Little Red Riding Hood
illustrated by Tammie Lyon
ISBN 978-1-5776-8198-4

Goldilocks and the Three Bears
illustrated by Laura J. Bryant
ISBN 978-1-5776-8178-6

Brighter Child Keepsake Stories series
McGraw-Hill, 2001
ages 4 to 7

Children will find hours of entertainment in the pages of these timeless tales! These stories are delightfully illustrated classic stories of magic, imagination, and inspiration that will delight children again and again.

The Promise Quilt
illustrated by Ellen Beier
Walker, 1999
ages 5 to 8, ISBN 978-0-8027-8694-4

Addie’s father promised that she would learn to read and write her name. But when he doesn’t return from the Civil War, it seems as if Addie’s dreams might be lost with him. Addie’s mother struggles to find food for her children. Finding the money for desks and books for their schooling seems impossible. Addie and her mother find a way, though Addie must sacrifice something she treasures for something she longs for.

A poignant Civil War tale told from the Southern perspective. Addie’s story is sure to make its mark on the hearts and minds of all who understand her thirst for knowledge.

Children of the Civil War
Picture the American Past series
Carolrhoda, 1998
ages 7 to 10, ISBN 978-1-5750-5241-0

This book explores the lives of children during the Civil War on both sides, including those who joined armies, others who stayed home, and countless others made homeless because of the conflict. Heavily illustrated with period photographs.

Who Wrote the U.S. Constitution?:
And Other Questions About the
Constitutional Convention of 1787
Carolrhoda Books, 1998
ages 7 to 10, ISBN 978-1-15801-669-3

In May 1787, men from all over the U.S. arrived in Philadelphia on serious business. The young country was in trouble. Throughout the summer of 1787, state representatives and leaders argued, shouted, and wrote and rewrote a new document, the U.S. Constitution. The Convention became a turning point in American history. Using the Six Questions format (who, what, where, when, why, and how), readers discover new facts about the nation's problems and the men who created the solutions.

The Christmas Dolls
illustrated by Moira Fain
Walker, 1998
ages 4 to 8, ISBN 978-0-8027-8659-3

One December morning, Claire inspects a box of grubby old dolls that the women in her mother’s club have collected. Her mother plans to wash and dress them, making them into suitable gifts for underprivileged children. While the dolls are transformed, Claire and her mother make their own holiday preparations, the first Christmas they are alone. Claire surprises her mother with her own handmade present, a replica of the doll her mother wished for but never received as a child.

Danger at Dolphin Point
illustrated by Diane Blasius
Macmillan, 1997
ages 7 to 9, ISBN 978-0-0218-2307-9

A stormy beach vacation brings dolphins to the rescue.

Apple Butter Time
illustrated by Betsy Day
Macmillan, 1997
ages 7 to 9, ISBN 978-0-0218-2339-0

A country reunion brings cousins together with a family tradition.

Fire in the Sky
illustrated by Shelly O. Haas
Millbrook Press, 1997
ISBN 978-0-8761-4867-9

Nine-year-old Stenny can think of nothing but the expected arrival of the Hindenberg at the naval air station near his New Jersey home. When he sneaks away to watch the landing, he witnesses the disaster and finds himself drawn into the rescue effort. Through a loser at marbles and a liar, Stenny finds his world turns around when his discovers he’s no coward.

A Kid’s Visit to Colonial Williamsburg
McGraw-Hill, 1997
ages 7 to 10, ISBN 978-0-0214-7732-6

See the sights of Colonial Williamsburg through the eyes of two kids.

The Mystery of the Lost Colony
McGraw-Hill, 1997
ages 7 to 10, ISBN 978-0-0214-7729-6

What happened to the 1585 colony of English settlers who disappeared from Roanoke Island in North Carolina?

Teacher’s Pest
Troll, 1996
ages 7 to 10, ISBN 978-0-8167-4107-8

Dudley Bobbin loves his new teacher so much, he thinks up one attention-getting scheme after another. They all backfire!

One Christmas Dawn
illustrated by Peter Fiore
BridgeWater Books, 1996
ages 4 to 8, ISBN 978-0-6138-4037-8

It’s 1917 in Appalachian Virginia and Christmas is right around the corner. But work is scarce, so Daddy must leave to find a job in the city. When he promises to be home in time for Christmas, his daughter listens for the reassuring sound of the train whistle in the distance. The train stops running due to the bitter cold weather. There is no way Daddy can make it home—until some very special Christmas magic makes a little girl’s dreams come true.

The Boxcar Children Series
written as Gertrude Chandler Warner
ages 7 to 10, Albert Whitman/Scholastic

Benny, Jessie, Violet, and Henry used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather. Life is one adventure after another!

The Mystery of the Lost Mine, #52
1996, ISBN 978-0-0875-5428-9

The Mystery of the Secret Message, #55
1997, ISBN 978-0-8075-5429-6

The Outer Space Mystery, #59
1997, ISBN 978-0-8075-6287-1

The Mystery at Peacock Hall, #63
1998, ISBN 978-0-8075-5445-6

The Panther Mystery, #66
1998, ISBN 978-0-8075-6328-1

The Ghost Town Mystery, #71
1999, ISBN 978-0-8075-2859-4

The Gymnastics Mystery, #73
1999, ISBN 978-0-8075-3101-3

The Mystery of the Black Raven, Special #12
1999, ISBN 978-0-8075-2989-8

The Mystery of the Wild Ponies, #77
2000, ISBN 978-0-8075-5466-1

The Homerun Mystery, Special #14
2000, ISBN 978-0-8075-3369-7

The Mystery of the Screech Owl, Special #16
2001, ISBN 978-0-8075-5482-1

The Mystery of the Tiger’s Eye, Special #17
2001, ISBN 978-0-8075-5488-3

The Mystery of the Star Ruby, #89
2002, ISBN 978-0-8075-5510-1

The Comic Book Mystery, #93
2003, ISBN 978-0-8075-5529-3

The Radio Mystery, #93
2003, ISBN 978-0-8075-5547-7

The Adventures of Benny and Watch Series
written as Gertrude Chandler Warner
ages 6 to 9, Albert Whitman/Scholastic

The youngest Alden child, Benny, and his dog Watch, have their own adventures.

Meet the Boxcar Children, #1
1998, ISBN 978-0-8075-5034-2

A Present for Grandfather, #2
1998, ISBN 978-0-8075-6625-1

Watch Runs Away, #6
1999, ISBN 978-0-8075-8681-5

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