Margie's bossy older brother thinks that believing in Santa Claus is humbug--and he plans to prove it by trapping him. But in the end, he's not so sure.

When a rat moves into Benito's store, his customers go elsewhere. Benito needs a boa constrictor to get rid of his problem, but how will he find the right one?

This gentle rhyming story will encourage adults to discover the joy of sharing books, stories, and songs with young children.

The classic story for families about to welcome a new baby. Baby is happy in Mama's belly and no matter what enticement her family offers she won't come out - until Daddy offers her a kiss! Delightful for expectant parents and families.

All around the world in cities, towns and villages-large and small-clothes are washed. They are hung to dry in the breeze and sunshine and children everywhere revel in the fun of helping with the laundry. Smelling Sunshine captures some of the special moments of this day-to-day chore-a wonderful, heart-warming time shared between parent and child and an experience young readers will relate to.

Hazel and her mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother all go to visit each other on Mother's Day. But where's great-great-grandmother?

Madison has a new mission-to raise money for her class by selling candy and earn a school T-shirt. She is eager to call on her neighbors to sell candy, but refuses to go to Mrs. Patel's, whose family has recently moved into the neighborhood from India. Seema Patel lives there. Seema rides the same school bus as Madison, but Madison has never talked to her...

When a very large baby is left on the steps of Town Hall, the villagers decide to raise the girl as their own. Oversized, but not under loved, Valentine wonders if there's a match for her anywhere in the world.

What is more fun than a day at the beach when the tug of gentle waves leaves your feet covered with sand? Beach Socks captures all the wonder, awe, and excitement of a young child's day at the beach. No more shoes! No more socks! is just the beginning of an exhilarating day-long romp at the water's edge. Children will take delight in recalling how much fun it is to wear beach socks!

As a little girl pedals her wooden giraffe through her neighborhood to the park, everyone she meets and all the sights around her are transformed into imaginary images that capture the action and fun of living in a city.

The children in the first grade must take a test and they are worried. When the results come back, some children feel bad. Their gentle, understading teacher assures the children that a test doesn't tell any of the important things about them--if they are creative, kind, or are a good friend.

Every morning when Mommy goes to work, I kiss her goodbye. Daddy stays home with me, and we do everything together. We have lots of fun. Daddy takes care of me all day and sometimes when he reads to me at bedtime, I take care of him.