It's a dark day for Itching Down. Four million wasps have just descended on the town, and the pests are relentless! What can be done? Bap the Baker has a crazy idea that just might work. Young readers will love this lyrical, rhyming text as they watch the industrious citizens of Itching Down knead, bake, and slather the biggest wasp trap there ever was!

    George and Martha: not, as one might think, the first president and his spouse, but two hippopotamuses created by the singular talent of James Marshall. For the past quarter century, these stories have entertained, intrigued, and delighted readers of all ages. The portly animals have also taught us, in a humorous and lighthearted way, about what it means to be a true friend. A man with a talent for friendship, James Marshall defined its very essence in his stories about the world's two best friends. In this volume, all thirty-five episodes are brought together to celebrate friendship and two of the most lovable book characters ever created.

    Two lovable hippos teach the meaning of friendship in five separate vignettes: "Split Pea Soup," "The Flying Machine," "The Tub," "The Mirror," "The Tooth."

    Ira is thrilled about his first sleepover at his friend Reggie's house, until his sister makes him question taking his favorite teddy bear! Will Reggie laugh at his teddy bear? Can Ira sleep without it? A hilarious back-and-forth ensues in this classic picture book about staying true to yourself. A perfect read-aloud for every young reader with their own bedtime friends.

    One morning she mistakenly plants seeds on his back, and before he knows it he has flowers blooming in his quills. Now Miss Jaster thinks her flowers are walking around by themselves! Illustrations.

    This is a picture book for young children which is one of a series of books about the church mice.

    Although he enjoys playing with the village children instead of scaring them, Dooly, a giant who never grew, can't quite forget that giants are supposed to be big, brave, and scary.

    The elephant is the kindest animal in the jungle, rescuing the giraffe, lion, and rhino, but who will return the favor when the elephant needs help?

    A bunny looking for someone to snuggle against finds an old man who is happy to snuggle back.

    A little Inuit boy discovers there's room for himself and his baby sister on their mother's lap.

    When Tubby the elephant steals the great Poo-Bah's boat, causing his master to be thrown in jail, he needs all his ingenuity to get him out.

    Read here. Noises in the night. A cow in the pasture. A strange looking creature in the street. Don't be alarmed. Each scare has its own cure. Some fun. Some funny. And some just right for adventure. Take your pick—or take them all—both scares and cures.

    A cumulative rhyme recounts the efforts of a circus troop to move their stranded circus truck off the railroad track.

    A Dutch boy fulfills his great desire to steer his family's boat.

    Wiggle is a sweet inchworm who loves books!Something horrible has happened to Mr. Wiggle’s book! Mr. Wiggle wants to teach children how to take care of books. Mr. Wiggle’s book educates children about respecting literature!The Mr. Wiggle series features the loveable inchworm, who wants to help children learn how to take care of books and how to use the library. Once children have read the Mr. Wiggle series they will be eager to head out to the library again and again!

    

    

    

    Metal-eater B-9 is always devouring the wrong things until he discovers earth's endless supply of scrap metal.

    Basil the fox and Harry the mole go to India to find an exotic pet to occupy the cage Basil has made.

    But she does not do so until after he has been in all sorts of mischief.

    At the expense of his health, the strolling Glerp swallows everyone who gets in his way.

    

    A little Japanese girl borrows her father's paints, the only colors anywhere, and helps the gods finish the colorless world.

    William the Watchcat turns out to be better at catching husbands than crooks.

    

    Carruthers the bear is grumpy, and his friends can't seem to cajole him into a good mood until he realizes it's time to hibernate.

    Three toy friends decide to leave their Christmas tree up for Valentine's Day--and the next holiday, and the next--until suddenly it's Christmas again!

    Unsuccessful in their first elaborate attempt to teach a pesky mouse a lesson, the forest animals think of a simpler, more fitting retribution.

    Caroline the cow decides to attend the king's ball even though she isn't invited.