children's writings

Combination of handbook, anthology, and instructor's guide for teaching children to write and read poetry.

A collection of children's letters from the 1930s through the 1950s sent to Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the nine "Little House" books.

Detective Dog and his animal assistants help keep their small New Jersey town safe from crime by tracking down some pesky thieves.

A young Chinese girl beginning a new life in America describes how her difficult adjustment was made more endurable when she made her first American friend.

Tilly and Minnie help the family get ready for Christmas and make secret wishes for the presents they want.

A collection of "word riffs" written by students as they express in words what they see in a number of photographs of children around the world playing.

When his family's house is being remodeled, nine-year-old Joshua discovers a series of clues that promise to lead him to a treasure.

Although they don't know anything about her, a farmer and his wife take in a secretive, starving young woman and allow her to hide on their isolated farm when the Nazis come looking for her. Based on the experiences of the author's grandmother.

Seven children with life-threatening illnesses share their perspectives on life.

A desperate Indian begs the Spirit for food for his hungry people; and after offering his most precious possession as a sacrifice, his people are rewarded with the buffalo, which they have treated with reverence ever since.