From Goodreads To escape his poppa’s physical abuse and their dirt-poor farm life, Jim flees to an imagined prosperous city life where he can make his own choices, ignoring God patiently knocking on his heart’s door. Settled in town, Jim … Continue reading →
From Goodreads It’s the poky little puppy’s first Christmas, and he’s not sure what to expect. When he meets an animal friend who’s lost his home, Poky’s quick to help–and learns all about the spirit of Christmas. ISBN: 9780307960344 Publisher: … Continue reading →
From Goodreads They’re back! Rediscover the zaniest characters you’ve ever met in this bestselling series which has sold millions worldwide. Just in time for Fall 1997’s hot new animated TV show, Mr. Men and Little Miss “TM” are being relaunched … Continue reading →
From Goodreads Little Miss Busy is always on the go, from the moment she wakes up until she falls asleep at night. Nothing can slow her down–until she gets sick! Suddenly, Little Miss Busy needs to learn how to rest, … Continue reading →
From Goodreads Tradition takes flight in Rice & Rocks, a picture book celebrating culture and diversity. Giovanni’s friends are coming over for Sunday dinner, and his grandmother is serving rice and beans. Giovanni is embarrassed—he does not like “rice and … Continue reading →
From Goodreads To be asleep is to be oblivious to being oblivious. The danger of sleep is the danger of carbon monoxide: it’s colourless and odourless, and you’re anaesthetised before you know it–before you ever hit the floor. And for … Continue reading →
From Goodreads: ‘Who gave you permission to speak to anybody?’ Rabbi Telsner, the leader of the Yeshivah Centre, thundered during his regular weekly sermon. It was a question directed to Manny Waks’s father, after Manny had finally gone public with … Continue reading →
