Tracy Nishimura Bishop

Kate and Tom are now full-fledged conductors of the steam-powered, animal-saving Great Secret Intercontinental Railway, but when Kate takes the Silver Arrow out on an unsanctioned mission to find Uncle Herbert she discovers a mysterious train called the Golden Swift with an agenda of its own.

When Ellie and her friends plan a Halloween party for the Critter club, they realize a bat has gotten trapped inside the barn, so with the help of a wildlife vet the girls help return the bat to its home.

Liz and her friends are spending a fall weekend at the cabin at Marigold Lake, planning to bake pies and enjoy nature, but Lizzie forgets to put sugar in her berry pie--a mistake which proves fortuitous when she needs a lot of berries to feed a migrating goose who has fallen behind his flock.

STARRED REVIEW!!!"By learning the pros and cons of their diagnosis early, readers will appreciate the importance of these learning tools and apply them to all aspects of their lives. All adults working with children should have a copy of this book, not only for their students, but to understand how they can put strategies and accommodations in place to provide an equitable environment for all. An important, affirming, and beneficial resource."--Kirkus...

Marion volunteers at the Santa Vista Arboretum butterfly release and helps her younger sister Gabby overcome her fear of bugs so she can also attend the event.

"Now that his dad's cookie store is a success, Ellis is basically a local celebrity. He's primed to take a star turn playing his harmonica on national television...until his big break turns into the most embarrassing moment of his life." --

A young girl misses her deceased brother and wants to talk about him, and she does not understand why her parents do not even want to mention his name.

When the lights go out one snowy night, neighborhood friends get together for sledding, building forts, and more under the bright full moon.

Children may love their older relatives, but it can be a difficult trip when visiting grandparents and older relatives. This book, now in Spanish, is a playful and touching spin on the anxiety young children feel when visiting elders.