Books with author Barbara M Joosse

Back in their small seaside village in Holland, Bram and Mama snuggle up in the morning chair, talking about the cowboys, mountains, and bears they'll find in America. But when they and Papa set sail for America in 1950, they settle in a bustling, crowded city of tall buildings, taxicabs, and people who speak a strange language. Bram feels as empty as their empty apartment-but then their furniture arrives from Holland. From the familiar Dutch chair Bram and Mama listen to their new neighbors in America, and Mama shows Bram that America is big enough for Bram and Papa and Mama and all things Dutch. A simple, reassuring story, it is complemented by striking full- color paintings.

The bestselling and much-loved Mama, Do You Love Me? and its tender companion, Papa, Do You Love Me? are paired in this bundled ebook, perfect for a new generation of families. Accompanied by beautiful watercolor illustrations and reassuring texts, these heartwarming stories share a universal message: that a parent's love is everlasting and unconditional.

Going to Gramma?s takes plenty of preparation. Granddaughter packs her overnighty trunk and says goodbye to Mom, Dad, little fish and baby in the bed. She can?t wait to see her silly millie gramma! Together at last, the two spend a day full of dancing, painting each other and partying with a razzle and a dazzle before, finally, resting together in a ricky rocky swing. What a day! Barbara Joosse?s spirited text combined with Jan Jutte?s lively illustrations create this delightful story. Full of engaging, bouncy language that zips right along, this is an original picture book that captures the loving relationship between a young-hearted gramma and her enthusiastic granddaughter.

Detectives Wild Willie, King Kyle, and Lucky Lucy have just discovered their next case. What secret strategy brings soccer triumph? This case is an urgent one, because the Bruisers--Lucy and Willie's soccer team--haven't been living up to their name. In fact, big, rotten Chuckie Herman has started calling them the Losers. They need help, fast.There's a complication, though. WIllie and Lucy can't be seen together in public. Chuckie has been singing the K-I-S-S-I-N-G song, and--how humiliating!--kids might begin to think that Lucy is Willie's girlfriend.It's a challenging situation all right, but if anyone can figure out how to avoid gossip and boost the Bruisers out of their slump, Willie, Kyle, and Lucy can. Maybe they'll even teach Chuckie a thing or two.