Material appropriate for primary age groups
Lovable worrywart Scaredy Squirrel would rather celebrate his birthday alone quietly in the safety of his nut tree and avoid any pesky party animals. But despite his detailed plans, things get out of control when the party animals arrive.
There’s loads of drama in store for Alice-Miranda and her friends at boarding school.
Mona at the Rainbow Street Shelter finds the perfect home–and job–for an energetic beagle puppy who loves to sniff.
In many parts of the world, children live with violence. Wars, gangs, guns, crime, bullying, harassment, and fear keep kids from living the full, free lives every child should enjoy. This book was created in Mexico, where for the past six years a vicious war has brought fear and insecurity to many children’s lives. Their dreams have become nightmares. Some of Mexico’s best illustrators have donated their art to create a book that gives children a way to talk about their fears, a reason to hope, and the inspiration to resist falling into grief.
On her way to visit her daughter on the other side of the jungle, Grandma encounters a hungry fox, bear, and tiger, and although she convinces them to wait for her return trip, she still must find a way to outwit them all.
Alice’s parents get her a parrot for her birthday.
Three African folktales are presented in pop-up format.
A young boy is disappointed when the girl he used to play with is no longer interested in their old pursuits, until they bond while planning a birthday party.
When Madame Croissant decides to open a bakery, the baking world is thrown into turmoil. Daphne, Madame’s granddaughter, helps with Mayor Chester Field’s order for five hundred cupcakes.
Daddy comforts and reassures a very young boy after Mommy dies.