Illustrated by Joan Rankin Coming July 2008 • Simon & Schuster Children's (Margaret K. McElderry Books) Ages 5-7 It's the first day of first grade and everyone in Mrs. Miller's class is getting ready! Every young reader will find someone to identify with as this class deals with the excitement, nerves, and feelings of anticipation that go along with the first day of first grade.

by H.A. and Margret Rey Afterword by Louise Borden 2007 • Houghton Mifflin Company ISBN: 0-618-80066-2 Ages 7-10 This is the first story to feature Curious George, and when you read it. you'll know why children demanded that the Reys give him his very own adventures. Enjoy the fun on every page of this playful celebration of imagination and friendship. Click to order this book now. Click here to learn about "Writing about Curious George."

Illustrated by Adam Gustavson 2007 • Simon & Schuster Children's (Margaret K. McElderry Books) ISBN: 978-1-4169-1813-4 Ages 7-10 Everyone in Mrs. Tovani's third-grade class is excited to learn how to write in cursive—everyone except Sean McFerrin. But when Mrs. Tovani promises to induct the students with the most elegant cursive into the mysterious John Hancock Club, even Sean is excited. Along the way, the students learn about the life of one of America's founding fathers, John Hancock. REVIEWS: •"Borden and Gustavson each capture perfectly the combination of emotions of a new school year...A good addition to themes on school."—Kirkus Reviews Click to order this book now. Click here to learn why and how I wrote this book.

Illustrated by Robert Andrew Parker 2006• Houghton Mifflin ISBN: 0-618-33922-1 Ages 8-12 When the United States enters World War II, Molly is attending Beechwood Elementary. But her thoughts are with Ted Walker, who is serving aboard a cruiser in the South Atlantic. No one knows when they will come home, and young Molly must find a way to live with fear during wartime. REVIEWS: •"This elegant book speaks to the far-reaching effects of war and the healing power of memory."—Publishers Weekly Click to order this book now.

llustrated by Adam Gustavson 2006• Simon & Schuster Children's (Margaret K. McElderry Books) ISBN: 0-689-86869-3 Ages 7-10 The shool year is coming to an end, and everyone at Albert E. Chapman Elementary School is counting down, including Mrs. Mallory's third grade class. REVIEWS: •"Borden's prose is accomplished but accessible: The narrative resembles free verse, several stanzas to a page."—Kirkus Reviews Click to order this book now.

Illustrated by Allan Drummond 2005• Houghton Mifflin ISBN: 0-618-33924-8 Ages 8-12 Follow the Rey"s amazing story in this unique large format book that resembles a travel journal and includes full-color illustrations, original photos, actual ticket stubs and more. A perfect book for Curious George fans of all ages. REVIEWS: •"More than a first biography of picture book icons, this is a fine introduction to the period for young children, a model of documentation, and an exceptionally inviting and well-designed book." — Horn Book •"A stirring, uplifting, and elegantly packaged saga."—Publishers Weekly, starred • ALA Notable Book Click to order this book now.

Illustrated by Niki Daly 2004 • Simon & Schuster Children's (Margaret K. McElderry Books) ISBN: 0-689-84502-2 Ages 9-12 During World War II in the Netherlands, a ten-year-old boy's dream of skating in a famous race allows him to help two children escape to Belgium by ice skating past German soldiers and other enemies. REVIEWS: •"To be Dutch, Piet's mother says, is 'to love skating on our canals (and) to be brave in our hearts'…Piet's taut narrative is set verse-style on broad, snowy pages. Daly's colored pencil and watercolor illustrations evoke the story's drama with eloquent body language, its seriousness with winter grays and browns enhanced with deep reds, and the somber, flat landscape in a few deft strokes. Borden adds an epilogue plus notes on skating and the Elfstedentocht. Handsome, carefully researched, this picture book makes a fine introduction to the period."—The Horn Book • Junior Library Guild Selection • School Library Journal starred review Click to order this book now.

