Books with title Growing Up Rita

Russell Baker is the 1979 Pulitzer Prize winner for Distinguished Commentary and a columnist for The New York Times. This book traces his youth in the mountains of rural Virginia. When Baker was only five, his father died. His mother, strong-willed and matriarchal, never looked back. After all, she had three children to raise. These were depression years, and Mrs. Baker moved her fledgling family to Baltimore. Baker's mother was determined her children would succeed, and we know her regimen worked for Russell. He did everything from delivering papers to hustling subscriptions for the Saturday Evening Post. As is often the case, early hardships made the man.

David and The Knobby Knot Hole David loves chocolate! What better way for David to have the ride of his life, than touring The Knobby Knot Hole with his new friend Pete as his guide. Go along with David as he finds out where chocolate comes from and rides the chocolate peanut boats down the chocolate milkshake falls. The adventures of David and Pete are just beginning! David Goes Down Under David loves the ocean! Swim along with David as he goes down under the sea with Pete and his friends. You'll love the adventures that David shares with Crabbie the crab, Cecil and Ron the fish and Charlie the Octopus. In "Andrew Goes To Home School", Andrew is all about getting to stay home and go to school. His sister, Alexis is the wild one and will keep mom on her toes. "How Andrew Changed The Way Men Fish" depicts the super duper intelligence of boys compared to men. Introducing Jayden the little bird in "Jayden's Gold Feather". A sweet short tale. Boys and girls ages 4 to 10.