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When does a visit to a son studying overseas become a crime-stopping adventure? Follow Gretchen and her pastor-husband Ben to find out. See beaches, volcanoes, museums, and resorts in Costa Rica through the eyes of the characters. This book seeks to provide an adventure story of a kinder and gentler nature. You will not have to worry about vulgar language, graphic violence, or detailed sex scenes while enjoying a fast-paced tale of adventure.

Fifteen poems show children getting dressed, dealing with topics such as growing out of your clothes, getting wet, and dressing up.

From the land we now call Iraq comes the story of a young prince's extraordinary adventures. On his way to war with his older brothers, Lugalbanda meets the magical Anzu bird, who gives him the power to be strong, tireless, and run like lightning. Lugalbanda uses his new power to help resolve the war peacefully and goes on to become a great ruler. Older than the Bible, this story was discovered over 150 years ago written on clay tablets buried in the desert and it was 100 more years before scholars decoded the text and so provide Henderson with the raw material for her beautiful retelling for children.

As the year turns, the city changes. No two months are the same: the snow and ice of January; the wind of February; March and spring-cleaning; April and the bustle of the Easter holidays; golden October and Hallowe'en; and December with its Christmas lights, carol singers and shoppers.

Background lore on Christmas trees and a discussion of how they are grown for decorating our homes at Christmas.

A collection of poems by an award-winning author, exploring all the aspects of our relationships with our pets, from the pet shop and the pooper scooper, to waiting at the vet's and the animal hospital - not forgetting the magic of babies...

A little boy playing at the seashore makes a toy sailboat that is swept out to sea, and, after braving storms, hungry fish, and bigger boats, is finally found by a little girl at the opposite shore.

Written by the award-winning author, Kathy Henderson, this is a lively tale about the effects of too much television on a flock of crows. When Scum, the crow, perches on a faulty TV aerial he gets tuned in to television. Crow talk, show talk, it's time for some get up and go talk.

Provides publishing information for the young writer including tips on preparing a manuscript, profiles of published young writers, opportunities online, and market and contest listings.

Joe and Gram grow a garden, with the help of the good brown earth.