Books published by publisher Brown Bag Books

Tree Huggers everywhere will rejoice in this colorful and poetic celebration of the woody-stemmed wonders with whom we share our Earth. In this fourth picture book from Dar Hosta, trees are brought to life with vibrant color and cut paper collages. Gentle verse describes a variety of tree species in all seasons. Hosta pays homage to their importance in our day to day lives and encourages thoughtful readers to imagine how it would be to BE a tree. Includes tree fact page and a diagram of a tree's basic parts.

Stubby is different. As a puppy, he lost his toes to frostbite one cold and forlorn winter night. And while he is safe, warm, and well-fed at the animal rescue, the other dogs there make fun of him because he can't run or chase balls like they do. His new owner, Spirit, understands this, so she goes in search of a life-saving solution that will allow Stubby to join in the doggie fun. What she discovers, and what her energetic little puppy receives, are ''magic boots'' that put Stubby back into the game. In Stubby and His Magic Boots, Christie Pace weaves a heartwarming tale of hope, endurance, and acceptance. Readers of all ages will find inspiration from this story based on real-life events. With the help of illustrator Morgan Spicer, Pace shows us that Stubby's dilemma isn't merely a physical one. His biggest challenge is actually teaching other dogs that difference and disABLEDness are nothing to be afraid of.

Caio is a ten-year-old boy living in Guyana in South America. He loves soccer, his older brother Ricardo, and exploring the rainforest near where he lives. But most of all he loves his favorite animal: the two-toed sloth. Sandy is just such a two-toed sloth, living in the forest near Caio. She's been separated from her family, and sad, scared, and alone. But when she meets Caio, she begins to feel hopeful. He's kind to her - not like the other humans she's seen in the forest, trapping other creatures and taking them away from their homes. Diablo is a panther, powerful and huge, and he will not rest until all the poachers are out of his jungle, his kingdom, his home. But he poses a threat to more than just the poachers... The whole forest quivers in fear before him. Find out what happens to Sandy, Daiblo and Caio, and how their stories intertwine in the first book in David Otis's new Sandy the Sloth series, Sandy the Sloth and the Danger of Diablo.

Do you ever wander in life? Do you ever leave the things you need, in pursuit of the things you want?One day Woolly the Sheep wanted an adventure, so he wandered away from the Shepherd and found a herd of goats. But when he wandered into an unfamiliar place, his excitement soon turned to fear. Before Woolly could overcome this obstacle, he first needed to overcome his own emotions. He then discovered contentment and a sense of belonging.

"A thoughtful, authentic, and compelling story that will challenge and change your attitude about living silently with a chronic illness."Written as a series of letters between 1999 and 2003, The Last Letter is a touching coming-of-age tale about Lia Lenelli, a teenage girl struggling to shape her own identity while Lyme disease threatens to tear her world apart.ABOUT LYME DISEASELyme disease is a multi-systemic illness caused by a tick-borne bacterial infection that affects hundreds of thousands of people each year. Known as The Great Imitator for its ability to mimic other illnesses, such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromayalgia, Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus, psychological disorders, and more, Lyme Disease is a growing epidemic that remains misdiagnosed and underreported, leaving its patients crippled by an illness that society denies and a system that refuses to save them.Based on the author's own struggle to find a diagnosis and subsequent recovery from chronic Lyme disease, The Last Letter is a moving story of survival, hope, and the legacy we weave.ABOUT THE LAST LETTERWrite one last letter. That's what fifteen-year-old Amelia's psychologist says when she tells him about her time capsule--a My Little Pony lunchbox she's buried in the backyard garden after listening to the preacher on the corner shout about the end of times.One last chance to leave her mark when the world's been shaken to its core by a national tragedy not even the preacher sees coming.One last story of humanity's ability to endure, like in all those historical disasters her mother recites like fairytales.One last reminder of her existence, when her illness has turned her into such a ghost of her former self, one more exhale is all it will take before she disappears completely.One last letter to tell the world how she's lived and who she's loved and what she's trying to survive. One last chance to leave her mark when the world's been shaken to its core by a national tragedy not even the preacher sees coming.One last story of humanity’s ability to endure, like in all those historical disasters her mother recites like fairytales.One last reminder of her existence, when her illness has turned her into such a ghost of her former self, one more exhale is all it will take before she disappears completely.One last letter to tell the world how she’s lived and who she’s loved and what she’s trying to survive.

Mr. Oyster lives by himself on the ocean floor, patiently waiting to show everyone his beautiful secret. He doesn't mind when the other sea creatures swim by to show off all their amazing talents and gifts -- the crab's sharp claws for catching food, the angel fish 's pretty scales that sparkle and dazzle, the bright pink jelly fish's long tentacles, and more. What is so special about Mr. Oyster, they all ask? He can't even swim! But Mr. Oyster knows his true value lies on the inside, and that is what matters. When Mr. Oyster finally reveals his secret, they realize too - true beauty does not rely on what's on the outside, because it's inner beauty that matters most of all.