

The Year of the Book by Andrea Cheng
Distrustful of the girls at school, Anna Wang prefers books for company. She loves to meet new characters and spend her time exploring...
Michael Ames
Jul 24, 2018


Hachiko Waits by Leslea Newman
Everyday Professor Ueno and his dog arrive at the train station where the professor catches a train to work. Everyday around 3 o’clock,...
Michael Ames
Jun 11, 2018


Lulu's Mysterious Mission by Judith Viorst
The 'difficult' Lulu returns, but now her parents have hired a babysitter! According to Lulu, eeny meeny miney mo, that babysitter's got...
Michael Ames
May 15, 2014


Who Was Series by Various Authors
The Who Was Series provides biographies of interesting people in history targeted for elementary grade readers. The larger print, short...
Michael Ames
Mar 27, 2014


Mrs. Noodlekugel by Daniel Pinkwater
Nick and Maxine live in a tall apartment building in a neighborhood of tall buildings. When they notice a friendly cottage with a little...
Michael Ames
Mar 7, 2014


Galaxy Zack: Hello, Nebulon! By Ray O'Ryan
It is the year 2120 and Zack Nelson and his family are moving from Earth to the planet Nebulon. Zack is nervous about changing schools...
Michael Ames
Dec 19, 2013


Alvin Ho: Allergic to Camping, Hiking, and Other Natural Disasters by Lenore Look
Alvin Ho is an endearing second grader who is afraid of everything, but very resourceful. His phobias speak to a young audience using...
Michael Ames
Oct 22, 2013


Mostly Monty by Johanna Hurwitz
Mostly Monty is the story of a shy first grader afflicted by asthma. Because of his condition, Monty can't run and play with the other...
Michael Ames
Oct 22, 2013


Captain Awesome to the Rescue by Stan Kirby
I love this series for no other reason than the other morning my 6 year old got out of bed and said, Mom, I'm going to go downstairs and...
Michael Ames
Jul 27, 2013


Kenny and the Dragon by Tony DiTerlizzi
When a bookish dragon settles on the hill near his home, Kenny is anxious to investigate. He is made a little nervous by Grahame's size...
Michael Ames
Feb 3, 2012
