Books published by publisher Indigo Hill Books

Little Pear and the Rabbits is the third in a series of stories about Little Pear, a mischievous little Chinese boy in old China in the early 1900s. The first in the series was Little Pear, followed by Little Pear and his Friends, this book, Little Pear and the Rabbits, and finally, More about Little Pear. Little Pear was immediately popular, and is often called a “modern children’s classic.” It is noted for its simple and direct writing style, and has been enjoyed by children in many countries. The author and illustrator Eleanor Frances Lattimore published 58 books altogether and was one of the 20th Century's leading writers of children’s books. This book is longer than the first Little Pear and is written for a slightly older child. The author’s style is simple and direct, much of the story consists of dialog, and the text is supported by almost 100 of the author's lovely illustrations.We hope you enjoy reading Little Pear and the Rabbits.

More About Little Pear is the fourth in a series of stories about Little Pear, a mischievous little Chinese boy in old China in the early 1900s. The first book in the series was Little Pear, followed by Little Pear and his Friends, Little Pear and the Rabbits, and finally this book, More about Little Pear.Little Pear was immediately popular, and is often called a “modern children’s classic.” It is noted for its simple and direct writing style, and has been enjoyed by children in many countries. The author and illustrator Eleanor Frances Lattimore published 58 books and was one of the 20th Century’s leading writers of children’s books.This book is a little longer than the first Little Pear and is written for a slightly older child. The author’s style is simple and direct, much of the story consists of dialog, and the text is supported by the author’s lovely illustrations.We hope you enjoy reading More About Little Pear.The cover of the first edition contains the following review:“Eleanor Lattimore seems to be able, in book after book, to write simply, sensitively, and with due attention to detail, about children who have interesting adventures. She depicts these with charm and freshness so that they always seem immediate and important.” --- Young Readers’ Review

This picture book is written and illustrated by Eleanor Frances Lattimore, author of "Little Pear" and many other popular children's books. The illustrations are colorfully done with paper cutouts.The story is about a little girl in long-ago China who liked to wear her best pink shoes every day. Her father called her Miss Pink Shoes, and soon everybody called her that. Pink Shoes had a little brother and she helps her mother take care of him. But she grows tired of staying at home and watching him all day. She wants to go to the Fair.Her father promises take her, and then he forgets. Finally Pink Shoes goes to the Fair with her older cousin Ping.The story tells of the things she sees at the Fair including a man who does magic tricks and a terrible-looking dragon that frightens Pink Shoes so much that she turns around and runs home. The dragon is really a paper dragon, of course, and the story ends happily.Pink Shoes can be read aloud to a pre-schooler or read by advanced kindergartners or first-graders.

This is the story of Ulysses, a coal black cat, and his family which includes two children, Judith and Rose. The story is set in Hanover, New Hampshire, where the author's parents and her sister lived.Eleanor Frances Lattimore wrote more than 50 children's books. Her best-known book, "Little Pear," is considered a modern classic. She writes in a simple, direct style and her distinctive, bold line drawings support and complement the text."The Clever Cat" will be enjoyed by children in the lower primary grades, ages 5 to 7, and older, especially by children who love cats!

DAVID lived on an island on the coast of South Carolina. It was the first day of school and David was in first grade. The island schoolhouse, that had looked so empty and desolate all summer long, with tall grass growing in the schoolyard, was now brimming over with children. The grass was cut, and the big windows were opened wide.David sat at his own desk, in his own chair. The mothers who had brought their children to school had all gone away, David’s mother, too. And now it was Miss Joyce, the teacher, whom David must mind.The story tells of David’s experiences in First Grade – learning how to write his name on the blackboard, making friends, doing the things that a first-grader does. The story also tells of David’s younger brother Timothy, who watches what David does, and can’t wait to join him in school, which he does towards the end of the book.The boys have many adventures. They make Jack-O’Lanterns and dress as ghosts for Halloween, adopt a stray dog they name Spot, catch tree-frogs, toads, and a large land turtle, called a “Cooter,” build a playhouse, catch crabs in a creek, and plant a garden – something that both boys had always wanted. David and Timothy’s father is away in the Army, so the boys’ family consists of their mother and her aunt Beulah, from Philadelphia, whom the boys call Aunt Beulah. Their home is called “Oak Farm,” a rather fancy name, but it is really just an ordinary house. Both boys want it to become a real farm, and little by little it does become more and more like a real farm with the addition of rabbits and plans to raise chickens. Much more happens during the story as the reader will find out.

