Henri Sorensen

Without the yellow star to point them out, the Jews looked like any other Danes. For centuries, the Star of David was a symbol of Jewish pride. But during World War II, Nazis used the star to segregate and terrorize the Jewish people. Except in Denmark. When Nazi soldiers occupied his country, King Christian X of Denmark committed himself to keeping all Danes safe from harm, and the bravery of the Danes and their king during that dangerous time has...

"Kids will discover the poetry of Robert Frost in this installment in the Poetry for Kids series. Professor, poet, novelist, and Frost biographer Jay Parini has carefully chosen 35 poems of interest to children and their families, including "Mending Wall," "Birches," "The Road Not Taken," "Fire and Ice," "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening," and many more of Frost's favorite and most accessible works"--

Set in Louisiana, four aging animals who are no longer of any use to their masters find a new home after outwitting a gang of robbers.

"A variety of mothers tell their children how much they love them." --

Traces the life cycle of an oak tree and describes the animals that depend on it for shelter and food.

A young boy describes the experiences of his family when a hurricane hits their home on the island of Puerto Rico.

A young girl grows up on a farm to the sound of music from the radio her father plays in the barn.

A grandmother makes a series of wishes for the future of her grandchild.