Mourning the loss of his mother, nine-year-old David forms an unlikely friendship with independent, quirky thirteen-year-old Primrose, as the two help each other deal with what is missing in their lives.

Lola wants a cat, but Mommy says taking care of a pet is a lot of work. So Lola does her homework. At the library she finds books about cats and pet care and she and Mommy learn as much as they can. She pretends her stuffed kitty is real and practices taking care of it. When the time comes, Lola is allowed to pick out her new friend at an animal shelter. With patience and care, her kitten settles in at home. Lola is a book-loving favorite, and this...

Encourages readers to grow their own patch of earth, including fun and creative plant-related activities.

An illustrated collection of poetry features animals wearing an array of shoes, jackets, hats, and other fun attire to demonstrate their unique personalities.

Felicity is no stranger to adventure, and not much surprises the little sparrow any more. Even if it's a visit from an old enemy! But when she sees something that looks suspiciously like...smoke in the mountains near her home, Felicity realizes that she'll need to use all her smarts and courage to help her friends. Especially when a group of fire fighters, or as the animals in the Wildwood say, fire stoppers, needs her help!

Robert Stanek wrote the Bugville Critters Books as bedtime stories for his children. His children enjoyed them so much they urged him to bring his stories to life for other children to enjoy.

Robert Stanek wrote the Bugville Critters Books as bedtime stories for his children. His children enjoyed them so much they urged him to bring his stories to life for other children to enjoy.