Yolen, Jane

"In this . . . book . . . two children and a dog explore the coves and caves of a tiny island. Under the watchful eye of Grandpa, the kids are thrilled to discover a huge surprise: the craggy rocks, tufted grass, and wind-swept trees on Giant Island are much more than they seem"--Provided by publisher.

Jane Yolen poetically reminds young readers that a simple box can be a child's most imaginative plaything as artist Chris Sheban illustrates its myriad and magical uses.

"Seven-year-old Miriam places her baby brother's basket in the Nile River, watches the Pharoah's daughter draw him out and name him Moses, and ponders a vision of other water parting. Includes note on the biblical story on which this is based"--Provided by publisher.

Saying goodbye can be hard, but in rhyming text dinosaurs teach readers how to say goodbye and deal with separation in a wide variety of situations.

Presents a collection of Jewish folktales accompanied by Jewish recipes for children.

A little girl wears a bear on the outside to keep her safe and to be her friend, just as some people have a fierce animal inside to protect them.

"When a mysterious young woman takes refuge within Silex's Edinburgh church, it brings supernatural trouble for the gargoyle and his assistant, Craig"-- Provided by publisher.

"Silex and his assistant Craig must prevent one of the Devil's lieutenants from overtaking both the underworld and Earth"--Provided by publisher.

A prince who has tired of his life at court aspires to lead the simple life, but finds it much harder than he imagined.