In the East African country of Ethiopia, in an ancient city called Hora FinFinne, a King and Queen dwell in a palace with their twelve remarkable daughters. Though the girls range in ages and sizes, there's one thing they all have in dancing is their very favorite pastime. They long to attend balls, but the King prefers for his daughters to stay home. Craftiness and creativity lead the twelve siblings to pursue what they desire, despite their father's wishes.
Zen is a gifted builder, and he knows just how to take a project from the blueprint to being completely built. Read along in the latest edition of the Zen series and join in on all the construction fun!
Books are for more than just reading! This book is a perfect introduction for early readers to imagine and explore all of the wonderful ways books can be used.
Since he was little, Spencer has always had a weakness for sweets. Years and years of sneaking candy and gum has done quite a number on his primary teeth, and before the damage goes any further, Spencer's family decides to tackle the candy conundrum once and for all--for the sake of Spencer's smile.
Christos is a Greek child who lives on the island of Santorini. Though he enjoys stopping by his uncle's art studio or helping his aunt photograph women in flying dresses after school, Christos' very favorite pastime is watching the sun set daily. Doing so teaches him a lot about the land and the skies of his home.
Connie Anne was born with a funny bone. From the time she was very young, it was clear to her family and friends alike that Connie Anne was destined to make people laugh. When she tries out some new off-color jokes at school, Connie Anne learns an important lesson on what to say, and when to say it.
Elijah Everett is an elementary school student who's full of questions and comebacks, but if you ask the faculty at McPherson Elementary, he's full of trouble. When Elijah wins the chance to be Principal of the school for one whole week, some changes are made that shake up the school, staff, and students for good.
Simon and Sam are brothers who argue about everything, all the time. They fuss and fight over little things, big things, and everything in between. Their mother soon tires of their bickering, and uses a delightful dish as an unlikely tactic to encourage peace between the boys.
John C. Boogey is a regular guy who does regular things, but his very favorite pastime is spending time with his three young children. While Mr. Boogey believes his tots are terrific, everyone who meets them disagrees. When Mr. Boogey realizes that his darling children truly are troublesome, he takes matters into his own hands to get a handle on their behavior.
Cyrus and his family love using the fruits that grow in their yard for cooking. While Cyrus's mother whips together delicious apple pies and his father lovingly squeezes fresh orange juice for breakfast daily, Cyrus has a secret recipe for an amazing batch of apple cider that warms both his family's home and their hearts.