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Before they were heroes…‘Rescue? Is that what you call it? Throw a rock and then run? And I bet that’s as far ahead as you’d planned.’ Penelope made a face. ‘Boys! Always thinking about heroics and never about what needs to happen day to day.’Odysseus, Prince of Ithaca, has always been safe, sheltered, protected – and bored! The Age of Heroes is past. The wars are over. The monsters have all been slain. Or so he believes. Are there any adventures left for a thirteen-year-old boy who wants, more than anything, to be a hero?His time comes when Odysseus, his best friend Mentor, a spoiled princess named Helen and her outspoken cousin Penelope are kidnapped by pirates. It is the start of an adventure-filled journey that leads them to the ancient island of Crete. There, Odysseus must face the deadly secret in the Labyrinth, where the Minotaur once devoured all who were unfortunate enough to enter. Now another, more deadly monster roams the maze.There the boy destined to fight in the Trojan War and survive the perilous voyage of the Odyssey discovers the hardest part of being a hero: living long enough to tell the tale.

Before they were heroes...The second title in the fun and exciting series created by award-winning authors Jane Yolen and Robert J. Harris. Jason and the Gorgon's Blood is an adventure story from beginning to end, portraying the dramatic events that transform a boy into a legend.

The popular HOW DO DINOSAURS… series continues with a hilarious look at dinosaurs at dinner time!When dinosaurs eat their food, what do they do?This book runs through the gamut of mealtime bad behaviour, satisfyingly concluding with impeccably behaved dinosaur dinner guests:'Eat up. Eat up, little dinosaur.'A sure-fire winner with parents of young children – it will be an invaluable help with meal time manners.

A playful peek into the homes of dinosaur babies and their parents at bedtime.‘How does a dinosaur say good nightwhen Papa comes in to turn off the light?Does a dinosaur slam his tail and pout?Does he throw his teddy bear all about?’Most certainly not! Dinosaurs give their mums and dads big hugs and kisses, tuck their tails in and whisper, 'Good night!'Brimming with humour and familiar good-night antics, here is a playful peek into the homes of dinosaur children and their parents at bedtime. Mark Teague uses a variety of perspectives in his dramatic, full-page pictures of tyrannosaurus rexes, triceratopses, and pteranodons

The popular HOW DO DINOSAURS… series continues with a hilarious look at dinosaurs at dinner time!When dinosaurs eat their food, what do they do?This book runs through the gamut of mealtime bad behaviour, satisfyingly concluding with impeccably behaved dinosaur dinner guests:'Eat up. Eat up, little dinosaur.'A sure-fire winner with parents of young children – it will be an invaluable help with meal time manners.

Jane Yolen and Mark Teague’s phenomenally best-selling dinosaurs are back, and this time they’re going to school!What would you do if a very large ceratosaurus stomped into your classroom? And what if the student sitting next to you was a gigantic silvisaurus – who decided to jump on top of his desk?Come along for a very unusual day where dinosaur show-and-tell, story time and playtime antics will make even the best-behaved dinosaurs laugh out loud.School has never been so much fun!

A playful peek into the homes of poorly dinosaurs‘What if a dinosaurcatches the flu?Does he whimper and whinein between each Atchoo?’Most certainly not! Dinosaurs get lots of juice and rest . They use hankies, take their medicine and are well-behaved at the doctor’s!Brimming with humour and familiar antics, here is a playful peek into the homes of poorly dinosaur children and their parents. Mark Teague uses a variety of perspectives in his dramatic, full-page pictures of tyrannosaurus rexes, triceratopses, and pteranodons.

A Taino Indian boy on the island of San Salvador recounts the landing of Columbus and his men in 1492.

Jane Yolen's masterful Young Merlin novels for the first time together in one volume.

In this historical fiction-meets-fantasy novel by award-winning author Jane Yolen, readers 8-12 will experience a world where a young boy with nothing but questions may have the only answer to solving a unicorn infestation at a medieval abbey. With humor, heart, and an empowering twist at the end, this book is perfect for Yolen fans and anyone who wants to make their voice heard.

