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Books Featured in the Fall 2008 Catalog A River of Words: The Story of William Carlos Williams written by Jen Bryant illustrated by Melissa Sweet This picture book biography by Jen Bryant follows Willie from childhood to his career as both a doctor and a poet. Interspersed with lines from William Carlos Williams' actual poems, Melissa Sweet's stunning mixed-media illustrations pay homage to the amazing man who found a way to earn a living and honor his calling to be a poet. read more Tenth Avenue Cowboy written by Linda Oatman High illustrated by Bill Farnsworth Ben has always dreamed of becoming a cowboy. But when he and his family move from the West to New York City, they have to give up their ranch and their horses. In the city Ben feels lonely and homesick for the ranch. But then one day, Ben learns that there are cowboys in New York City! read more Nanuk Flies Home written by Christa Holtei illustrated by Astrid Vohwinkel Nanuk and his mother Anaana are far from home. Bored and hungry, the bears wander to a nearby town to scrounge for food but are soon captured by humans. How will they ever make it back to the Artic plain? read more Heart in the Pocket written by Laurence Bourguignon illustrated by Valérie d'Heur Mama Kangaroo loves her little Jo-Jo very much, but it's time for him to leave the safety of her pocket. Jo-Jo is content where he is, even when Mama tells him about all the amazing things he can see and do if he were to explore the world. read more Something to Sing About written by C. C. Payne Jamie Jo’s fear of bees has been not much more than an annoyance for the Morgan family — that is until the summer their church explodes. While trying to make sense of this event, Jamie Jo deals with overcoming other struggles. read more Alice's World Record written by Tim Kennemore In-the-middle Alice doesn’t get much attention, because she isn’t the youngest, and she isn’t the smartest at anything. But then she beats her older brother Oliver at the alphabet game. read more Pilgrim's Progress retold by Gary D. Schmidt illustrated by Barry Moser Newbery honor author Gary Schmidt recaptures the classic tale of one man's spiritual journey from the City of Destruction to the Heavenly Palace in this contemporary retelling of John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress. read more