Books published by publisher Charlesbridge Publishing Feb - 2000

Lucile “Ludy” Godbold was six feet tall and skinnier than a Carolina pine and an exceptional athlete. In her final year on the track team at Winthrop College in South Carolina, Ludy tried the shot put and she made that iron ball sail with her long, skinny arms. But when Ludy qualified for the first Women's Olympics in 1922, Ludy had no money to go. Thanks to the help of her college and classmates, Ludy traveled to Paris and won the gold medal with more than a foot to spare. Hooray for Ludy! Based on a true story about a little-known athlete and a unique event in women's sports history.

Based on a true story, Waiting for Ice follows an orphaned polar bear cub as she struggles to find food on Wrangel Island, far north in the Arctic Ocean. Left alone at 10 months old, the young female finds herself up against other bears who are bigger and stronger than she is - and just as hungry. Due to rising temperatures, the bears are trapped on the island until the ice packs reform. Only then can they venture out to hunt for seals and whales, using the ice as life rafts. This poignant tale illustrates the serious threat of global climate crisis to these iconic Arctic predators.

Persistent pet owners and prehistoric pedants of all ages will love this laugh-out-loud story of one kid's tireless mission to bring his big best friend to the big city. Will a young boy convince the mayor of New York City to let him bring his friend - a saber-toothed cat - on a field trip to the Big Apple? The imaginative narrative brings listeners to iconic New York landmarks, as Saber shows Ms. Mayor just how helpful a feline friend can be. A humorous follow-up to Can I Bring Woolly to the Library, Ms. Reeder? and Can I Bring My Pterodactyl to School, Ms. Johnson?

Aggie and Ben are back with a new boy-and-his-dog adventure told in three short chapters just right for early and beginning listeners. Ben and Aggie are playing fetch in the park. But when Ben throws the ball too far, Aggie doesn't come back! Ben looks and looks, but he cannot find her. It is the worst day ever. Ben's sadness turns into determination as he retraces his steps, makes posters, and enlists other people to help turn Aggie from a lost pup to a found one. Young listeners will delight in the continuing adventures of Aggie and Ben.

Where does the groundhog's shadow go? Phil and his shadow do everything together. But where Phil is steady, predictable, and a little boring, Shadow is adventurous, freewheeling - even a bit rude. So they don't get along so well anymore. Fed up, the two have a falling-out, and Shadow runs off to see the world. Being friends isn't always easy. True friends, however, always find their way back to each other. If the groundhog doesn’t see its shadow come February 2, young listeners will have an idea of where it might be, based on this heartwarming laugh-out-loud story.

Winston Churchill, the prime minister of England during World War II, was one of the greatest wartime leaders of the modern era. While he is often likened to the English bulldog due to his tenacious personality and even his physical resemblance to the breed, Mr. Churchill was actually a devoted poodle owner and held quite an affinity for his miniature poodle, Rufus, who withstood the trials of World War II by his owner’s side. Listeners follow Rufus and Winston’s friendship through major events in World War II - from the bombings of London and the invasion of Normandy to post-war reconstruction. Secondary text includes quotes from Churchill himself - taken from his rousing speeches to the people of England and to the world. Kathryn Selbert has created a unique look at a significant historical figure and period in world history.

A funny and pun-filled retelling of “The Sword in the Stone” that introduces listeners to 3-D geometry. King Arthur has hidden his sword, Edgecalibur, and issued a challenge to the knights. The first knight to find the sword will be the next king. Can Sir Cumference and Lady Di point Radius' best friend, Vertex, in the right direction? Will Vertex's sharp thinking give him the edge? Join Sir Cumference, Lady Di of Ameter, and their son, Radius, in this new adventure where they race to help Vertex find the sword and discover the secrets of cubes, pyramids, cylinders, and cones.

Aggie and Ben are back with another boy-and-his-dog adventure just right for early and beginning listeners. They met and became best friends in Aggie and Ben. They learned to behave in Good Dog, Aggie. Now Aggie and Ben must conquer their fears in their third book for beginning listeners. Puppy, Aggie, has to go to the vet, but it's Ben who needs to be brave as he deals with a night without his best friend. When Aggie returns home, she is unable to play. Ben must do his best to take care of her and make her feel better. Young listeners will love the continuing adventures of Aggie and Ben.

We interrupt your day for this breaking news.... Two bears awaken from hibernation and go to town - literally. During their visit, they eat at a diner, dress up at a department store, and stop a couple of bank robbers, all the while mistaking the townspeople’s terror for friendliness. The news-reporting-style of storytelling puts listeners in the action and on the edge of their seats. Will the bears terrorize the town? Will the cat burglars be caught? Will the city come to a grinding halt? Tune in to find out. We now return you to your regularly scheduled day.