Editorial: Treehouse Books
A little girl makes friends with a shy bunny, who tells her about his life, and the day when he met Santa Claus, and helped him to make toy rabbits like himself, to give to all the children at Christmas. A sweet, short Christmas fantasy story for little kids, by the famous author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid meets the myth-mashing of Percy Jackson in this fun and highly illustrated book for kids ages 8 and up.Dante N. Ferno is trying to be a winner. Ever since his pants fell down in front of the entire school, Dante's life has been nothing short of embarrassingly uncool. Never fear, once he starts sixth grade, Dante has a 100% fool-proof plan to become the Most Popular Kid at his new school:1. Completely reinvent himself.2. Make a ton of new friends and accept his nomination as their honorary leader.3. Become good at sports and win all the game things.4. Rub his newfound popularity in the face of all the haters he grew up with.Sounds easy, right? Well, think again. Purg Middle School is full of infamous creatures from myths and legends, like the grim-reaper bus driver, Mr. Charon, and Dante’s angelic new friend, Virgil. Many of them won’t let Dante escape his beast of a reputation so easily.Filled with hilarious black-and-white illustrations by the author, Brian Gordon’s Dante N. Ferno Is NOT a Loser is a madcap adventure that follows a spirited young demon as he wrestles with bullies, fiends, and other middle school monstrosities. It's perfect if you’re looking for: ● Funny and universal stories for kids ages 8+ or in third grade and up ● Highly illustrated and easy-to-read books for reluctant readers ● Fresh twists on classic mythology and legendsVer libro
This story is excerpted from The Emperor's New Clothes: And Other Stories by Geoffrey Thomas. These short stories are brimming with the big-heartedness, warmth and homespun humour that the author is known for. Geoffrey Thomas introduces curious characters in this mesmerising story based on Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale. Perfect for Middle Grade (9–12 year-old) readers and teeming with gospel truth and encouragement.Ver libro
In The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse, Beatrix Potter presents a delightful story of contrasts between town and country life. When Timmy Willie, a humble country mouse, accidentally ends up in the bustling city, he meets Johnny Town-Mouse, a refined and elegant city mouse. The two friends explore each other’s worlds, discovering the joys and challenges of their very different lifestyles. Narrated by Tiffany Magnuson, this charming tale captures the timeless themes of friendship, curiosity, and the adventure of new experiences, making it a heartwarming listen for both children and adults.Ver libro
In a magical garden, Mizzi Mozzi's precious flowers and fruits are threatened when her protective Vlenusian Varicorn Vlug-Blugs fall ill after consuming Queasy Puke-Pastilles dropped by the mischievous Kaka-Slime Kangaroo Katter-Maggots. With the help of her friends and the wise Sir-Duke Ated-Kluedup, Mizzi Mozzi ventures into the dangerous Slikerly-Likerly Labie-Maze to obtain Magiko Make-U-Betta Mexiklano Moon Seeds that will heal the Vlug-Blugs and restore order to her vibrant garden.Ver libro
Nyla sets out to win her school's bird watching competition, while balancing old friends with new in this heartfelt debut. Nyla Braun has always been called a nerd at her Philadelphia school. But that hasn’t stopped her from pursuing her hobbies, especially when she has best friend Tasha by her side. When a birding tournament between Nyla’s class and a class from a suburban school is announced, Nyla sees her chance to get the respect she deserves. If they win, that is. The Burb Birders will be tough competition. With the contest underway, Nyla soon catches the attention of the most popular girl in class, who also wants to win, setting off a chain of small disasters as Nyla tries to balance old friends and new and the pressure to be cool when you really just want to be yourself. Told with warmth and gentle humor, debut author Jennifer Ann Richter’s Bird Nerd combines a deep love of nature and birding with the story of a young girl learning to discover her own confidence and values. “In her debut, Richter skillfully addresses mild tensions … and shows how common interests can unite people. With clear, descriptive writing, a tight storyline, and plenty of bird-related information, readers may feel inspired to explore birding, too.”—Kirkus ReviewsVer libro
This is the second book in the Lands of our Ancestors historical novel series, which follows three generations of a Chumash Indian family in California as they try to survive wave upon wave of colonization. Kilik, Tuhuy and the other Native American children have escaped from a harsh Spanish colonial mission in California in the early 1800s where they were made to work for the padres and soldiers. They find the village of other Native Americans who have escaped other missions and become part of that community. As they grow and mature, they have children of their own. Together they must face a new set of adversaries, the Mexican Rancheros who have received massive land grants to establish huge cattle ranches and Mexican soldiers that force Native Americans to work on those ranches.Ver libro
