Karen Ackerman

Grandpa demonstrates for his visiting grandchildren some of the songs, dances, and jokes he performed when he was a vaudeville entertainer.

When her family moves from Boston to California in 1847, Araminta and her paintbox become separated, but through a series of new owners, the paintbox finds its way to California.

A child describes a place where all the rooms have warmth, comfort, and love, and it turns out to be home.

As the onset of the Civil War causes a rift between their fathers, Mahaley and Flora find a way to preserve their friendship.

An illustrated collection of poems by the famous nineteenth- century poet.