-
George Washington: A Holiday House Reader
David A. Adler, John Wallner
Hardcover (Holiday House, April 1, 2005)In his latest easy reader, David Adler makes the extraordinary life of George Washington accessible to beginning readers. From George's boyhood in Virginia to his post as commander in chief of the Continental army in the Revolutionary War, from his marriage to Martha Dandridge Custis to his inauguration as the new nation's first president, this easy-to-read biography offers a succinct introduction to the life of the man who was "first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen."
K
-
Dear Tooth Fairy
Karen Gray Ruelle
Paperback (Holiday House, Jan. 3, 2006)When Emily has her first loose tooth, she writes to the Tooth Fairy every day, giving updates on the looseness of her tooth and dropping hints about what kinds of treasure she might like to find under her pillow. Simultaneous.
K
-
Just In Time For New Year's!: A Harry & Emily Adventure
Karen Gray Ruelle
Paperback (Holiday House, Sept. 30, 2004)Cat siblings Harry and Emily try to stay up until midnight on New Year's Eve.
K
-
No Sword Fighting in the House
Susanna Leonard Hill, True Kelley
Hardcover (Holiday House, Dec. 14, 2006)After being told not to sword fight in the house, Art and Lance move to the backyard where they begin jousting on cows, but even there the boys manage to get into trouble as they flatten their mother's daffodils just before the big daffodil contest.
K
-
April Fool! A Harry & Emily Adventure
Karen Gray Ruelle
Hardcover (Holiday House, March 1, 2002)Harry, his little sister Emily, and their parents all play tricks on each other for April Fools' Day.
M
-
Snail's Good Night
Ann Whitford Paul, Rosanne Litzinger
Hardcover (Holiday House, March 15, 2008)When Snail realizes that his friends are going to bed, he begins a very long, very slow slide to wish them all good night.
L
-
Christmas in the Forest
Marion Dane Bauer, Diane Dawson Hearn
Hardcover (Holiday House, Aug. 1, 1998)After Cat is accidentally shut outdoors on a cold, dark Christmas Eve, she wanders into the forest and makes a promise to Mouseling in order to share his warm bed.
K
-
Bear's Hiccups
Marion Dane Bauer, Diane Dawson Hearn
Hardcover (Holiday House, Feb. 1, 1998)Bear becomes the prime suspect when Frog vanishes, because everyone knows that the two of them fight constantly, but when they approach Bear, he is unable to answer any questions when his serious case of hiccups leaves him speechless.
K
-
Great Groundhogs!
Karen Gray Ruelle
Hardcover (Holiday House, April 19, 2005)Desperate for spring to arrive, Emily decides to help the groundhog with his task on Groundhog Day and so, with the help of her equally eager friend Harry, attempts to lure him out of his cave on that special day with the use of cookies, marshmallows, and flowers! Simultaneous.
T
-
Spookier Than a Ghost: A Harry & Emily Adventure
Karen Gray Ruelle
Hardcover (Holiday House, July 1, 2001)With Halloween just around the corner, Harry and his sister Emily are very much involved in the family's preparations for this fun holiday.
K
-
Easy As Apple Pie: A Harry and Emily Adventure
Karen Gray Ruelle
Hardcover (Holiday House, Sept. 1, 2002)Emily says "Yuck" whenever apples are mentioned, but when she and her older brother, Harry, sleep over at their grandparents' house, they all pick apples and make them into delicious pies.
K
-
The Monster in Harry's Backyard: A Harry & Emily Adventure
Karen Gray Ruelle
Hardcover (Holiday House, Feb. 1, 1999)Harry is excited about using the tent he got for his birthday to camp in the backyard--until he is alone in the dark.
M