Children's Fiction

Book of Bugs, The - Ken Seamon and Joan L. James The bug art work is beautiful and humorous. The short ditties that describe each bug or it's life work is totally entrancing. This is a book that children and adults will enjoy. I showed it to recent dinner visitors who laughed and said that they had no idea such books existed! I recommend this book for a relaxing moment in a fantasy world. Number of pages: 32 Price: free Details

Chocolate Day, The - Ann Herrick At first Raymond thinks it's a wonderful idea to eat nothing but chocolate for one whole day, but soon enough he learns that too much of even a good thing is still too much. Number of pages: 7 Price: $4.50 Details

Foul Play In Fairyland - Barbara Freedman-De Vito Have you ever heard of a hard-boiled detective whose beat is the land of fairy tale characters ? He's got a doozy of a case to solve and you could be the one to help him do it ! This animated children's mystery story is full of humor and special guest appearances by the likes of Little Red Riding Hood, Peter and the wolf, and one of the three little pigs. Great for kids ages 3 to 9. Number of pages: 47 Price: $12.00 Details

Ladybugs for Loretta - Lois June Wickstrom Ladybugs for Loretta is the story of a girl who lives in the Colorado mountains and discovers the life cycle of ladybugs. One winter day she finds some under a rock. She finds more behind a loose chunk of tree bark. She follows them throughout the year as they help in her garden. Number of pages: 32 Price: $2.00 Details

Michael Manley Meets a Mummy - Joan L. James and Ken Seamon In a haunted temple on the Nile, Michael Manley and Suzie Manley search for clues to an ancient treasure. To find the fabulous gold of Egypt they must first confront the Mummy who guards it, and the spirit of the Pharaoh Seti who knows where it is hidden. This entertaining mystery set in Egypt is illustrated with 34 full color, leading-edge computer graphics. Number of pages: 34 Price: free Details

Story Of Dr. Dolittle, The - Hugh Lofting Dr. Dolittle did not fit in with many of the stuffier aspects of British society. Thus, he was a miserable failure as a human doctor. His animals recognized his caring spirit and taught him to become an outstanding animal doctor. As Dr. Dolittle learns to communicate with animals, we begin to think about feelings and habits of individuals very different from ourselves. A classic that helps one think outside the box. Number of pages: Price: free Details