New Releases by Phyllis Root

release date: Jan 01, 1993

After the Maker-of-all-things uses words to create the world, she allows others to use her magic words until Coyote tries her patience with his mischief.

The Old Red Rocking Chair

release date: Jan 01, 1992

An old rocking chair is recycled through a neighborhood, broken down bit by bit as young and old find various uses for it, until it ends up as a tiny footstool in the hands of the original owner.

The Listening Silence

release date: Jan 01, 1992

A young Indian girl triumphs over her fears and proves herself worthy to be the mystical healer of her village.

Moon Tiger

by: Phyllis Root, Ed Young

release date: Mar 01, 1988

After getting in trouble because of her little brother Michael, Jessica Ellen imagines a visit from a wonderful giant tiger who can take her flying through the night or eat Michael.

Glacier

release date: Jan 01, 1988

Describes the geography, wildlife, and history of Glacier National Park.

Soup for Supper

release date: Jan 01, 1986

A wee small woman catches a giant taking the vegetables from her garden and finds that they can share both vegetable soup and friendship.

Just One of the Family

by: Carol A. Marron, Phyllis Root

Ed and Nelly Farmer disguise their whole family of hardworking animals so that they can all go on a well-earned vacation together

No Place for a Pig

by: Phyllis Root, Carol A. Marron

After his pet pig Cynthia creates havoc in the house, Peter decides to find her another place to live.

My Cousin Charlie

When cousin Charlie won''t let Rita play with his baseball because she''s girl, she decides to give him a taste of his own medicine.

Hidden Places

Evan, staying with his uncle Joe while his parents work through problems in their relationship, shares a special experience with his uncle as the two explore a cave together.

Gretchen's Grandma

by: Phyllis Root, Carol A. Marron

When her grandmother comes from Germany for a visit, Gretchen discovers they can understand each other despite their language differences.

Cat Bath

Thristy Thursday

by: Phyllis Root, Helen Graig