In her inimitable style, Jean Fritz tells us the story about the unique history of Plymouth Rock and the First Comers, or Pilgrims who first came ashore in 1620.
In this gentle, moving story about caring and sharing, a small boy helps an old friend remember when her memory is not as sharp as it used to be. Narrated by Mem Fox with sensitive music by Ernest V. Troost.
Hermit Crab lives in a little shell house on the ocean floor. Wherever he crawls, he carries the shell on his back. He feels safe and snug in his cozy house. But in January, the shell begins to feel tight. Hermit Crab steps out of his safe house into the open sea. Without his shell, the ocean floor seems frightening. Large, hungry fish swim all around. When Hermit Crab finds a bigger, empty shell, he wiggles into it. It feels just right. But it's so plain. Will he ever feel at home in his new house? Popular children's author and illustrator Eric Carle captivates young readers with this delightful tale of a young crab growing up. With the available print and audio book combination, youngsters will enjoy seeing the beauty of Hermit Crab as he changes and the amazing ocean world around him. Narrator John McDonough provides the perfect voice for the young crab as he increases both in size and self-confidence.
Duck is a great swimmer. She splashes around the lake faster than her friend, Gander. But Gander flaps his wings and flies higher in the sky than Duck. The two friends fluff up their feathers and shout at each other, "I am the champion of champions!" Soon they think of the perfect contest. The bird who stands still the longest will be the "forever champion." But as they "freeze-in-place"-not even fidgeting a feather-along comes a host of troublesome visitors. The children next door inspired critically-acclaimed children's author Erica Silverman to create this lively, fun-filled story. In Don't Fidget a Feather!, she deftly captures their spirit of rivalry and of friendship. As youngsters listen to John McDonough's entertaining narration, they will discover winning isn't everything.
'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
'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
A charming tale of the peddler whose stolen caps mean all kinds of monkey business. PICTURE BOOK CLASSICS DVD compilation includes a new version with digitally restored picture.
A curious little Scottish terrier gets his chance to find out what's making the noise on the other side of the tall green hedge. Video narrated by Debby Boone.
Inspired by her own two children's multi-ethnic heritage, Ms. Hamanaka uses soaring text and beautiful art to celebrate the glorious diversity of children laughing, loving and glowing with life.
