Olive and the Maple Tree: Picture Book, 572 Words
Olive and the Maple Tree is about a shy girl who spends her afternoons alone, drawing and journaling under the calming canopy of her favorite maple tree. Olive longs to be understood by her mother, her teacher, and maybe even a friend. When she starts hiding pieces of her sketchbook — and her heart — in the hollow of the tree, nature’s mysteries unfold and reveal new possibilities to Olive.
CHARACTER STUDY
Beelizabeth: Picture Book, 645 Words
“Beelizabeth and her favorite flower Blossom were a perfect match. But, even the sweetest friendships can sour if you let them. And as the hot days of summer set in, so did trouble.” Thus begins Beelizabeth, a story of friendship gone wrong amid a damaging drought affecting both of them. Can the two friends reunite or will things get even worse with disastrous results?
Emily Mack and Cheese — Picture Book, Rhyming, 558 Words
For cheese-loving Emily Mack and her dog, Colby Jack, cheddar makes everything better! Yet, her love of all dairy becomes simply too scary when she learns that her new friend Stella is allergic to mozzarella. Join Emily as she wonders, “can true friendship be, if Stella McBean is so different than me?” The girls must learn to celebrate their differences, or there will be a lasting divide in the lunchroom!