While Bella's story and its splashy, colorful illustrations evoke the 'crisp, crackly' feelings of fall, it also highlights the generosity of a skillful grandmother and the joy of a grateful grandchild. This one will be a frequent request by listeners as young as two years old, and an effective read to build vocabulary in readers up through Kindergarten.

The distinct setting (1935 Florida Keys) and the rising suspense that parallels the hurricane’s approach generate interesting reading.

In Chewandswallow, meals rain from the sky at appropriate times of the day, but a change in the weather blows in massive problems. "Prediction: Children dreaming up their own weather menus are sure to follow up on the fun."--"Booklist." A "New York Times" Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year. Three-color illustrations.

Satisfying story of a boy and a garden who both blossom when curiosity takes them to unexpected places.

Float is extraordinary. Without words, the simple story unfolds frame by frame. A boy's delight in sailing his paper boat turns to hopeless disappointment, but not for long. Joy returns (wise parental intervention evokes a reader-smile) as sunlight bids gray clouds farewell, a perfect backdrop to paper-airplane flight. Watercolor illustrations, primarily yellow and gray, shape the telling, creatin ...

For Henry and his big dog Mudge, spring means admiring the first snow glory, playing in puddles in the rain, and watching the five new kittens next door.

Illustrations, full of life, cleverly portray the essence of Spring's arrival. While the rhyming text describes the many faces of March's lion, energetic illustrations depict them perfectly. A perfect book to use for personification.

Beautifully vibrant illustrations uniquely capture Bear and Mole's energy. The day is perfect for kite-flying, so the unlikely duo labor over their kite's construction, then wallow in its flying prowess. But when a wind gust overpowers their grip, they fear a tragic end to a perfect adventure. But of course, it is not so. A delightful read-aloud.

When a thunderstorm's loud booms frighten this young protagonist, her father cleverly helps her weather the storm. Loud sounds lessen with a blanket-tent shelter and a game of checkers. Father and daughter make their own big and small sounds, and as the young girl grows comfortable with newfound awareness, the storm outside abates and loud stomps in large puddles close the story in smiles. Illustr ...

Sizzling with personality, this book is pure delight. The onomatopoeia makes it fun to read aloud, and a determined dancer draws readers into her dreary problem and her bold solution, so that before the story ends, they might just find themselves rat-a-tap-tapping the rain away!

Everyone loves a snow day! Award-winning author Lester L. Laminack provides a clever take on a familiar childhood wish. An unexpected twist is sure to surprise and delight young readers. When the weatherman predicts a big snowfall, it's hard not to imagine the fun-filled adventures of an unscheduled school holiday! You can build snowmen, go sledding, have snowball fights--the possibilities are end ...

Everyone loves a snow day! Award-winning author Lester L. Laminack provides a clever take on a familiar childhood wish. An unexpected twist is sure to surprise and delight young readers. When the weatherman predicts a big snowfall, it's hard not to imagine the fun-filled adventures of an unscheduled school holiday! You can build snowmen, go sledding, have snowball fights--the possibilities are end ...

Is that a snow monster crunching through the snow, or is it just Tiny the snow dog? Full-color illustrations.

A little boy tells his teacher about the tricks of a mischievous wind that made him late for school. But his teacher just won't believe him. Is he telling the truth or just inventing some outrageous excuses? Listen to the little boy as he tells about his windy "walk" to school and find out. Vincent Nguyen's unique illustrations using oil paints and digital techniques bring this imaginative tale to ...