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Watch the trailer for Trim Sets Sail and Trim Helps Out
Inspired by the real adventures of Trim the cat, Kelly O'Donnell and I asked some prominent community members to share their insights into Trim’s life at sea.
“A perfect introduction to chapter books for kids who love cats, history, or oceanic adventures.” —BookPage
“Promises sprightly adventures ahoy for a feline who’s the very definition of pluck.” —Publishers Weekly
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Watch the trailer for Thanks to Frances Perkins
Who is Frances Perkins? Senator Elizabeth Warren can tell you. “What did one woman—one very persistent woman—backed up by millions of people across this country get done? Social Security. Unemployment insurance. Abolition of child labor. Minimum wage. The right to join a union. Even the very existence of the weekend.”
“Engaging … An informative portrait of an activist and advocate whose accomplishments are still evident today.” —Kirkus Reviews
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Watch the trailer for Away With Words
“Children who hope to forge their own paths can take heart from this picture-book biography.” —Booklist
“Caldwell's illustrations are clean and beautiful.” —Kirkus Reviews
“…captures the spirit of a woman who embraced new experiences and played by her own rules…” —Publishers Weekly
“Sure to inspire the explorers of tomorrow. … Illustrator Kristy Caldwell’s clean, colorful depictions of faraway settings and remote locales bring wonderful immediacy to the story. The crux of this unforgettable tale is that if you can dream big and be brave, anything is possible.” —BookPage
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Historical fiction intermediate readers
Trim Saves the Day
Peachtree Publishers, 2024
In Book #3, Trim shadows everyone on board before realizing his own unique skill. Inspired by the real adventures of Trim the cat.
48 pages. 978-1682632932
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Trim Helps Out
Peachtree Publishers, 2023
In Book #2, Trim is eager to do a good job on his first day as ship’s cat—but what is his job? Inspired by the real adventures of Trim the cat.
48 pages. ISBN 978-1682632918
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Trim Sets Sail
Peachtree Publishers, 2023
In Book #1, Trim trips over a napping dog and into his new life as a ship’s cat. Inspired by the real adventures of Trim the cat.
48 pages. ISBN 978-1682632901
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Historical picture books
Thanks to Frances Perkins
Peachtree Publishers, 2020
Frances Perkins spends her life with her sleeves rolled up, fighting for better working conditions for everyone.
36 pages. ISBN 978-1682631362
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Away with Words
Peachtree Publishers, 2019
Isabella Bird overcomes childhood illness and Victorian society to find her voice as a celebrated travel writer.
36 pages. ISBN 978-1682630051
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Flowers for Sarajevo
Peachtree Publishers, 2017
When war calls his father away, Drasko sees the action of one brave musician ripple through the community.
32 pages. ISBN 978-1561459438
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Beginning readers
Bobs and Tweets: New Dog in Town
Scholastic Inc., 2020
In Book #5, everyone joins together to reunite a stray dog with his favorite human.
64 pages. ISBN 978-1338645309
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Bobs and Tweets: Scout Camp
Scholastic Inc., 2019
In Book #4, the kids of Bonefish Street leave home to test their survival (and teamwork) skills.
64 pages. ISBN 978-1338355406
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Bobs and Tweets: Trick or Tweet
Scholastic Inc., 2018
In Book #3, Lou and Dean trick-or-treat alone for the first time—until the lights go out.
64 pages. ISBN 978-1338361001
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Bobs and Tweets: Perfecto Pet Show
Scholastic Inc., 2017
In Book #2, the kids of Bonefish Street Elementary prepare to wow at the "Kid-Pet Talent Show."
80 pages. ISBN 978-0545870733
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Meet the Bobs and Tweets
Scholastic Inc., 2016
In Book #1, two families with very different lifestyles move onto Bonefish Street.
80 pages. ISBN 978-0545870726
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