Books from Atheneum/Richard Jackson Books
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Kitten Red, Yellow, Blue
By Peter CatalanottoTheir mother, Sophie, knows one from another...but how do you think Mrs. Tuttle tells those kittens apart? Peter Catalanotto's sequel to his Matthew A.B.C. and Daisy 1, 2, 3 invites long looking, counting, and laughing!
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No Dessert Forever!
By George Ella LyonHave you ever been blamed for mischief your brother has caused? Did you get mad? Well, so does the girl in this book about a brother who pesters, and a sister who objects -- big time.
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Wool Gathering: A Sheep Family Reunion
By Lisa Wheeler, Frank AnsleyThis collection of twenty-four poems offers an amusing tale about a sheep family reunion where relatives of all shapes and sizes come together for a boisterous celebration.
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My Friend, the Starfinder
By George Ella LyonDazzled, a little girl listens to her old neighbor's story of following a falling star when he was a boy.
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The New Girl . . . and Me
By Jacqui RobbinsOn her first day of school, who will be her friend? Raise your hand if it's you. You'll meet someone -- and something -- surprising.
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John Coltrane's Giant Steps
By Chris RaschkaYou may be surprised at the tricky music a box, a snowflake, some raindrops, and a kitten can make. Right before your eyes. And on the pages of this book.
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Weaving the Rainbow
By George Ella LyonHow do you make a rainbow? If you are a weaver you can make a rainbow with wool. If you are a sheep you can BE a rainbow. Here's...
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DREAM WOLF
A superb retelling of a traditional Native American story portraying a helpful, harmonious relationship between wolves and humans. Full color.
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Sailor Moo: Cow at Sea
By Lisa WheelerMoo dreams of becoming a sailor. Little does she know, when she sets off toward the sea, that the first crew she joins will be composed of cats. Or that...
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The Perfect Pumpkin Pie
By Denys CazetWhen he was alive, Mr. Wilkerson was an ill-tempered, disagreeable, sour, and impatient old man. Once he died, he got better. But not much. Now he is back...
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The Sea of Trolls
By Nancy FarmerJack was eleven when the berserkers loomed out of the fog and nabbed him. "It seems that things are stirring across the water," the Bard had warned. "Ships are being...
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Doctor All-Knowing: A Folk Tale from the Brothers Grimm
By Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm GrimmHow clever are you? And how sharp-sighted? Are you as clever as Doctor All-Knowing -- keen to change his sad life (and feed his poor daughter,...
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Daisy 1, 2, 3
By Peter CatalanottoThe twenty Dalmatians in Mrs. Tuttle's obedience class each know who they are -- and so does clever Mrs. Tuttle. Her assistant, Doris, doesn't have a clue. Do...
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The Slave Dancer
By Paula FoxKidnapped by the crew of an Africa-bound ship, a thirteen-year-old boy discovers to his horror that he is on a slaver and his job is to play music for the exercise periods of the human cargo.
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The Relatives Came
By Cynthia RylantThe relatives' station wagon: it smelled like a real car, looked like a rainbow, and was roomy enough for a crowd. Lucky! Because a big crowd in all shapes and...
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You and Me and Home Sweet Home
By George Ella LyonThe whole community comes together to help Sharonda and Mama build their house!
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Saving the Liberty Bell
By Megan McDonaldSome tall tales are actually true. This is a grand one, told with rightful pride by a boy who was there in the city of Philadelphia in 1777 and was lucky enough to play a role in the American Revolution.
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Humble Pie
By Jennifer DonnellyTheo is as spoiled as a rotten old apple.
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Waffle
By Christopher RaschkaWhat's with Waffle?Well, he waffles, worries, wobbles, and waits.Why?Well...watch.Wow. He Wins!
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The Magic Flute
By Chris RaschkaFrom Caldecott Medalist and New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Chris Raschka comes a gorgeously illustrated retelling of Mozart’s classic opera, The Magic Flute. The Magic Flute is the favorite choice of many opera lovers.