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Cowboy Small takes good care of his horse, Cactus. In return, Cactus helps Cowboy Small get work done on the range. Together they round up cattle for branding and live the good life. At night, Cowboy Small eats at the chuck wagon, sings with his friends, and sleeps under the stars.

Mr. Small does it all! This updated, full-color board book edition of Lois Lenski’s classic picture book is perfect for little firefighters.“Lois Lenski’s picture books are a delight to little children [who] are fascinated by mechanical things.”—The New York TimesFireman Small rushes to battle a fire in town in this classic adventure, now available as a board book. When the alarm bell rings, Fireman Small suits up and roars down the road in his shiny red fire engine. After he helps extinguish the fire and rescues a young girl, Fireman Small becomes a hero in Tinytown. Abridged text paired with full-color versions of Lois Lenski’s original bright and charming art makes an irresistible choice for kids . . . and even nostalgic parents and grandparents!

Mr. Small does it all! This updated, full-color board book edition of Lois Lenski’s classic picture book is perfect for little train conductors.“Lois Lenski’s picture books are a delight to little children [who] are fascinated by mechanical things.”—The New York TimesEngineer Small drives his little train from Tinytown to the city and back in this classic adventure, now available as a board book. Along the way, the little train passes tunnels and stops at stations to pick up cargo and passengers, delighting a whole new generation of readers as they learn all about the ins and outs of a working train. Abridged text paired with full-color versions of Lois Lenski’s original bright and charming art makes an irresistible choice for kids . . . and even nostalgic parents and grandparents!

Mr. Small does it all! This updated, full-color board book edition of Lois Lenski’s classic picture book is perfect for little cowpokes.“Lois Lenski’s picture books are a delight to little children . . . because Mr. Small seems to them a real and friendly character.”—The New York TimesSpend a day on the range with Cowboy Small in this beloved classic, now available as a board book! Cowboy Small takes good care of his horse, Cactus. In return, Cactus helps Cowboy Small round up cattle and live the good life. At night, Cowboy Small eats at the chuck wagon, sings with his friends, and sleeps under the stars. Abridged text paired with full-color versions of Lois Lenski’s original bright and charming art make an irresistible choice for kids . . . and even nostalgic parents and grandparents!

Mr. Small does it all! This updated, full-color board book edition of Lois Lenski’s classic picture book is perfect for aspiring pilots.“Lois Lenski’s picture books are a delight to little children [who] are fascinated by mechanical things.”—The New York TimesTake flight with Pilot Small’s classic aerial adventure, now available as a board book! Tag along as Pilot Small takes his little red airplane up, up, up for a joyride! Abridged text paired with full-color versions of Lois Lenski’s original bright and charming art makes an irresistible choice for kids . . . and even nostalgic parents and grandparents!

The entire ranch is thirsty—will the rains ever come?Tomboy Charlie loves the ranch and the outdoors, especially now that she has a horse of her own and can ride like a true cowboy. She doesn''t understand why her mother keeps after her to help out in the house, too. But ranch life is hard, especially when there''s a drought. There isn''t enough water for the crops or cattle, and horrible dust storms sweep away the soil. If it doesn''t rain soon, her family could lose everything. Charlie must learn that on a ranch, everyone''s job is important if they are to survive—and that a good cowboy always obeys orders. This classic story depicts Texas ranch life during the droughts of the early twentieth century, as one girl tries to find her place in the world. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Lois Lenski including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author''s estate.

Will Sally and her family ever be able to go home?When heavy rains cause the river to flood, Sally, her family, and many of their neighbors have to evacuate their homes. With nothing but the clothes on their backs, they seek shelter at the local school. At first, it seems like an adventure, but as reports come in of whole houses being washed away, Sally learns the meaning of being a true friend and a good neighbor. Flood Friday is based on the actual flooding of western Connecticut in 1955. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Lois Lenski including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author''s estate.

Judy lives in a tent with her family. Will they ever be able to afford a farm with a real house?Ten-year-old Judy and her family are migrants, moving from farm to farm with each new season. Starting in Alabama, they travel to Florida and up the East Coast all the way to New Jersey, always looking for steady work. Every time Judy feels as if they''re beginning to put down roots, they have to move on. It''s hard for her to catch up in school; it''s hard to make and keep friends. Judy likes the people she meets along the way, but she longs for a real home. Will her family ever have a farm of their own? Judy''s Journey is a realistic depiction of the life of migrant farm workers in the mid-1900s. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Lois Lenski including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author''s estate.

It’s the worst blizzard in fifty years! Delores is very ill, but there’s no way to get through the snow. How long will she be stranded at school?Out on the South Dakota prairie, the winters are fierce. This storm is the worst one yet: It’s below freezing outside, and the winds are howling. All of the other kids have gone home, but Delores’s family can’t get to her, so she has to stay at the school. Between a fuel shortage and having to boil snow for drinking water, it’s been hard for both Delores and her teacher, Miss Martin. Now Delores is very ill. How will Miss Martin get her to the doctor in all this snow? Prairie School was inspired by letters from children at a real South Dakota prairie school, which Lenski then visited during the severe blizzards of the winter of 1950. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Lois Lenski including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author’s estate.

