“Frank history, attention to factual detail, and vivid adventures make this a standout.” ―Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

“An engrossing and insightful story…. An ample appendix, with additional material, sources, and further reading, rounds out the tale.” ―Booklist Online

Paterson Prize for Books for Young People (Honor Book) ―The Poetry Center at Passaic County Community College, 2018

Alison Hart is the author of more than sixty books for young readers. Hart was a teacher at Blue Ridge Community College and lives in Virginia.

Michael G. Montgomery has illustrated numerous children’s books. He attended Georgia Southern University and the University of Georgia. He lives in Georgia. You can visit his website here.

Ruth Ashby is the award-winning author of dozens of nonfiction and fiction books for juvenile readers. She lives in New York.

Michael G. Montgomery has illustrated numerous children’s books. He attended Georgia Southern University and the University of Georgia. He lives in Georgia. You can visit his website here.

“Engaging and accessible” ―School Library Journal

“A handsome new effort…worth noting…fun, golly-gee stuff, enhanced by Michael Montgomery’s lovely oil illustrations.” ―Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“Notable… fascinating…This truly is a book that will entertain people of all ages.” ―The Bloomsbury Review

Children’s Book Award (Nominee) ―Florida Reading Association, 2003-2004

Michael G. Montgomery has illustrated numerous children’s books. He attended Georgia Southern University and the University of Georgia. He lives in Georgia. You can visit his website here.

Wayne Montgomery, a graduate of Mercer University, started the first large sports training facility in middle Georgia. He lived in Georgia until his death.

“Just as adults need engaging summer reading, children should have some as well. Night Rabbits tells its simple story with just a hint of suspense to keep the pages turning…. [Posey] tells the tale with a hint of laid-back regionalism in her refreshingly unhurried storytelling-as well as with a sensitive feel for nature…. Montgomery’s detailed, dynamic paintings nicely complement the text, and capture the sense of place so well you’d swear you could hear the crickets chirping yourself.” ―The New York Times

“Elizabeth discovers that conflicts with parents can often be resolved more easily than one might think…. This [is a] gentle problem-solving story” ―School Library Journal

“Posey sets a contemplative mood…. [her] languid pace feels like an expression of her tranquil setting, and she depicts both the bond between father and daughter and Elizabeth’s resourceful solution realistically. She also displays a knack for description…. Montgomery’s expansive paintings favor the subdued but auspicious lighting of early summer evenings, when time feels distended…. he sustains the story’s unhurried, summertime mood.” ―Publishers Weekly

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“Understated, lyrical text…handsome realistic paintings…a story of loving connection between child, parent, and the natural world.” ―Booklist

“There’s a twist to this gentle tale: A child teaches her parent about the wonders of nature.” ―Sesame Street Parents

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Parents’ Choice Silver Honor ―Parents’ Choice Foundation, 1999

Children’s Books Mean Business ―American Booksellers Association, Children’s Book Council Joint Committee, 2001

KIND Children’s Book Award ―National Association for Humane Education (NAHEE), 2000

Lee Posey works as an education policy consultant. She is a graduate of Davidson College and Georgia State University. She lives in Virginia.

Michael G. Montgomery has illustrated numerous children’s books. He attended Georgia Southern University and the University of Georgia. He lives in Georgia. You can visit his website here.

“Equal parts heart-wrenching and -warming…its message of the value of love over greed is as subtle as it is powerful. An adventure-filled tale set within a fascinating period of history.” ―Kirkus Reviews

“Give this one to sensitive readers who love dog stories but aren’t ready for the heartache of books like Fred Gibson’s Old Yeller (HarperCollins, 1995) and Wilson Rawls’s Where the Red Fern Grows (Yearling, 1996).” ―School Library Journal

“Readers will be quickly hooked by how Murphy tells his own story, sharing his fears, excitement, and joys. Montgomery’s childlike pencil-and-ink drawings add a nice touch.” ―Booklist Online

“This charming dog’s-eye-view adventure set in 1900 will please dog lovers and historical fiction fans alike.” ―The Horn Book Guide

Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List (Intermediate) ―Kansas National Education Association, 2015

Great Stone Face Children’s Book Award (Nominee) ―Children’s Librarians of New Hampshire, 2015-2016

Alison Hart is the author of more than sixty books for young readers. Hart was a teacher at Blue Ridge Community College and lives in Virginia.

Michael G. Montgomery has illustrated numerous children’s books. He attended Georgia Southern University and the University of Georgia. He lives in Georgia. You can visit his website here.

“A delightful, quick read…” ―School Library Journal

“An engaging package.” ―Kirkus Reviews

“A real charmer…” ―Booklist

“This story entertains as well as educates.” ―Library Media Connection

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“Does a remarkable job of showing the monumental events which were taking place in Roosevelt’s life and in the world.” ―The Carroll News

“Charmingly illustrated…humorous and endearing…” ―The News Tribune

“Full of fun facts…giving kids a picture of a president that makes him seem more human thanks to his canine friend.” ―San Francisco Chronicle

“Sure to appeal to young animal lovers and history buffs alike.” ―Washington Parent

“Certain to appeal to every caucus group…” ―Worcester Telegram & Gazette Online Paper

“The subtle, color illustrations bring to life this true story from Fala’s diminutive point of view, in this wonderful picturebook especially recommended for young dog lovers.” ―Children’s Bookwatch

