Places and People's Books

Mommy and McKinley are back for another staycation weekend! This time, the mommy-daughter duo are in for a new adventure, as they are no longer staying in town but moving to another state and remaining hopeful of keeping their staycation, the girls-only...

Have you ever seen a ladybug? Discover what happens when a whimsical ladybug comes into a young girl's life as a symbol of her lost loved one. Share in the special message the ladybug brings to her with each brief but meaningful appearance...

Indulge your love for all things pink with "My Pink Journal," the perfect writing companion for anyone who adores this gorgeous hue! With its 96 lined pages and convenient 5x8 size, this paperback journal is easy to carry and perfect for jotting down...

Sometimes it's hard to get everything done, even the important things.When winter arrives, the animals work their hardest to get their town ready for Christmas. But there's one tiny problem...in the busyness of the season they forget to decorate the...

When Mark's mother sends him and Chee Chee to St. Lucia to experience the cultural festival of Jounen Kwéyòl, Mark is thrown into another action-packed, time-travel adventure with one of the festival dancers. Mark and his new friend Danielle get caught...

Dies ist das neunte Buch einer Serie von traditionellen Geschichten für Kinder, die der Autor und Pädagoge Idries Shah aufgeschrieben hat. In dieser Lehrgeschichte scheint Fatimas Leben vom Unglück verfolgt zu sein. Ihre Reise führt sie von Marokko zum...

<b><i>"...This inspiring story invites us in and lets us be a part of this year's mystery andexcitement as Reese and his father plan and build a great Halloween costume surprise..."<b><i>.- Mamta Madhavan, Reader's...

Bounce Bounce! Despite the Height is the lively, true story of Ivory Latta, one of the smallest women to play for the WNBA. This coloring book for young readers follows young Ivory as she learns to play basketball, perfect her game, and outplay her big...

While patrolling Hamilton Township’s Riverfront Park, Officer Jack and Officer Kate hear shouts for help.  Running to the boat ramp they see a car in the river with a lady trapped inside.  Officer Jack can’t open the doors and the...

I, Joey Michaels, am the Snowball Fight Professional. Basically this means that customers pay me to shoot snowballs at other people. I'll use the profits to buy Grandma a gift so impressive that she'll give me a puppy for Christmas. Unless, of course, my...

Rather than face the prospect of a corporate transfer to Houston. . . We bought a ranch. This is the tale of one woman's life on a remote, windswept ranch in northeastern Oklahoma: Seven years of laughing, loving, danger, and adventure with my husband...

Mientras miraba por la ventana en un día de invierno, Honey, una niña de ocho años, curiosamente pensaba en por qué solamente las aves podían volar. Su padre la animó a usar su imaginación y averiguar la razón por la que los renos también podían volar...

The pig family is distraught!! Christmas is coming, and they have no money to buy gifts!! Whatever shall they do? Luckily for them, Angel Pig pays them a visit, and shows them the true meaning of Christmas. The pigs set about making gifts, baking food,...

This book is a valentine in and of itself, and it is meant for all of the many valentines out there in the world, who need to be reminded there is no end to love. People express love, animals express love--in this book love seems to be just about...

There is so much fun to have when you go to London, so much history filled with excitement! Palaces, kings and queens, scary stories if you want to be scared-absolutely everything awaits you there! There are museums where you can see Egyptian mummies,...

San Francisco is New York with a twist! Full of fun, whimsey and beauty and absolutely great food and sights, San Francisco has something for everyone in the family!Chinatown and Fisherman's wharf are must see places. and they are full of fun surprises...

Washington D.C. is our nation's capitol, and it's a very exciting place. Even though we aren't as old as Paris, London or Rome, we definitely have a history to be admired. People come from all over the world to visit our nation's capitol, and the...

It is said that necessity is the mother of invention, but was it necessity that caused man to take to the sky or was it curiosity and imagination? It is our contention it was the latter. This book is written in memory of the grandfather of John D...

War is not a good thing, and you must choose your battles carefully. Luckily, our hero and his best friend, Bobby, experienced an intervention before their war got out of hand. Can you guess who it was that stopped their war?Find out what armies the...

What is Christmas? Christmas is many things; but most of all the birth of Jesus is the real reason for the Christmas season, because it is the day of our dear Savior's birth.Enjoy the photographs of John D, Weigand and the poetry of Penelope Dyan and...

The Honour Drum is a uniquely envisioned and crafted project shared between two Canadian friends—an Indigenous woman from the West Coast and a non-Indigenous man from Ontario—to reach children, families and classrooms across Canada and...