This second edition of Storm on the Island is a revised and edited version of a classic story about a family living through a hurricane on the Carolina coast.It was pitch black outside. A storm was roaring over the little sea island where Rose Ann and her family lived. The house shook in the wind but it was still standing when at last the storm was over. Fields were flooded and the crops ruined by salt water Worst of all, the causeway to the mainland had been washed away and they were cut off from supplies.Rose Ann minded the baby, Paul caught fish to eat, and they all managed to help another family marooned by high water. But when it was all over, and Paul and Rose Ann realized that they had lived through a hurricane, things seemed different and they somehow felt more grown up.Eleanor Frances Lattimore's delightful drawings illustrate the story.(Text taken from the front flap of the dust jacket on the first edition of this book. )

It’s talent show time, and Kinzie could win a real pretend-gold trophy!There’s only one problem. Kinzie can’t find her talent. Sure, she’s good at a lot of things. But dodging the Ferocious Lee Monstrous monster in the basement, fixing her best friend’s tapped-out tap shoes, and reading Whiz Kidz science magazine don’t count as talent. But could they be part of a bigger, soon-to-be-discovered talent?

Kinzie’s got problems like a know-it-all older sister, a wobbly-bobbly headed baby brother and very busy parents to name a few. Kinzie’s sister, Sidney, tells her a secret. Kinzie’s from Jupiter and her space parents will return for her on her seventh birthday. That’s only three days away! Then she’ll have to return to Jupiter to live with her space parents. Goodbye bobble-head baby brother and smarty-pants sister. Problem solved, easy peasy cherry freezie! But when Kinzie realizes it’s also goodbye mom, dad, pets and friends, and everything she knows and loves, she isn’t so excited anymore. She and her friend, Cori work together to solve the problem, but will they figure it out in time and with all pigtails in place? When problems arise, Viewtube’s favorite young inventor solves them with a sprinkle of science and a heaping dose of humor. Find out how in 3 … 2 … 1… Blast off!

A psychic girl uses her powers to save a Capuchin monkey from illegal pet traffickers and in doing so draws the attention of a callous drug baron in Brazil.Indigo is different from other twelve year old girls and she knows it. Brought up by her single mum to believe in auras and psychic energies, she is happy to be different. When she stumbles across a strange pet shop in Gloucester, she discovers a dark secret that takes her as far as the sub-tropical rainforests of northern Brazil to the dangerous streets of Rio de Janeiro. These are dangerous times for Indigo and she will need to use all her powers if she is to succeed.

It’s talent show time, and Kinzie could win a real pretend-gold trophy!There’s only one problem. Kinzie can’t find her talent. Sure, she’s good at a lot of things. But dodging the Ferocious Lee Monstrous monster in the basement, fixing her best friend’s tapped-out tap shoes, and reading Whiz Kidz science magazine don’t count as talent.But could they be part of a bigger, soon-to-be-discovered talent?

Kinzie’s ninety-eight fans love her problem-solving videos on her very own Kinzie’s Kinventions ViewTube channel!But how do you solve problems like a new wobbly-bobbly-headed baby brother or a know-it-all big sister? Lucky for her, Kinzie doesn’t have to invent anything for those problems because her sister tells her a secret. Kinzie’s from Jupiter, and her space parents will return for her on her seventh birthday. That’s in three days! She can blast off to Jupiter to live with her space parents. Problem solved, easy-peasy cherry freezie! But what if she misses her Earth mom and dad? Or her friends and pets? Or … what if Kinzie’s sister is just tricking her?