“andrea shine”

Painfully aware of her mother's absence, the summer Rainie spends with her father is also spent watching a pair of loons on the lake. As the summer progresses, Rainie grows in her trust and understanding of the unconditional love her separated parents have for her. Full-color illustrations.As Rainie... More

Ten-year-old Jodie tells the story of her extended family's weeklong reunion in the fifteen poems that make up this delightful book. Thoughtful and fun, the glimpses of family togetherness and traditions are shown through a variety of poetic forms, including free verse, a sonnet, haiku, a ballad, an... More

A moving story of one boy's efforts to make amends after destroying a neighbor's garden.... More

These beautifully illustrated, interactive picture books introduce children to foreign cultures and languages.... More

The "people's poet" is covered in memorable essays that cover individual poems as well as Frost's major themes and imagery.... More

This is a manual for body and soul, and a guide to spiritual well-being, with a series of exercises and projects which have all been designed to develop the imagination and renew mind energy. Each one has an additional specific aim, ranging from stress management to memory enhancement, and built aro... More