Central Kansas Library System

Word Bird puts words about Halloween in his word house, introducing such words as 'witches,' 'costumes,' and 'masks.' Catch everyone's favorite little bird with a colorful, modern look! These updated versions of Jane Belk Moncure's popular beginner books from the 1980s reflect current educational standards as well as social and cultural changes. The clear, clean typeface and dynamic illustrations encourage today's kids to try their wings in fun, learn-to-read...

After Mercy Watson follows the delightful scent and delicious taste of the pansies her thoughtful neighbors plant to beautify their yard, animal control officer Francine Poulet is called out to handle the case, which brings unexpected results.

Five tales recounting the adventures of two best friends - Frog and Toad.

"George and Harold are usually responsible kids -- whenever anything bad happens, George and Harold are usually responsible! This time, they accidentally invent an army of terrifying talking toilets. Luckily, they know a superhero with enough snap in his waistband to save the day! This looks like another job for the amazing Captain Underpants!" Principal Krupp once again turns into the superhero Captain Underpants in order to save the world, and...

High-contrast black-and-white art for babies who are beginning to look and learn.

Michael loves collecting words, especially those that are unusual, and knowing that one of his new words is naughty does not stop him from sharing it with his friends at school.

Snail goes on three errands for his teacher and has amazing adventures. In three chapters, the diminutive snail eagerly volunteers to get things for his teacher. Each time he has adventures. A flood erupts from the drinking fountain, a fire extinguisher takes him to outer space, and musical instruments come to life in this humorous story with cartoonlike pictures.

True account of the training and early work experiences of the German shepherd which became the first Seeing Eye dog in America.

"Pig makes art. Cat does not like the art. Will Cat have a change of heart?"-- Pig is painting, but Cat is not impressed; while Cat naps, Pig paints spots on him, which could mean the end of their friendship.