Marion Dane Bauer

Describes how the universe, the planet Earth, and a human child all came into being, and how all are interconnected.

"A book about how much we love our little ones"--Back cover.

Relates how, since the first Christmas, animals around the world have been able to speak at midnight on Christmas Eve to rejoice and proclaim, "The Child is here!"

"From planets and stars to constellations and meteor showers, readers will discover the amazing sights that can be seen in our night sky in this stellar Level 1 Ready-to-Read"--

Runt, the smallest wolf cub in the litter, seeks to prove himself to his father, King, and the rest of the pack and to earn a new name. DEEP IN THE Minnesota forest, where only the strong survive, four regular-sized pups-Leader, Sniffer, Runner, and Thinker-are pushed into the world. Then one last, very small pup is born into the wolf pack. He is called Runt. From the very start, Runt struggles in the harsh wild world of the wolves. He tries learning...

Briefly describes the geography of the Misssissippi River, along with some history of the transportation and commerce associated with the river.

Describes in verse the lion that is March weather, which finally gives way to the lamb of spring.

"All living things need water to survive. But when there is too much rain, a flood can happen. Learn how floods form and how we try to avoid them" --

Engages readers to lift the flaps to see which body parts are hiding underneath clothing.