It is when the fix-it man is trying to repair the television and her parents are trying to entertain her that Emma becomes so interested in reading, she no longer cares about TV.

A spiritual story about the far-reaching effects of private actions.Mole has always led a simple life, but lately he feels something is missing. When he first hears someone playing a violin, Mole realizes that he longs to make beautif...

The silence of the narrator's cozy home is abruptly ended as a herd of partying pigs enters the scene and takes over his surroundings, where they make oatmeal in the sink, play music through the night, and order pizza pies to be...

On his way to school, a small boy befriends a very large bear who is lost.

Jack wants to play with Rick, and Rick wants to play with Jack--but there's a river between them. David McPhail reveals that friendship can bridge any river--and that when it comes to having fun, two is always better than one!

The stars of Jack and Rick are back in another playful adventure. And this time Rick learns that being sick isn't so bad when you have a helpful friend--especially when that friend is Jack!

With simple sentences and beautiful watercolor illustrations, David McPhail weaves the tail of three fast friends who all read from the same book. Full color.

Bear is very big, very brown, and very busy. His tree house could use a little sprucing up, so Bear heads up the ladder with a plan and a bucket of paint. But Little Bear has a plan, too--including a little mischief that brings Bear (...

Bob is Dot's dog, and he likes to dig! Will there be trouble or fun when they try to help Dot's mother plant a tree?

Despite their differences, Big Pig and Little Pig are great friends. When they get together, these piggy pals have nothing but fun--and so does the reader.

Bear is very big, very brown, and very busy.

Illustrated throughout with stunning watercolor nightscapes of snowy winter scenes, Santa's Book of Names depicts all the warmth and spirit of this special time of year in a story about a young boy who learns to read with Santa's help...

Loving friendships and caring for loved ones are the subjects of this poignant, easy-to-read picture book. When Boy gets sick, family and friends try to help him get well. Mom brings soup. Dog brings a bone, and Bird brings pizza. Tho...

A cradle of safety. After a long night of foraging, a tired raccoon returns home to sleep in Old Tree's branches. Oblivious to the rain and wind of a raging storm, the raccoon is protected and sheltered by the tree. Beloved author-i...