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  • When Jessie Came Across the Sea

    by Amy Hest ...
    Illustrated by P.J. Lynch ...
    "Hest simply and faithfully holds a mirror to the milestone event for millions of turn-of-the-century immigrants." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)When a young girl from a poor eastern European village learns that she must leave her beloved grandmother for a new life — and a new love — in America, they both feel that their hearts will break. The sure and inspired narrative by award-winning ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • Billy and Rose: Just the Way They Are

    by Amy Hest ...
    Illustrated by Kady MacDonald Denton ...
    Billy and Rose are prone to serious discussion in their second outing about the ups and downs of negotiating friendship.The diligent sheep and the mellow pig who debuted in Billy and Rose: Forever Friends are back—and they have strong opinions! Even best friends can disagree, whether the topic is books (tall blue books versus fat red ones), rain (will it or won’t it?), the perils of a bad hair day ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • The Summer We Found the Baby

    by Amy Hest ...
    Set during World War II, this poignant, briskly paced historical novel relays the events of one extraordinary summer from three engaging points of view.On the morning of the dedication of the new children’s library in Belle Beach, Long Island, eleven-year-old Julie Sweet and her six-year-old sister, Martha, find a baby in a basket on the library steps. At the same time, twelve-year-old Bruno Ben ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • Don't You Feel Well, Sam?

    by Amy Hest ...
    Illustrated by Anita Jeram ...
    Series series Sam Books
    "This follow-up to the best-selling Kiss Good Night will comfort little ones like a cozy blanket that’s tucked in just right." — Booklist (starred review)In the little white house, Mrs. Bear is putting Sam to bed, when suddenly — HCK HCK! coughs Sam. Mrs. Bear gets some syrup. But the syrup tastes bad, and there’s too much of it on a too-big spoon, and it’s too hard to swallow. What will make Sam ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • Bunny Should Be Sleeping

    by Amy Hest ...
    Illustrated by Renata Liwska ...
    Bunny can’t sleep because Dad forgot to check on him, so he sets out to check on Dad.Bunny should be sleeping, but instead, he is waiting for Dad to come check on him. Dad always checks on him, but tonight, Dad is late.Soon Dad will come. He will come in the nightto check on his little Bunny. Come on, Dad!Check on me, check on me, check on me!Bunny can’t wait anymore— he needs his dad! Slipping ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Kiss Good Night

    by Amy Hest ...
    Illustrated by Anita Jeram ...
    "An enchanting little story, with homey illustrations that add to its appeal." — School Library Journal(starred review)Features an audio read-along! Outside, the wind blows and the rain comes down. Inside, it is Sam’s bedtime. Mrs. Bear reads him a story, tucks him in, and brings him warm milk. "Are you ready now, Sam?" she asks. "I’m waiting," he says. What else does Sam need before going to ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • Charley's First Night

    by Amy Hest ...
    Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury ...
    Two of our most beloved picture book creators team up to tell a classic story of a child, his new puppy, and a first night home.Features an audio read-along! On Charley’s first night, Henry carries his new puppy in his old baby blanket all the way to his house. He shows Charley every room, saying, "This is home, Charley." He says that a lot so that Charley will know that he is home. Henry’s ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Remembering Mrs. Rossi

    by Amy Hest ...
    Illustrated by Heather Maione ...
    Mementos from her mother's students help a young girl to grieve in a middle-grade novel by award-winning author Amy Hest. (Ages 8-12)Eight-year-old Annie lives in a sunny apartment in Manhattan with her father, Professor Rossi. Life would be pretty good if only Annie didn't so achingly miss her mother. When Mrs. Rossi died suddenly, she left not only Annie but also a classfull of students -- who ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • When Charley Met Grampa

    by Amy Hest ...
    Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury ...
    The creators of Charley’s First Night return with a tale of a boy, a puppy, and a grampa — an enchanting picture book bearing all the hallmarks of a classic.Features an audio read-along! It’s a snowy day, and Grampa is coming by train for a visit. Henry can’t wait! He sets out with Charley, his beloved pup, pulling a sled for Grampa’s suitcase. To pass time at the station, Henry tells Charley ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

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  • Princess Posey and the New First Grader

    by Stephanie Greene ...
    Illustrated by Stephanie Roth Sisson ...
    Series Book 6 - Princess Posey, First Grader
    Posey and her best friends, Nikki and Ava, do everything together. Then, new girl Grace joins Miss Lee's first grade class, and Posey worries that everything will change. Nikki and Ava can't stop talking about Grace's long princess hair, and when she joins the girls' recess games, they like her way of doing things better than Posey's. But when Grace accidentally teases Posey, she's had enough: she ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • All About Helping Others

    by Frank E. Peretti, Cheryl McKay ...
    Illustrated by Bill Ross ...
    Series series Mr. Henry's Wild & Wacky Bible Stories
    God loves us just the way we are, and He wants us to love each other, too! That's what Mr. Henry wants kids to learn as he retells these stories from the Bible: the Good Samaritan, Jesus and the disciples, and Jesus and the little children. In his own wacky way, Mr. Henry teaches some of the most important principles of helping one another. ... Read more

    $5.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Wrong Bus

    by Lois Peterson ...
    Illustrated by Amy Meissner ...
    Series series Orca Echoes
    Jack loves and misses his bus-driving grandfather. When Grandpa Nod got sick, Jack's mother said eight-year-old Jack was too young to visit his grandfather in the hospital. When Grandpa Nod died, Jack's mother said Jack was too young to go to the funeral.One day after school, Jack gets on the wrong bus. To his surprise he discovers Grandpa Nod is in the driver's seat of the empty bus. Grandpa Nod ... Read more

    $5.99 USD