Most Popular Books by Linda Bailey

Stevie attends a family reunion and a gigantic mystery unfolds--involving a hidden cave, missing gold and maybe a murder.

Based on a true story of a young girl growing up on a northern prairie farm in the 1930s.

From the team who brought you If You Happen to Have a Dinosaur comes a laugh-out-loud early chapter book about befriending the monster under the bed. There''s a monster under Leo''s bed making a ruckus every night. When Leo needs to go to the bathroom, he leaps from the bed to the door -- careful not to put his feet on the floor within the monster''s reach. But one night Leo gets tired of being scared and boldly calls out to the monster to see if they can''t just work something out. Surprisingly, the monster listens, and Leo finds out that even enormous monsters have fears! Leo and his monster, Fred, team up to face their fears, each with his own unique strengths. Over the course of five easy-to-read chapters, their friendship blooms as they face everything from bullies to bedbugs. A funny and endearing tale of two very different and unlikely friends, in the tradition of Bink and Gollie and Frog and Toad.

Presents eleven folk tales with directions for organizing dramatic improvisations of each story.

"Dès sa naissance, le petit Santa est déjà un enfant particulier. Il a une petite bedaine et une grosse voix, il ne porte que du rouge et, son plus grand plaisir consiste à redistribuer les cadeaux qu''il reçoit. À bien y penser, ce petit garçon était destiné à devenir le personnage préféré des enfants pendant le temps des fêtes!"--Publisher''s or seller''s website.

¡Un cuento de princesas! ¡No, de dinosaurios! ¡No, de las dos cosas! Dos conocidos personajes de los cuentos infantiles, dinosaurios y princesas, lucharán para decidir quién merece ser el protagonista en este álbum ilustrado que hará que te rías a carcajadas.

Experience the Delight of Feeding Young Ones! Discover Their Unique Ways of Dining, Nourishing Pets, and Adding a Food Art Touch to Your Rooms. A Joyful Journey for Parents and Grandparents! Please Don''t Sneeze With a Mouthful of Cheese is a beautifully composed narrative that draws upon the author''s personal experiences in feeding the little ones in her life. It wonderfully encapsulates the pure joy and occasional chaos that comes with this everyday task. The author, through rhythmically rhymed verses, paints a vivid picture of the quirky and unique ways children eat, often leading to amusing and unexpected consequences. This book is not just about the act of feeding; it extends beyond the dining table, venturing into the realm of how children interact with their pets during meal times. It showcases the adorable bond between children and their furry friends, highlighting the innocence and purity of these relationships. Yet, the narrative doesn''t stop there. It further explores the ingenious methods employed by children to redecorate their rooms with food stains. Each child brings to life their own individual techniques, creating a kaleidoscope of unexpected decor and design. This book manages to find humor and joy in what could otherwise be considered a messy situation. Please Don''t Sneeze With a Mouthful of Cheese is more than just a book; it is a heartwarming journey that will resonate with many adults who have experienced the joy, love, and occasional mayhem that comes with feeding children. It''s a celebration of the unpredictability and charm of children, and the lasting memories they create through the simple act of eating. We invite you to delve into this delightful narrative, to reminisce, and to find joy in the shared experiences of feeding young ones. Please Don''t Sneeze With a Mouthful of Cheese is a testament to the small, everyday moments that make life truly beautiful.

The true meaning of Christmas is not about stars, Mary, Joseph, shepherds, wise men, Santa, Christmas trees, food, or presents. Christmas is all about baby Jesus and His love for us.

Grandma''s garden is buzzing...and it isn''t just from her grandchildren. From morning to night, busy honeybees happily toil away to make honey for their hive. But their work doesn''t stop there. Join the hustle and bustle of pollination and discover how a honeybee''s work is never really done. Featuring colorful illustrations, The Bees in an Old Lady''s Garden offers children a better understanding of the vital role a honeybee plays in sustaining the planet while fostering a curiosity and love for nature.

Discover the Magic of Friendship in Grandma''s Garden. Dive into a World Where Ladybugs Celebrate Life''s Simple Pleasures! Dive into the enchanting world of The Ladybugs in an Old Lady''s Garden! Every corner of Grandma''s garden is bursting with life, but the most delightful of all are the lively ladybugs who''ve made it their home. Each with a unique name and a penchant for fun, these little critters are not your everyday garden inhabitants. Join them as they host splendid tea parties, embark on thrilling bike rides, lose themselves in enthralling books, and revel in the beauty of the garden. But what truly makes their days special are the moments they share with Grandma''s grandchildren, playful dogs, and other whimsical animals. It''s not just a garden-it''s a haven of happiness and togetherness. As seasons change and flowers bloom, the message remains clear: there''s unparalleled joy in spending time with loved ones in nature''s embrace. Linda Bailey''s delightful tale reminds young readers of the warmth of family, the excitement of adventure, and the simple joys of life.

