Jane Yolen

Internal jealousy, obstinacy, and treachery threaten the royal house of a great queen and the future of her matriarchal land in the concluding volume of the acclaimed Great Alta high fantasy series Decades have passed since White Jenna fulfilled the ancient prophecy, becoming queen of the Dales after defeating the king of Garun and driving the cruel occupiers back to their homeland. Since then, a fragile peace has been maintained through an exchange...

In Amherst, Massachusetts, in spring, 1834, young Emily Dickinson uses scraps of paper and a pencil nub to write a poem, before she even knows her ABCs, and shares it with her household and garden. Includes author's note about Dickinson's life and work.

Describes how a little dinosaur counts from one to ten, using the toys and other things around him.

On a rainy afternoon, a little brother and big sister make a cozy house from blankets and cushions with the help of Mr. Cat.

Cow meets a new friend on the farm, Zebra, who knows a lot of jokes and all about the big bright world beyond the farm.

The story of Daedalus, the Greek master craftsman, who murdered his nephew because of envy, fled to Crete, and then, with his son, tried to fly away from Crete like a bird.

Though her father seeks to protect her from all unpleasant things, a young princess is intrigued by the voice of the wind that tells her of worlds beyond the palace walls.

One after another, several animals try to squeeze into Mouse's very small house to help him celebrate his birthday.

Accompanied by enchanting artwork, this brilliant collection of more than 100 poems from the legendary author celebrates childhood, showing just how wonderful it is to be a kid.

While trying to escape with her family from the Nazis, a young Jewish French girl feels protected by angels.