Central Kansas Library System

When Devin, a crippled boy, attempts to defy gravity by providing the means for a gargoyle to fly, his 800-year-old stone friend rewards him unexpectedly.

Based on actual events, Fieldhouse is the story of Scott Novosel and his journey to play for the Kansas Jayhawks basketball team.

After learning she can't take a cake decorating class with her best friend--partly because her parents consider her a quitter-- eleven-year-old Eliza tries to prove herself by sticking with a taekwondo class all summer.

Complemented by a mylar mirror for making faces, a picture-book debut by the late-night host depicts a whimsically tongue-in-cheek goose who rediscovers its sense of humor while reminding young readers to take "serious" approaches to silliness.

A cautionary tale in which a little girl must find a way to escape an insatiable flock of pigeons after sharing some bread with one.--

"Noisy Nora is learning to play the violin, but her family isn't sure they can survive it! The lovable heroine of Noisy Nora returns in a new book that will charm parents and children alike. Nora is determined to play the violin, but her parents, sister Kate, and brother Jack are appalled by the terrible sounds that emerge during her practice sessions. Scrape and shriek, screech and squeak--everybody holds their ears. But when a special evening comes,...