The Mayor's Tongue

The Mayor's TongueBy: Nathaniel Rich The Mayor's Tongue is a bold, vertiginous debut novel that unfolds in two narratives, one following a young man and the other an old man. The young man is Eugene Brentani, a devotee of the reclusive author and adventurer Constance Eakins, who goes to Trieste to find the girl he loves, who has in turn gone there herself to find Eakins. The old man is Mr. Schmitz, whose wife is dying, and who longs to confide in his dear friend

engagements and skirmishes

inspiring story of a dog who triumphs against all odds

and politicians that they’re about to execute an innocent man

and turn bad news into good outcomes

whose warmth and humility made him beloved around the world

lyrical story about the important role trees play in our lives

the Stick Man Song (plus instrumental version) and a readalong version of the story with musical page turns

and other activities to make learning exciting and fun

There are lots of ways to show how much you care

This illustrated bible for kids offers:

but there’s only one he can’t stop thinking about: his childhood sweetheart

he figures out another way to show his affection