Phoenix Phoenix: 1848 books

Amanda loves to work in the garden. One day, while raking leaves, she stumbles upon a tiny fairy. Not your typical fairy, but a rude garden fairy; can you imagine? What happens when fairies lose their magic? Find out in Amanda and the Lazy Garden Fairy by Deanna Klingel. A delightful quick read.  

A Catholic girl and a Jewish boy training for a triathlon, search for clues to solve the mystery of a hit and run killer. Along the way they discover the importance of truth, friendship, and faith.

To a young person today, what could be MORE mysterious than the life of Jim Limber? An African-American orphan who joined Jefferson Davis' household during the pivotal year of 1864, Jim lived in circumstances difficult to envision today. Ms. Klingel deftly draws the reader into Jim's exciting and...

After seeing a ghost out of the corner of his eye, Stewart and his friend, Andy, begin the investigation of a lifetime. The boys come face-to-face with a ghost! Along the way, they are forced to join forces with Krista, Ally, Kendall, and Maggie, who have also encountered ghosts. The kids soon find...

"Rachel and Sammy Learn About Trees" is the third book in the Rachel Raccoon and Sammy Skunk Series. Rachel and Sammy, along with their classmates, teacher, and Doc Opossum, take a field trip to the forest, where they discover all kinds of interesting tree facts. This beautifully illustrated...

Rachel and Sammy Visit the Forest is the second in the Rachel Raccoon and Sammy Skunk series. This beautifully illustrated book will help children learn about 15 common spring woodland wildflowers. This fun story can also be used as a junior field guide to aid students in identifying the plants in...

Rachel and Sammy team up for another adventure as they learn to conserve! On the last day of school, Rachel, Sammy, and their classmates take turns showcasing conservation practices they've installed around the school for their science projects. Whose project will Mrs. Doe, Doc Opossum, and Principal...

Come fly away with Little Jay and his family of blue jays as they experience the most exciting flight of their lives inside a big red box kite. Watch as Little Jay takes his first flight away from his family oak tree toward his biggest adventure yet!

Children often fear monsters in the closet or under the bed. But what happens when monsters aren't a problem, alligators are instead? There's a Gator Under My Bed is a delightful story that addresses just that: children's bedtime fears, in the form of an alligator, named Fred. Complete with an activity,...

Rushing to catch the school bus, Boy forgets to lock the gate. Poi Poi Puppy sets off to find his boy. Unfortunately he doesn't find Boy, but trouble finds him instead. New friendships are formed, as a bully is confronted. Set in a sugar cane field in Hawai'i, Boy and Poi Poi Puppy explore how friendship...

Follow the travels of Bali Bear and meet all of his friends, and at the same time, learn a new Indonesian word. And for even more fun, help find Tiny Ted in all the pictures. The Adventures of Bali Bear Jalan Jalan

"Rachel and Sammy Visit the Prairie" is an exceptional tool for teaching children about life on a Midwest prairie. With an entertaining and educational storyline, vivid photos, plus realistic illustrations, the book will encourage readers to dive into the great outdoors and learn more about...

"10 Little Hiccups" is a preschool rhyming book in both English and Spanish that teaches children to count in a most delightful way. This little book is beautifully illustrated with fluffy hiccups kids will adore, and is a fun and educational read for the whole family.

Mostly, Happily Ever After is the first installment in the "Little Big Deals" series - big deals that impact children. This book focuses on the most devastating challenge that children are frequently confronted with: divorce!The Royal Family is a typically perfect fairytale family: King,...