Masha and the Firebird

Masha and the Firebird
Author: Margaret Bateson Hill
Publisher: Zero to Ten
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2005
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781840892017

Masha's mother sells eggs at market, and Masha loves to paint their smooth shells. One day, deep in the forest, Masha meets the magical Firebird, guardian of the eggs of the four elements: earth, water, air, and fire. The Firebird asks Masha to paint its eggs so that they blend with the elements, hiding them from the vicious witch, Baba Yaga. At first, the plan works well, but Baba Yaga finally gets her hands on the last egg, and Masha sets off on an amazing journey to find it. This original folktale blends elements of the Firebird legend and traditional European folktales in a bilingual English and Russian text, along with suggestions to inspire children to paint their own eggs.

Lao Lao of Dragon Mountain

Lao Lao of Dragon Mountain
Author: Margaret Bateson-Hill
Publisher: Zero to Ten
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1998
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781840890464

A greedy emperor demands an impossible task from Lao Lao, a peasant woman who makes beautiful shapes from paper. Includes instructions for making traditional Chinese paper-cuts.

Shota and the Star Quilt

Shota and the Star Quilt
Author: Margaret Bateson-Hill
Publisher: Zero to Ten
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2001
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781840892024

Retelling of a folktale from the Lakota indians of North America in which a young girl and her grandmother make a star quilt as a celebration of their friendship, love and community. Includes brief factual information on the Lakota indians and instructions for making a star collage. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.

Lola at the Library

Lola at the Library
Author: Anna McQuinn
Publisher: Charlesbridge
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2013-01-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 160734551X

Lola has a big smile on her face. Why? Because it's Tuesday--and on Tuesdays, Lola and her mommy go to the library. Join Lola in this cozy celebration of books and the people who love them.

Lola Reads to Leo

Lola Reads to Leo
Author: Anna McQuinn
Publisher: Charlesbridge
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2013-11-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1607345536

Join Lola as she learns what it means to be a big sister, in the third installment in the loveable Lola series. We all know how much Lola loves books, so it is no surprise that she can’t wait to share her love of reading with her new baby brother, Leo. Lola gets ready for little Leo’s arrival by reading books about brothers and sisters and picking out the perfect stories that she just knows her little brother will love. When the baby is finally here, Lola takes on the role of big sister—she helps her mommy and daddy around the house and tells Leo stories to cheer him up when he cries. Simple text and bright and charming illustrations celebrate family, reading, and what it means to be a big sister.

Leah's Star

Leah's Star
Author: Margaret Bateson-Hill
Publisher:
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2022-01-31
Genre:
ISBN: 9781684642243

Bethlehem has never been so busy! Leah, the innkeeper's daughter, is rushed off her feet. Then in the starlight, miracles begin. This beautiful, fresh new telling of the Nativity story, through the eyes of a young girl, brings a wonderful humanity to this familiar tale. Karin Littlewood is a UK-based illustrator, author, and educator who has illustrated more than thirty books for kids.

First Flight

First Flight
Author: Margaret Bateson-Hill
Publisher: Hodder Christian Books
Total Pages: 269
Release: 2013-01-01
Genre: Children's stories
ISBN: 9781846471650

Joanna Morris has no idea that her life is about to change once she shoots to stardom as the youngest racing dragon flyer in the country. Flying Excelsior, the stunning silver spiked-back dragon is more exciting than anything she's ever known and he's soon her closest friend in the world. But beneath the glitz and glamour of dragon racing lie burning ambitions and a greed that threatens to consume anything and anyone that stands in the way - including the sport's rising stars.

Lola Gets a Cat

Lola Gets a Cat
Author: Anna McQuinn
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2017-02-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1632895692

Lola wants a cat, but Mommy says taking care of a pet is a lot of work. So Lola does her homework. At the library she finds books about cats and pet care and she and Mommy learn as much as they can. She pretends her stuffed kitty is real and practices taking care of it. When the time comes, Lola is allowed to pick out her new friend at an animal shelter. With patience and care, her kitten settles in at home. Lola is a book-loving favorite, and this delightful story is a new treasure in the series. "This sweet story of first-time pet ownership is sure to appeal to young animal lovers of all kinds and especially to feline fanciers"—Kirkus Reviews "A solid introduction to pet ownership, probably best shared one-on-one"—School Library Journal