Childrens

This is the story of a little Dutch oven and his many adventures as he was passed down from generation to generation. From cooking stewed apples on the Oregon Trail in the 1860's, to making cobbler on family campouts in the 1960's. Dutch delighted many...

Ana Baca's bilingual tale of how two children from different generations learn to make their family recipe for tamales will delight readers of her earlier picture books that combine folklore and traditional cuisine. Book Information: Author: Ana...

It's 1905 in New Mexico Territory, and John Chavez, a survivor of Victorio's band of Mescalero Apache warriors whom we first met in Horse of Seven Moons, is now an adult with teenage children of his own. Life is difficult on the reservation, and...

Long ago, when the world was brand new, all birds were naked. It wasn’t fair. Foxes had fur. Turtles had shells. Birds deserved warm coats, too.Disgruntled, they approach the first full spring moon for advice. Birds of all shapes and sizes attend the...

“How come the campfire crackles and roars?”“I think it’s requesting that we make s’mores!”Join our favorite princess as she and her family camp, hike, fish, and bicycle in the great outdoors. Through rain and sunshine, fairy houses and fishing, this...

Jackrabbit is chosen by the Great Spirit to introduce new creatures to their desert homes. But, Jackrabbit doesn't listen very carefully. The story teaches children to listen carefully and treat others kindly Ages 5 and up.

Young William leads an extraordinary life. With his magic cowboy boots and his faithful dog, Bob, he can travel anywhere he wants just by thinking about it.•Author: Scott Emerson•Age Range: 4 and up•Paperback: 32 pages•Publisher: Gibbs Smith (August 19,...

This is one of the great classics of nature and boyhood by one of America's foremost nature experts. It presents a vast range of woodlore in the most palatable of forms, a genuinely delightful story. It will provide many hours of good reading for any...