Sebastian, a boy so shy he cannot talk to neighbors, teachers, or schoolmates, finds a pair of roller skates in the park, and his confidence grows as he teaches himself to skate.
Sebastian’s Roller Skates
Early Years (ages 2-6)
Like Me and You
An illustrated version of Raffi’s song about children all over the world, who are much like one another despite living in different countries.
Elizabeti’s Doll
When a young Tanzanian girl gets a new baby brother, she finds a rock, which she names Eva, and makes it her baby doll.
Will Goes to the Beach
When Will and his mother go to the beach, they don’t let a bit of rain keep them from going swimming.
Rosie and the Nightmares
Tired of having nightmares about monsters, Rosie the rabbit decides to confront her fears.
Why?
Presents both facts and humorous answers, in a manner which young readers will find interesting, to questions about many different kinds of animals, such as why zebras have stripes, why lions have manes, and why crocodiles cry tears.
You and Me Together: Moms, Dads, and Kids Around The World
From a festival in India to a bus in Germany, from a park in China to a campfire in Australia, loving moms, dads, and kids share their lives.
No, I Want Daddy!
Anna is unhappy when her tired mother says no to all of her after-school plans but after an evening of letting only Daddy do things for her, Anna cannot go to sleep until she and Mama make up.
You and Me
A mother goose and her child may travel far and wide, but they will always be fine just as long as they are together.
Tapicero Tap Tap
On a hot day in a sleepy village in Spain, Tapicero Tap Tap tells his nieces and nephews about how his dreams of travel were robbed by war, but he has found solace among the family and friends of the village, and joy in living a productive life.