In the words of Alexander McCall Smith: 'You feel the rocking of the train, you hear the sound of its wheels on the rails; you are in the world rather than suspended somewhere above it. And sometimes there are conversations to be had, which is what the overarching story in this collection is all about. It is a simple device: people brought together entertain one another with tales of what happened to them on trains. It takes place on a journey I frequently...

Written with the same endearing, can-do spirit of their blog, Husbands That Cook introduces more than 120 brand-new recipes--plus some greatest hits from the site--that yield delicious results every time. Each entry in Husbands That Cook is a reminder of how simple and satisfying vegetarian meal-making can be, from hearty main dishes and sides to healthy snacks and decadent desserts and drinks.

"In Daisy Flies with a Dragon, beginning readers learn about the phonics concept of vowel sounds and long and short vowels in an exciting, fantastical setting. Follow along as Daisy flies through the sky with a dragon, all while incorporating various vowel sounds, in this fun decodable book. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about...

"In Sal and the Three-Letter Spell, beginning readers learn about the phonics concept of consonant-vowel-consonant words (CVC words) and spelling in an exciting, fantastical setting. Follow along as Sal and his pigeon, Pip, encounter an evil witch and attempt to reverse her spell, all while incorporating various CVC words, in this fun decodable book. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational...

"What's better than a snack with friends? A snack surprise for friends, of course! When Snail spots a shiny crab apple high up in a tree, she can't wait to share it with her pals ... she just has to get it down first!"--

Meet creatures great and small in this lively anthology of seven traditional farmyard tales specially created for parents and nursery school teachers to share with preschool children. Some of the animals, such as the three little pigs, will be familiar to parents and teachers while others are less well known but just as full of character. With bold playful illustrations on every page and carefully chosen vocabulary, this anthology offers a different...

This retelling of a Chinese folktale pays tribute to the author's Irish heritage, and to the joys of an old marriage, new friendships, and the impulse to share. Using pen and gouache, the artist shows the "simple" characters in all their winning complexity. A very poor, humble couple live so simple a life they share everything, until the husband discovers a pot with magical powers buried under the very last potato in the garden. Mr. and Mrs. O'Grady...

Classic Mother Goose rhymes in color-coded typography let young children read along with an adult.

This is the tale of how a queen could tell a princess from a commoner with a simple test.

Retells the story of Rapunzel, who is locked in a witch's tower in a faraway wood and visited by a young prince.