For Molly McIntire, life seems full of change. It's 1944 and the world is at war. Her father is far away caring for wounded soldiers. Her mother is busy working for the Red Cross. And everyone in America is so serious and practical that glamorous Halloween costumes are hard to get. Molly's special hula skirt is a huge success--until Ricky, her pesty big brother, plays a mean trick. Molly and her friends are determined to get back at him. One mean trick leads to another until the fighting goes too far.
The intriguing facts and faces, history and places of Wisconsin are revealed to readers young and old in "B is for Badger: A Wisconsin Alphabet." From its leaders in fine arts and architecture (Georgia O'Keefe and Frank Lloyd Wright) to its pioneers in nature conservation (John Muir and Aldo Leopold), Wisconsin has been an influence on major movements in education, industry, and use of natural resources. Brought to life with lyric rhymes and expressive, original artwork, "B is for Badger" showcases for natives and visitors alike the splendors of Wisconsin.Born in Tower, Minnesota, Kathy-jo Wargin has spent a great deal of time in the upper Midwest. Previously, she teamed up with illustrator Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen on the award-winning Legend series, including "The Legend of the Lady's Slipper" (Upper Midwest Bookseller's Favorite). "B is for Badger" is her fourth state alphabet book. She lives with her family in Petoskey, Michigan.Renee Graef is new to the Sleeping Bear Press family but is very well known as a children's book illustrator for the "American Girls" collection with Pleasant Company. She has also illustrated for Boyd's Bears and is the illustrator of HarperCollin's "My First Little House" series. Renee attended the University of Wisconsin and the University of Madison; she lives in Milwaukee with her family.
Samantha and her friends set off on a secret summertime exploration that lands them in the middle of a dangerous storm. Part of the "American Girls" series.
A tough Minnesota winter brings many changes to Kirsten's frontier life, including the new responsibility of helping her brother Lars set his traps and a move into a new house for her family.
The Little House books have enchanted countless readers with the story of Laura Ingalls, a pioneer girl on the American frontier. Now, journey back three generations to explore the life of Martha Morse, Laura's great-grandmother, who left Scotland for a new life in America. In 1788, six-year-old Martha resides in a stone house in Glencaraid, Scotland, where her father is Laird Glencaraid. As a lively girl, Martha struggles with the expectations of being a laird's daughter. She prefers running barefoot through heather fields and listening to enchanting tales of fairies rather than engaging in proper sewing lessons. Despite her challenges, Martha finds joy in playing on the Scottish hills. This story marks the beginning of an ongoing series about another spirited girl from America's beloved pioneer family. Martha aspires to emulate her well-behaved sister, Grisie, but finds it difficult to stay still during spinning lessons while her brothers play Picts and Scots. Her curiosity often leads her to interrupt dinner conversations filled with stories of green-haired fairies. Will Martha ever learn to stay out of trouble? Discover the childhood adventures of the spirited Scottish girl who would eventually become Laura Ingalls Wilder's great-grandmother. The Little House saga continues!
