How Do We Know That Spring's Aglow?
by Betty White Jenkins
Illustrations by Marjorie White McVey
How Do We Know That Spring's Aglow?
by Betty White Jenkins
Illustrations by Marjorie White McVey
Experience the magic of springtime as it comes to life with flowers blooming, birds singing and many other signs that make spring aglow. The inspiration for this book was the result of the author's final exam for a Children's Literature class at Ohio University in the spring of 1966. At that time, the author's professor suggested that it was worthy of being published. The book was then put in a closet and read from time to time to younger family members. Fifty-two years later, How Do We Know That Spring's Aglow is a timeless theme that is enjoyed as much by readers today as it was when it was written in 1966.
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Twillaby Pond
by Patricia L.H. Black
Illustrated by Deborah Hayhurst
New Children's Literature!
Twillaby Pond
by Patricia L.H. Black
Illustrated by Deborah Hayhurst
A little wee pock and a water-blue pret sail off across Twillaby Pond on a wind-blown leaf to more adventure than they expected – sailing through a rainbow, meeting a whole new world of pond inhabitants they’d never even known about. Exhausted at the end of a long, long day and worried about how to get back home they get assistance from an unexpected source.
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It's a Doggy Deck Day! Can you guess what happens when a crazy puppy skids to a stop on the backyard deck? Find out in this adventurous tale as Puppy encounters a smelly skunk, a huge mud puddle, and chases a speedy rabbit! Oh, and last, but not least, Puppy shares lunch with his best buddy. They munch on purple, pickled peppers that give Puppy some smelly wind! Come join the fun and have a smelly, muddy, sticky Doggy Deck Day!
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A Broom for Ma
by Rhonda Cable
Illustrations by Jackie Duffy
A Broom for Ma
by Rhonda Cable
Illustrations by Jackie Duffy
A Broom for Ma will introduce you to the art and beauty of the Appalachian handcraft of broom making. Spend an autumn morning in the mountains with Amos and follow him step by step as he hand makes a new broom for Ma, his wife of 60 years.
Hollow Handcrafts hopes to carry on the Appalachian tradition of broom making. Owner, Curt Cable, hunts for interesting handles in his area of southeastern Ohio. He wraps them on the front porch of his own little log cabin, and he hopes one will suit you “jest fine.”
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Harmony
Written by Cristina Sicard
Illustrated by Katie Drakulich
Harmony
Written by Cristina Sicard
Illustrated by Katie Drakulich
Little Harmony feels like he's stuck in Ohio. The rest of his llama family lives in Peru. Follow Harmony around the pasture, through the barn, and in the herd as he thinks about the place where he lives. It takes Harmony a trip around the farm to realize that Ohio is home.
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Pawpaw is My Favorite Flavor!
Pawpaw is My Favorite Flavor!
Written by Kaitlin Kulich
Illustrated by Laura Dobrota
Henry loves to go visit his Grandpa on his farm in Athens, Ohio. During this visit, Henry and Grandpa come across a pawpaw tree and decide to pick the fruit to make homemade ice cream. Henry finds out it's fun to try new things and even learns about pawpaws along the way. If you want to learn more about pawpaws and how to make your own homemade ice cream read, "Pawpaw is my Favorite Flavor!" Who knows, maybe pawpaw will be your favorite flavor too!
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Myra and Elmyra
A Tale of Two Sisters
Written by Tonya L. Davis
Illustrated by Elisabeth A.R. Davis
Myra and Elmyra
A Tale of Two Sisters
Written by Tonya L. Davis
Illustrated by Elisabeth A.R. Davis
Myra and Elmyra are two sisters living on a small farm with many animals. One stays up all day and one stays up all night. What happens when many people have had in cooking a pot of stew?
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Cozy Christmas
Written by Tonya L. Davis
Illustrated by Elisabeth A.R. Davis
Myra and Elmyra's
Cozy Christmas
Written by Tonya L. Davis
Illustrated by Elisabeth A.R. Davis
Myra and Elmyra celebrate Christmas. You will enjoy this folklore tale from author Tonya L. Davis. Beautifully illustrated by Elisabeth A.R. Davis.
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The Adventures of Coal & Andy
Charlie the Catfish
by Mark M. Dean
The Adventures of Coal & Andy
Charlie the Catfish
by Mark M. Dean
Coal Coalson and Andy Anderson are two cousins setting out on the riverside adventure of their lives! The ornery ten and eight year olds have swallowed their PawPaw's fishing "tail" hook, line, and sinker, about Charlie, a legendary GIGANTIC catfish. This yellow-finned catfish is "as Big as a house and as long as a tree." And as the story goes, has "eaten bicycles, a helmet and many a shoe." The mischievous boys spend a hot summer's day creating a tale of their own, exploring the river from above and below the surface in pursuit of the catch of a lifetime. "Charlie the Catfish" takes us back to those carefree summer adventures that become mystical family tales passed down from generation to generation. Mark M. Dean, Author
Copyright (c) 2017 Mark M. Dean, Illustrations by Kelly Lincoln
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My Life at Sweetbrier:
A Life Changed by Horses
by Deanie Humphrys-Dunne
My Life at Sweetbrier:
A Life Changed by Horses
by Deanie Humphrys-Dunne
What if you grew up on a horse farm and your single passion was to become a champion horseback rider? The problem is, you were born with a disability. Doctors tell your parents you’ll never walk, let alone ride. What will happen next? What does her dad do that changes her life? Will a failed racehorse and a handicapped girl become a winning team? This is the author’s true story of her journey. Even if Deanie prevails, will she find exactly the right horse to help her win?
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Snowflake: Coming Soon!
A True Lost & Found Story from the Sketchbook of Kelly Lincoln
Snowflake: Coming Soon!
A True Lost & Found Story from the Sketchbook of Kelly Lincoln
The chicken Snowflake came to live her new lifestyle on a small quiet farm. After somehow escaping from a LARGE factory egg farm... Her adventures all started in a snowstorm, on a very cold winter night.
Trail Ride to Snake Hollow Coming Soon!
by Gina McKnight
Trail Ride to Snake Hollow Coming Soon!
by Gina McKnight
Saddle up! Take a horseback ride through the enchanting Wayne National Forest! Ride with Julie, Jake, Cherokee and Ivy to find woodland wonders! Beautiful imagery and endearing characters will capture your heart. Readers of all ages will enjoy the serenity and spirit of Trail Ride to Snake Hollow!
Copyright (c) 2017. All rights reserved. Grades 3-5+
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