Many teachers, when confronted with Betsy’s accusation that Maury stuffs her bra, would consider several options, not least of which would be becoming a balloon seller at the zoo so as never to face such nonsense again. Then, thinking... Read More

Delight in all things fairy is a bustling industry today, and Encyclopedia Mythologica: Fairies and Magical Creatures is a fascinating little gem of a book that should be on every girl’s “must have” list. Longtime collaborators... Read More

In 1975, Pol Pot gained control of Cambodia, “a country of sugar palms, whispering grasses, and bright sunshine.” Arn Chorn-Pond, whose biography this is, was eight years old. He lived in a prosperous village in northern Cambodia... Read More

Every child, everyone affected by Hurricane Katrina, and every animal lover will adore this sentimental yet informative book about the true story of Molly the Pony. Accidentally left behind as her owners fled the oncoming storm, Molly... Read More

The feminist call for good female role models has been wildly successful. Hermione Granger’s wit and grit shine brightly among wizards, while Candy Cohen sparkles in the realm of mere heroines with mortal skills. Candy is the only... Read More

Children who venture into magical lands such as Oz, Narnia, or Wonderland will follow Lilly eagerly on her quest to find Princess Anais, wearer of the Magic Gown, and restore “the tenth king” to his throne in The Land of Ten Kings... Read More

When the swirling Aurora Borealis appears in Arctic skies, polar bears, the Inuit “king of beasts,” congregate to dance the night away. Inuit folklore says that spirits from the Aurora transform themselves into different animals when... Read More

Did you know that ancient Egyptians cleaned their teeth with a powdered oxen hooves and burnt eggshells? Or that Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield started their empire by taking a three dollar correspondence course on how to make ice cream?... Read More