Books published by publisher A Voyager Book

For many, the loss of a loved one can often be the beginning of an inward journey that can be both empowering and deeply reflective. Whale Fall tells the story of Baleen, a whale who has reached the end of her life. Upon her passing it becomes clear that this is just the beginning for the many sea creatures who will strive, thrive and barely survive in the underwater ecosystem that her passing creates. Each beautifully illustrated chapter of Whale Fall tells the story of an individual sea creature meant to embody many of the complex emotions experienced during a loss by both children and adults. Written by a professional scientist and educator, this book tells a biologically accurate and compelling story designed to facilitates conversations about grief with a few laughs along the way!

This is a story about a field and a man who loved it enough to do something to save it from development. “Based on the author’s personal efforts to protect the land, this story broadcasts a deliberate and timely environmental message that, like the intentionally nameless protagonist, anyone can make a difference. Aglow in harvest tones, Root’s strong watercolor and gouache paintings heighten the story’s magic.”--Booklist

Two sailors were keeping watch alone when the governor's men stormed aboard the Vanity. Those two--the legend-inspiring pirate queens Anne Bonney and Mary Reade--fought bravely but called in vain for their shipmates, who sported and drank below deck. Jane Yolen's stirring ballad immortalizes these two daring women and offers readers an intriguing look at life on the high seas.