This delightful coming-of-age story resonates on many levels: young readers can identify with Colette's passion and her natural curiosity, while others will be reminded of a time when life was simpler.

Mr. Whiskers faces a gloomy Christmas until Maggie and her grandmother help him straighten out his house and find the deed to the nearby pond.

"Beautiful, curious, fearless, and bright, someone who sparkles and shines like a light, who soars like a kite, who's brave as a knight, how else can we describe you, sweet Granddaughter?"-- Back cover

Follows Papa and his granddaughter as they spend another Thursday together.

"Becky loves Grandpa Max. When he visits, they have a lot of fun together. But when Grandpa Max pulls his favorite prank on Becky, he accidentally takes her nose--for real! OH NO! Now Becky and Grandpa Max have to chase Becky's runny nose all over town--or else, who nose what will happen? With vibrant art and hilarious wordplay, children, parents, and grandparents alike will love the funny, fast-paced picture book tale."--Publisher marketing.

"A holiday tale set in the snow-covered town of Cobbleton ... follows eccentric toymaker Jeronicus Jangle whose fanciful inventions burst with whimsy and wonder. But when a betrayal by a former protégé leaves Jeronicus withdrawn and down on his luck, it's up to his bright and adventurous granddaughter, Journey--and a singularly magical invention--to save the day"--