Caterina Christakos
Caterina Christakos
Every Saturday morning, Lily walks down the cobblestone path to Grandma Rose's cottage. The gate always squeaks the same little squeak. The roses always smell the same sweet smell. And Grandma Rose always opens the door before Lily can even knock. Together, they open the old green velvet book — and the stories begin. Golden dragons soaring over Italian hills. Treasure keys hidden in summer gardens. Memories that glow like sunlight on the page. But some memories are starting to slip away. And when Grandma Rose can't quite remember, it is Lily who reaches out her small hand and says the most important words of all: "I will remember for both of us." The Stories She Keeps is a tender, joyful picture book about the bond between a grandmother and granddaughter, the magic of family stories, and the truth that love — real love — is the one thing that never forgets. Perfect for ages 4–8. A beautiful read-aloud for families navigating memory loss with young children.
Did you know a dog's nose is so powerful it can track a scent for over 130 miles? Or that some dogs have SIX toes on every foot? Or that a brave little dog named Laika was the very first Earthling to orbit our planet? Get ready to have your mind blown! The Ultimate Dog Fact Book for Kids! takes young readers on a tail-wagging adventure through the most amazing, hilarious, and jaw-dropping facts about man's best friend. Guided by Biscuit the most enthusiastic Golden Retriever puppy you'll ever meet kids ages 610 will explore: Super Senses How dogs can smell storms, hear treats from across the house, and see in the dark Record Breakers The fastest, biggest, smallest, and most ear-tastic dogs on Earth Weird & Wacky Blue tongues, sweaty paws, and six-toed wonders Smarty Paws Why dogs can learn 1,000 words and even do simple math Famous Dogs Presidential pups, Hollywood stars, and a real-life space explorer Packed with vibrant Pixar-style illustrations, fun facts on every page, a glossary, a Draw Your Own Dog activity, and more this book is the perfect gift for every dog lover, young reader, and curious kid who wants to know everything about their furry best friends. Perfect for ages 610. Great for classroom read-alouds, independent reading, and bedtime exploration.
Mr. Frecklepuss and Mr. McQuee have a problem. They have forgotten how to dream. Once upon a time, they laughed and played and strummed their guitars under the stars. But now there is only work, and worry, and the aching memory of two golden-haired girls who vanished like morning mist. Then one extraordinary day, two mysterious visitors arrive — the glowing Prince Curmidon and the cheerful ghost Mr. Bellicoast — with an invitation that changes everything. Come sail with us, they say, to the island of Sethmoru, where dreams are never lost and everything you love is waiting to be found. What follows is a gloriously whimsical voyage full of pixie sailors, three-headed deer, raven-haired mermaids, and a magnificent Queen whose golden doors hold the greatest surprise of all. Mr. Frecklepuss, Mr. McQuee, and the Dreams They Found Along the Way is a lyrical, laugh-filled picture book adventure that reminds readers of every age: your dreams are never truly gone. They are just waiting for you to find them. Perfect for ages 5–10. A joyful read-aloud for families who love whimsy, rhyme, and happy endings.
Every Saturday morning, Lily walks down the cobblestone path to Grandma Rose's cottage. The gate always squeaks the same little squeak. The roses always smell the same sweet smell. And Grandma Rose always opens the door before Lily can even knock. Together, they open the old green velvet book — and the stories begin. Golden dragons soaring over Italian hills. Treasure keys hidden in summer gardens. Memories that glow like sunlight on the page. But some memories are starting to slip away. And when Grandma Rose can't quite remember, it is Lily who reaches out her small hand and says the most important words of all: "I will remember for both of us." The Stories She Keeps is a tender, joyful picture book about the bond between a grandmother and granddaughter, the magic of family stories, and the truth that love — real love — is the one thing that never forgets. Perfect for ages 4–8. A beautiful read-aloud for families navigating memory loss with young children.
