Books in Novelty series

The accolades speak for themselves:"Fritz draws the readers into scenes from her youth in the turbulent China of the mid-twenties. One comes to appreciate the generous affection of her nurse/companion Lin Nai-Nai, the isolating distance in her mother's grief over losing a second child, the dynamics of a suffering population venting its hostility on foreigners, and most of all, the loneliness of a child's exile from a homeland she has imagined constantly but never seen....A remarkable blend of truth and storytelling." --Booklist, starred review"An insightful memory's-eye-view of her childhood...Young Jean is a strong character, and many of her reactions to people and events are timeless and universal." --School Library Journal, starred review"Told with an abundance of humor--sometimes wry, sometimes mischievous and irreverent--the story is vibrant with atmosphere, personalities, and a palpable sense of place." --The Horn Book"Every now and then a book comes along that makes me want to send a valentine to its author. Homesick is such a book....Pungent and delicious." --Katherine Paterson, The Washington Post

By simply sliding a child's photo into the final page of this storybook, he or she is instantly whisked away for a day with their favorite PBS Kids television character. Hanging out from morning until night, preschool-aged kids will finally have a chance to see-saw at Caillou’s favorite playground or split a sandwich with him over a picnic lunch —among many other adventures.

When David finds a mysterious machine that can copy living things, he thinks his problems are over. Now he can be in two places at once: at his grandmother's and out on a date. While the other David is in school, the real one can spend the day at the beach. The possibilities are endless. And they turn terrifying. David's duplicate has a mind, ideas, and desires of his own--and one of them is to see the real David dead.

When Colonel Joseph Kershaw leaves Camden, South Carolina, to lead the American rebels in their struggle against the British, he leaves his son Joey behind as the man of the house. But what can a 13-year-old do when General Cornwallis comes into town and makes the Kershaws' home his headquarters, and begins hanging American prisoners in the family garden? Joey is determined to get revenge--even if he has to risk everything.

Introducing children to the human body and some of its major systems, this unique Caillou-shaped book explores the cardiovascular system, the digestive system, the skin, cleanliness, and visible anatomy. Like all children his age, Caillou is very active, discovering life through his daily experiences and becoming more aware of his body. When he runs, he can feel his heart beat faster. When he eats and drinks, he has to go to bathroom. After a busy day, he takes a bath and goes to sleep, only to repeat the whole thing again the following day. The simple and easy-to-understand explanations of the human body are written from Caillou’s point of view—perfect for children his age who want to know how their body functions and how to take care of it.