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When Marilyn and her teacher, Miss Wichelman, both get cancer, they encourage each other and, aided by medical treatments and support from friends, they get better. Based on a true story.

(Hardback)

"A memorable picture book that will speak to children about facing their fears and overcoming them".--Booklist, starred review. "A picture book that will appeal mightily to any child who has quaked at the sounds of a thunderstorm . . ".--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. Full-color illustrations.

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When the air gets heavy and dark clouds drift low over the fields of Grandma's farm, her frightened granddaughter hides under the bed. But Grandma insists that this is Thunder Cake baking weather and the two are soon scrambling to gather the ingredients to make the cake--and get it into the oven before the storm arrives. Full color.

(Paperback)

It's not easy being Welcome Comfort--a foster child always moving form home to home and getting picked on by the kids at school. But a new friend--Mr. Hamp, the school custodian--takes him on an adventure that may change his life. Full-color illustrations.

(Paperback)

Inspired by her own family, Polacco beautifully depicts an endearing family reunion that includes all of her aunts, uncles, cousins, and Gramma, who promises to teach the children how to catch RlightningS in a jar. Full color.

(Paperback)

Because he spends his time dreaming, the villagers are convinced that Appelemando will never amount to much but in time his dreams change the village and all the people in it.

(Hardback)

When her beloved Ginger, a piano-playing socialite and very snappy dresser, makes a last-minute trip to London not knowing her house sitter has cancelled, Petunia the pig does more than fend for herself, she becomes Ginger.

(Hardback, Anniversary Edition)

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(Hardback)

"Stella loves books so much, she starts her own library--but then a storm threatens to destroy everything"--