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Meet Jeff Stone, author of Phoenix

Jeff Stone lives in the Midwest with his wife and two children and practices the martial arts daily.

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Lois Lenski was the author and illustrator of more than 90 books for children. She illustrated the popular Betsy-Tacy stories by Maud Hart Lovelace. She is counted among the most influential writers/artists of the 20th century and is loved by librarians and bibliophiles. She was awarded the Newbery Medal for Strawberry Girl and the Newbery Honor for Indian Captive


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Cowboy Small
Written by Lois Lenski
Illustrated by Lois Lenski
Hardcover

Cowboy Small takes good care of his horse, Cactus. In return, Cactus helps Cowboy Small get work done on the range. Together they round up cattle for branding and live the good life. At night, Cowboy Small eats at the chuck wagon, sings with his friends, and sleeps under the stars... Read More
 





Cowboy Small
Written by Lois Lenski
Board

Cowboy Small takes good care of his horse, Cactus. In return, Cactus helps Cowboy Small get work done on the range. Together they round up cattle for branding and live the good life. At night, Cowboy Small eats at the chuck wagon, sings with his friends, and sleeps under the stars... Read More
 





Cowboy Small
Written by Lois Lenski
Illustrated by Lois Lenski
eBook

Cowboy Small takes good care of his horse, Cactus. In return, Cactus helps Cowboy Small get work done on the range. Together they round up cattle for branding and live the good life. At night, Cowboy Small eats at the chuck wagon, sings with his friends, and sleeps under the stars... Read More
 





The Little Airplane
Written by Lois Lenski
Illustrated by Lois Lenski
Hardcover

Mr. Small is a high-flying pilot in this adventure! Pilot Small prepares for his flight, and then enjoys the bird’s-eye view from above. As fresh today as when it was first published, this fun and informative look at flying is perfect for airplane trips. Read More
 





The Little Airplane
Written by Lois Lenski
Board

Take flight with Pilot Small’s classic aerial adventure—now available as a board book! Tag along as Pilot Small takes his little red airplane up, up, up for a joyride! Newly simplified text, paired with Lois Lenski’s bright and charming art, makes an irresistible choice for youngsters already reaching for the sky!... Read More
 





The Little Farm
Written by Lois Lenski
Board

This simplified board book version of Lois Lenski's classic farm story is perfect for toddlers loving their farm animal books!

     Spend a day on the farm with Farmer Small in this classic story--now available as a board book! Children will love following along as Farmer Small takes care of his hungry cows... Read More
 





The Little Fire Engine
Written by Lois Lenski
Illustrated by Lois Lenski
Hardcover

Mr. Small does it all!

In this adventure, Fireman Small rushes to battle a fire in town. When the alarm bell rings, Fireman Small suits up and roars down the road in his shiny red fire engine. When he helps extinguish the fire and rescues a young girl, Fireman Small becomes a... Read More
 





The Little Fire Engine
Written by Lois Lenski
Board

Mr. Small does it all (and now he does it in board books)!

In this adventure, Fireman Small rushes to battle a fire in town. When the alarm bell rings, Fireman Small suits up and roars down the road in his shiny red fire engine. When he helps extinguish the fire and... Read More
 





The Little Sailboat
Written by Lois Lenski
Board

Mr. Small is a sailor in this maritime adventure! Captain Small and his dog Tinker sail and fish together. When a storm comes, Captain Small heads for the safety of the shore. A comforting, nostalgic story full of information about sailing. Read More
 





The Little Train
Written by Lois Lenski
Illustrated by Lois Lenski
Hardcover

Mr. Small does it all!

In this adventure, Engineer Small drives his little train from Tinytown to the city-and back. Along the way, the little train passes tunnels and stops at stations to pick up cargo and passengers.

Presented in full color for the first time, Lois Lenski's The Little Train will delight... Read More
 





The Little Train
Written by Lois Lenski
Board

Mr. Small does it all!

In this adventure, Engineer Small drives his little train from Tinytown to the city-and back. Along the way, the little train passes tunnels and stops at stations to pick up cargo and passengers.

Presented in full color for the first time, Lois Lenski's The Little Train will delight... Read More
 





Policeman Small
Written by Lois Lenski
Board

Policeman Small gets to see a lot of what goes on in town. He's at his post, directing traffic, by six o'clock in the morning. On one busy day, Policeman Small makes sure the town's kids get to school safely. He also helps an ambulance and fire truck get through the... Read More
 

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