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The extraordinary Mark Twain (according to Susy)

  • Kerley, Barbara
Thirteen-year-old Susy Clemens wants the world to know that her papa, Mark Twain, is more than just a humorist and sets out to write a comprehensive biography of the American icon.

Following Baxter

  • Kerley, Barbara
2018
"Elven-year-old Jordie Marie Wallace has been waiting for someone to move in next door, so she is thrilled when Professor Reese arrives: she has a laboratory in her basement an extraordinary dog named Baxter -- who seems to understand everything Jordie says. Jordie and her younger brother, TJ, begin walking Baxter and helping Professor Reese in the lab. But being lab assistants end up being more than Jordie and TJ bargained for and leads them to a secret neither of them expected. When Professor Reese goes missing it is up to Jordie and TJ to their smarts and Baxter's magical powers to find her"--Jacket flap.
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What to do About Alice?

Submitted by khenkes on Thu, 08/23/2018 - 15:55

Theodore Roosevelt had a small problem...his daughter Alice! Alice Lee Roosevelt was hungry to go places, meet people, do things. Father called it running riot. Alice called it eating up the world. Brimming with affection and wit, this spirited biography gives readers a peek into family life inside the White House. Narrated by Katherine Kellgren, with music by Ernest V. Troost. Includes a bonus interview with Barbara Kerley.

What to do About Alice?

Submitted by khenkes on Thu, 08/23/2018 - 15:55

Theodore Roosevelt had a small problem...his daughter Alice! Alice Lee Roosevelt was hungry to go places, meet people, do things. Father called it running riot. Alice called it eating up the world. Brimming with affection and wit, this spirited biography gives readers a peek into family life inside the White House. Narrated by Katherine Kellgren, with music by Ernest V. Troost. Includes a bonus interview with Barbara Kerley.

One world, one day

  • Kerley, Barbara
Photographs and poetic text describe the shared daily activities of people around the world, such as preparing breakfast.

The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins

Submitted by khenkes on Wed, 08/09/2017 - 11:25

A True Dinosaur Story in Three Ages.

A Home for Mr. Emerson

  • Kerley, Barbara
2014
This tender an joyful portrait of the man whose vision helped shape the American spirit illustrates the rewards of a life well lived, one built around personal passions: creativity and community, nature and friendship.

Brave like me

  • Kerley, Barbara
2016
"When someone is serving our country, far from home, everyone in their family has to be brave. Including--and sometimes especially--the kids. This book speaks to all kids in this situation in telling the story of a boy and a girl with parents away on duty. It captures the children's worries, fears, trials, and triumphs while waiting for their parents to return from service... An afterword looks further at the meaning of bravery and offers resources for helping kids deal with transition, deployment, and separation"--Provided by publisher.

With a friend by your side

  • Kerley, Barbara
2015
Text and illustrations teach children about friendship.

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