I'm
Glad I'm Me
Weaving the Thread of Love
From Generation to Generation
By Sheila Aron
Illustrated by
Charlotte Arnold
This beautifully illustrated book invites readers to experience loving
dialogue among parents, grandparents and children. Words of love, praise and
appreciation come easily as family members build deep and lasting
relationships based on trust and respect. The result of these expressions of
love is a mutual sense of belonging and well being. A multicolor 'thread of
love' weaves throughout the book symbolizing the importance that loving
memories play in our lives and future generations. The loving words
expressed on the pages of this book, just as the thread, wraps around a
child with warmth, comfort and encouragement.
$10.95 Paperback
ISBN 193464537-0
44 pages, 9 x 9
MAYOR
JALAPENO HAL
By Jo Harper
Illustrated by Joel Cook
Vuthy Kuon Jalapeno Hal is back. As mayor of Presido, he
has turned good-natured and grins a lot, but the frown that once made
grown men tremble returns when Sourdough Sam and Biscuit Bill do their
dirty tricks. With the help of Kit, Hal rounds up the hooligans and again
saves the town. Hooray for Hal and rattlesnake stew.
$9.95 Paperback
ISBN 1-57168-793-9
32 pages, 8 x 10
Reading Level: 4.0
IMA
AND THE GREAT TEXAS OSTRICH RACE
By Margaret McManis
Illustrations by Bruce Dupree
A story of Ima Hogg, Governor James Stephen Hogg of
Texas only daughter.
" A girl win a horse race? Ima Hogg's
brothers don't think so. But Ima is bound and determined to prove them
wrong. And she won't need a horse to do it. Ima & The Great Texas
Ostrich Race is great fun, spiced with authentic characters from Texas
history."
Reviewed by Eric Kimmel author
of Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins,
Caldecott Honor Book
$15.95 Hardback
ISBN 1-57168-605-3
32 pages, 8½ x 11 color illustrations
Reading Level: 3.5
NEW LIFE,
NEW LAND
By Ann Fears Crawford
Illustrations by Betsy Warren
An easy read chapter book featuring early Texas women:
Jane Long, Mary Rabb, Dilue Rose Harris, Rosa Kleberg, Margaret Lea Houston.
$8.95 Paperback
ISBN 1-57168-004-7
48 pages, 8½ x 11.
Reading Level: 3.5
MAX
AND MARTHA
THE TWINS OF FREDERICKSBURG
By Marjorie Von Rosenburg
Twins Max and Martha enjoy life in their log home in Fredericksburg
Texas, among their Indian friends, the wildlife, and their family.
A
PEDDLER'S DREAM
By Janice Shefelman
Illustrated by Tom Shefelman A Reading Rainbow Book
Solomon Azar brought nothing but a big dream with him when he crossed the ocean from Lebanon at the turn of the century.
14.95 Hardback
ISBN 1-57168-294-5
32 pages reading level RL-3.5
81/2X11 1/2 Full Color
THE GREAT
STORM
By Sibyl Hancock
Illustrated by George A. Farrar
What happened during the next few days became known as
the “Galveston storm of 1900.” Daisy and Ned would never forget the “great
storm” adventure.
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$7.95 Paperback
ISBN 1-57168-006-3
40 pages, 8½ x 11.
picture book.
Reading Level: 3.3
EASTER
FIRES
By Mary Wade
An Easter bunny legend of frontier days in Fredericksburg, Texas.
$13.95 Hardback
ISBN 0-89015-469-4
44 pages, 8½ x 11.
picture book.
Reading Level: 3.9
JAKE'S
SNAPPING
CATASTROPHE
By Pat Stodghill
Illustrated by Rita Briley
Did you ever snap your fingers and make a wish? Jake did with amazing results. Of course, Jake was double A good and helped solve the problem of wishing for real live animals. The solution was simple—give them to the petting zoo and visit them once a week. But in the meantime, the deer, camel, giraffe, and even the baby goat changed the family's way of life!
15.95 Hardback
ISBN 1-57168-379-8
32 pages
81/2X11 1/2 Full Color
STORMY
THE BABY DOLPHIN
A GULF COAST RESCUE
By Deb Adamson
Illustrated by Susan Schaub MacKay
This is the true story of Stormy, the young dolphin separated from his mother during a tropical storm. Attacked and bitten by a shark, hungry and stranded, he was rescued on a Texas beach and treated by human friends at the Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut.
