Books published by publisher Bowker ISBNs

The Quiet, geared toward 4-7 year olds, tells the story of a “small town so big it was almost a city” that would call for quiet and The Quiet always came. Until one day The Quiet felt taken for granted and left. And then there was no more quiet in the town… Find out how the townspeople convince The Quiet to come back so everyone can enjoy a little quiet time once again. And of course they say, "please." Children and adults alike will love Lori Switaj McCormick's whimsical story and Michael Morris' stunning illustrations that include dozens of unexpected surprises throughout the book.Children will adore this quaint tale about "saying please' and spend plenty of time poring over Michael Morris' illustrations. Included in each book is a "can you find" page of dozens of items children can seek in these beautifully illustrated pages. Lori Switaj McCormick is an award-winning writer from Cleveland, Ohio. Michael Morris is a professional illustrator from Boulder, Colorado.

"Mommy, Am I American?" is about a boy’s curiosity about his own identity. When he asks his mom about what it means to be “American,” he finds her profoundly conflicted by the simultaneous love and pain she holds for America, leaving the boy to make his own conclusion. With innocence and wonderment, this boy raises the question of the day and interprets his mom’s answer through compassionate action, all by himself. This beautifully illustrated story reminds us of our founding “American ideals” of freedom, inclusion, and justice for all people, while inviting us to affirm the definition of patriotism, as showing care for others.

No Fireplace is Needed is a Children's Picture Book. The story explains how all is not lost when there isn't a fireplace or convenient door at every home for Jolly Ole St. Nick to arrive through with his bag full of toys. With a little touch of assistance, he can still arrive at a high rise apartment building and silently stop and drop a special present beneath a Christmas Tree. Santa Clause does his best to always visit each and every good little boy and girl on Christmas Eve, no fireplace or special key is needed.