Gingerbread Mouse


Book Description

On a snowy winter's night, Mouse is snug in her bed . . . Then—crack!—a tree branch falls and destroys her house. Now Mouse must find a new place to live. With determination, resourcefulness, and some Christmas good fortune, Mouse finds not only another house but also a place she can truly call home.




Merry Christmas, Mouse!


Book Description

Join Mouse from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie as he decorates his Christmas tree in a holiday counting adventure. This board book with sturdy pages is perfect for toddlers, who will enjoy this simple introduction to numbers. Mouse adds ornaments to his tree, one by one. A great opportunity for the littlest ones to practice counting along with the ever-popular Mouse. Fans of the If You Give... series won't want to miss this special Christmas board book.




Maisy Makes Gingerbread


Book Description

Maisy the mouse makes gingerbread cookies and shares them with her friends Charley and Tallulah.




Charlie's Gingerbread House


Book Description

Charlie's Gingerbread House is a creative, colorful, and delightful story about an adorable mouse who finds a gingerbread house. His fortune will captivate any child with it's rhyme. Come along and join Charlie on his tasty, fun-filled, adventure!




The Library Gingerbread Man


Book Description

The Gingerbread Man, who lives at 398.2 on the library shelves, decides to escape and leads the librarian on a chase throughout the library.




My Gingerbread House


Book Description

A little child imagines what it would be like to live inside a gingerbread house with this oversized, house-shaped board book featuring a colorful plastic handle that makes them convenient to carry along anywhere.




Preschool Favorites


Book Description

Contains resources for creating thirty-five storytimes for preschoolers, each with book suggestions, fingerplays, poems, music ideas, and crafts.




Misilla Mouse


Book Description

The author, Mary (nee Hrenchuk) Pankiw, PhD felt that the characters expressed in Misilla Mouse would appeal to children. This story combines reality with fantasy in an interesting way. Reading reaps rewards. The reading of Misilla Mouse is an enjoyable and rewarding way to increase vocabulary and build language repertoire. This rhyming childrens story promotes language development and reading skills, as well as spelling skills. This story not only enriches a childs potential and background, but also exposes the child to experience, portrayed in a positive light, by Misilla Mouse and her friends: Grey Owl, Max, the beaver, Baby Bear and all other mice. This childrens story tells about the activities that keep Misilla Mouse busy, as she excitedly prepares for a Christmas-fun party for her friends. Educator, published writer, editor and poet, Mary (nee Hrenchuk) Pankiw, PhD, is the author of Misilla Mouse, her first childrens book. The grandmother and grand daughter team, Dr. Mary and 13 year-old Nadya Pankiw, first-time illustrator, shared skills. To bring you joy, they produced this appealing, fascinating, fanciful childrens story: Misilla Mouse.




My Darling Girl


Book Description

"Alison has never been a fan of Christmas. But with it right around the corner and her husband busily decorating their cozy Vermont home, she has no choice but to face it. Then she gets the call. Mavis, Alison's estranged mother, has been diagnosed with cancer and has only weeks to live. She wants to spend her remaining days with her daughter, son-in-law, and two granddaughters. But Alison grew up with her mother's alcoholism and violent abuse and is reluctant to unearth these traumatic memories. Still, she eventually agrees to take in Mavis, hoping that she and her mother could finally heal and have the relationship she's always dreamed of. But when mysterious and otherworldly things start happening upon Mavis's arrival, Alison begins to suspect her mother is not quite who she seems. And as the holiday festivities turn into a nightmare, she must confront just how far she is willing to go to protect her family"--




The Adventures of Puss in Boots, Jr


Book Description

In 'The Adventures of Puss in Boots, Jr', David Cory presents an enchanting retelling of the classic fairy tale character, Puss in Boots, in a delightful and fresh literary style. The book is a mix of adventure, humor, and wit, making it an engaging read for both children and adults. Cory's writing captures the essence of the original tale while adding a modern twist, making it a must-read for fans of folklore and fairy tales. The book's lively narrative and vibrant characters bring a sense of nostalgia while introducing new elements to keep readers hooked till the end. This book serves as a wonderful addition to the tradition of children's literature, offering a timeless story with a contemporary flair. David Cory, known for his imaginative storytelling and creative approach to classic tales, brings his expertise to 'The Adventures of Puss in Boots, Jr'. With a background in literature and a passion for fairy tales, Cory's unique reimagination of this beloved character showcases his dedication to preserving and reinventing timeless stories for a new generation of readers. For anyone who enjoys whimsical adventures with a touch of magic, 'The Adventures of Puss in Boots, Jr' by David Cory is a must-read. Cory's skillful storytelling and captivating narrative make this book a delightful and entertaining choice for readers of all ages, offering a charming twist on a beloved classic that is sure to enchant and captivate audiences.