Illustrated by Adam Gustavson 2004 • Simon & Schuster Children's (Margaret K. McElderry Books) ISBN: 0-689-84995-8 Ages 7-10 In her classic style Louise Borden brings to vivd focus one elementary school, the students and faculty who bring it to life, and the clever way they show Mr. Carillo he's their A+ custodian! REVIEWS: •"The story is sure to move youngsters to, as Borden suggests in her introduction, 'Celebrate your custodian's hard work.'"—School Library Journal Click to order this book now.

Illustrated by Erik Blegvad 2004 • Simon & Schuster Children's (Margaret K. McElderry Books) ISBN: 0-689-84216-3 Ages 7-10 (Published in Korean, Japanese, and Chinese, and in the U.K. by The National Maritime Museum in 2005) Follow Englishman John Harrison's quest to invent the perfect sea clock and change the course of seafaring and science forever. REVIEWS: "The Board of Longitude never looked so good!"—Dava Sobel, award-winning author of the best-selling Longitude * "Handsome, well-researched…"—School Library Journal, starred review * "A most readable biography, [with] finely hatched line drawings…"—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review * "Borden presents the scientific problem deftly…"—Horn Book, starred review • Three starred reviews Click to order this book now.

Written by Louise Borden & Trish Marx Illustrated by Peter Fiore 2003 • Simon & Schuster Children's (Margaret K. McElderry Books) ISBN: 0-689-84876-5 Ages 8-10 On December 17, 1903, the Wright brothers took their historic first flight, and by 1909 the brothers were full-fledged celebrities. In September of that year, Wilbur and Orville finally showed the world, firsthand, just what they had achieved. • A Best Books for Children (2003) selection Click to order this book now.

Illustrated by Stacey Schuett 2002 • Simon & Schuster Children's (Margaret K. McElderry Books) ISBN: 0-689-83900-6 (Hardcover) ISBN: 1-4169-0286-4 (Paperback) Ages 6-9 In words and pictures, this is a salute to our great country, the land of freedom for us and for people all over the world. REVIEW: *"A handsome celebration of our best virtues."—Booklist • A Childrens' Book-of-the-Month Club selection Click to order this book now.

Illustrated by Adam Gustavson 2001 • Simon & Schuster Children's (Margaret K. McElderry Books) ISBN: 0-689--86720-4 (Paperback) ISBN: 0-689-83405-5 (Hardcover) Ages 7-10 Third grader Eddie's favorite author comes for a visit. But what if she doesn't call on him when he raises his hand? REVIEWS: *"Borden provides gentle, general guidance on how a school should prepare for and conduct an author's visit."—Kirkus Reviews • A Junior Library Guild Selection Click to order this book now. Note: This book is out-of-print in hardcover but still available in paperback. Be sure to look at the endpapers of this book to see all the schools I have visited!

Co-authored by Mary Kay Kroeger Illustrated by Teresa Flavin 2001 • Simon & Schuster Children's (Margaret K. McElderry Books) ISBN: 0-689-82457-2 Ages 9-12 The inspiring story of Bessie Coleman's early years, her success as a stunt pilot, and her dedication to telling young African-Americans that, "You can be somebody. You can fly high just like me." REVIEWS: *"Most libraries will want to make room on the biography shelves for this one…"—Kirkus Reviews • "The authors' flair for imparting history soars in this biography."—School Library Journal • A CBC/NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book • An IRA Teachers' Choice Book • An IRA/CBC Children's Choice Book Click to order this book now.

Illustrated by Robert Andrew Parker 2000 • Simon & Schuster Children's (Margaret K. McElderry Books) ISBN: 0-689-82812-8 Ages 9-12 Based on the local lore of Boston, this is a tale of a courageous boy who challenges British soldiers occupying Boston Common to let the local children sled and skate there. REVIEWS: *"skillfully constructed, artfully written first-person narrative…"—Horn Book • "A lively historical snippet."—Publishers Weekly • A Best Children's Books of the Year (2000) selection • A SMITHSONIAN'S Notable Books for Children (2000) selection Click to order this book now.

