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Abstract: A father and his four children--a toddler, a preschool boy, and two older girls and the dog go on the traditional bear hunt based on the old camp chant: ``We're going to catch a big one. / What a beautiful day! / We're not scared. / Oh-oh! Grass! / Long, wavy grass. / We can't go over it. / We can't go under it. / Oh, no! / We've got to go through it!'' The family skids down a grassy slope, swishes across a river, sludges through mud, and finally sees the bear, who chases them all ba ...; [Read more...] A father and his four children--a toddler, a preschool boy, and two older girls and the dog go on the traditional bear hunt based on the old camp chant: ``We're going to catch a big one. / What a beautiful day! / We're not scared. / Oh-oh! Grass! / Long, wavy grass. / We can't go over it. / We can't go under it. / Oh, no! / We've got to go through it!''
The family skids down a grassy slope, swishes across a river, sludges through mud, and finally sees the bear, who chases them all back to their home. It's a fantastic journey--was it real or imagined?

Abstract: Bunny and Dog live on opposite sides of the fence. Every morning, first thing, Bunny looks through the fence and the tall grass at Dog. And every morning, first thing, Dog looks through the fence and the tall grass at Bunny. Yet neither one says hello. Or hi. Or nice to see you today. But then, one night, Bunny and Dog both see a shooting star zip through the sky. Could this shared moment be the start of a friendship? Ages: 2+

Abstract: The sun is setting, and everyone in the forest is getting sleepy. The mice, rabbits, and deer all give great big yawns as they snuggle up with their families for the night. But "someone" isn't sleepy just yet. Little Bear thinks he can stay awake a bit longer. Can he do it? Ages:2+

Abstract: This is the story of three baby owls who wake up one night in their hole in the tree to find that their mother has gone, so they sit on the branch and wait, wondering when she will return. At last she does, and they all bounce up and down with joy, welcoming her home. Ages: 2+

Abstract: The bear’s hat is gone, and he wants it back. Patiently and politely, he asks the animals he comes across, one by one, whether they have seen it. Each animal says no, some more elaborately than others. But just as the bear begins to despond, a deer comes by and asks a simple question that sparks the bear’s memory and renews his search with a vengeance. Ages 2+

Abstract: Alice and Jack are out playing catch when they hear a strange sound coming from the forest. Jack wants to know what it could be, and Alice decides to go find out. "But what if it's the Wicked Wolf?" Jack asks. "Shhh," says Alice. "Everything is going to be all right." As the two go deeper into the woods and get closer to the odd noise, Jack grows more afraid. But Alice reassures him as she guides him along, and together they make a surprising and sweet discovery. Ages: 3-5 years old

Abstract: Awake after his long sleep, Albert the bear can't wait to spend time in his own special tree, which is always so quiet and peaceful. But not today. Today Albert's tree is crying. How can he cheer it up? Albert's friend Rabbit suggests digging holes for Tree to play in, but the wailing continues. Eating grass always makes Caribou happy, but an offering of grass does nothing to stop the noise (which is getting to be a bit much). "STOP CRYING!" roars Albert, but the bawling only gets loud ...; [Read more...] Awake after his long sleep, Albert the bear can't wait to spend time in his own special tree, which is always so quiet and peaceful. But not today. Today Albert's tree is crying. How can he cheer it up? Albert's friend Rabbit suggests digging holes for Tree to play in, but the wailing continues. Eating grass always makes Caribou happy, but an offering of grass does nothing to stop the noise (which is getting to be a bit much). "STOP CRYING!" roars Albert, but the bawling only gets louder. There's just one thing to do: Albert climbs up to his favorite branch and gives Tree a hug. To Albert's surprise, he hears a little voice say, "I'm afraid of the big hairy monster." Who said that? And just who is the big hairy monster? Ages:3-5 years old

Abstract: Four unlikely and funny hunters have a plan: to catch a little bird. Everything is ready for this challenging mission, and so, fully equipped, they venture into the forest. Their clumsy attempt to catch it doesn't go well. But the hunters, undeterred, try again. One, two, three... GO! And so it goes on, over and over again. Will they finally succeed in their mission? Reading age: 2 years old.

Abstract: "There is nothing sweeter than the little hands and feet of newborn babies. Whether they are city children or tiny inhabitants of the ice. Whether they live in a small tent or among green hills. Whether they are wrapped in a soft blanket or feeling chilly. Because it is known that wherever they may be, 'like all children, they have ten fingers on their hands and ten fingers on their feet.' A delicate rhyming book to read to babies. A nursery rhyme with the gift of simplicity and tender ...; [Read more...] "There is nothing sweeter than the little hands and feet of newborn babies. Whether they are city children or tiny inhabitants of the ice. Whether they live in a small tent or among green hills. Whether they are wrapped in a soft blanket or feeling chilly. Because it is known that wherever they may be, 'like all children, they have ten fingers on their hands and ten fingers on their feet.' A delicate rhyming book to read to babies. A nursery rhyme with the gift of simplicity and tenderness, to be read aloud to little ones from their first months of life. Watercolor illustrations. Recommended reading age: from 6 months."

Abstract: Three little monkeys and their big monkey are sitting high on a branch in the forest canopy. “OK, monkeys! I’m off," says the big monkey. “Remember . . . Whatever you do, do NOT go down to the mango tree. There are tigers down there.” Mmm . . . mangoes! think the little monkeys. They LOVE mangoes. Hmm . . . Maybe . . . maybe they could just look at the mangoes. That would be OK, right? Reading age: 2-6 years.