Bill Martin

Children see a variety of animals, each one a different color, and a teacher looking at them. Includes note to parents and teachers, and related activities.

"An alphabet rhyme/chant that relates what happens when the whole alphabet tries to climb a coconut tree."--

Illustrations and rhyming text portray a young bear searching for its mother and meeting many North American animals along the way in this easy-reader version of the 2007 tale. Includes note to parents and teachers, as well as activities.

"The owner of a human body celebrates it by pointing out various parts and mentioning their functions, from "hands for catching and throwing" to the "skin that bundles me in."" --

A young cat is distracted by many things while getting ready for bed at night.

Celebrate our home in this joyous, poetic tribute to the Earth's colors, climates, and seasons. Panoramic photographs capture the majesty of nature from swirling deserts to curling ocean waves. Close-ups reveal quieter treasures like springy moss and sunlit leaves. Tying all these wonders together are the faces of children from around the globe, reflecting our shared connection to the planet.

"Instead of getting ready for school, Kitty Cat finds all kinds of activities to distract, until she realizes the bus is coming for her."--

"A grandfather and his blind grandson, Boy-Strength-of-Blue-Horses, reminisce about the young boy's birth, his first horse, and an exciting horse race." --

Walking down a dark lonely road on an errand one night, a brother and sister argue over who is afraid of the dread Ghost-Eye tree.

On the first day of school, Kitty Cat discovers that there are lots of things to enjoy. He plays, he enjoys a snack, he paints, he sings, he listens to a story, and he shares something special during show-and-tell. No wonder he likes school so much.