On the first day of kindergarten in September, Ms. Bradley says, “Each day of school I will add a jelly bean to this jar. When there are 100 jelly beans we’ll have a party to celebrate 100 days of kindergarten.” What will Henry and his classmates do until the big day? In October, they share special things at show and tell. In November, they remember what they are thankful for. December brings a day to play in the snow, and in January, Henry discovers a favorite library book. Before they know it, the 100th day arrives! Now how will they celebrate?
It isn't how fast you get someplace, but what you do along the way: that's the philosophy behind this story about two friends who agree to meet 30 miles away in Fitchburg. In this story inspired by Thoreau's WALDEN, Henry elects to take a very long nature walk, while his friend chooses to work to earn his train fare. A step-lively narration by James Naughton and Jon Carroll's music to hike to make this journey fun and thought-provoking too.
Inspired by the life of Henry David Thoreau, D.B. Johnson tells the story of a frugal bear named Henry who sets about building a small cabin in the woods and ends up with a much bigger home than he and his friends ever imagined. Narrated by James Naughton with music by Jon Carroll.
Carolyn Crimi scored a big hit with her first pirate bunny tale, Henry and the Buccaneer Bunnies, starring a rabbit named Henry, who is more interested in reading than pirating. The rest of the Salty Carrot's crew is too busy bowling with coconuts, shooting themselves out of cannons, and otherwise goofing off to care about a threatening letter received in a bottle. But Henry thinks there's something sinister behind the letter. Soon his fears become realized when the ship is attacked by crazy chickens!
Award-winning children's author Carolyn Crimi teaches a lesson on the importance of reading. Henry likes his books much more than his pirating duties aboard the Salty Carrot. Fearsome captain Barnacle Black Ear and the other shipmates scold, tease and try to shame Henry into giving up his books. But only Henry can show this crusty crew how to survive after they are shipwrecked.
'The three short chapters of this beginning reader focus on autumn activities. Suzanne Toren reads the story with just the right amount of drama in her voice...A good choice for beginning readers'. - School Library Journal
Sitting on the porch with his dog, Mudge, Henry watches a man and a collie walk by. As the collie obeys the man's commands to sit, lie down, and stay, Henry looks at Mudge and thinks about the things Mudge knows how to do: drool, sleep, and jump up on company. So Henry decides to enroll Mudge in dog obedience school. On the first day, Mudge dances with the trainer; on the following days, Mudge learns commands. But will he learn enough to pass the final test? Henry wonders how many boxes of liver treats it will take. Written by Cynthia Rylant, who has won many honors including the Newbery Award for Missing May, the Henry and Mudge books are perfect for beginning readers. Full of the sunny adventures of a young boy and his enormous but good-natured dog, these stories gallop along at a frisky, comical pace.
'Henry and Mudge enjoy the delights of winter in these three stories... A female narrator fluently and expressively reads the text at a pace that is easy for beginning readers to follow…' --School Library Journal
It’s summertime and Henry and his big dog Mudge share their prime time together in three adventures: a picnic, in a comical bath scene, and in a make-believe game.
When cousin Annie invites Henry and his big dog, Mudge to a family reunion, they can't wait to go meet lots of new relatives and hear lots of good stories. But are all those relatives on the porch, in the yard, and even in the trees at Annie's house really ready to meet Mudge-and experience sloppy kisses full of dog drool?
'The three short chapters of this beginning reader focus on autumn activities. Suzanne Toren reads the story with just the right amount of drama in her voice...A good choice for beginning readers'. - School Library Journal
Cynthia Rylant, acclaimed author of the popular Henry and Mudge series, delivers another exciting beginning-reader adventure. After expressing a craving for some farm-fresh produce, Henry's mother prompts a day trip to a country farm. It doesn't take long for Henry and Mudge to make friends with the various farm animals. However, there is one animal on the farm who isn't too friendly.
