Mary Lyn Ray

"Every house has a story. This house; an old one hunkered in the deep grass below a wide country sky is a waiting house. Once it was full of laughter and song. The sounds of life rang within its walls. Now it stands quiet and still...New families arrive to look, but none stay. Perhaps the house, too, now belongs to the Long Ago and Used to Be?"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the ways thankfulness can find expression throughout the day.

"The farm's creatures prepare for night and rest"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the wonder of stars, whether they are in the night sky, on a plant as a promise of fruit to come, or in one's pocket for those days when one does not feel shiny.

Wilma decides to plant Christmas trees with the help of her young neighbor, Parker.

"Your birthday is just one day out of the whole year, but the celebration of you is limitless. On this special day, filled with anticipation and delight, there could be gifts, traditions, or a quiet moment alone to contemplate being one year older. This is a day to celebrate you and the day you were born. Whatever the day holds, the ordinary will become the extraordinary, so make a wish - it's your birthday!"--book jacket.

For every aspiring young author out there, this story of a lucky author (and, of course, her dog!) offers both answers and inspiration! Ever wonder what it's like to be an author?Does she write in a quiet corner somewhere? Or someplace loud and busy? Does she have ideas forty times a day? Or does she sometimes get stuck? And how does her dog make her lucky?New York Times bestselling author Mary Lyn Ray, together with illustrations from Steven Henry...

As a child, Elva asks for a violin so that she can make beautiful music but many years pass before her dream can come true.