What would it be like to live on a houseboat on the Mississippi River with two parents, four kids, eight chickens, several turtles, a dog, and a cat? Patsy and her family are about to find out!At first, Patsy is upset when her parents decide to move from their home in River City, Illinois, to a houseboat on the Mississippi River. She''ll miss her house and friends, and she''s sure the trip downriver will be boring. Gradually, she and her brother and sisters get used to their new life. Patsy grows to love the ever-changing river, where she even learns to swim. But she can''t help longing for a real house—on land.  Houseboat Girl is based on the experiences of real families living on the Mississippi River in the summer of 1954. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Lois Lenski including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author''s estate.

A Newbery Honor book inspired by the true story of a girl captured by a Shawnee war party in Colonial America and traded to a Seneca tribe.   When twelve-year-old Mary Jemison and her family are captured by Shawnee raiders, she’s sure they’ll all be killed. Instead, Mary is separated from her siblings and traded to two Seneca sisters, who adopt her and make her one of their own. Mary misses her home, but the tribe is kind to her. She learns to plant crops, make clay pots, and sew moccasins, just as the other members do. Slowly, Mary realizes that the Indians are not the monsters she believed them to be. When Mary is given the chance to return to her world, will she want to leave the tribe that has become her family? This Newbery Honor book is based on the true story of Mary Jemison, the pioneer known as the “White Woman of the Genesee.” This ebook features an illustrated biography of Lois Lenski including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author’s estate.

The Newbery Medal–winning childhood classic of life on a Florida farm—part of the Regional series from the author of the Mr. Small picture books. Birdie and her family are trying to build a farm in Florida. But it''s not easy with the heat, droughts, and cold snaps—and neighbors that don''t believe in fences. But Birdie won''t give up on her dream of strawberries, and her family won''t let those Slaters drive them from their home! This Newberry Medal–winning novel presents a realistic picture of life on the Florida frontier. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Lois Lenski including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author''s estate.

The entire ranch is thirsty—will the rains ever come?Tomboy Charlie loves the ranch and the outdoors, especially now that she has a horse of her own and can ride like a true cowboy. She doesn''t understand why her mother keeps after her to help out in the house, too. But ranch life is hard, especially when there''s a drought. There isn''t enough water for the crops or cattle, and horrible dust storms sweep away the soil. If it doesn''t rain soon, her family could lose everything. Charlie must learn that on a ranch, everyone''s job is important if they are to survive—and that a good cowboy always obeys orders. This classic story depicts Texas ranch life during the droughts of the early twentieth century, as one girl tries to find her place in the world. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Lois Lenski including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author''s estate.

Will Sally and her family ever be able to go home?When heavy rains cause the river to flood, Sally, her family, and many of their neighbors have to evacuate their homes. With nothing but the clothes on their backs, they seek shelter at the local school. At first, it seems like an adventure, but as reports come in of whole houses being washed away, Sally learns the meaning of being a true friend and a good neighbor. Flood Friday is based on the actual flooding of western Connecticut in 1955. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Lois Lenski including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author''s estate.

Judy lives in a tent with her family. Will they ever be able to afford a farm with a real house?Ten-year-old Judy and her family are migrants, moving from farm to farm with each new season. Starting in Alabama, they travel to Florida and up the East Coast all the way to New Jersey, always looking for steady work. Every time Judy feels as if they''re beginning to put down roots, they have to move on. It''s hard for her to catch up in school; it''s hard to make and keep friends. Judy likes the people she meets along the way, but she longs for a real home. Will her family ever have a farm of their own? Judy''s Journey is a realistic depiction of the life of migrant farm workers in the mid-1900s. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Lois Lenski including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author''s estate.

It’s the worst blizzard in fifty years! Delores is very ill, but there’s no way to get through the snow. How long will she be stranded at school?Out on the South Dakota prairie, the winters are fierce. This storm is the worst one yet: It’s below freezing outside, and the winds are howling. All of the other kids have gone home, but Delores’s family can’t get to her, so she has to stay at the school. Between a fuel shortage and having to boil snow for drinking water, it’s been hard for both Delores and her teacher, Miss Martin. Now Delores is very ill. How will Miss Martin get her to the doctor in all this snow? Prairie School was inspired by letters from children at a real South Dakota prairie school, which Lenski then visited during the severe blizzards of the winter of 1950. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Lois Lenski including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author’s estate.

What would it be like to live on a houseboat on the Mississippi River with two parents, four kids, eight chickens, several turtles, a dog, and a cat? Patsy and her family are about to find out!At first, Patsy is upset when her parents decide to move from their home in River City, Illinois, to a houseboat on the Mississippi River. She''ll miss her house and friends, and she''s sure the trip downriver will be boring. Gradually, she and her brother and sisters get used to their new life. Patsy grows to love the ever-changing river, where she even learns to swim. But she can''t help longing for a real house—on land.  Houseboat Girl is based on the experiences of real families living on the Mississippi River in the summer of 1954. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Lois Lenski including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author''s estate.