Christopher Lyles

"When a pet dies, it can feel like you lost your best friend. What do you do? Whether you had a guinea pig, dog, cat, or fish, this story can help you through the tough times."--from cover, p. [4]

A young girl attends the Celebrate Israel Parade in New York City, where she is crowned Grand Marshal.

Explains how to write a children's picture book, using the fictional story Webster's wish as an example. In the story, Webster, a goose who knows the alphabet, is tired of flying in V formation and tries to get the other geese to fly in the shape of another letter.

Ready to build a scary story? First, you'll need the right tools. Open this title in the Writer's Toolbox series and discover plenty of tips and tools to get you started. Soon you'll be sharing scares like a pro!

"Grow Happy is a gentle narrative about how the main character, Kiko, cultivates happiness. The story provides a metaphor that compares the cultivation of a garden to the nurturing of happiness"-- In this nonfiction picture book, Kiko describes all the tools she needs to grow a thriving garden. She also describes the tools she uses to nurture her own happiness, including informed choices, exercise, and social support.

Kiko goes on a school camping trip and learns about gratitude. Includes Reader's Note with contextual advice for caregivers. --