“dyanne disalvo ryan”

Right in the middle of Marcy's city block is a littered vacant lot. Then one day she has a wonderful idea that not only improves the useless lot but her entire neighborhood as well. "DiSalvo-Ryan's warm text is enhanced by her soft pencil-and-watercolor illustrations depicting a diverse neighborhood... More

Grandpa's corner store is a cozy, friendly place.When a giant new supermarket moves into the neighborhood, Lucy's grandpa plans to sell his store. But with the help of friends and neighbors, Lucy is determined to keep this from happening. In another of her loving and lively portraits of community ca... More

This warm, vibrant tale is inspired by the author's own experiences with a community group. Andy is used to his family's small, run-down apartment, but when he hears about an organization that turns abandoned houses into homes, he sees an opportunity his family cannot miss. Full-color illustrations.... More

An older dog is adopted by a family, which must cope with its failing health and death.... More

Angelo's neighborhood park used to be a wonderful gathering place for almost everyone. Now it's run down and filled with tough kids. Although most people in their Italian-American community simply avoid the park, Angelo and his grandpa are determined to rejuvenate it.... More

J.D. doesn't worry about her dog, Blue--his sharp nose always keeps him out of trouble. But when poachers are sighted in the area and Blue disappears, J.D. and her family can't help but wonder--What's happend to their trusty canine companion? Full color.... More

A boy spends the e day with Uncle Willie in the soup kitchen where he works preparing and serving food for the hungry."A straightforward fictional view of an urban soup kitchen, as observed by a boy visiting it with his Uncle Willie, ' who works there every day....The difficult lives of those fed (i... More

With her trademark humor and anecdotal style, the Newbery Honor Award-winner and preeminent biographer for young people turns her attention to Elizabeth Cady Stanton, the lively, unconventional spokeswoman of the woman suffrage movement. Convinced from an early age that women should have the same ri... More

"This lively biography . . . intorduces young readers to the mother of the Father of Our Country and, obluquely, shows Goerge Washington in a more human light. . . . An entertaining view of a lesser-known figure in American history".--Booklist.... More

All the practice in the world can't turn Nina, a less-than-prima ballerina, into a ballet star, But she's a real standout at her first dance recital when she dances the role of a betterfly--with her arm in a cast!... More