In Little Pear by Eleanor Frances Lattimore, readers will learn of the many adventures of Little Pear, a young boy living in a tiny house with his family in China. Although the story takes place over 100 years ago, he is just like any boy today. Little Pear is a curious boy who is looking for fun, but sometimes he can get a little bit in over his head! Get ready to join him on his many quests, such as stowing away to the fair in a wheelbarrow of vegetables, getting rescued from the flowing river, and nearly flying away on a kite! Paperback, 128 pages. Ages 6-10.