Central Kansas Library System

Anxious to see what life is like outside the zoo, Sammy the seal explores the city, goes to school, and plays with the children but decides that there really is no place like home.

A literal-minded housekeeper causes chaos in the Rogers household when she attempts to make sense of some instructions.

When a strange egg appears in their nest, Mr. and Mrs. Bird kindly take it upon themselves to raise the "baby bird" inside. But when the egg hatches, the Birds are in for a big surprise--"Junior" is the oddest-looking baby bird they've ever seen--with big, long jaws full of teeth and an appetite to match. In fact, he looks more like a baby alligator than a baby bird! Nevertheless, the devoted Birds run themselves ragged feeding Junior until he gets...

Iconic best hippo friends George and Martha discover that, among other things, pouring split pea soup into your loafers to spare the chef's feelings is not the best-laid plan.

Amelia Bedelia shows her niece Effie Lou how to follow instructions to the letter as they dust the potato bugs and sew seeds.

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

Amelia Bedelia misunderstands what her employer wants her to do, and ends up campaigning for the office of mayor.

Four friends celebrate Thanksgiving in their own silly way.

A dog follows the bus to school, where he meets the teacher and takes part in the activities of the class.

Nancy is delighted that the new boy in her class is from Paris and sets out to become his friend, then discovers that this Parisian is not quite as fancy as she had thought.