"Live always in the best company when you read," said Sydney Smith, a nineteenth-century clergyman. But how does one determine what is "best" when choosing books for young people? Good books, like good companions, should broaden a student's world, encourage him to appreciate what is lovely, and help him discern between truth and falsehood. These three concepts undergird the choices we have made for Best Books. The works listed in the general bibliographies are intended for recreational reading and focus on the first two ideas. The two sections titled "Books for Analysis and Discussion," one for grades 6-8 and another for grades 8-12, focus on the third concept and are included for the distinct purpose of helping students develop discernment. The annotated bibliographies as well as the final section, "Guidelines for Choosing Books," will provide valuable insight and help clarify how the works in these two sections might be used.

Aardema, Verna. Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears. Illus. Leo Dillon and Diane Dillon. 1975. In this 1976 Caldecott Medal winner, Mosquito starts a tall tale that is passed to Iguana, Python, Rabbit, and finally to Mother Owl. Through this experience, Mosquito learns never to tell tales. Instead she adopts a habit that lingers with um today.

Adelson, Leone. All Ready for Summer. Illus. Kathleen Elgin. 1956. An information/concept book about spring, a time when animals, plants, and people prepare for mummer.

Adoff, Arnold.Eats: Poems. Illus. Susan Russo. 1979. This delightful book is full of clever poetry, all about food. Children will enjoy the humor and unusual arrangement of some of the poems.

Agostinelli, Maria Enrica. I Know Something You Don't Know. 1970. In this intriguing picture book, partially seen objects become unexpected surprises when the whole picture is revealed. Young children will find this book especially delightful.

Allamand, Pascale. The Little Goat in the Mountains. Trans. Michael Bullock. 1977. This fanciful tale relates the story of a little goat who goes in search of some beautiful alpine flowers. He intends to decorate the necks of all the goats, hoping that the townspeople will then admire them am much am they admire the flower-laden cows.

Allen, Gertrude E. Everyday Animals. 1961. This information book reveals fascinating details about the cottontail rabbit, chipmunk, white-footed mouse, striped skunk, porcupine, and gray squirrel.

---. Everyday Turtles, Toads, and Their Kin. 1970. Young readers will find this book informative and enjoyable am they learn about turtles, lizards, snakes, salamanders, toads, and frogs.

Allen, Jeffrey. Mary Alice, Operator Number Nine. Illus. James Marshall. 1975. A simple story about a duck named Mary Alice who is a responsible and efficient telephone operator. When Mary Alice gets sick, the other animals find that none of them who try to take her place can do the job quite am well am she does.

Allen, Judy. Usborne Guide to Stamps and Stamp Collecting. 1981. Colorful illustrations of stamps make this an informative source for the young stamp collector.

Alston, Eugenia. Come Visit a Prairie Dog Town. Illus. St. Tamara. 1976. This intriguing book describes the activities in a prairie dog town. The black-and-white illustrations show great attention to detail.

Andersen, Hans Christian. The Ugly Duckling. Illus. Johannes Larsen. Translated by R. P. Keigwin. 1955. This story, one of Andersen's most endearing, teaches the timeless theme of self-acceptance.

Anderson, C. W. Billy and Blaze. 1962. Billy, a young boy who loves horses, receives a beautiful bay pony for his birthday. Billy's adventures with his new pony begin in this first book of the Billy and Blaze series.

---. Blaze and the Forest Fire. 1962. Billy and Blaze discover a forest fire and set out to find help before the fire destroys the farmers' lands.

---. Blaze and the Gray Spotted Pony. 1968. Tommy, like Billy, loves horses and dreams of having a gray spotted pony. This is the story of how his dream is fulfilled.

---. Blaze and the Indian Cave. 1964. While on a camping expedition in the hills, Billy and Blaze set up camp in an Indian cave. During the night Blaze disappears, and an old Indian offers to help Billy discover what has happened to his pony.

---. Blaze and the Lost Quarry. 1966. While on one of their riding adventures through the countryside, Billy and Blaze discover a lost quarry. This discovery leads to other interesting discoveries.

---. Blaze and Thunderbolt. 1955. This is the story of Billy's attempt to befriend a beautiful, wild horse named Thunderbolt.

---. Blaze Finds Forgotten Roads. 1970. Billy and Tommy ride their ponies, Blaze and Dusty, into the hills to do some exploring. This is a story of the treasures they find on their expedition.

