“Penelope Crumb . . . channels the quirkiness of Ramona Quimby and the detective skills of Cam Jansen . . . Penelope will delight children and parents alike.” —Shelf Awareness “Readers will root for and relate to this fresh-voiced young heroine who joins the likes of Ramona, Judy Moody and Clementine.” —Kirkus Reviews “Kids who have outgrown the Junie B. Jones series will enjoy Penelope’s equally comical narrative style.” —BCCB In the third book in this hilarious, endearing series, all Penelope Crumb wants is to be someone's "Favorite." She’d thought she was her Grandpa Felix’s Favorite, and her mom’s Favorite, and her friend Patsy Cline’s Favorite, but she’s starting to realize that maybe she’s not. And it’s all The Bad Luck’s fault. So since Penelope's a superb artist, she comes up with a plan—she's going to be the boss of the mural her school is making at the Portwaller’s Blessed Home for the Aged, which will make her into everyone’s Favorite. And maybe it’ll frighten The Bad Luck away. But things don't quite go as planned there either. And when an old woman named Nila promises to help Penelope find her luck so everyone will like her again, things get even worse! In the end, Penelope finds out that friendships aren't about luck—and that it doesn't matter if you're anyone's Favorite when there are tons of people who love you. In a book that’s equal parts humor and heart, it’s clear to see why young readers will count Penelope as one of their Favorites.

Penelope Crumb Finds Her Luck

Children's Books

Stout, Shawn K.

Docampo, Valéria

Arts, Music & Photography

Puffin Books

“Kids who have outgrown the Junie B. Jones series will enjoy Penelope’s equally comical narrative style.” —BCCB In the third book in this hilarious, endearing series, all Penelope Crumb wants is to be someone's "Favorite." She’d thought she was her Grandpa Felix’s Favorite, and her mom’s Favorite, and her friend Patsy Cline’s Favorite, but she’s starting to realize that maybe she’s not. And it’s all The Bad Luck’s fault. So since Penelope's a superb artist, she comes up with a plan—she's going to be the boss of the mural her school is making at the Portwaller’s Blessed Home for the Aged, which will make her into everyone’s Favorite. And maybe it’ll frighten The Bad Luck away. But things don't quite go as planned there either. And when an old woman named Nila promises to help Penelope find her luck so everyone will like her again, things get even worse! In the end, Penelope finds out that friendships aren't about luck—and that it doesn't matter if you're anyone's Favorite when there are tons of people who love you. In a book that’s equal parts humor and heart, it’s clear to see why young readers will count Penelope as one of their Favorites. Praise for PENELOPE CRUMB * “Penelope Crumb . . . channels the quirkiness of Ramona Quimby and the detective skills of Cam Jansen . . . Penelope will delight children and parents alike.”—Shelf Awareness, starred review “Penelope is an intrepid heroine with a unique and frequently amusing narrative voice . . . kids who have outgrown the Junie B. Jones series will enjoy Penelope’s equally comical narrative style.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “Readers will root for and relate to this fresh-voiced young heroine who joins the likes of Ramona, Judy Moody and Clementine.”—Kirkus Reviews

Philomel Books

Phileas's Fortune: A Story About Self-Expression

Nautilus Gold Award Winner, Children's Illustrated 
Cherry…Ruby…Chimes. How can such simple words mean so much?
Phileas’ Fortune is a book about values, about the important things we want our children to learn: what really matters in life. This book is unique because its lessons sit softly on the beauty of the text and illustrations in a story about the power of words and self-expression. On one level, it is a poetic evocation of how “less is more” and how what is in a child’s heart is more valuable than anything money can buy. Phileas demonstrates that heartfelt communication and human openness is more meaningful than showing off or bullying. Values education is most effective at younger ages and this book speaks to the young child directly and simply, without lecture. On its deeper level, therefore, Phileas’ Fortune is about positive developmental characteristics we can teach our children -- of caring for others, of being honest, of being modest. Phileas's Fortune is a sweet tale that reveals the power of words and of caring for others, of being honest and modest. What Phileas says is not nearly as important as how he says it. When Phileas expresses his love for Cybele, his humble words carry more weight than the more expensive, fancy words of a rich bully. And in the end, when Phileas expresses himself with sincerity and heart, Phileas finds more fortune than money could ever buy.

De Lestrade, Agnès

Growing Up & Facts of Life

Magination Press

Tout est calme dnas la chambre. La petite fille joue tranquillement avec ses jouets, quand elle s'écrit : "Partons à l'aventure !" Aussitôt, les jouets s'animent et tous se mettent à inventer des histoires incroyables : ils se retrouvent en haut des sommets enneigés, dans la mer avec les pirates, enfermés dans une caverne par un méchant génie, ou encore en exploration dans la jungle ! Les amis s'amusent, tremblent et rient tour à tour. Ils tombent dans des pièges, sont sauvés par des animaux fantastiques, découvrent des trésors, jusqu'au moment où le calme revient dans la chambre, et où tout le monde se repose, en attendant la prochaine partie. Un album magnifique sur la rêverie. Un petit bijou d'imagination.

Sacrées Aventures !

Elliot,Rachel

MIC MAC EDITION

Illustrations : Valeria Docampo.Il existe un pays où les gens ne parlent presque pas. Dans cet étrange pays, il faut acheter les mots et les avaler pour pouvoir les prononcer. Le petit Philéas a besoin de mots pour ouvrir son cœur à la jolie Cybelle. Mais lesquels choisir ? Car, pour tout ce qu''il a envie de dire à Cybelle, il y en a pour une fortune ! Il ne faut pas se tromper... Un texte poétique d''Agnès de Lestrade, illustré avec talent et fantaisie par Valeria Docampo. Un régal pour les yeux et les oreilles ! Une ode à la magie des mots et une très belle histoire d''amour.À partir de trois ans.

La Grande fabrique de mots

Lestrade, Agnès De

Classics

ALICE

La grande fabbrica delle parole

Terre di Mezzo

La valle dei mulini

Blanco, Noelia

La piccola tessitrice di nebbia

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