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Stealing the young goblins' magic fan, a badger makes a fortune after using the fan to make a rich girl's nose grow.

A pioneer mother lovingly stitches a beautiful quilt which warms and comforts her daughter Abigail; many years later another mother mends and patches it for her little girl.

Loving hands lift, carry, hold, and give in a tender meditation on the everlasting bond between a parent and a child.Hands wave hello, hands hold, hands heal. Hands say, I am here for you always. In simple, stirring rhymes, author Tony Johnston pens a timeless ode to parenthood. The small moments and quiet scenes that make up childhood -- learning to clap, planting a garden, waving good-bye on the first day of school -- fill the pages of this gentle tale, capturing the reassurance and love that parents hand their children every day. Warm illustrations by Amy June Bates show a young boy reaching for his mother's hand as he grows older and more independent . . . until, perhaps, he can be the one to offer love and support with hands that say, I am here for you always. An eloquent look at the passage of time and the power of connection and care, this book is a heartfelt gift for loved ones at any and all milestones in life.

Set in 1950s Tennessee, the story explores the poignant friendship between a sensitive boy and his Black friend, highlighting the challenges they face due to societal and familial prejudices. Drawing from her own childhood experiences, Tony Johnston crafts a narrative that delves into themes of love, courage, and the struggle against racial barriers. The boy's determination to maintain this forbidden friendship reflects a deep sense of compassion and the quest for understanding in a divided world.

Popular author Tony Johnston's second novel follows a mummy boy from the pyramids of Egypt to a famous museum in New York City as he searches for his mummy mom in this clever, funny book.A young mummy boy named Ramose is awakened one day by the sound of graverobbers invading his home--the pharoah's tomb. They've stolen his mother (who's also a mummy) and now it's up to Ramose to find her. With the help of a cranky talking camel and some young American tourists, Ramose finds himself en route to NYC--home of an important museum and its famous collection of mummies. Full of offbeat, witty scenes, this is a fresh and original novel with great appeal.Johnston's ANY SMALL GOODNESS also recently received the Judy Lopez Honor Book Award.

Two very good friends plan for Mother's Day, go to the beach, experiment with new shoes, and dig tunnels.