Highlights presents Bear's Birthday written by Luke Walker. Bear is sad because no one has wished him a happy birthday. He visits Owl, Fox, and Frog, and they don't say anything about his birthday. When he returns to his cave, he is surprised to find his friends and a big birthday cake waiting for him.
Explore! Spot gets caught in the rain. This silly puppy can't resist playing in a puddle. When Spot hurts his foot, a bandage makes him feel better. Spot watches a caterpillar crawl onto his paw. Spot smells foot prints, where will the trail lead him? Stories by Marileta Robinson and Highlights for Children.
Make the best of a cold day with Spot! Spot plays outside on a windy day. In autumn Spot collects different color leaves. When it snows, Spot plays outside, watches snowflakes, and makes a snowball. Stories by Marileta Robinson and Highlights for Children.
Highlights presents 'Michael Spreckle! Where Have You Been?' written by Christopher Tebbetts. Michael went into a cave to get some moss and stalactite drippings for his jungle journal . . . and that was just the beginning!
Nature! Tex and Indi find fun shapes in the clouds, make bird feeders, and wish on the moon. The whole family plants a garden. Then Tex and Indi go on a nature hike with their Aunt. Stories by Lissa Rovetch.
Highlights presents Animal Rescuers written by Nina Hess. Animal shelters take in all kinds of animals that are lost or don't have homes. The rescuers do everything they can for these pets--try to find their owners, clean them, give them medicine, and give them shelter and water. Animal shelters are very important during disasters as well. There are many ways people can help their local animal shelter.
Huge whales! Learn about where whales live, and how they interact with each other. Get ready to learn why whales blow bubbles at each other, or what it means when they wiggle their flippers. Is a whale shark even a whale, or just an imposter? Stories by Kim Valice, Carolyn Short, Linda Brown Anderson, and Heidi Poelman.
Nature! The Timbertoes make maple syrup. Tommy plays outside. Pa makes a telescope to look at the moon. The Timbertoes set out to forage nuts. Stories by Highlights for Children, Brian Berndt, Rich Wallace, and Marileta Robinson.