“Written with a big dose of warmth and a fondness for “the good old days,” Van Steenwyk weaves the delightful tale… and artist Michael G. Montgomery’s illustrations make for the perfect topping for this story…This one is highly recommended for children and adults alike.” ―Picture Book Depot

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Teachers’ Choices (Primary) ―International Reading Association

California Collection (Elementary) ―California Readers

Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List (Intermediate) ―Kansas National Education Association

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KC3 Reading Program (Nominee) ―Greater Kansas City Association of School Librarians, 2010-2011

KIND Children’s Honorable Mention Book ―Humane Society Youth

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Elizabeth Van Steenwyk is the award-winning author of more than 70 published books for young people. After graduating from Knox College, she went on to spend ten years writing for radio and television with a concentration on children’s programming. She lives in California.

Michael G. Montgomery has illustrated numerous children’s books. He attended Georgia Southern University and the University of Georgia. He lives in Georgia. You can visit his website here.

“Well-told and entertaining…” ―Kirkus Reviews

“Suspenseful…” ―The Horn Book Guide

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People ―National Council for the Social Studies, Children’s Book Council, 2016

Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List (Intermediate) – Kansas National Education Association, 2016

Paterson Prize for Books for Young People (Honor Book) – The Poetry Center at Passaic County Community College, 2016

Young Hoosier Book Award (Nominee, Intermediate) ―Association for Indiana Media Educators, 2017-2018

Alison Hart is the author of more than sixty books for young readers. Hart was a teacher at Blue Ridge Community College and lives in Virginia.

Michael G. Montgomery has illustrated numerous children’s books. He attended Georgia Southern University and the University of Georgia. He lives in Georgia. You can visit his website here.

“Descriptions of life on the Belgian front carry weight. Montgomery’s soft pencil drawings reinforce the affection between Darling and her handlers, and back matter offers additional facts about WWI and military dogs.” ―Publishers Weekly

“The simple narrative is detailed but never graphic… While never shying away from the tragedies of battle, Darling’s story focuses on bravery, sacrifice and devotion. Finely detailed pencil sketches and an afterword explaining the history behind the story are included. Wartime adventure with plenty of heart.” ―Kirkus Reviews

“Darling is a well-told, fast-paced and touching story that vividly depicts battlefield conditions in World War I.” ―Richmond Times

“The pencil drawing illustrations fit in nicely with the text. Darling is an amazing dog who never forgot about the two children she loved, and who loved her. This historical fiction book should be on every required reading list for kids age eight and up.” ―Kid Lit Reviews

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“This book is part of a series [titled] Dog Chronicles, and would be especially interesting to elementary students who love to read about dogs. While Darling is injured, the book is not overly gory and ends on a hopeful note.” ―Ms. Yingling Reads

“In addition to all the satisfying action and adventure they’ll find in the book, kids will be drawn into the story because of several meaningful relationships detailed.” ―Good Reads with Ronna

“This volume combines history and love of animals in a unique way. It will hold kids’ attention and increase their reading comprehension. The content is well-researched and contains a table of contents, further facts, map, bibliography, for further reading section, and websites.” ―4th Grade Reading

“Pet lovers will love reading a book told from the point of view of a dog. This would be a good book for any kid who loves pets, or historical fiction.” ―Gidget’s Bookworms

“I absolutely loved this book! I was a little hesitant at first, as I was afraid that it would fall into the ‘dog book’ trap and have an unhappy ending, but it didn’t! I loved that the book was told from Darling’s perspective, rather than a narrator. I felt like it gave the book more OOMPH, as you could almost feel what Darling was going through.” ―Maestra Amanda’s Bookshelf

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Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List (Starred, Intermediate) ―Kansas National Education Association, 2014

Delaware Diamonds (Nominee, Grades 3-5) ―Diamond State Reading Association, 2014-2015

Golden Sower Award (Nominee, Intermediate) ―Nebraska Library Association, 2015-2016

Alison Hart is the author of more than sixty books for young readers. Hart was a teacher at Blue Ridge Community College and lives in Virginia.

Michael G. Montgomery has illustrated numerous children’s books. He attended Georgia Southern University and the University of Georgia. He lives in Georgia. You can visit his website here.

“Expansive oil paintings keep the energy high…” ―Publishers Weekly

“Santa sparkles throughout the pages, thanks to the illustrator’s contribution. The book, written in rhyme, captures Santa’s jolly essence perfectly.” ―The Oklahoman

“This humorously-written, imaginative book…is a must-have for K-5 Santa-lovers everywhere… In short, every page of this over-sized, hard back picture book is a story-starter.” ―Picture Book Depot

“The perfect post-holiday picture book the entire family will enjoy. The story is wonderful to read with its rhyming and perfect meter. The illustrations are collector worthy.” ―Kid Lit Reviews

The Original Art ―Society of Illustrators, 2007

Mike Reiss has garnered top awards as a television writer, including four Emmys and a Peabody for his work on The Simpsons. Reiss is also the author of several children’s books. He is a former president of The Harvard Lampoon and editor of The National Lampoon. He lives in New York.

Michael G. Montgomery has illustrated numerous children’s books. He attended Georgia Southern University and the University of Georgia. He lives in Georgia. You can visit his website here.