Rhoda Levine

Imagine living in one of three cozy houses right beside the crashing sea. In this beautifully illustrated tale, you will meet three very different friends: laughing Edith who is always happy, smiling Catherine who simply goes with the flow, and adventurous Alice who lives a remarkably dangerous life. Everything seems wonderfully normal until the day Alice decides to climb up into a tall tree and simply stay there! As Edith and Catherine try to understand what their peculiar friend is looking for high up in the branches, you will be drawn into a wonderfully funny and gently sad mystery. Told in bouncy, musical rhymes and paired with beautifully eccentric artwork, this is a heartwarming story about the lengths you will go to understand the people you care about. Discover a unique tale of friendship, longing, and the beautiful oddities of life.

When young Ogden and his family move into their new house, they find a very big surprise waiting for them in the backyard. Sitting right there in the grass is a giant, shaggy sheepdog who seems completely at home! You will join Ogden as he tries to solve the mystery of this incredibly patient animal. What exactly is the dog waiting for? Does he want a tasty dinner, a sweet lollipop, or just someone to sit and talk to? Through wonderful illustrations and a heartwarming story, you will discover that what this gentle giant really wants is something much more important—the perfect name. Help Ogden and his older brother use their patience and persistence to find the exact right fit for their new best friend in this beautifully quirky and deeply charming tale about belonging.