The Squirrels in an Old Lady''s Garden is a delightful third installment in the Old Lady''s Garden Series. This charming tale brings to life Grandma''s garden, a playground for uniquely named squirrels. Their amusing escapades, from scuba diving to soccer, are vividly portrayed through rhyming verses and vibrant illustrations. This book is more than a story; it''s an invitation to a world where fun, imagination, and nature blend seamlessly, offering simple joys and adventures on every page.

Historic Photos of Cincinnati captures the history of The Queen City in still photography from various collections held at the Cincinnati Museum Center. The book follows life, government, educations and events spanning two centuries. It captures unique and rare scenes through the original lens of hundreds of historic photographs. Published in a large format with multiple links on heavy art paper, these images portray the building of a unique and prosperous city.

Stanley''s people are so preoccupied with primping him for the dog show in the park that they forgot his breakfast. This makes Stanley very grumpy. At the park, Stanley meets up with his old friends Nutsy, Alice and Gassy Jack. Together the friends look longingly at the grand prize: the biggest, most scrumptious-smelling dog cookie ever. Once Stanley gets a whiff of its bubbling cheese, sizzling bacon and apple pie aromas, he''s determined to win. So what if he''s not the fastest, most talented or most beautiful dog in the show? We know that Stanley''s rumbling tummy always leads him into adventure --- or a big pile of trouble --- and this time is no exception. Join Stanley and his friends in the best dogpile ever as they show us humans that dogs know best, and that what really counts is having fun!

Presents a contemporary takeoff on the familiar folktale.

Join the Binkertons, twins Josh and Emma and their little sister, Libby, as they return to the Good Times Travel Agency -- and end up knee-deep in an ancient Chinese rice paddy! Adventures in Ancient China is an engaging mix of adventure and historical information about life in China during first century A.D. Kids will learn about Chinese society, inventions, medicine, the Silk Road, the Great Wall, nomadic warriors and much more. They''ll love the book''s contemporary comic-book look, while parents, teachers and librarians will appreciate the well-researched story line and solid factual information.

Unlock your artistic potential with this coloring book

Unlock your artistic potential with this coloring book

Unlock your artistic potential with this coloring book

It began with a girl named Mary. She liked to daydream and imagine. And she grew up to write Frankenstein. The inspirational true story of the great writer Mary Shelley, brought to life for children in this stunning picture book by multi-award winning author Linda Bailey and with beautiful illustrations from Júlia Sardà. Mary loves stories, but the stories in her daydreams are far more thrilling than those in any book. After a troubled childhood, eighteen-year-old Mary runs away to Switzerland with the famous poet Percy Bysse Shelley, her step-sister in tow. One dark and stormy night at his house by the lake, they huddle around the fire, telling ghost stories. But Mary can imagine better than those! After learning about electricity that can make dead frogs twitch, she has a nightmare that triggers the birth of one of the greatest scary stories of all time: Frankenstein... A perfect read for the very youngest aspiring writers, and for fans of Neil Gaiman and Chris Riddell''s The Sleeper and the Spindle. Praise for the illustrator: "Júlia Sardà''s illustrations are dark, dream-like, detailed" THE TIMES

A girl named Petula had so much to do she couldn''t find time for a bath. When her mother said Bath time! Petula just laughed and ran off to get even dirtier still. 5-8 yrs.

Unlock your artistic potential with this coloring book

Unlock your artistic potential with this coloring book

Unlock your artistic potential with this coloring book

Unlock your artistic potential with this coloring book

Chicken Run meets Tiny T. Rex in this funny farmyard tale of a feisty chicken who is sure she is a dinosaur! Includes a die-cut cover — and back matter about how chickens (and all other birds) are the living descendants of dinosaurs! Lena lives in a chicken coop, and she looks a lot like a chicken. But deep down, she’s convinced that she’s a . . . DINOSAUR! She can feel it in her bones. Lena just doesn’t understand the scaredy chickens in her family, and they don''t understand her either, with her ferociousness and big ideas. The people on the farm are also baffled . . . except for little Madeline, who thinks Lena has PERSONALITY. And then, when a dastardly weasel turns up and threatens the coop, Lena''s fearful family chickens out AGAIN. It''s up to Lena to unleash her inner dinosaur like never before — to save the coop and show this silly bunch of chickens how to stand up for themselves. And when Madeline''s science fair project shows that chickens are the closest living relatives in the world to dinosaurs, Lena’s family finally starts to see that — holy hen house! — they are all dinosaurs too!

In this fun follow-up to Stanley''s Party, Stanley discovers a way out of the yard and soon joins other dogs are on the lam. Soon they''re off to have the kind of fun they can''t find in a yard--chasing tomcats, sampling tasty garbage, and soaking fire hydrants. Full color.

While staying with her father at a tree-planting camp in the Canadian wilderness, twelve-year-old Stevie discovers that she can combine babysitting with detective work.

Justin, Emma et la petite Lea esperaient visiter les prochains Jeux olympiques. Mais voilà qu''ils se retrouvent plutot dans la Grece antique. Rien d''etonnant avec l''Agence Prends ton temps! Les Thibodeau parviennent a se faufiler dans le stade olympique, mais les anciens Jeux sont differents de ce a quoi ils s''attendaient…