Paolo, Emperor of Rome

Paolo, Emperor of Rome
Author: Mac Barnett
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2020-03-31
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1683358503

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A daring dog takes a whirlwind tour of Rome in search of freedom in new picture book from beloved storyteller Mac Barnett and masterful illustrator Claire Keane Paolo the dachshund is trapped. Though he lives in Rome, a city filled with history and adventure, he is confined to a hair salon. Paolo dreams of the sweet life—la dolce vita—in the Eternal City. And then, one day, he escapes! Paolo throws himself into the city, finding adventure at every turn. Join our hero as he discovers the wonders of Rome: the ruins, the food, the art, the opera, and—of course—the cats. Readers will cheer the daring of this bighearted dog, whose story shows that even the smallest among us can achieve great things.

Read the Book, Lemmings!

Read the Book, Lemmings!
Author: Ame Dyckman
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2017-11-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0316437085

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The team behind the New York Times bestselling Wolfie the Bunny and Horrible Bear! is back with new Arctic characters in this hilarious learning-to-read adventure! Aboard the S.S. Cliff, First Mate Foxy reads an interesting fact: "Lemmings don't jump off cliffs." But Foxy can't get the lemmings on the Cliff to read his book, too. They're too busy jumping off. After a chilly third rescue, exasperated Foxy and grumbly polar bear Captain PB realize their naughty nautical crew isn't being stubborn: The lemmings (Jumper, Me Too, and Ditto) can't read. And until Foxy patiently teaches his lemmings to read the book, he can't return to reading it, either!

Emperor of Rome

Emperor of Rome
Author: Robert Fabbri
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Total Pages: 351
Release: 2019-01-03
Genre: History
ISBN: 1782397116

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The final, thrilling instalment in the epic Vespasian series from the bestselling author, Robert Fabbri. Rome, AD 68. Vespasian is tasked with the impossible. Should he quell the revolt in Judaea, as Nero the emperor has instructed, or resort to the unthinkable and sabotage his own campaign? If his conquest succeeds, he risks facing the mad emperor's jealousy. If he fails, his punishment will be severe. But then Nero commits suicide, catapulting Rome into turmoil. With a contested throne and an army at his disposal, now may finally be Vespasian's time - to ascend, to conquer, to achieve what countless prophecies have foretold and take control of Rome itself. Will Vespasian, at long last, be the one to wear the purple? ______________________________________________ Don't miss Robert Fabbri's epic new series Alexander's Legacy

What Grew in Larry's Garden

What Grew in Larry's Garden
Author: Laura Alary
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2020-04-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 152530531X

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A girl and her neighbor grow a community from their garden. Grace thinks Larry’s garden is one of the wonders of the world. In his tiny backyard, Larry grows extraordinary vegetables, with Grace as his helper. They water and weed, plant and prune, hoe and harvest. And whenever there’s a problem, Grace and Larry solve it together. Grace soon learns that Larry has big plans for the vegetables in his garden. And when the garden faces its biggest problem yet, Grace follows Larry’s example to find the perfect solution. Amazing things can grow when you tend your garden with kindness.

Dodsworth in Rome

Dodsworth in Rome
Author:
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 53
Release: 2011
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0547390068

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Dodsworth and his duck companion have a lovely time in Rome, even though the duck tries to improve the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and takes all the coins from the Trevi Fountain.

A Polar Bear in the Snow

A Polar Bear in the Snow
Author: Mac Barnett
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 43
Release: 2024-09-17
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1536240605

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“The captivating cut-paper–and-ink illustrations . . . perfectly suit the prose’s quiet grandeur. . . . Charming, scenic, and a winning must for the youngest polar bear lovers.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Follow a magnificent polar bear through a fantastic world of snow and shockingly blue sea. Over the ice, through the water, past Arctic animals and even a human . . . where is he going? What does he want? Acclaimed author Mac Barnett’s narration deftly balances suspense and emotion, as well as poignant, subtle themes, compelling us to follow the bear with each page turn. Artist Shawn Harris’s striking torn-paper illustrations layer white-on-white hues with bolts of blue and an interplay of shadow and light for a gorgeous view of a stark yet beautiful landscape. Simple and thought-provoking, illuminating and intriguing, this engaging picture book will have readers pondering the answer to its final question long after the polar bear has continued on his way.

Swap!

Swap!
Author: Steve Light
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2016-02-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0763679909

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A peg-legged youngster uses his bartering skills to trade for sails, anchors, a ship's wheel and other necessary supplies to fix his ship and make a friend in the process.

Belisarius, Book II

Belisarius, Book II
Author: Paolo A. Belzoni
Publisher: Arx Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2010
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1935228005

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The emporer Justinian tasks the young general, Belisarius with the difficult campaign against a powerful Vandal kingdom in North Africa.

The Skunk

The Skunk
Author: Mac Barnett
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2015-04-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1626724113

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This sly, hilarious tale, The Skunk, brings together luminaries Mac Barnett and Patrick McDonnell for the first time. An Entertainment Weekly Best Kids' Book When a skunk first appears in the tuxedoed man's doorway, it's a strange but possibly harmless occurrence. But then the man finds the skunk following him, and the unlikely pair embark on an increasingly frantic chase through the city, from the streets to the opera house to the fairground. What does the skunk want? It's not clear-but soon the man has bought a new house in a new neighborhood to escape the little creature's attention, only to find himself missing something. . .

The King of Mulberry Street

The King of Mulberry Street
Author: Donna Jo Napoli
Publisher: Yearling
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2008-12-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0307486753

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In 1892, nine-year-old Dom’s mother puts him on a ship leaving Italy, bound for America. He is a stowaway, traveling alone and with nothing of value except for a new pair of shoes from his mother. In the turbulent world of homeless children in Manhattan’s Five Points, Dom learns street smarts, and not only survives, but thrives by starting his own business. A vivid, fascinating story of an exceptional boy, based in part on the author’s grandfather.