Best Selling Books by Barbara Shook Hazen

A touching story told by a small boy whose father loses his job. The child and his father come to understand the sacrifices and compromises a family must make. The illustrations are full of human detail, and reveal a loving family with subtlety. Age 6+ 32 pages

Digby is getting old. She can''t run and play much anymore. But Digby is still a very good dog. She is good at waiting, watching and understanding. Best of all, Digby is a faithful friend -- and she will never be too old for them!A little boy wants to play with his dog, Digby. His sister says Digby is too old to play catch. But if Digby can’t run and jump, there are other things she can do now. In a spare, simple text, Barbara Shook Hazen presents a story about change and life-cycles perfect for the youngest readers. A little boy wants to play with his dog, Digby. His sister says Digby is too old to play catch. But if Digby can’t run and jump, there are other things she can do now. In a spare, simple text, Barbara Shook Hazen presents a story about change and life-cycles perfect for the youngest readers.

How to improve your manners.

A little girl explains how she came to terms with her parents'' divorce.

City cats and country cats both like to play. But do they play in different ways? An easy-to-read book that''s sure to please any new reader.

A classic Disney Little Golden Book from 1961 is back in print, and perfect for the holiday season! Walt Disney''s Babes in Toyland Little Golden Book, based on the beloved classic motion picture, was originally published in 1961. The book tells the tale of Tom the Piper''s Son and Mary Quite Contrary, who find themselves in Toyland, along with Bo-Peep, Wee Willie Winkie, and Little Boy Blue. There they meet the Toymaker, who is busy making toys for Christmas! This beloved holiday story is back to delight a new generation of boys and girls ages 2 to 5--as well as collectors of all ages!

When a young black student encounters prejudice at a new school, his grandmother reminds him that it''s alright to be different and shows him how to turn enemies into friends.

When Tootsie, a small, pampered dog, joins Danny Dougle''s Dogwalking Group, he is teased and tormented by the other dogs until he wins their respect by foiling a robbery.

When the castle bully discovers bold Sir Fred is secretly terrified of the dark, he tries to stir up trouble between that brave Knight and his Lady Wendylyn. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.

SUMMARY: A story for children about sibling relations.

Children describes some of the things that make them uniquely themselves and some of their feelings about Jesus.

A gorilla not only wakes a little boy up, but it messes up his room and makes his mother angry.

Although he is big and looks fierce, Fang the dog is afraid of so many things that he is even afraid of himself.

By scratching and smelling treated strips of paper in the illustrations, the reader experiences the same odors that keep leading Clara Kitten and her nose into trouble.

Being a middle child isn''t easy. Harry Monster knows all about it: he''s too little to do the things his big brother Bruxley can do, and he''s too old to get away with the things his little sister Bronwen does. And Mama never seems to have enough time for him. Finally Harry asks his mother the question that has been itching his insides: which child is Mama''s favourite? Harry''s clever mum let him discover he''s known the answer all along.

When things are looking bad, a farmer who would rather fiddle than do his chores invites his neighbors to a hoedown where he plays such a lively tune that his shy daughter''s pet turkey starts dancing, with happy results.

Relates how Cousin Scraggs saves the Fat Cat family from an attack by monster mice and eventually, leads them to a simpler but happier life.

Wally, a wart hog who worries about everything, discovers that the terrifying Wilberforce has as many fears as he does.

The range of emotions is explored in a friendly, sympathetic way that will encourage children to recognize and express their own feelings. Color illustrations throughout.

Animal characters in varous situations show the proper manners or behavior in such areas as visiting or giving a party, writing thank-you notes, and showing common courtesy at home, with friends, or at school.

Davy Crockett and the Frontiersmen fight for peace with Red Stick, Chief of the Creek Indians.

Soon after Katie wishes for her potatoes to disappear during dinner, a potato famine ravages her native Ireland, forcing her to leave for America.

Presents the boyhood of little Claus, explaining why he became the famous figure known as Santa Claus.

Retells the Biblical story in which the shepherd boy David fought and killed the giant Goliath.

Presents an animal for each letter of the alphabet.

A young child discovers, in a rhymed question and answer dialogue, what he can do to help his environment.

INQUIZITIVE SCIENCE EMERGENT LEVEL: WHAT''S ROUND? - A series of information books that integrate literacy and science. INQUIZITIVE with a focus upon science has been developed to help young children gain an understanding of: the different ways information can be read and communicated, the specialised language and language structures used in non-fiction texts, the way non-fiction is organised to highlight information and the selective way non-fiction is read according to the reader''s purpose. Suitable for 4-8 year olds.

INQUIZITIVE SCIENCE EMERGENT LEVEL: BABY ANIMALS - A series of information books that integrate literacy and science. INQUIZITIVE with a focus upon science has been developed to help young children gain an understanding of: the different ways information can be read and communicated, the specialised language and language structures used in non-fiction texts, the way non-fiction is organised to highlight information and the selective way non-fiction is read according to the reader''s purpose. Suitable for 4-8 year olds.

Describes, in rhymed text and illustrations, the different places in which various animals sleep.

A new version of the tale of Dorothy and Toto and their friends in a marvelous land of Munchkins, witches, and wizards

A very shy little girl, by getting up the courage to speak to a new boy at school, takes the first step toward overcoming her shyness.