Susan Cooper

Matthew is all ready to go to bed, but something strange catches his eye. A mysterious green glow is coming from the pages of his favorite book about dragons! When he opens the cover to investigate, the dragon on the very last page looks right up at him and grins. Since neither Matthew nor the dragon is quite ready to go to sleep, the tiny creature steps right out of the book and comes to life. Together, they take off on an amazing, magical adventure through the night sky. Soaring high above the sleeping world, Matthew and his new scaly friend share a spectacular nocturnal ride. This delightful story celebrates the boundless power of imagination and the wonderful magic that happens when your favorite books truly come alive.

High up on the mountains above his father's farm, young Huw loves to play beautiful music on his harp. What he does not know is that the magic people of Wales, the Tylwyth Teg, are listening closely from deep within the waters of the Bearded Lake. To reward the boy for his wonderful songs, the magic people send a magnificent silver cow up from the lake to join his father's herd of black cattle. The magical silver cow brings great fortune to the farm, quickly making Huw's father a very rich man. But instead of being thankful, the farmer becomes greedy and demands even more. Soon, the Tylwyth Teg decide they have had enough of his selfishness and rise up to take their magical revenge. This timeless retelling of an ancient Welsh folktale is a beautifully crafted story about the true cost of greed and the wondrous magic hidden in the world around us.

Jethro is furious. His older brother refuses to take him deep-sea fishing, claiming Jethro is simply too small for such a big adventure. Stomping off in frustration, Jethro marches right down the trail and bumps straight into a jumbie! Now, most people would be terrified to meet a shape-shifting spirit. But Jethro is much too angry to be scared of any ghost. Instead of running away, he decides to strike a clever deal. If the jumbie can help convince his stubborn brother to let him on that fishing boat, Jethro will help the jumbie in return. Get ready for a wonderfully funny and magical story about proving you are bigger and braver than anyone thinks. You will love watching Jethro team up with a mischievous spirit to get exactly what he wants. It is the perfect adventure for anyone who has ever been told they are too little to do something great!

As the sun sets on the shortest day of the year, the long night begins. Long ago, early people gathered together to prepare for the darkness. They built warm fires, lit glowing candles, and played music to bring their own light to the shadows. They wondered if the sun would ever rise again, holding onto hope and tradition. This beautiful celebration of the winter solstice captures the magic behind the returning of the light. It explores the deep yearning for traditions that connect us with generations of the past, and the hope for peace that we carry into the future. With rich, striking illustrations that span centuries of human history, this poetic journey evokes the joy and community found in the ongoing mystery of life. Welcome Yule, and celebrate light, thankfulness, and festivity at a time of rebirth.

Everybody in Little Joe's family knows how to swim, except for him. While his family plays and splashes in the swimming pool, Joe just sits on the edge and watches them. But everything changes when Joe spots a lost little frog hopping across the garden. The tiny creature jumps right into the water, and suddenly Joe's family starts splashing, shouting, and screaming as they try to catch the frightened frog. Amidst all the chaos, it is quiet Little Joe who gently lifts the frog to safety and sets him free. Watching the brave little frog gives Joe a brand new feeling. A tender story about kindness and friendship, this gentle tale shows how helping a small creature can give you the courage you need to finally climb into the pool and try something new.