Akron Public Library

While traveling west with her family in 1850, a young girl makes a patchwork quilt chronicling the experiences of the journey and reserves a special patch for her pet hen Josefina.

This heartwarming tale of love, life, and friendship by the Newbery Medalist tells the story of how Granny Torrelli's warm words and secret recipes mend a rift between 12-year-old Rosie and her best friend. With the help of her wise old grandmother, twelve-year-old Rosie manages to work out some problems in her relationship with her best friend, Bailey, the boy next door.

Henry and his big dog Mudge have many adventures together - walking in the woods in fall and admiring the colors, listening to Halloween tales, and having a Thanksgiving guest, Aunt Sally.

John Coltrane's musical composition is performed by a box, a snowflake, some raindrops, and a kitten.

A collection of fingerplay and action songs for children.