Most Popular Books by Laura McGee Kvasnosky

Frank the bear and Izzy the rabbit sail to Crescent Island and camp overnight.

In three brief stories, two fox sisters meet the boy next door, play pirates, and camp out in the yard in sleeping bags.

A newest trio of stories in the Candlewick Sparks: Zelda and Ivy series for newly independent readers offers an entertaining and genuine look at the ups and downs of sisterhood. Original.

In three short stories, two fox sisters run away from home, bury a time capsule, and take advantage of some creative juice.

When Bea wants to play, her busy mother tells her to use her imagination--outside--and soon Bea and a talking dog, Bingo, are getting into all kinds of mischief.

After making a special Christmas gift for their elderly neighbor, two sisters find just what they wanted under their tree.

A soft and soothing good night journey through an ocean filled with sleepy sea creatures, perfect for bedtime in the summer or year-round. The sun is setting. The waves are gently lapping at the shore. It''s time for all the ocean creatures to rest. Whales, turtles, dolphins, and more drift and doze. And as the tide pools catch the light of the moon and the stars glowing above, a mother and her baby listen to the soft sounds of the ocean lullaby . . . Shhh, hush. Shhh, hush. The ocean''s soothing song. Shhh, hush. Shhh, hush. We can sing along. Praise for Ocean Lullaby: "A delightful winding-down story after a busy day at the beach—or anywhere." --Kirkus Reviews "This dreamy paean to the ocean’s mesmerizing influence [is] guaranteed to soothe little ones at bedtime." --Booklist

Alligators, turtles, and other reptile pupils enjoy a boisterous day in school.

Who knew that one little noise could set off a whole cacophony? In this chain-reaction story, the animal world wakes up with a squeak! Early one morning, a gentle breeze tickles the ear of a small mouse, and he wakes up with a squeak! That squeak wakes up the some chipmunks, who rattle tree branches and knock pinecones into the river. Those pinecones wake the trout, who splash around and wake up an elk on the riverbank. And so goes the story of Squeak!, a chain-reaction story set in a beautiful, rolling landscape with animals who are all woken up one by one with the rising of the sun. With lush and vivid art, and plenty of fun animal noises on each page, this story is a perfect read-aloud to wake up to--or to read any time of day. Praise for Squeak!: * "The text is melodic and vivid [and] a joy to read aloud . . . A surefire hit for storytime, one-on-one reading, and gift giving." --Booklist, *STARRED REVIEW* *"This adorable circular story for young readers is a great way to start or end the day with a little humor." --SLJ, *STARRED REVIEW* "A delightful, onomatopoeic introduction to the interactive sounds of awakening animals." --Kirkus Reviews

Little Wolf can hardly wait. Tonight he will howl at the moon to the top of the sky. First Big Wolf demonstrates traditional howling form, then it''s Little Wolf''s turn. He''s sure he is ready, but when the big moment comes, something unexpected happens. A wonderful story about the importance of doing things your own way and being true to your heart when it swells with wildness and joy.

Despite the well-intentioned efforts of the king, queen, and others, only Prince Alexander can find the dreams that are right for him.

Ellie''s mom and dad want Mr. Chips to be an outside dog, but when he gets lost just before they move, they all realize how much they love him.

Count the children and join the fun in this playtime romp from one to ten.

Steven and Lucinda think they have nothing in common until they find an orphaned baby squirrel they name Lucky and bring him up together.