Michael Emberley

A girl tries and tries again to learn to ride a bicycle and all her friends provide words of encouragement.

Uses bird and bee cartoon characters to present straightforward explanations of topics related to sexual development, love, reproduction, adoption, sexually transmitted diseases, and more.

Introduces human sexuality, describes the changes brought about by puberty, and discusses sexual abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS, and pregnancy, and safe Internet practices. Two cartoon characters, a curious bird and a squeamish bee have, often humorous, questions of their own. This version includes new and updated information, including more about gender, that has become known and verified to make sure kids and teens have the information...

"Priscilla is obsessed with gorillas. But when her ape-like behavior gets her sent to the Thinking Corner, Priscilla wonders if she is really channeling her inner gorilla, or just being a troublemaker"--

When Adelaide annoys Bailey, their entire preschool class gets upset, one child after another, until Zelda zaps Adelaide and a round of apologies begins.

Present a new collection of poems, from both classic and contemporary poets, which are especially suited for learning by heart and reciting aloud.

During "murketiden, " the dark months between September and March, a Norwegian girl and her family try to hasten the arrival of spring.

While taking cheese pies to her Granny, Ruby, a small but tough- minded little mouse, forgets her mother's advice not to talk to cats.