Carolyn Crimi – författare

A heartwarming—and heart-tugging—middle grade novel aboutlove, loyalty, and what it means to be part of a family—from author CarolynCrimi, with adorable illustrations by Melissa Manwill. Perfect for fans of ADog’s Life and Because of Winn-Dixie.Miss Lottie’s home was for second chances.When she adopted Gus, Roo, Tank, and Moon Pie, Miss Lottierescued each member of the pack—including herself, her helper, Quinn, and herreclusive cat, Ghost—and turned them into a family. But when a new dog, Decker,arrives and tries to hoard Miss Lottie’s heart and home for himself, the pack’sfuture is threatened.At first, Gus, the insecure pack leader, only notices littlethings, like tiny Moon Pie being kicked out of the bed and Ghost acting spooked(then again…Ghost is a cat). But things soon go from bad to worse as Decker’spresence causes disharmony in the group.When Decker convinces Moon Pie to embark on an impossiblejourney, it’s up to Gus to gather his courage, rally his splintered pack, andbring the little dog home. And with coyotes and cars on the loose, the packmust push through obstacles and dangers to reunite with Moon Pie before he canget hurt—or, nearly as bad, get his heart broken.

"Crimi spins a stirring tale about found family . . . Tender takeaways abound in this compassionate tale, notably that ''love makes all the difference.''" —Publishers WeeklyMiss Lottie''s home was for second chances.When she adopted Gus, Roo, Tank, and Moon Pie, Miss Lottie rescued each member of the pack—including herself, her helper, Quinn, and her reclusive cat, Ghost—and turned them into a family. But when a new dog, Decker, arrives and tries to hoard Miss Lottie''s heart and home for himself, the pack''s future is threatened.At first, Gus, the insecure pack leader, only notices little things, like tiny Moon Pie being kicked out of the bed and Ghost acting spooked (then again . . . Ghost is a cat). But things soon go from bad to worse as Decker''s presence causes disharmony in the group.When Decker convinces Moon Pie to embark on an impossible journey, it''s up to Gus to gather his courage, rally his splintered pack, and bring the little dog home. And with coyotes and cars on the loose, the pack must push through obstacles and dangers to reunite with Moon Pie before he can get hurt—or, nearly as bad, get his heart broken."A timely and big-hearted reminder of what''s most important in life for all creatures, whether two- or four-legged." —Kirby Larson, Newbery Honor-winning author"Pervading themes of bullying, leadership, loyalty, and family—among humans and canines alike—raise important issues . . . A sensitive, satisfying, and intriguing canine tale." —Kirkus Reviews

An easy-to-read story about making friends. Perfect for kindergarteners and first-graders to read on their own.Two squirrels. Two leaves. Two deer. "One owl," said Owl. Where is a friend to play with?Owl searches the forest for a friend. But when an unlikely prospect shares its tree, Owl discovers his perfect companion—a bat! With endearing, kid-friendly illustrations that children will love!With simple text, leveled by educational experts, and whimsical illustrations to support understanding, kindergarteners and 1st graders can read this story on their own. Includes phonics features. Decodable words and sight works are listed in the book.

An illustrated fantasy story with science themes; friendship and science bring tiny magical robots to life for nine-year-old Penny Rose!In a new town with only the robots she creates for company, it only takes a little bit of magic to change everything for nine-year-old Penny Rose. With her new friend Lark--an eccentric tinkerer herself--the promise of joining a secret science club and her newly sentient robots, Penny Rose can’t imagine how she was ever lonely. But a fateful misstep means Penny Rose will have to choose between the club she’s always dreamed of and the best friend she'd always hoped for. And in the end, it may be her beloved little robots who pay the price. A magical story of friendship, growing up and how our choices affect those we care most about.