"Vance demonstrates his great range, shifting easily from didactic sections of the book to fictional narrative and imbuing Milne's characters with distinct voices. . . . This audio edition, due in large part to Vance's performance, is surprisingly engaging and accessible." ---Publishers Weekly Starred Audio Review
Pisces: the Zodiac’s favorite pushover. Compassionate and spiritual, easygoing and sensitive, imaginative and introspective, those born between February 20 and March 20 are considered to be easily steered. Their idealism can lead to escapism, and their introspection can breed secrets and frustrating vagueness, but Double Fish make wonderful friends and tragically heroic literary characters. Here […]
Generations of young readers have loved Winnie-the-Pooh, although this classic’s appeal goes beyond the childhood years. When this lovable character was first introduced in 1926, Pooh offered comfort and solace during wartime. The classic story about a bear and his friends—Tigger, Piglet, Owl, and Eeyore—soon became an international hit, with books published in more than […]
If you think May should be renamed May-hem, you are not alone. It’s graduation season! Gowns are donned, caps are flung, diplomas are dispersed, and shoppers everywhere are searching for that special grad gift. Look no further than these eleven book picks. With options from preschool (the cutest), to elementary, middle, and high school graduates, […]