Layne Johnson

George Washington as he's rarely seen. Besides being a general and the first president of the United States, George Washington was also a farmer. His efforts to create a self-sufficient farm at Mount Vernon, Virginia, mirrored his struggle to form a new nation. Excerpts from Washington's writings are featured throughout the book, which also includes a timeline, resource section, as well as essays on Washington at Mount Vernon and his thoughts on slavery....

When Grandma comes down with a "bad case of sadness" one year after Grandpa's death, Daysha collects objects that will remind her grandmother of Daysha's grandfather.

When Santa's allergies prevent him from keeping a homeless kitten, he and Mrs. Claus find it a perfect home.

Where once a number of horses ran free now exist crowded pens where they are held, until a cowboy passes by and decides to make a difference.

Presents a collection of twenty-two poems--from Lee Bennett Hopkins, Nikki Grimes, Jeff Moss, and others--that depict the fun, generosity, and companionship that grandparents provide.