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kARon, JAn
MISS FANNIE’S HAT
Illustrated by Toni Goffe
ninety-nine-year-old Miss Fannie has lots
of hats but her favorite is the pink straw
hat with the silk roses. This heartwarming
story about the rewards of unselfish
love will enchant readers young and old.
“A sweet, gentle story.”
—School Library Journal
Rec: PW, SLJ
11 x 8 1/2 32 pp. 2001
978-0-14-056812-7 $6.99
THE TRELLIS AND THE SEED
Illustrated by Robert Steele
In this gently told parable, Jan karon
tells a story of patience, of the special
rewards that come from being a little bit
different from everyone else, and of the
courage to believe in oneself. “This sentimental
tale will appeal to those who like
their allegories neat and straight up.”
—School Library Journal
Rec: SLJ
7 x 9 1/2 32 pp. 2005
978-0-14-240317-4 $5.99
kAY, VeRLA
GOLD FEVER
Illustrated by S. D. Schindler
“kay debuts with a rollicking tale about
an idealistic farmer’s quest for gold and
glory during the gold rush of 1849.
Schindler’s detailed illustrations, executed
in colored pencil, provide readers
with a glimpse into a forty-niner’s world.
As an introduction to a vital piece of
American history, it’s wryly humorous
and unflinchingly candid.” —Kirkus
Rec: BL, K, PW, SLJ
8 x 10 32 pp. 2003
978-0-14-250183-2 $6.99
See index for more titles by S. D. Schindler.
A Mother for Choco
Keiko Kasza
DON’T LAUGH, JOE
everybody gets the giggles sometimes.
but Joe, a playful young possum, can’t
seem to make them stop! In Don’t
Laugh, Joe, keiko kasza introduces
yet another endearing animal character
whose humorous plight—and its happy
resolution—creates a warm and wonderful
world to help children deal with their
own small fears and problems.
Rec: HG, RT, TK
8 x 10 32 pp. 2000
978-0-698-11794-5 $5.99
THE MIGHTIEST
“When bear, Lion, and elephant
discover a golden crown in the forest,
they begin to argue over which of them
is the mightiest. To prove their strength
they decide to frighten a little old lady.
Whoever scares her the most will win the
crown. but events take an unexpected
turn when a mighty giant appears,
scoops up the animals, and claims the
crown for himself.”
—School Library Journal
Rec: BL, K, PW, SLJ
8 x 10 32 pp. 2003
978-0-14-250185-6 $5.99
A MOTHER FOR CHOCO
“The message that parents are defined
by what they do rather than how they
look (or how one acquires them)—is
warm and reassuring, particularly to
adoptees, stepkids, and other children
who for various reasons don’t resemble
their caretakers.” —The Bulletin of the
Center for Children’s Books
Rec: BL, C, H, KH, PW, SLJH
8 1/4 x 9 1/2 32 pp. 1996
978-0-698-11364-0 $5.99
MY LUCKY DAY
When a delicious-looking piglet knocks
on Mr. Fox’s door “accidentally,” the fox
can hardly believe his good luck. It’s not
every day that dinner just shows up on
your doorstep. It must be his lucky day!
or is it? “A good choice for storyhours
as well as one-on-one readings.”
—School Library Journal
Rec: BL, HH, K, PWH, SLJ
8 x 10 32 pp. 2005
978-0-14-240456-0 $5.99
THE PIGS’ PICNIC
Mr. Pig wants to look his best when he
asks Miss Pig to join him for a picnic. So
he takes the advice of his friends Lion,
Fox, and Zebra, and borrows something
special from each of them. Mr. Pig thinks
he looks pretty handsome-but what will
Miss Pig say? “Children will love the
perky porcine star of this cheery tale.”
—School Library Journal
Rec: PW, SLJ
8 1/8 x 9 1/2 32 pp. 2001
978-0-698-11902-4 $6.99
THE RAT AND THE TIGER
In his friendship with Rat, Tiger takes
advantage and plays the bully because of
his greater size, but one day Rat stands
up for his rights. “With their drolly
expressive faces, Tiger and Rat pass on
the importance of sharing, playing fairly
and treating others as you’d like to be
treated. As a bonus, kasza adds a characteristically
clever tangle at story’s end.”
—Publishers Weekly
Rec: K, SLJ, PW
8 1/4 x 9 1/2 32 pp. 1997/2007
978-0-14-240900-8 $5.99
THE WOLF’S CHICKEN STEW
“The best part of the story is the wolf’s
mischievous air as he trails the prim
chicken in the beginning and then
delivers stacks of pancakes, donuts, and
a hundred-pound cake to her door.”
—The Bulletin of the Center
for Children’s Books
Rec: AN, BL, C, CLJ, CS, CSM, E, SLJ
8 1/2 x 9 32 pp. 1996
978-0-698-11374-9 $6.99
Ages 3-8 • Picture Books
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