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Rickshaw Girl
by Mitali Perkins
illustrated by Jamie Hogan
ISBN: 9781580893084
$13.95 Hardcover
Naima excels at painting the traditional alpana patterns with which Bangladeshi women and girls decorate their homes for holiday celebrations. But she wishes she could help her father earn money like her best friend helps his family by driving his father's rickshaw. When Naima's rash efforts to help put the family in deeper debt, she draws on her resourceful nature to use her talents and follow the changing model of women's roles in Bangladesh. Ages 7-10
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Diary of a Would-Be Princess
by Jessica Green
ISBN: 9781580891660
$15.95 Hardcover
In her classroom journal, Jillian records her thoughts about school, family, her friends, and her deepest wish to be in the Princess clique. Throughout the year she learns the true meaning of friendship and the value of being herself. An unexpected twist in Jillian's relationship with her teacher, Mrs. Bright, is an uplifting ending. Ages 9-12
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Princess Justina Albertina: A Cautionary Tale
by Ellen Dee Davidson
illustrated by Michael Chesworth
ISBN: 9781570916526
$15.95 Hardcover
Princess Justina Albertina likes to have her own way. When she doesn't get it, she gets a funny look in her big green eyes and starts to fuss. She causes a ruckus and a rumpus and a horrible hubbub. When this horrid princess declares, "I WANT A PET!" her nanny searches far and wide to find the pet of Princess Justina Albertina's dreams. A satisfying comeuppance will surprise and delight readers. Ages 4-7
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Fiona's Luck
by Teresa Bateman
illustrated by Kelley Murphy
ISBN EAN: 9781570916519
$15.95 Hardcover
The greedy Leprechaun King has locked away all the luck in Ireland and the whole country has fallen into despair. Through clever charades, Fiona outwits the Leprechaun King and restores luck to the land. Luminous illustrations add to the magic and wonder of this original folktale. Ages 4-8
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Vinnie and Abraham
by Dawn Fitzgerald
illustrated by Catherine Stock
ISBN: 9781570916588
$15.95 Library Binding
Vinnie Ream was a small girl with a giant gift for sculpture. This story chronicles Vinnie's life from her arrival in Washington, D.C., at the start of the Civil War through her apprenticeship with a famous sculptor and friendship with Abraham Lincoln. After Lincoln's assassination, Vinnie fights doubt and prejudice for the honor of sculpting the full-size statue of Lincoln that now stands in the Capitol rotunda. Ages 5-8
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