Burgess, Matthew

On her eighth birthday Maude buries a red tin box with some special treasures at the foot of a flowering dogwood tree and makes a promise to herself--and many years later she and her granddaughter travel to her childhood home to dig it up and pass it on.

A new boy nicknamed Bird Boy by teasing classmates enjoys imaginative flights as various birds, gaining self-confidence and new friends.

Presents an illustrated look at the life of nun, educator, designer, artist, and activist, Corita Kent.

A new boy, nicknamed Bird Boy by teasing classmates, enjoys imaginative flights as various birds, gaining self-confidence and new friends.

"When the gift of a balloon floats into Bear's life, the two companions embark on a journey of discovery as small as a clearing in the forest . . . and as deep as the sky"--Provided by publisher.

Presents an illustrated look at the life and career of American artist and AIDS activist Keith Haring.

"Have you ever seen a curmudgeon that looks like your brother, but is in such a bad mood you hardly recognize him? You can try all the peanut butter sandwiches and brownies you have, but he is not moving. Nothing works, especially nudging, and he just makes you so grumpy that eventually you have no choice but to fight back--and then . . . Have you ever become a curmudgeon that just won't budge?"--Amazon.

"Have you ever seen a curmudgeon that looks like your brother, but is in such a bad mood you hardly recognize him? You can try all the peanut butter sandwiches and brownies you have, but he is not moving. Nothing works, especially nudging, and he just makes you so grumpy that eventually you have no choice but to fight back--and then . . . Have you ever become a curmudgeon that just won't budge?"--Amazon.

This is a lively story starring Edward Estlin, the playful child fascinated by words, who will grow up to become one of America's most beloved poets. Some of Cummings' most wonderful poems are integrated seamlessly into the story, introducing the music of E. E. E.'s voice and a taste for his daring exploration of language.

An illustrated, brief overview of the life of E. E. Cummings.