After a brutally cold winter, spring finally arrives, and for a family of bears, that means fun in the sun! But all is not fun and games when the youngest bear, 'Booby,' finds himself in an unexpected predicament that can change his life forever. Will he be able to find his way back home to his momma and papa? This a fully dramatized audio book with the title song.
Little Brave Sambo’s mother made him a new suit of clothes. While walking in the jungle Sambo encounters a series of tigers who each demand one piece of his new clothes. Soon Sambo has given up all of his new clothes. Sambo spots the tigers arguing about who is the most well-dressed. The tigers remove their new clothes and begin running around a tree. Soon they melt away and Sambo’s mother uses what is left to make pancakes.
"A Little Brother to the Bear"" is a collection of short stories for children with tales of woodland folk in their forest homes. Written by an American naturalist and minister, the stories are based on objective observations with a sincere respect for instincts and ingenuity of wildlife. His observations help us to understand nature and how all nature works together.
These stories include:
1. The Point of View
2. A Little Brother to the Bear
3. Whitoweek the Hermit
4. Woodcock Genius
5. When Upweekis Goes Hunting
6. K'Dunk the Fat One
7. Moween's Den
8. Kingfisher's Kindergarten
9. Pekompf's Cunning
10. Animal Surgery
11. Hunting Without a Gun
AUTHOR
William J. Long
William Joseph Long (1866-1952) was an American author, minister and naturalist. A lifelong lover of the wilderness, Long would often take his children on long trips for months in the wilds of Maine and Nova Scotia. His observation of natural phenomena combined with his natural gift for story-telling makes for fantastic tales of animal behavior.
When Little Bunny's flower-picking basket flies away Papa brings a ladder to get the basket out of a tree branch. After Papa discovers that there's a robin making a nest out of Little Bunny's basket Little Bunny wishes Robin "Happy May Day!"
A good friend! Little Bunny learns that apologies are important when you make a mistake. Little Bunny finds a way to help people. At the library, Little Bunny and his friends learn about poetry. Badger, Squirrel, and Little Bunny have a pool party. Stories by Eileen Spinelli and Highlights for Children.
Teachers come in all shapes and sizes! Baby Bunny learns how to say the word mine! Little bunny teaches his cousin how to read. Then, he creates a storybook about Great-Great Grandma from what Mama remembers about her. Grandpa Bunny reads a story about the first Thanksgiving, and Little Bunny and his cousins discuss what they're thankful for. Stories by Eileen Spinelli.
Follow our little cloud on an adventure through the sky and learn the science behind how it transforms from a simple cumulus cloud to a full-blown hurricane. Beautifully detailed illustrations from award-winning artist Julie McLaughlin integrate science with storytelling. Children will enjoy finding new gems of information even after several reads, thanks to a whimsical and rich layout. And meteorologist Johanna Wagstaffe weaves a comprehensive narrative about a powerful weather system that’s so compelling readers won’t even realize they are on their way to becoming budding meteorologists.
Whether it's meeting that special friend, or finally getting that long-awaited cupcake, it's the little things that count in this sweet story of a little polka-dotted elephant, Mike Curato's Little Elliot, Big City.
Amid the hustle and bustle of the big city, the big crowds and bigger buildings, Little Elliot leads a quiet life. In spite of the challenges he faces, Elliot finds many wonderful things to enjoy—like cupcakes! And when his problems seem insurmountable, Elliot discovers something even sweeter—a friend.
Elliot and Mouse are back in Mike Curato's Little Elliot, Big Family! And this time, Elliot finds more than a friend—he finds a family.
When Mouse heads off to his family reunion, Little Elliot decides go for a walk. As he explores each busy street, he sees families in all shapes and sizes. In a city of millions, Little Elliot feels very much alone-until he finds he has a family of his own!
In this third story of Little Elliot and Mouse, the friends head off in search of adventure . . . and lots of fun!
Little Elliot, the polka-dotted elephant, and his friend Mouse go to the amusement park to see the sights and ride the rides—water chutes, roller coasters, carousels, and more. But Elliot isn't having much fun—the rides are too wet, too fast, too dizzy, and just plain too scary—until Mouse figures out a way to help him overcome his fears. Together, Mouse and Little Elliot can do anything!
