Books published by publisher NY: Putnam

In the midst of preparation for a festival, James Qwilleran must make time to entertain Harvey Ledfield, a visiting architect. But strange occurrences seem to follow Harvey around, Why, for example, did Koko leap from the balcony onto Harvey's head while he was drawing Qwill's barn? Soon Koko's strange behavior is not the only sign of trouble. A psychic predicts murder. A woman drives from California to leave a message for Qwill. It's up to Koko to help Qwill piece the clues together. 226 pages.

Just what is jealousy? Woodleigh Marx Hubbard takes this universal feeling and portrays it in a way that will help kids understand and deal with a powerful emotion. Jealousy is a nasty beast that might seem bigger than you can handle when it comes barging through your door, especially when it's backed up by a greedy rat, an envious snake and an angry hornet. But the choice is up to you: Will you let them barge in or will you kick out these uninvited visitors? Through vibrant, energetic art and vivid text, Woodleigh Marx Hubbard applauds the power within each of us to confront our fears and take action.

An account of our common heritage from the dawn of civilization to the coming of the Greeks. After an introduction, giving a resume of what is known of prehistoric times, it begins with Egypt, describing the land, its architecture, civilization, life and religion, and treats successively the Assyrians and Babylonians, the Hebrews, Hittites, Persians and Phoenicians. Details of political events are subordinated to the record of those things which lie at the foundation of our modern civilization.