Books in Single Titles series

I'ts Jack's first day at a new school and he's none too thrilled about it. Fortunately, things seem a whole lot better after his stellar performance as the wolf opposite a gloriously timid Little Red Riding Hood. Talented newcomer Yvonne Jagtenberg's exuberant crayon drawings perfectly capture the joys and agonies of life in a kindergarten classroom.

Leto, Artemis, Demeter, Persephone: Four goddesses, two mothers and their daughters. Here are their stories, told in the first person with grace and eloquence by Doris Orgel, who has often dealt with classical subjects in her many distinctive books for young people. An accessible text and handsome illustrations by Peter Malone make this a beautiful, as well as significant, book.

Here is the story of a baby who begins talking -- at the age of 4 weeks! And it's not just the occasional word: George has a large vocabulary and plenty to say. From master storyteller Dick King-Smith, this is the hilarious story of a family turned upside-down by an unusually gifted (and demanding) infant. Illustrated with over 80 black and white line drawings.

The Shadow Place brings together school violence, Instant Messaging, and the loyalty of old friends -- in a suspensful page-turner. Lissa's neighbor and best friend, Rodney, has always been strange, but now he's buyihg guns over the Internet. If Rodney acts on his threats of violence, who will be the victim; his abusive father or one of his taunting classmates.

"me papa tickle me feet, he call it 'finger treat'". Written with a distinctive rhythm and energy that perfectly captures the laughter of a child, Tickle Tickle recreates a game played in every family. A splendid celebration of playing, laughing and loving, this is a striking and accessible picture book with universal appeal. A perfect gift for Father's Day!