Peter Clyde has glowing green boogers. Lucy Sparks makes electricity. Together, they are the world's most unusual business partners — and they just found someone even stranger than both of them combined. Deep in the jungle of a tropical island, they discover Shelly: a nine-year-old orphan who has been living alone for three months, surviving on coconuts and mangoes, and leaving a glistening trail of silver slime everywhere she goes. Shelly has always believed her slime was a curse. Nobody has ever told her it could be a superpower.Peter and Lucy are about to change that.They invite Shelly aboard their luxury cruise ship, where she tries all thirty-seven flavors of ice cream and discovers what it feels like to truly belong. But when three ridiculous pirates attack the ship demanding a treasure chest full of souvenir spoons, it is Shelly who saves the day — coating the entire deck in silver slime so slippery that the pirates slide overboard one by one.And when the ship's captain witnesses what Shelly can do, she makes a decision that will change Shelly's life forever.The Snail Girl is the heartwarming, laugh-out-loud third book in The Adventures of Boogie Boy series — a story about belonging, bravery, and the moment you finally discover that the thing that makes you different is the most powerful thing about you.Perfect for ages 5–10. A great read-aloud for families. Ideal for fans of Dog Man, Big Nate, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
Christopher the Elf has a very important mission: bake Santa Claus the most perfect, most delicious cookie in the entire world.There is just one problem. He has no idea which cookie is Santa's favorite.Christopher sets off on a quest through the North Pole kitchen, asking every elf he can find. Ernie says chocolate chip. Fred insists on gingerbread. Sally swears by her raspberry Linzer cookies. Alvin loves rainbow. Mary votes for peanut butter. Thomas says peppermint — because it keeps Santa's breath fresh on Christmas Eve.With six different answers and a very full notebook, Christopher is more confused than ever. That is when Mrs. Claus shares the sweetest secret of all.Christopher's Christmas Cookie Quest is a warm, funny, and heartfelt Christmas story for young readers about kindness, curiosity, and the magic of baking with love. Includes a bonus activity page, a cookie glossary, two elf-tested recipes, and a note to parents.Perfect for ages 4–8. A wonderful read-aloud for Christmas Eve, classroom holiday parties, or any cozy winter night.
Peter Clyde's glowing green boogers have made him rich, popular, and officially the most successful entrepreneur at Oakwood Valley Elementary. Life is perfect.But every night, something strange pulses in the dark woods behind his house. A flash. A crackle. A bright, mysterious blue glow.When Peter finally works up the courage to investigate, he doesn't find a monster. He finds Lucy Sparks — a girl who has been hiding in the forest for two years, building incredible inventions powered by the electric blue sparks that leap from her fingertips every time she gets excited.Together, Peter and Lucy are unstoppable. They power the school, build a homework-grading machine, and earn twelve thousand dollars. Then they do something neither of them has ever done before: they take their moms on a vacation.But when their cruise ship docks at a beautiful tropical island and the two friends venture into the jungle, they discover something that stops them cold — a thick, glistening trail of silver slime, fresh and sparkling in the sunlight.It is definitely not Peter's.The Blue Glow Mystery is the hilarious, heartwarming second book in The Adventures of Boogie Boy series — a story about finding your people, building something amazing together, and discovering that the world is full of kids with extraordinary secrets just waiting to be found.Perfect for ages 5–10. Ideal for fans of Dog Man, Big Nate, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
Peter Clyde has a problem. Actually, he has five of them. Thick, sticky, neon-green boogers drip from his nose, his ears, his eyes, and occasionally his mouth — and the whole mess glows. Doctors are baffled. Scientists are stumped. And the kids at Oakwood Valley Elementary? They run the other way. Peter has always wished he could be normal. But when the school runs out of art supplies and Peter discovers that his glowing booger slime makes the strongest, most beautiful glue anyone has ever seen, everything changes. Suddenly, the principal wants to buy his boogers. The whole school wants a jar. And Peter — the kid everyone used to avoid — is about to become the most popular, most successful entrepreneur in the entire district. But just when life finally feels perfect, Peter spots something strange glowing deep in the woods outside his window. Something bright blue. Something that isn't him. The Amazing Glowing Glue is the hilarious, heartwarming first book in The Adventures of Boogie Boy series — a story about embracing what makes you different, turning your weirdest problem into your greatest superpower, and discovering that being gross can actually be pretty amazing. Perfect for ages 5–10. Great for reluctant readers, fans of Dog Man and Big Nate, and anyone who has ever felt a little different.