Illustrated by Ted Lewin 1999 • Scholastic Inc. ISBN: 0-590-45715-2 (Paperback) Ages 4-8 With the help of his teacher, a young boy realizes that he not only shares his birthday and similar physical appearance with Abraham Lincoln, but that he is like him in other ways as well. This is the story of a tall child who finds a role model in the sixteenth president of the United States. REVIEW: *"These images of Lincoln at different points in his life make a powerful collage, which Lewin creates with fervor. There's nothing preachy about Borden's text, which makes the boy's connection to this historical figure immediate, honest, and straightforward."—Kirkus Reviews • Parents' Choice Award Click to order this book now. Click here to learn more about Abraham Lincoln.

Illustrated by Adam Gustavson 1999 • Simon & Schuster Children's (Margaret K. McElderry Books) ISBN: 0-689-85119-7 (Paperback Ages 6-10 All the students in the third grade are affected when their beloved teacher, Mrs. Kempczinski, is suddenly hospitalized with cancer. REVIEWS: •"This unique and eloquent story should be a part of every collection."—School Library Journal •"Borden's understated prose rings true... a thoughtful and original effort on all accounts."—Publishers Weekly, starred review • A Junior Library Guild Selection • 2000 Christopher Award • A Parents' Choice Recommended Book For more information about the 2000 Christopher Awards (in which I was a presenter), click here. Click to order this book now.

Co-authored with Mary Kay Kroeger Illustrated by Ted Lewin 1996 • Clarion Books ISBN: 0-618-11142-5 (Paperback) ISBN: 0-395-64482-8 (Hardcover) Ages 6-8 When the Times-Star puts out an extra edition covering the fight between ex-champ Jack Dempsey and "Gentleman Gene" Tunney, paperboy Willie signs up to sell extra copies, but when Dempsey unexpectedly loses, no one in Willie's working-class neighborhood will buy the paper. REVIEWS: •"The close integration of text and illustration effectively brings a slice of history to life. "—Horn Book •"An engaging work that will bring home, through well-chosen details and a well-told story, the intimate connections one can make with 'famous facts' when the personal perspective is added. "—School Library Journal, starred review *"Lustrous watercolors illuminate this finely crafted period piece set against the Dempsey-Tunney boxing match of 1927... the story is seamlessly told, with loving attention to detail, and Lewin's gift for portraiture brings the characters, and an era, to glowing life."—Publishers Weekly, starred review Click to order this book now. Click here to learn more about "Gentleman Gene" Tunney. Click here to learn more about Jack Dempsey.

Illustrated by Michael Forman 1997 • Simon & Schuster Children's (Margaret K. McElderry Books) ISBN: 0-689-80827-5 Ages 9 up (Published in Korea) Told from the point of view of a young girl who donned her brother's old clothes and sailed with her father on their family boat, this is the moving account of just one small fishing craft that was part of heroic rescue at Dunkirk in World War II. REVIEWS: *"Through this fictionalized account, the incredible story of the evactuation of Dunkirk in May 1940, is brought to life... Foreman's watercolor paintings add to the drama, excitement, and poignancy of the narrative... the story should prompt children's curiousity about an event that for them is part of a far-distant past and stir their hears with this family's courage."—School Library Journal, starred review •" [In] a spare and dramatic child's voice, wonderfully free of patriotic preaching or moralizing ... [the young narrator's] account gives a personal, memorable character to what might otherwise be an abstract chapter of history."—The New York Times Book Review •"An eloquent... book that makes a near-mythical event of WWII real and deeply personal."—Kirkus Reviews • Parents' Choice Award • Reading Magic Award • 1998 Notable Book in the Field of Social Studies Click to order this book now. Note: This book is out-of-print in hardcover but still available in paperback. Click here to hear the "Story Behind this Story" This book was also published in the UK by Pavilion Books and is available in the UK in a new paperback edition.

