In his debut novel, Richard Mason takes us back to 1944 Arkansas through the eyes of Richard, a twelve-year-old with a dream. The dream seems simple enough-to buy a red scarf for Rosalie, the prettiest girl in school. However, simply buying a scarf doesn't usually include skunks, bobcats, robbers, and a cast of eccentric characters such as Wing, the one-armed constable who swings a mean blackjack, and Bubba, a big man who wields an even bigger frying pan.

"Sinfon a" es una serie de cuentos cortos, escritos con mucho amor y dedicaci n. Es una nota callada de las letras en donde la fantas a, la alegr a, la paradoja, el chiste, el sarcasmo y la intriga, tocan la puerta de cada uno de los cuentos para embullar al lector en la lectura. Consta de una trama sencilla que diluye toda una amalgama de colores en fe, esperanza y gracia. Cada historia atrapa el tiempo para poder encontrar, al final, una diferente de la otra, llena de efervescencia, vivencia, situaciones de aliento, encanto y armon a para formar la melod a que haga retumbar la mente en escalas m gicas de inter s. El fin es sentirse sumergido en la lectura y captar cada mensaje que pueda ser aplicado a situaciones diarias o esbozar simplemente una sonrisa. La escritura riega las p ginas de imaginaci n y esfuerzo para deleitar al lector. Todos buscamos un momento de entretenci n y este libro le dar ratos de esparcimiento y razonamiento. Con mucha ternura para todos: "Sinfon a."

What would you do if you suspect your best friend, who happens to be a giant egg, was killed but everyone else thinks it was an accident? "Humpty Dumpty Was Pushed," a collection of twenty-two short fairy tale-like stories, tackles that question and many more.

In this collection's title story, Chicken Little is certain his friend did not fall from the ledge, and he intends to prove there is a conspiracy. Will he discover the truth before it's too late? Filled with interesting and delightful characters, these short stories ask questions not raised before. Can a reverse vampire find true love? Can the World Nose Hair champion really make the world a better place? Is it ever wise to stick cheese noodles in your nose? Can one live their life squeezing other people's ears in peace? If a whale and a tiger had a fight who would win?

Incorporating familiar characters in children's literature and folklore, "Humpty Dumpty Was Pushed" tells a series of tales with surprises to keep you guessing. Each story asks a different question, and each story offers a different, strange answer.

From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Princess Mirror-Belle, the exciting adventures of a mischievous princess. Full of black-and-white illustrations by Lydia Monks, Princess Mirror-Belle is perfect for fans of this bestselling picture-book team and who are beginning to read on their own. It contains six delightful stories that children will come back to again and again. Ellen's life is turned upside down by the hilarious Mirror-belle, a spirited princess who claims to be from somewhere mysterious and far away. She appears out of mirrors to tell Ellen magical stories and take her on exciting escapades. From battling with Dragon Pox to helping out with the local pantomime, celebrating birthdays, having fun at the fair and starting at a new school, there are always adventures to be had! This book contains the following stories: Dragon Pox Ellen's Castle Snow White and the Eight Dwarfs Party Hoppers Wobblesday Love-Potion Crisps

A Christmas classic from the author of "Seventeen," "Penrod," etc.

"Gramps Short Stories and Tall Tales, " is the third children's book written by Lloyd Wright. It contains twenty-eight stories on various subjects. The stories were written for his family, little friends, and anyone else with a curious mind and a sense of humor.

Most of the subject matter was derived from observing and listening to the students in the two kindergarten classes as he reads to them. He has incorporated good manners, love, friendship, laughter, sharing, safety, and imagination through out the book. Some of the stories were written to fit in with the units the children were studying such as dinosaurs.

He is a volunteer that was fortunate enough to find two kindergarten classes that will share their time and affection with him. They refer to him as, 'Gramps."

Gripping stories of myth, folklore and magic:Two step-brothers share one nightmare; red gloves that reach for your throat; a changing room where a stranger asks to swap lives with you; and a ghost in the rain... An expert storyteller weaves nine spells. Fear mixed with wit, heart and magic.

What critics around the world are saying about "I'm Not Touching You ."../p>

"Ich glaube Tristram ist der grossest dummkopf im die welt. Ein student? Nicht nein, porcupine Er ist ser, ser schlecht. Wo is der Lehrer mit ein gross Stock? Sie mussen schlagen Tristram jeden tag."--Die Gross Zietung von Deutschland, Osterreich, und Schweiz

"Tengo solamente una pregunta. Ensename: Como America es el unico 'superpower' del mundo con ninos como Tristram Hoosier? Digame eso "--El Periodico del America Central y de Sur

"G'day, mate I think Tristram Hoosier is a smashing lad, full of energy. Good on him And anyone who says otherwise ... well, bugger 'em "--Times Chronicle and Herald Tribune of Australia and New Zealand

In Tristram Hoosier's third book about his family and growing up in Gary, Indiana, an uncle builds a mechanical spanking machine and plans to use Tristram as a guinea pig; Tristram's dad does battle with a crazed deer on a hunting trip; Tristram watches the magnificent rise and catastrophic fall of a neighborhood rock star; and Tristram overhears a family conspiracy against a jealous husband. "I'm Not Touching You " shows that you can be tried, convicted, and sentenced ... even if you really weren't touching anyone.