Fiction Books

Stella, Princess of the Sky, Gay, Marie-Louise ISBN: 9780888996015

Another adventure begins for Stella and her brother, Sam, as they explore the wonders of the natural world. A vast luminous sky, the sun, the stars and the rising moon form the backdrop for their nocturnal expedition. As they encounter raccoons, fireflies, tree frogs and bats, Sam wonders if the moon can swim, if the sun wears pajamas or if he can catch shooting stars with his butterfly net. Stella, as always, has an answer for every question. Marie-Louise Gay delights readers once again with this whimsical, tender and humorous book that captures perfectly the freshness of young children discovering the world.

The Lotus Seed, Garland, Sherry ISBN: 9780780772618

When she is forced to leave Vietnam, a young girl brings a lotus seed with her to America in remembrance of her homeland. "Exquisite artwork fuses with a compelling narrative--a concise endnote places the story effectively within a historical context--to produce a moving and polished offering."--Publishers Weekly

The Classic Collection of Fairy Tales & Poems, Baxter, Nicola ISBN: 9781843229728

This box set contains 24 beloved fairy tales and over 100 celebrated poems in two beautifully presented books.

Alienology, Gray, Allen ISBN: 9780763645656

Are there extraterrestrials among us? Discover a host of stunning secrets--and an ingenious brain challenge that will light up your world The year is 1969, and Professor Alan Grey is ready to lead you on a magical mystery tour of a world where space creatures mingle with earthlings, unbeknownst to all but a chosen few. On the one hand, this dazzling book is a field guide to other worlds, from the solar system to the laws of time and space; from the many species and cultures in faraway galaxies to the primitive state of alienology studies here on Earth. To the sharpest readers, however, this shining resource, with its constellation of brain-teasers, serves as a cunning test: Readers who solve its puzzles are guaranteed to achieve enlightenment--and have a chance to represent humankind in the intergalactic community at large. Here are just some of the topics covered: *A map of the universe, showing the location of many alien worlds an alien species guide*Alien biology, methods of communication, and civilizations*Alien technology and spaceship design*How to identify aliens who have already infiltrated human society and more