Marion Dane Bauer

A fox wonders how he should prepare for the coming winter, but what other animals advise will not work for him until another fox comes to his aid.

When his best friend drowns while they are both swimming in a treacherous river that they had promised never to go near, Joel is devastated and terrified at having to tell both sets of parents the terrible consequences of their disobedience.

Explores the formation of the universe.

Alison dresses as a fierce and ugly pirate for Halloween, but she is disappointed and angry when everyone says she looks cute.

Frog learns how to share his best friend, Turtle, with the other animals.

Simply describes how various baby animals come into the world and what happens when a human baby is born.

Turtle talks to different animals about the coming winter, trying to find a dream that will fit her and prepare her for the long cold season of darkness.

Say hello to Mr. Geo, everybody's favorite geography teacher! He loves to explore new places. Today he's visiting Massachusetts, the Bay State. His first stop is Boston for a huge Fourth of July celebration. Then he'll ride the Swan Boats, re-enact the Boston Tea Party, and walk the historic Freedom Trail. He'll also meet "Pilgrims," ride bikes on Cape Cod, hike the beautiful Berkshires, and much, much more. Join Mr. Geo on his travels around Massachusetts....

Sleepiness is compared to the actions of a spider, a mouse, a bird, and increasingly larger animals.

A boy, a dog, and an old man are lonely before the boy plans a rally, the dog looks for a boy, and all the townspeople run to the old man's aid when lightning strikes his home and something miraculous happens.