Becca Stadtlander

It is December, and there are many things for the family to do around the farm to get it ready for winter.

An inspiring and kid-accessible biography of one of the world's most famous poets.
Emily Dickinson, who famously wrote "Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul," is brought to life in this moving story. In a small New England town lives Emily Dickinson, a girl in love with small things—a flower petal, a bird, a ray of light, a word. In those small things, her brilliant imagination can see...

"This picture book biography shines a light on the little-known poet and author of the beloved lullaby, and tells the story behind the classic and universally recognized rhyme"-- Provided by publisher.

"A poetic introduction to a distinctive island ecosystem that is home to many species found nowhere else on Earth"-- Provided by publisher.

"This picture book biography chronicles the lifelong friendship that began in adolescence between Ludwig van Beethoven and master piano maker Nannette Streicher emphasizing her support for him and his work and his influence on the many innovations she made to piano construction"-- Provided by publisher.

"Concise, witty verse and gorgeous illustrations allow readers to marvel up close at more than fifteen birds and make for a book that is sure to be beloved by birders of all ages"--Jacket flap.

"Seventeen traditional American and Chinese songs are written in artist Xu Bing's signature Square Word Calligraphy"-- Provided by publisher.

What would Little Women be without the charms of the March family's cozy New England home? Or Wuthering Heights without the ghost-infested Wuthering Heights? Getting lost in the setting of a good book can be half the pleasure of reading, and Decorating a Room of One's Own brings literary backdrops to the foreground in this wryly-affectionate satire of interior design reporting. English professor and humorist Susan Harlan spoofs decorating culture...