The Crane Wife by Odds Bodkin

When Osamu, a lonely sail maker, nurses an injured crane one blustery night, he never suspects that this simple act of kindness will change his life forever. Weeks later a mysterious woman arrives on his doorstep, seeking shelter from a storm. Osamu again offers his help, and soon the sail maker and the stranger fall in love and marry. But when he learns of his wife's gift for making magic sails, ambition replaces compassion--and Osamu risks losing the great happiness he has found. With majestic paintings and lyrical prose, this classic Japanese tale speaks to readers of all ages with its timeless lessons on the nature of kindness, love, and betrayal.

Hardcover, 32 pages, beautiful color illustrations, 8½" x 11¾"

Martha Moth Makes Socks by Cambria Evans

It’s Martha Moth’s birthday, and her friends are coming over for dinner. She makes a quick trip to the store, where she picks up: 1 polka-dot scarf, 2 itchy socks, 1 shrunken sweater, and 2 kinds of scrumptious yarn Now Martha’s ready to get cooking! She’s just going to taste everything first to make sure it’s as good as it looks . . .

Hardbound, 40 pages, full-color illustrations, 9½" x 9¼"

Russell and the Lost Treasure by Rob Scotton

Russell the sheep is determined to find the Lost Treasure of Frogsbottom. Equipped with his Super-Duper Treasure Seeker, Russell searches high and low, up and down, and in and out. Nothing! Finally, Russell finds an old chest! Could it be? Discover how Russell finds the most valuable treasure of all.

Hardbound, 32 all-color pages, 10½" x 10½"