Romper Readers have large bold print to make bedtime and reading for beginners easier. They also have a poem to start the book, followed by the full-version of the story. Little Billy Pumpkin wants to be a Jack-O-Lantern, but he is too small. Read how he is teased by his fellow pumpkins and how he learns it isn's about what others see you as, but how you see yourself.
Savor the Flavors of Every Season with Beautiful Baked Goods Bake along with Kelsey Siemens, creator of The Farmer’s Daughter blog and fulltime apple farmer at her family’s orchard. In this inspiring collection, she shares the ins and outs of a year on the farm, along with new and heirloom recipes, plus gorgeous photography. Layered with crumbles, fillings, creams and curds, these impressive treats bring out the best in every fruit. Whether you want to take your pies to the next level with a braided lattice crust and creative flavor pairings, or just need clever ways to use your farmers’ market haul or garden harvest, you’ll find a bounty of delicious ideas and easy techniques. Welcome spring with Great-Grandma Enid’s Rhubarb-Pistachio Coffee Cake and capture the sweet taste of summer in Blueberry–Earl Grey Cream Roll Cake. Celebrate autumn’s return with favorite flavors in Apple Crisp Cheesecake with Salted Caramel and warm up your winter with preserves and spices in a festive Gingerbread Loaf with Chai-Spiced Poached Pears. Straight from Kelsey’s cozy farmhouse kitchen, these recipes turn everyday produce into irresistible creations that will have you looking forward to every season.
Tilly is a shy and timid mountain troll. She never did fit in with the others, so she decides to find a place where she will. She befriends Mr. Greene and his family and decides to live in Sayerville. Tilly builds a much needed bridge over the Raging Rapids and the villagers happily pay her toll. Tilly watches over the children of the village when they are near her bridge, and one day a Bully Bear tries to steal their berries but Tilly comes out of her shell and defends the children against the Bully Bear! Learn how Tilly stands up to the Bully and finally finds her voice. Romper Readers are engaging and fun books, each with a poem and short story. They are perfect for evening story time as the large bold print is easier to see in dim light, and makes transitioning to sleep smoother.
Winter as a kid can be so much fun, and the winter holidays are among my favorites! As a Mom, I loved reading poems to my children every Christmas Eve. Now you can enjoy some of my favorites with your children, grandchildren or reading group. In "Christmas Eve," a family prepares for some special visitors. "Surfin' Santa" is a poem from the lovely island of Hawaii, and a special someone riding the waves. "Christmas Means," is about the true meaning of the holiday spirit. And, in "Santa's Secret" ... well the Jolly Ole Elf is a little grumpy, find out why! I hope you enjoy these special poems, for the kid in all of us.
After interviewing a young farmer, writer Kristen Kimball gave up her urban lifestyle to begin a farm with her interviewee near Lake Champlain in northern New York.
