A young girl loves all kinds of shoes except the ones with laces, until her mother gives her--and the reader--a lesson in tying shoes.

"Wojtek was just an orphaned bear cub (yes, an actual wild bear!) when a group of teenaged Polish soldiers, many of whom were orphans themselves, took him into their ranks during World War ll. Wojtek quickly became a beloved and important member of the Polish II Corps. Together with his brothers in arms, Wojtek helped his friends turn the tide of World War II"--Provided by publisher.

Hound tries to keep Pup from getting into trouble when Pup sneaks away at night.

A girl's sleepover party turns scary when her little sisters are excluded.

Spike is a scary-looking salamander who keeps trying to frighten other animalsNuntil he finds that using fear is not the best way to make friends. And since Spike lives in Mexico (he is an endangered species called the axolotl), this story is peppered with easy-to-understand Spanish words. Includes a glossary. Full color.

The story of a caterpillar's busy days features a fabric-covered spring that pops through the pages of the book.

A is for artist, athlete, astronaut, and almost anything else Big Bird or your child can imagine. B is for a bouncy beach ball that can't be contained.

In 1824 New Mexico, nine-year-old Josefina is happy when her grandparents and aunt come to visit, but she thinks she must choose between meeting her grandmother's expectations and being true to herself. Includes historical notes on women's rights in New Mexico in 1824 as well as a recipe for apple empanaditas.

On the way to get a hair cut, a child sees others with not-so-perfect hair.

Two boys, one who thinks he is too tall and the other who feels too short, become friends and teach their classmates not to judge them because of their size.