New Releases by Meredith Johnson

Meet Adeline, a spunky, daring, and always caring little girl who knows the library is the key to exploring worlds she's always wanted to see. Her love of books is contagious, the librarians know her by name, and when she sits with her huge pile of books to read, she knows her day will never be the same. But when a boy from school comes into the library with a sad look, and says he won't read a book, Adeline wants to know why and really wants to help him try. Through her love of stories, and a touch of imagination, Adeline will help him to see how wonderful books can truly be. In this kindhearted, rhyming story, Adeline helps young readers understand that a bit of imagination and kindness can be every kid's superpower.

A classically imaginative story that captures the relationship between fathers and sons through a series of exciting adventures. Features brightly colored illustrations that will transfer you into Ethan and Tyler's imaginative world. With moments of heartfelt lessons in strength, bravery, and determination Just Like Daddy is the perfect story to connect fathers and sons. Ethan and Tyler love to pretend. By holding ordinary objects and using their big imaginations, they take themselves to faraway places filled with fun and adventure. One afternoon Ethan and Tyler ask their Daddy to pretend with them. Together, they travel to the jungle, the deep sea, space, a car race, and even Mount Everest! But not every adventure goes as planned, making Ethan and Tyler wish they were home instead. Daddy shows them it's ok to be scared and together they find out just how strong they can be; and that it's fun to try new things. In the end, Ethan and Tyler find out they want to be just like Daddy. The perfect gift for new dads, fathers-to-be, Father's Day, Birthdays, and Keepsake gifts!

A rainy Saturday turns into something amazing as two little boys take their Momma on a series of exciting adventures using only their imaginations. Ethan and Tyler love to pretend. By putting on their favorite costumes and using their amazing imaginations, they are instantly transported to other places and become different people. One morning, their Momma asks if she can join in. As firefighters, superheroes, Vikings, pirates, and Samurai; Ethan, Tyler, and their Momma find adventure and challenges along the way. They discover that through the power of imagination they can learn to be brave and overcome any situation when they work together. In the end, the boys find out they love her most when she's just momma.

This is a memoir about growing up on a farm in Bakersfield California. The Pryor kids were immersed in the great outdoors and learned by doing. They created their toys from stuff laying around the farm. They were never bored. Meredith Johnson honors the value of this way to grow up as it has become a thing of the past.

One day in school, the class is taken over by Mr. Rover, who is very different from the regular teacher because he is a dog.

A color-illustrated guide to cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs that covers their history, purchasing, training, purebred sporting, grooming, daily care, health and dental care, traveling, communication, and identification.

This lavish celebration of love and romance presents the works of a variety of painters and sculptors throughout the ages--Monet, Renoir, Chagall, Picasso, Lichtenstein, and others. Ninety-six works offer interpretations of courtship, passion, eroticism, marriage, and the many facets of love. 120 full-color plates.

All the things I will know when I learn to count.