Illustrated by Lillian Hoban 1992 • Scholastic Inc. ISBN: 0-590-44872-2 (Paperback) Ages 3-7 In this exuberant trip through the year, from winter's steaming mugs of hot cocoa to the "mud song" of spring, readers will find all the wonderful things, big and small, fun and funny, that are the reason every season is the very best season of all! REVIEWS: •"This will delight beginning readers and meet the needs of pre-school teachers as well."—School Library Journal •" Cheery colors add to the book's ebullient feel."—Booklist • a Book-of-the-Month Club Selection • one of four titles selected for a Reading Partnership with the White House; published in 10 languages for non-English speaking families in America • also published as a Big Book with an audio tape Click to order this book now.

Illustrated by Elizabeth Sayles 1999 (orig. Hardcover rel. 1993) • ScholasticInc. ISBN: 0-590-44586-3 Ages 5-9 When the town pool opens for summer, everyone signs up for the Dolphin Swim team. But not Albie. Albie watches the lifeguards sitting in their chairs, swinging their whistles, and calling out important instructions. That's when Albie decides to become a lifeguard. REVIEWS: •"A winning tale that indirectly and elegantly demonstrates the psyche's inventiveness."—Publishers Weekly This book is out-of-print. Check your local library.

Illustrated by Ted Lewin 1994 • Scholastic Inc. ISBN: 0-590-45356-4 (Paperback) Ages 4-8 A celebration of the Christmas season features a family's century-old candy making tradition based on the author's own family stories. REVIEWS: *"Lewin's light-splashed watercolors majestically fill each double-spread of this splendid book... A poignant story sparely and smoothly told."—Publishers Weekly, starred review This book is out-of-print. Check your local library.

Illustrated by Thomas B. Allen 1998 • Simon & Schuster Children's (Margaret K. McElderry Books) ISBN: 0-689-84225-2 (Paperback) ISBN: 0-689-81536-0 (Hardcover) Ages 5-9 Based on a true story, this book catches the wonder and excitement of an eager, curious boy when he finds he is meeting his hero, Colonel Charles Lindbergh. REVIEWS: *"This book is both an interesting glimpse back in time and a moving story of how the ordinary can suddenly become exdtraordinary, irrevocable changing one's perception of the past and the future."—Booklist, starred review • A Crossings for Kids Book Club Main Selection • 1999 Notable Book in the Field of Social Studies Click here to hear the "Story Behind this Story" This book is out-of-print. Check your local library.

Illustrated by Steve Bjorkman 1997 • Scholastic Inc. ISBN: 0-590-33128-0 (Paperback) ISBN: 0-606-11975-2 (Hardcover) Ages 6-8 REVIEWS: •"Thanksgiving gets a very nice treatment in a book that will explain the holiday to new readers... The final spread brings the book out of history and into a modern Thanksgiving feast, linking heritage with the happy celebration we associate with the holiday"—Booklist This book is out-of-print. Check your local library. Click here to learn more about Plimoth Plantation.

Illustrated by Sandra Speidel 1990 • Scholastic Inc. ISBN: 0-590-46037-4 (Paperback) Ages 3-7 While the neighborhood was playing with cars and blocks and doll buggies, Elliot Long was becoming a trucker. "Call me Slim," he said. REVIEWS: •"Easy enough for begininng readers and smooth enough to read aloud, this is a fine choice for young truck fans."—School Library Journal This book is out-of-print. Check your local library.

Illustrated by Teri Weidner 1991 • Scholastic Inc. ISBN: 0-590-43595-7 (Paperback) Ages 4-8 When they come to visit her, Nana's four grandchildren play a watching game. Each child wants to be the first to see the fox, Lickety-Quick; each child wants to be the one to put out grandpa's hat, a sign to the fox that he's been seen. REVIEWS: •"The rhythmic, expressive text... is a pleasure to read aloud, as it emphasizes the significant themes of family love and respect for nature."—School Library Journal • American Booksellers' Pick-of-the-Lists This book is out-of-print. Check your local library.