Books in The Elizabeth Books series

When eleven-year-old Elizabeth is left to babysit her four-year-old sister one rainy night, neither of them expect the adventure that unfolds. Their parents don’t return home, and by morning there is a flood that fills the first floor of their house.Elizabeth must take initiative and make an agonizing decision: whether to stay put where her parents might find them, or to be brave and leave home to go in search of their parents. Dangers loom in either scenario. Then Elizabeth and her sister Amanda rescue a neighbor, seven-year-old Maya, and her cat. In this adventure for girls, the three lost children and the cat together set out in a little red boat, looking for their mothers and fathers. As they struggle to survive the flood waters, find food, and make their way among the ruins left behind by the rising tides, the quest forces Elizabeth to rise to new levels of courage, bravery, and resourcefulness she didn’t know she had. But will they find their families before it’s too late? Even though this book is classified for ages 9-12, younger children might be able to read this as well.

My mother sketches me all over Paris, whether of me eating an ice cream cone under the Eiffel Tower, or washing socks in the bidet, or going on the merry-go-round. It is lots of fun being her model! It takes many turns for me on the merry-go-round for her to finish her drawing. I don’t mind a bit! Paris is amazing!Great for kids who are already reading, definitely between 6 and 8, and maybe younger.“Captivating! My grandchildren thought they were there with Elizabeth, enjoying her adventures in Paris with her mom. They loved the drawings and can’t wait to see what she does next. They’ll follow her wherever she goes.”—Jean Hall, Grandmother and poet, London“An absolutely amazing book. It creates strong images in the reader’s mind, following everything that Elizabeth is doing. The reader is welcomed into Elizabeth’s world, telling us about her favorite things, especially eating ice cream and where she likes to go.My favorite part is when Elizabeth is describing the fireworks and I can almost see them shooting up in the air, making wonderful patterns.I really enjoyed this book and I definitely think thatElizabeth’s adventures will find a permanent place on my bookshelf.”—Camille Torossian, age 11

First grade is a challenge with new friends, maybe a new teacher and a feeling of advancement into the world of reading and writing. It is a time of friendship, sharing, learning and playing. It is a place where children come into their own, a secure leap into the world of math and science, and the beginning of learning to spell and sound out whole sentences. It is fun! Great for kids who are already reading, definitely between 6 and 8, and maybe younger. “I loved the drawings and thought it was a good overall portrayal of kids during an elementary school day. They will love it!” —Bobbie Gould, Amusing Muses, an after-school art and craft program for kids

A beautifully illustrated book for children attending preschool showing all the activities children do in preschool: meeting new friends, listening to stories, swinging on the tire swing, playing table games, singing with a guitar, hammering, riding bikes, and playing in the sand. Teachers, parents, and children will love this book because they can point and say, "We go to a school like that!” Great to read to kids going into preschool, perhaps by an older child who can read already. Also a good book for kids who have been through preschool. “I found this book to be fun and thought-provoking for young children. My four-year-old niece, Olive, would recognize all the activities illustrated in the book. Preschoolers would love to read it over and over.” —Sara Donahue Reed, PhD, Experimental Theater and Education

Reissued classics, written in lovely simple 1930s proseElizabeth Clark’s Story Books are faithfully brought back into print as beautiful hardcover editions which are perfect for reading aloud, or as early experiences in reading alone. Beautifully written tales, they were extremely successful books in their day, reprinting over a long period. Drawn from folk lore, faraway lands, history, and legend, these stories remain as charming and fresh as when first penned.

Elizabeth Coderre has always known that there was something strange about her home town, Baker Ontario, but it isn’t until her English teacher disappears that she starts to find out how strange. Getting through classes, killer kitten swarms, and bullies are going to be the easy parts of surviving at Sir Arthur Conan Doyle High. Elizabeth and her best friends, Jackie and Angela, are up to the challenge… they hope.