Books published by publisher Face to Face Books

Lewie the Leaf is full of wonder with life. He observes changes in himself and in nature all around him through his life's cycle. He is grateful for what he feels and observes, but wonders how he can share with others. He learns how he too, a little leaf, can pay-it-forward to others.This children's book, appropriate for pre-school and school ages, seeks to show children that even a leaf has value and can share with others. Parents/teachers can lead discussions with children that help them to identify their own value/self-esteem/self-worth and what "gifts" they have that can be shared with others. There is a focus on nature and gratitude for small things, as well.

In this collection of short humorous ghost stories, Hand and his 'fraidy-cat sidekick, Clifford, venture forth to explore the deserted barns, ramshackle hotels, creaking gristmills, and overgrown cemeteries around the mythical small town of Myrtleville, somewhere in rural Indiana. The delightful espacades gleefully combine regional history, humor, and ghosts galore. For readers 8 and up.

Set in the 1870s, young Charlotte and her family move north after the Great Chicago Fire to discover the rich heritage and natural wonders of Isle Royale, a remote island in Lake Superior which is now a U.S. National Park. In the Midwestern tradition of the "Little House" books, this heartwarming tale of growing up in a pioneer family on the edge of the wilderness will delight readers of all ages. "An excellent job of capturing the time and place . . . . Charlotte is a thoughtful and engaging character" (School Library Journal). Based on the diaries of early settlers. For ages 8-12 and older.

Enter into the incredible, rarely seen world of nature's tiny animals. The host of creeping, crawling creatures found here presents an amazing array of ingenious designs and habitds. Discover how honeybees make marvelous nests from their own wax, how cockroaches have thrived for over 350 million years, and why the highly organized society of ants could teach human beings a thing or two. Once you examine these curious characters in breathtaking close-up, you will never overlook a bug again.

Why does a shark have a head shaped like a hammer? Which animal has the body of a beaver but the beak and feet of a duck? How does a plant hitch a ride on a passing rhinocerous? Here you will discover some of the most bizare beasts and peculiar plants on Earth. Large color illustrations and lively, informative text give you fascinating insights into the amazing variety of the natural world.

Curious George 3 Piece Photo Album Set The large album measures 8" x 11 1/2" and has 11 pages of front and back pictures plus one in the first page. This is a storybook photo album. The mid sized album measures 8 1/2" x 5 3/4", has 6 front and back pictures plus one in the first page. This is also a storybook photo album. The smallest album measures 3 5/8" square and has 5 pages for pictures on each side of the page. Each album has a printed personalization space reading: "This book belongs to:________________________" Includes 3 inch Matching Pedestal to hold all 3 Albums.