Children's Books

We all have a story to tell. We often judge our own stories as being good or bad, right or wrong. The truth is, each and every one of them not only holds meaning for us but for those around us as well. Chicken Soup for The Teenage Soul IV is filled with such stories: what it really means to be a tee... More

An orphan living on a Swiss mountainside with her grandfather suddenly is sent away to the city to live with her sick cousin. Forward by Eloise McGraw.Orphaned Heidi lives with her gruff but caring grandfather on the side of Swiss mountain, where she befriends young Peter the goat-herd. She leads an... More

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The RLS Angels are out for blood, and only Suze can stop them--since she's the only one who can see them. The four ghostly teenagers died in a terrible car accident, for which they blame Suze's classmate Michael... and they'll stop at nothing until he's joined them in the realm of the dead. As Suze ... More

Premier storyteller Roald Dahl twists the fate of six favorite fairy tales in this picture book edition with vibrant new cover art.... More

A "New York Times" bestselling author takes readers on an emotional journey into the tender, unmapped territory that lies between mothers and daughters, fathers and sons, in a mesmerizing novel that reaches into the past to find the key to a boundless future. BantamNeve Halloran and her daughter hav... More

Kim's gang had better watch out Tanya's my friend now, and she'll show them Mandy has been picked on at school for as long as she can remember, so she is delighted when cheeky, full-of-fun Tanya befriends her. Mum isn't happy - she thinks Tanya's a "bad girl" and a bad influence. Is she or isn't s... More

The Orient Longman Easy Readers introduce the child to the enchanting world of reading which encouraging him/her to read with little or no external help. These beautifully-illustrated books are carefully graded into seven levels. The series begins at Level 1 and is meant for beginners at the age gro... More

Children have been able to read about Tom Sawyer with a sense of recognition for the feelings of childhood truly rendered: how Tom find solace for his unjust treatment at the hands of Aunt Polly by dreaming of running away; or how he loves Becky Thatcher, the sort of simpering little blonde girl all... More

Tom Sawyer is not only the character of Mark Twain's first novel, but his story is Twain's most popular title. Could fun-loving Tom in fact be Twain himself at a young age? Foreword by Bruce Brooks. Includes a reading group guide.Here is the story of Tom, Huck, Becky, and Aunt Polly; a tale of adven... More

Newbery Medalist Jean Craighead George writes an Introduction that relates this classic tale of Tom and Huck and their outrageous adventures to 21st century readers. Proceeds from this repackaged edition will be donated to the literary or children's charity of George's choice.With an introduction by... More

In this first sequel to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, we join a young boy named Tip on a series of incredible adventures. After 'creating' new companions - Jack pumpkinhead and the Saw-Horse - with the help of thE magical powder of Life, the three escape from the old witch Mombi, and travel TO the Eme... More

When the brig Amaryllis was swallowed in a hurricane, the captain and all the crew were swallowed, too. For thirty years the captain's widow, Geneva Reade, has waited, certain that her husband will send her a message from the bottom of the sea. But someone else is waiting, too, and watching her, a m... More

Asterix, Obelix, and their friends have entered the famous Olympic games in Athens. They're determined to taste victory, but the Gauls face formidable competition from both Greeks and Romans. Will it be a Gold Medal for Asterix? Or will he suffer the agony of defeat?Asterix, Obelix, and their friend... More

Packaged as a deceptively handsome gift book, Lemony Snicket's newest work is the ultimate treat for fans as the master of misfortunes serves up an alarming collection of life's delectably discouraging truths.Lemony Snicket's work is filled with bitter truths, like: 'It is always cruel to laugh at p... More

Starring Susannah Simon - the sassiest ghost-hunter ever! Suze should be spending the summer vacation at the beach. Instead she's been forced to get a babysitting job at a swanky resort. She'd expected to look after some boring brat so Suze is surprised to find that her charge is actually a budding ... More

Suze is in deep. She loves gorgeous, ghostly Jesse. But, fellow mediator Paul Slater, is determined to win her heart. And evil Paul knows how to blast Jesse to the great beyond, for good. Paul promises he won't do anything to Jesse, as long as Suze will go out with him. Suze doesn't want to lose Jes... More