Central Kansas Library System

Overview: Enter the world of Little Bear. Children will be entranced by Little Bear's trip to the moon, his birthday party, and his wishes and adventures. This is the first of the five classic books about Little Bear, introducing the funny and strikingly childlike bear cub and his friends. The combination of Else Holmelund Minarik's simple, yet eloquent, stories and Maurice Sendak's warm, tender illustrations have made this beloved character an enduring...

The merry adventures of two scrapping alligator children--and Rosa and Willy, their human counterparts.

A little bird asks animals, planes, and boats, "Are you my mother?" until he finds his own mother.

Charminly depicts Little Bear's delight in visiting his grandparents. Little Bear visits his grandparents one day and gets all he wants to eat, listens to stories, and plays to his heart's content.

While helping to prepare a surprise shower, Amelia Bedelia and her cousin make some arrangements that are not quite what the guests expected.

Five stories recounting the adventures of two best friends, Frog and Toad.

Frog and Toad spend their days together, but find sometimes it's nice to be alone.

A re-illustrated collection of lighthearted Valentine poems includes such works as "I Made My Dog a Valentine" and "I Love You More Than Applesauce."

Sam's mean valentine for Amy Lou goes astray at school and almost ruins the day for him and his friends.

Presents an illustrated collection of traditional folk rhymes, some composed by children.