Cynthia Cotten

Recalls, in rhyming text and illustrations, the Nativity story, from the brown and dusty stable to the star shining brightly above.

A variety of animals, birds, and insects enjoy the flowers and trees of the forest early one morning.

Growing up in western New York State in the early 1800s, Abbie would much rather read than embroider a sampler, which her mother and teacher insist she do, but she works hard after thinking of just the right picture and saying to include. Contains facts about education in the early nineteenth century.

When Michael's beloved grandfather dies, he has a hard time admitting how much it hurts and allowing himself to trust anyone again.