What does it take to think a little more broadly, a little different from an ordinary pattern of thinking? Especially when it comes to community? Gentle, cute characters deliver a powerful message when perspectives are challenged and changing beliefs embolden meaningful action.

Everyone needs a friend like Squirrel! While Squirrel's well-intended "help" to move his friends from routine and well-worn ruts takes a few humorous turns on the way to "fun," this romp is simply refreshing. It is a lighthearted look at the importance of self-regulation and values that culminates in a celebration of fun and friendship.

Now in "Knopf Paperback--"six genial, affectionate evocations of family interaction and childhood mischief. There's a glow here that's hard to resist."-- "Booklist

Cork the muskrat wants his best friend Fuzz, a possum, to visit his home, but first he must teach Fuzz to swim and not be afraid of the water. Full color.

When two birds come to roost on Elephant's head, he is not pleased. Having to rely on his pink pig friend, Gerald to tell him what's going on gets old in a hurry. Elephant's patience is about out, and Mo Willems humorously illustrates Elephant's growing exasperation punctuating a few with LARGE letters. And when Elephant's had enough, Gerald simply suggests he ask his tenants to move. This Elephan ...

With countless unwelcome pumpkins to deal with, Rebecca Estelle turns disaster into a celebration.

What do a methodical, analytical boy and an ebullient, artistic girl have in common? They are both in fifth-grade with a big bully named Parker. Bell is entrenched in his logic, and Daelyn is the new girl in town. At first, they don’t hit it off. But making friends despite their differences and working together they overcome the bully!

The personification of numbers in this story makes it accessible to a wide range of young readers. Youngest observers will sense playful antics, while older readers realize the feelings portrayed to uniquely show harmful effects of favoritism, unkindness, and pride, as well as the mending ways of humility, wise choices, and forgiveness. This is powerful in its simple complexity whose message will ...

Ty and his dad can go anywhere with a little imagination. And since the weather is perfect for a trip to the beach, they head to their backyard where sand and surf await. This is a beautiful but simple book that shows the power of imagination and the love of a family.

"The frustration of failure gives way to the help of a new friend, leading to a fun day filled with imagination. An award-winning book!"

Wallace, a mouse, can do almost anything as long as he has a list. When Wallace meets his lively neighbor named Albert, his world is swiftly opened to new delights, such as painting and music. Wallace soon discovers a new joy: friendship. Full color.

A simple story personifying worms as happy and helpful. While weaving together a story of friendship and a little creative problem solving, the text and friendly illustrations simultaneously offer an introduction to how worms assist soil health and plant growth. A few helpful facts close this uncluttered primer.

Young Derek faces multiple end-of-year stresses at once. First, there are annual tests and standardized tests at school with results enhanced by a dare from an ace student. Then there is the pending loss of one of his best friends who is moving to China. And, of course, his Yankees are in the playoffs against the other best team of the league. Dealing with all the stress Derek must remind himself ...

In a sequel to THE GIFT-GIVER, Doris reluctantly starts helping Yellow Bird, the class clown, with his reading problem. To her surprise, Doris finds that in caring for and helping Bird, she develops a new friend.