Paul Fleischman

The Dunderheads--a gang of misfits with unique and unusual talents--come to the aid of one of their own when Spider is falsely arrested for stealing jewelry.

Imagine keeping a diary without ever writing down a single word. When a little girl visits her great grandfather, she discovers a fascinating collection of old matchboxes in his home. Inside each tiny box is a special object: an olive pit, a rusty bottle cap, an old ticket. Together, they open the boxes, and her great grandfather begins to share the story of his life. You will listen as he describes his long journey across the ocean from Italy to a brand new country. Because he could not read or write when he was young, he saved these small treasures to remember the most important moments, like the hunger of the boat ride and the absolute thrill of his very first baseball game. Told entirely through their gentle conversation, this touching story reveals the struggles and triumphs of starting over in a new place. It is a beautiful reminder that the smallest objects can hold the biggest memories, and that everyone has a unique family history waiting to be discovered.

Step right up to the greatest show on earth, right across the street! While waiting at the bus stop, a young girl discovers that ordinary city life is actually a spectacular circus. If you look closely, you can see tightrope walkers, strongmen, and sword swallowers hiding in plain sight. A clothesline becomes a daring high wire, and a construction worker becomes a mighty strongman. In this incredible wordless adventure, the Garibaldi Circus comes alive through the magic of a child's imagination. You will never look at your own neighborhood the same way again. Are you ready to sharpen your vision and join the fun?

No one in the world loves animals more than the farmer. Every single day, he and his three sons work hard on their farm, singing cheerful songs about the barnyard, the sea, and traveling musicians. But when a terrible drought dries up the land, the heartbroken farmer is forced to sell his beloved livestock. The family must pack up and move to a tiny cottage surrounded by nothing but a thick green hedge. Even without his animals, the farmer cannot stop thinking about the creatures he loves. He begins clipping and shaping the leafy hedge, and soon, something truly magical happens. As the farmer and his sons trim the branches, they discover that the hedge can reveal their deepest dreams and point them toward their true destinies. This beautifully painted tale shows you that even when you lose something important, you can still find a way to follow your heart and create a bright new future.

Wesley has never quite fit in with the other kids at school. He doesn't like football or pizza, and he definitely doesn't want to spend his summer vacation being bored. After learning that every great civilization needs a staple food crop, he decides to grow his very own world right in his backyard! He plants a mysterious seed that sprouts into towering, magical plants he calls swist. Soon, Wesley is weaving his own clothes, building his own shelter, and inventing his own games. As his amazing backyard kingdom of Weslandia grows, his curious classmates start to wonder if being different is actually the best adventure of all.