The Curly Cow is a heart-warming story about a family of cows and the girl who looked after them on a small farm in the Hunter Valley of NSW. It spans 37 years of farm life, showing us all the ups and downs of living on the land. It is the close bond and...

If you like your fables with a dash of bloodshed, then The Girl Sudan Painted Like a Gold Ring is the anthology you have been waiting for. Author Theresa Fuller has collected a fascinating group of tales based on the oral storytelling history of the Sea...

Inspired by a true story told to the author by Alison Furber, this story is about hunting a fat perentie.Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to all, equally.

Based on a story by Trudy Inkamala, this story is about a big man who grabs sister and tries to take her away.Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to all, equally.

Based on a story by Trudy Inkamala, this story is about the boogie woman who swaps the mother's little baby for a big baby. Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to all, equally.

Following on from the smaller first 10 Honey Ant Readers, 'Run Goanna, Run' tells the story of kids who finds a goanna while digging for honey ants.Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to...

Drowned Him, Drowned Him retells Trudi Inkamala's narration of the Rainbow Serpent story using only the 167 words introduced into the HARs by this point.Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge...

This is Ivia. She lives in Venilale, in Timor-Leste. For breakfast she eats porridge. Yum! Yum! The I Am... Stories From Our Global Village series introduces readers to children from around the world. We are all different, but we have lots of things in...

"...it is simply a masterpiece! Well worth reading as an adult and as a YA.""My 12-year-old read this book, and she couldn't put it down."If she fails, her sisters will die, demons will take over the world and she'll get trapped in hell for eternity, so...

The Twelve Days of Christmas is a traditional English Christmas carol of French origin which details the gifts received from a true love beginning on the day after Christmas.But what gifts would one receive if the twelve days were spent on a magical...

The Anne of Green Gables Collection includes Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea, Anne of the Island, Anne's House of Dreams, Rainbow Valley, and Rilla of Ingleside. The six books in this collection recounts the adventures of Anne Shirley, an orphan...

Cheerful Baani introduces her family members using Alliteration, Rhymes and Adjectives. This book is a fun read for young and old. Let’s go on a journey to know Baani’s family and to know theirrelationships. You do not need to know how to...

"Come along, settle down - get yourself a drink, And I'll explain how our Queen is more fun then you'd think."Embark with us on a right Royal tale around London, but who is that hiding in the shadows? It's our very own Platinum Monarch, Queen Elizabeth...

Ethan shares another delightful story of a day spent with his grandmother. This time a visit to his favorite place turns a very sad day into a very happy one. "A Trip To The Fire Station" is the second book in the OMA AND ME series...

"It is not a liberty of circumstance, conceded to us alone, that we wish; it is the adoption(absolute) of the principle that no man, born red, black or white, can be the property of his fellow man...

An inspiring message to live with purpose and inner strength. This simple but powerful children's book encourages young girls to listen to their inner spiritual voice as they go through life. The easy to read text and beautiful illustrations create a...

Mom, Today at the Christmas party Tommy said Santa isn't real! Every parent dreads the day, usually a few days before Christmas, when their child comes home in tears because someone at school has ruined the tradition of Santa for them. What do you...

Penelope is excited about Christmas and getting new Christmas presents from Santa Claus. She especially wants a new doll and a beautiful necklace she saw in the window of a shop. But will Penelope end up on Santa's naughty list and will Christmas be...

Join True Ghoul as she embarks on a mission to provide twelve days of spooky and spectacular gifts, pre-Halloween! The familiar holiday tune will enchant all ages with its clever Halloween twists.

An inspiring story about the oldest lobster trapper in Maine, and maybe even the world. Virginia Oliver is 102 and began catching lobsters off Rockland's coast when she was a little girl. People all over the country think Virginia is brave and strong,...

Learn the alphabet while celebrating Asian themes and heritage! Chinese American author and illustrator duo, Jessica Lam and Nevy Liang, team up to honor their Asian cultural background through this different approach to the classic alphabet book.From A...

Finalist, William Faulkner - William Wisdom Creative Writing Competition 2020This Is Ellen Jones Reporting follows the story of Ellen Jones as she follows her dream to become a broadcast journalist. Set in 1961, this sequel to Ellen and the Three...

My Mushy Matzah Ball is an endearing baby book that introduces new Jewish comfort foods to babies and toddlers.Readers will enjoy the colorful illustrations and awesome alliteration while learning about new and delicious foods.From matzah ball soup to...

This is a true story about the life lessons one little and mighty preemie learns through the adventures a Kansas farm provides along the way. Join Eliza Wren, her family, and kittens as they learn how to use the magic we were all born with to overcome...