Written by Reverend Linn Possell and world renowned dementia care expert, Teepa Snow, this educational story is intended to help those of all ages.

Business returns to a once prosperous restaurant when a mysterious stranger pays for his meal with a magical paper crane that comes alive and dances.

A little girl dreams about the things that she will do when she is older.

This charming story presents a new way for young children to understand how to creatively embrace who they are, no matter what others think. Carla's lunch box is filled with odd delights like the Olive, Pickle and Green Bean Sandwich, the Banana-Cottage-Cheese Delight, and the unforgettable Chopped Liver, Potato Chips, and Cucumber Combo. To Carla, they are delicious and creative lunches, but her teasing classmates are unconvinced and abandon her at the lunch table to eat her bizarre sandwiches alone. One day, however, tables turn when Buster—the worst tease of all—forgets his lunch on the day of the picnic and Carla thoughtfully offers him her extra sandwich. Her own spirited nature helps Carla teach her classmates that "unusual" can actually be good. Lively illustrations help showcase the book's messages of acceptance, tolerance, individuality, and creativity, and the funny plot and authentic dialogue are sure to make this tale a favorite among elementary school children. Carla's creative sandwich solutions provide young chefs-to-be with the inspiration to create sandwich masterpieces of their own.

Lonely Mr. Hatch has a secret admirer. When he discovers who his admirer is, he gets the biggest surprise of his life. Full color.