"An excellent story that ties in birthdays, grandparents, multiculturalism, and how reading can take you away into other worlds."American Bookseller "Pick of the Lists""This short story revolves around David and Sally's trip to the mountains where they visit their grandparents. In a throw-back to old-fashioned living, Grandpa makes fishing rods for the children in his workshop while Granny sets up a tent and bakes a birthday cake for David.... Tension arises when a bear comes into camp and eats David's cake.... A light, easy-going tale for early readers."School Library Journal

The Birthday Bear

Schneider, Antonie

Children's Books

Demco Media

Barnaby and Flora have just moved from the city to their new home in the country. How different everything is! When they see tame pigeons flocking around old Gabriel, who lives next door, Barnaby rushes off to buy a pigeon of his own. He names her Jewel, and he and Flora hide her in the garden shed. But Jewel soon escapes. Old Gabriel tells them that most pigeons will come back home again, but Jewel had been with them for only a few hours. Will she ever return? Barnaby and Flora can only wait--and hope--and while they do, they learn a lot about pigeons and make a wonderful new friend.

Come Back, Pigeon!

Animals

North-South Books

<div>Barnaby and Flora have just moved from the city to their new home in the country. How different everything is! When they see tame pigeons flocking around old Gabriel, who lives next door, Barnaby rushes off to buy a pigeon of his own. He names her Jewel, and he and Flora hide her in the garden shed. But Jewel soon escapes. Old Gabriel tells them that most pigeons will come back home again, but Jewel had been with them for only a few hours. Will she ever return? Barnaby and Flora can only wait -- and hope -- and while they do, they learn a lot about pigeons and make a wonderful new friend.</div>

Schneider, A.

Waas, U.

NorthSouth

The Dearest Little Mouse in the World

A scary misunderstanding turns into a wonderful new friendship in this sweet story, illustrated with great charm by a talented new artist.Every day little Fay walks to school with her friends. Every day as she passes, a big, black dog barks "hello." But every day Fay ignores him. Until one day, coming home along, Fay is forced to pay attention. The big, black dog growls angrily at her "SAY HELLO!" he demands, terrifying poor little Fay so she can't eat a bite of lunch. Her concerned parents help Fay see herself and the big, black dog in a different light, with new understanding and self-confidence, Fay makes a fine new friend.

Growing Up & Facts of Life

The beloved, bestselling readaloud storybook. Benjamin Bear cannot wait for Christmas to come. To help the time pass more quickly, his mother tells him that every day when he opens a door on his Advent calendar she'll tell him a story about another little bear and his long, arduous journey to Bethlehem.The little bear, led by a glittering star, meets many others on his travels. His adventures, filled with acts of heroism and kindness and many small miracles, show him the path to the Christ Child. A beautiful book that teaches the true spirit of Christmas.

Advent Storybook: 24 Stories to Share Before Christmas

Literature & Fiction

NorthSouth Books

Jerusalem is a special place. It brings people together—and rarely snows. When one day it does snow, three friends have a playful debate about who the snow belongs to. When they ask some of the most trusted people in their community, they have a great surprise: the priest, the rabbi, and the imam all say the same thing. Here is a joyful story about sharing—and how we are more similar than different.

Snow for Everyone! (1)

Leo's mum and dad are always very busy. They never have any time for Leo. But when Leo's mum even has to go to work on his birthday, it's the final straw. Feeling very angry and sad, Leo goes up to his room to sulk. But as he thinks to himself how much better it would be if his family were all animals instead, Leo drifts off to sleep.

Leo's Dream

Humor

Bloomsbury Pub Ltd

Mr. Happy has just moved in next door, and Miss Grimm is not pleased. Mr. Happy greets the sun each day, works tirelessly in his spectacular garden, and even whistles to the birds. So much for peace and quiet! From her gloomy and barren side of the fence, Miss Grimm knows one thing for certain: she wants nothing to do with Mr. Happy. But Mr. Happy knows something too: given kindness and patience, anything can grow―even a friendship with lonely Miss Grimm.

Mr. Happy and Miss Grimm

Holiday House

An enchanting tale about friendship and the power of make-believe concerns a boy who plays with a girl who promises to make him king, a game he enjoys until she makes herself a sorcerer and exiles him.

You Shall Be King!

James, J. Alison

Every year David and his sister Sally visit their grandparents in the country. This year they arrive just in time for David's seventh birthday. For his birthday, David wants a big cake and a camping trip with his Grandpa. David gets his wishes. But he gets something else as well--an unexpected birthday guest that is big and brown and scary! Full color.

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Books by Schneider, Antonie

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The Birthday Bear

Come Back, Pigeon!

Come Back, Pigeon!

The Dearest Little Mouse in the World

Advent Storybook: 24 Stories to Share Before Christmas

Snow for Everyone! (1)

Leo's Dream

Mr. Happy and Miss Grimm

You Shall Be King!

The Birthday Bear