SOCCER
DREAMIN'
By Mark and Steve Santel
Illustrated by Gary Laronde
Pro soccer veteran Mark Santel (DALLAS BURN) teams up with his brother Steve to tell this great soccer tale. Tommy, known as the “Little Dreamer” to his family, dreams of being the hero of his soccer team. What he discovers is that there is more to being a hero than just scoring the winning goal. This story will inspire and encourage all “Little Dreamers” who have a goal in mind.
6.95
Paperback
ISBN 1-57168-331-3
32 pages reading level
9X6.5 Full Color
ANGORA
KIDD
By CeCe Benningfield
Illustrated by Dan Arnold
Story Layout by Bette Margolis
Just spitting distance from Sonora, Texas, lived a proud Angora goat family. They were prize-winning goats, sheared each spring and fall for their beautiful mohair. That is, all but Kidd Angora, the youngest in the family and the fastest, bravest goat in West Texas. He refused to be sheared! His adventures are exciting page-turners for young readers.
BREWSTER
the RAIN-MAKIN' ROOSTER
By Tim Ross and
Illustrated by Scott Ross
When weatherman Tim finds a rooster that can predict the weather, his troubles are
over. Hilarious rhymes, incredible four color art and supplemented with weather terms will
make this a favorite with young readers.
TWINKLE
TWINKLE LITTLE TWISTER
By Tim Ross and
Illustrated by Scott Ross
When a tornado passes through a town, the results are usually devastating. But in this "twisted tornado tale," the opposite happens. Thanks to a little girl named Miss Jane, who wished on a star for her town's safety, the aftermath of a tornado is more than confounding. The twister bales all the hay in tall, neat stacks. . . plows a perfect field for farmer Grady
O'Brady. . .It even folds the clothes on Aunt Beulah's clothesline!
Abuelito
Eats With His
Fingers
By Janice Levy
Illustrated by Layne Johnson
A story of a young girl that has to spend time with
her grandfather-she speaks no Spanish and he speaks no English. At first
she says that she does not like to visit Abuelito He ruins my day .By the
end of the day she finds the real Abuelito and tells her mother that
Abuelito eats with his fingers and guess what so do I.
$14.95 Hardcover
ISBN 1-57168-177-9
Full Color
JALAPEÑO
HAL
By Jo Harper
Illustrated by Jennifer Beck Harris
This tall Texas tale is the story of a tough old
cowboy, Jalapeño Hal, and his horse, Cayenne, who lived in the Big Bend in Texas.
$7.95 Paperback
ISBN 1-57168-206-6
40 pages, 8 x 10. full-color.
Reading level: 4.0
THE BURRO
and
THE BASKET
By Lloyd Mardis
Illustrated by Scott Arbuckle
Roberto makes a basket for Christmas. But his burro eats
holes in it!!
$13.95 Hardback
ISBN 1-57168-178-7
32 pages, 11 x 8½.
full-color illustrations.
TEXAS
BEAU
By Jo Beecher Prather
Illustrations by Kenneth M. Quinn
Second picture book story starring a kindly old
squirrel from Mississippi who lives in the governor's mansion at Jackson. His trip to
Austin and the Central Texas area is full of adventure.
$14.95 Hardback
ISBN 1-57168-204-X
32 pages, 8½ x 11.
full-color illustrations.
THE
CANARY WHO SAILED WITH COLUMBUS
By Susan Wiggs
Illustrated by Sharon Anderson
Full-color story of Carlos the canary, who indeed sailed
with Columbus.
$13.95 Hardback
ISBN 0-89015-719-7
40 pages, 8½ x 11.
Reading Level: 4.4
TAG-ALONG
TIMOTHY TOURS ALASKA
By Jean Richardson
A nosey rabbit hitches a ride all the way to Alaska.
$8.95 Paperback
ISBN 0-89015-997-1
40 pages, 8½ x 11.
Reading Level: 4.4
THE
DEATHLESS WHITE STALLION
And Other Tales
By Joe Ferguson
Illustrated by Aaron Morris
Wonderful stories for children about Texas animals.
$10.95 Hardback
ISBN 0-89015-702-2
64 pages, 8 x 10.
glossary, 15 illustrations. Reading level: 4.1
GOTCHA!
WHATSIT?
By Zinita Fowler
Games and tricks for fun time! Puzzles to fool the eye!
$7.95 Paperback
ISBN 0-89015-936-X
160 pages,5½ x 8½.
illustrations.
