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"Two Appalachian families, one White and one Black, are connected by a well-loved kitchen table"--Provided by publisher.

"When a magician offers a poor man and his family seven years of good luck, he is surprised that they have no use for a life of wealth. These refreshingly down-to-earth characters are happy with their simple life together. Based on the Yiddish tale by I. L. Peretz, this story will charm readers. Bright and colorful illustrations pair beautifully in this witty retelling. A note explains the context of the story and the history of the Yiddish storyteller,...

An illustrated adaptation of Charles Dickens's Victorian classic at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages!

Chiltern creates the most beautiful editions of the Worlds finest literature. Your favorite classic titles in a way you have never seen them before: the tactile layers, fine details and beautiful colors of these remarkable covers make these books feel extra special and look striking on any shelf. This hardcover book has a matching blank lined journal (sold separately). They make a great gift when paired together but are also just as beautiful on their...

Yossi Mendelsohn works hard to help his family survive after they flee Russia to find a better life in Montreal. He sells newspapers and carries bundles from the garment factory. Yossi longs to play "le hockey" with the French boys, but he has no skates. When his father falls ill and his sister and her fiancé organize a walkout at the factory, Yossi's dream of lacing on skates seems farther away than ever.

"Dickens' beloved masterpiece now imagined within an enchanting woodland realm. In 1843, Charles Dickens penned a classic Christmas tale full of ghosts and the endearing humbug Ebenezer Scrooge. This beautifully illustrated edition brings alive the timeless classic of greed, regret, loneliness, reflection, compassion, hope, and a joyfully changed life"-- Provided by publisher.

Presents Dickens' classic novella as well as two other Christmas-themed stories, accompanied by steampunk-inspired illustrations.

"When Zezé grows up, he wants to be a poet in a bow tie. For now the precocious young boy entertains himself by playing clever pranks on the residents of his Rio de Janeiro neighborhood, stunts for which his parents and siblings punish him severely. Lately, with his father out of work, the beatings have become harsher. Zezé's only solace comes from his time at school, his hours secretly spent singing with a street musician, and the refuge he finds...

In Canada early in the twentieth century, Ben, the youngest in a family of Jewish immigrants struggling to make ends meet, decides to help out but when a hat maker gives him a chance, disaster strikes and Ben nearly loses hope.