When young James asks one too many questions, his mother and uncle hope an education at Cranford Abbey will make him a proper noble—but when James arrives, the monks there are most interested in keeping the unicorns in the orchard from eating all the prized golden apples they need to save the abbey. Abbot Aelian thinks he knows how to defeat the ravenous unicorns, though it may actually be up to James to use his inquisitive mind to find a way to save Cranford Abbey and hopefully find a way to return home.

A Plague of Unicorns:

Features original, detailed illustrations that help bring the story to lifeHas short, engaging chapters and a print size perfect for reluctant readersWill appeal to lovers of unicorns, fairy tales, and books by authors like Avi and Karen CushmanHelps empower readers 8 to 12 feel like their voice matters, no matter who they are

In this historical fiction-meets-fantasy novel by award-winning author Jane Yolen, readers 8-12 will experience a world where a young boy with nothing but questions may have the only answer to solving a unicorn infestation at a medieval abbey. With humor, heart, and an empowering twist at the end, this book is perfect for Yolen fans and anyone who wants to make their voice heard.When young James asks one too many questions, his mother and uncle hope an education at Cranford Abbey will make him a proper noble—but when James arrives, the monks there are most interested in keeping the unicorns in the orchard from eating all the prized golden apples they need to save the abbey. Abbot Aelian thinks he knows how to defeat the ravenous unicorns, though it may actually be up to James to use his inquisitive mind to find a way to save Cranford Abbey and hopefully find a way to return home.A Plague of Unicorns:Features original, detailed illustrations that help bring the story to lifeHas short, engaging chapters and a print size perfect for reluctant readersWill appeal to lovers of unicorns, fairy tales, and books by authors like Avi and Karen CushmanHelps empower readers 8 to 12 feel like their voice matters, no matter who they are

Dedicated to astronaut Neil Armstrong, A Kite for Moon is the perfect children’s book to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first United States moon landing. Written by New York Times bestselling author of How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? Jane Yolen and her daughter, Heidi Stemple, this book is a heartfelt story about a young boy’s fascination and unlikely friendship with the moon.

What would it be like if the moon was your friend? Find out as you walk alongside a little boy who journeys through life to achieve his dream of becoming an astronaut. And then blast off with your little one as you zoom to the moon together!

The story begins when a little boy, who is flying his kite, notices a sad Moon. He sends up kites to her, writing notes promising he will come see her someday. This promise propels him through years of studying, learning, and training to become an astronaut. Until … he finally goes up, up, up in a big rocket ship with a fiery tail.

A Kite for Moon:

Features over 20 gorgeous illustrations by award-winning artist Matt PhelanIs the perfect storybook for children ages 4 to 8Celebrates every child’s fascination with space

A STEM-focused picture book about Ruby, a curious child who is eager to map the world around her, by beloved children's book author Jane Yolen, recipient of the Hans Christian Andersen medal.It's Ruby's first time drawing a map all by herself. She eagerly grabs her journal and markers and heads outside with her mama close behind. Down the street, under the railroad bridge, and through the park-her mapping has begun. With each step, Ruby draws key elements of her route, carefully adding details as she goes: bikers on the trail, birds in the sky, deer in the meadow. By the end of her special day, Ruby's map is bursting with interesting observations.This thoughtful picture book introduces the concept of mapping. It spotlights how a child's daily life is filled with small maps-whether inside or outside, on the sidewalk or in the park-and reinforces how those maps help us tell our stories.

Not since The 10th Good Thing About Barney or I''ll Always Love You has there been such a peaceful and inspiring book to help children and adults cope with the loss of a pet. The talented multiple-medalist Jane Yolen takes on this difficult subject with her usual grace and poetic sensitivity, focusing not on the death as much as the life in the last day of an older cat named Tiger Rose. Tiger Rose''s kitten days are long gone and she''s grown too tired to stay, so she says her goodbyes to all the creatures and the joys of her natural world—from the scolding blue jay, to the dog and children she shares her home with, to a chipmunk, startled by her gentleness, to her favorite shady patch under a piney bush. In a final vision, Tiger Rose takes one last leap into the blue sky and becomes one with all—the earth, the air, the sun. . . . This is perhaps the most reassuring book on death available for children.