Danny wishes his dad would come home from Nevada for Christmas and writes him a letter to tell him so. When snow cuts off the mail until spring, only postman John Thompson can get through the Sierra Nevada Mountains to deliver his letter. "Based on a true story, this is lively historical fiction with a nice sense of character and adventure, and] the illustrations are packed with feeling and action." --BL.

Notable 1992 Children's Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)

Danny's going to camp--and he's taking the dinosaur First introduced in 1958 with Danny and the Dinosaur and the recent stars of Happy Birthday, Danny and the Dinosaur, this popular pair is together again in an adventure sure to please beginning readers and happy campers alike.

Children's Choices for 1997 (IRA/CBC)

Brrr ... ing
There's the school bell
It's the first day back at school for Arthur and Violet and all of their friends. Time for riding the school bus, going to class, and best of all, eating snacks and playing games at recess.

But this year the first day is full of surprises. The bus ride to school is an unexpected adventure, and Arthur's friend, Norman, almost loses his lunch box. Just when things settle down, Arthur finds his snack has disappeared from his lunch box. What will happen next on this exciting first day of school?

Beginning readers heading back to school...

Learn to read with this funny rhyming story starring a big orange tabby cat

The fat cat sat on the mat. "Get off " said the rat. But the fat cat just sat. Will the rat get the fat cat off the mat?

This funny, phonetic Level One I Can Read is perfect for kids learning to sound out words and sentences.

Bridget, the sassy gator from the Glades, returns for more high-energy fun in this sequel to Zack's Alligator. Zack takes Bridget to school for show-and-tell, where she sings, skateboards, and generally turns the classroom upside down. For Zack's class, show-and-tell will never be the same

"Do you need an elephant?"

Oliver has always dreamed of working in the circus, but what will he do when the circus already has enough elephants?

Happy Birthday, Arthur

Arthur is having a gymnastics party for his birthday, with prizes for balancing, tumbling, and rope climbing. Arthur is sure that he will win the prize for best all--around gymnast. But his little sister, Violet, and her friend Wilma have been practicing-and they may have a surprise in store....