Books from Dial
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Sam's Wild West Christmas
By Nancy AntleWill Sam and Rosie be able to save Christmas? Nancy Antle's boot-tappin' tale and the rompin' stompin' pictures of S. D. Schindler's could charm the spines off a cactus.
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Sam's Wild West Show
By Nancy AntleSam and his Wild West Show entertain the townsfolk and catch two bank robbers before moving on to the next town.
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The Nightingale
By Jerry PinkneyDespite being neglected by the emperor for a jewel-studded bird, the little nightingale revives the dying ruler with its beautiful song. A retelling set in Northwest Africa.
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Baby's Book of Lullabies and Cradle Songs
A collection of sixteen traditional lullabies from around the world, including "Hush, Little Baby," "Golden Slumbers," and "Little Red Bird."
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A Kaleidoscope of Kids
By Emma DamonLift-the-flap illustrations present children with different appearances and interests. Everyone is unique...including you! This delightful lift-the-flap book celebrates all kinds of children in a warm, humorous way.
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The Twelve Days of Christmas
By Laurel LongAn illustrated version of the traditional song.
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The Tales of Grandpa Cat
By Lee WardlawWhen his grandchildren come to visit him in his retirement community, Grandpa Cat entertains them with exciting tales about the exploits of various fellow residents--Billy the Kitten, Diamond Jim Kitty, the Great Tabby Houdini, and Miss ...
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A Will to Survive
Katy is not looking forward to the changes that her mother's marriage will bring.
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The Escape of Marvin the Ape
By Caralyn BuehnerMarvin the ape slips out of the zoo and finds he likes it on the outside, where he easily blends into city lifestyles.
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Inventing Elliot
By Graham GardnerElliot, a victim of bullying, invents a calmer, cooler self when he changes schools in the middle of freshman year, but soon attracts the wrong kind of attention from the Guardians who "maintain order" at the new school.
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Ralph's Secret Weapon
By Steven KelloggWhen eccentric Aunt Georgiana decides that nephew Ralph shows promise as a sea-serpent charmer, Ralph is ready with a secret weapon.
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Oliver, Amanda, and Grandmother Pig
By Ann Schweninger, Jean Van LeeuwenWhen Grandmother Pig comes for a visit, Oliver and Amanda learn just how much fun it is to have a grandmother in the house.
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Bunnies and Their Grandma
By Amy EhrlichMother Bunny takes her three children for a day of fun and games with their cousins at Grandma' house.
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Puddle Jumping: A Book about Bravery
By Emma QuayPanda and Owl encourage Sheep to jump over a puddle, but Sheep is afraid she will fall and hurt herself.
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A Piece of Home
By Sonia LevitinGregor decides to take his special blanket when his family leaves Russia to live in America, but he worries about his choice all during the journey.
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Mother Goose's Words of Wit and Wisdom: A Book of Months
By Tedd ArnoldA collection of Mother Goose rhymes centered around the months of the year and illustrated with cross-stiched pictures and samplers designed by Mr. Arnold.
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To Capture the Wind
By Sheila MacGill-CallahanIn a risky plan to free her kidnapped lover, Oonagh cleverly solves the evil pirate king's riddles, unites the princess Ethne with her lover, and invents sails.
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A World of Fairy Tales
By Neil PhilipA collection of fairy tales from the folk literature of such countries as Romania, Japan, Scotland, Spain, and Zimbabwe.
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My Special One and Only
By Joe BergerWhen Bridget Fidget takes her favorite toy, Captain Cat, with her to a store to spend the golden coin the tooth fairy brought, she loses him. Full color.
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A Most Dangerous Journey: The Life of an African Elephant
By Roger A. CarasFollows the life of a bull African elephant named Ndovu, including life in a typical elephant herd, the perils of being an elephant among ivory poachers, and the wildlife of Africa.