---. Blaze Shows the Way. 1969. Billy and Tommy decide to enter their horses in a show. But they soon discover that Dusty, Tommy's horse, is afraid of jumping. Billy and Blaze determine to help Tommy teach Dusty to overcome that fear.

---. Pony for Three. 1958. Spot, a pony, is given to three children who love him dearly. One day Spot steps into a woodchuck hole and hurts his foot. The children determine that it is up to them to nurse Spot back to health.

---. The Rumble-Seat Pony. 1971. One day while riding in a rumble-seat car, three children see a dirty pony for sale. They buy the pony and take him home. To their delight they find that buried under all the dirt is a beautiful pony.

Anderson, LaVere. Svea: The Dancing Moose. Illus. Richard Amundsen. 1978. Svea, a tamed female moose, is sent to Denmark to prevent the Dane's moose herd from becoming extinct. But Svea enjoys people and finds her way back to town no matter where she is placed. The entertaining moose makes friends of all the children and many of the adults.

Anderson, Lonzo. Ponies of Mykillengi. Illus. by Adrienne Adams. 1966. Rauf and Egli protect themselves and their pony near her foaling time in the midst of an earthquake and storm in Iceland.

Anglund, Joan Walsh. A Friend Is Someone Who Likes You. 1958. A charming concept book on the value of friendship.

---. Animal Counting Book. Illus. Moritz Kennel. 1974. Adapting the old nursery rhyme "Over in the Meadow," this book uses poetry to teach children about the activities of animals.

---. The Brave Cowboy. 1959. This is a fanciful book about a young boy who imagines himself a cowboy.

Appell, Clara, and Appell, Morey. Glenn Learns to Read. Photographer Suzanne Szasz. 1964. A simple story about Glenn, a first-grader, who learns to read and eventually gets his own library card and the chance to choose his own books.

Arnold, Caroline. A Walk in the Desert. IIlus. Freya Tanz. 1990. The simple text describes plants and animals that live in the desert, including cactuses, lizards, and jack rabbits. The full-page illustrations are vivid and colorful.

---. Who Works Here? Photographer Carole Bertol. 1982. The book describes how diverse jobs add to the vitality of a community.

Ayres, Pam. When Dad Fills in the Garden Pond. Illus. 1988. A child describes the virtues of the family pond, without which life would not be nearly so much fun.

Baba, Noboru. Eleven Cats in a Bag. 1988. Eleven naughty cats learn the importance of obeying instructions on signs after an encounter with a laughing monster.

Bailey, Carolyn Sherwin. Flickertail. Illus. 1962. Because he is different, Flickertail, a squirrel with a golden tail, can find no friends among the Nutting family of squirrels. Forced to look elsewhere, Flickertail makes friends with Bear, Coon, the Beaver family, and Skunk. When a fire destroys the mountain, Flickertail becomes a hero, and the Nutting family begins to realize their mistake in shunning Flickertail.

Baker, Eugene. I Want to Be a Forester: Illus. Darrell Wiskur. 1969. Dan, a city boy, loves being a "trail blazer." His Uncle Joe takes him to see the forest where he works as a forester. Dan learns about conservation, how to protect forests, and how to become a forester. He has fun logging and camping. Children would gain much from this information book about forestry and camping.

---. I Want to Be a Service Station Attendant. 1972. A boy traveling with his father sees firsthand the job of a service station attendant and the workings of a service station.

Balian, Lorna. The Aminal. 1972. Patrick finds his Aminal while on a picnic and later describes it to a friend. This friend describes it to another friend, and so on. The descriptions of the animal become more and more fantastic and "monster-like." Eventually all of Patrick's friends decide they must warn and protect him, but when they arrive, they are surprised to discover the true identity of Patrick's "monster."

---. I Love You, Mary Jane. 1967. A simple story about some children and their favorite dog, Mary Jane. Mary Jane's birthday party provides the setting in which the children show their love for this big, shaggy dog.

Bancroft, Henrietta. Down Comes the Leaves. Illus. Nonny Hogrogian. 1961. Changes in trees are caused by the changes in weather. This information book not only identifies the leaves of many common trees but also explains the service that leaves perform for the trees.

Bancroft, Henrietta, and VanGelder, Richard G. Animals in Winter: Illus. Gaetano di Palma. 1963. This information book explains how some animals hibernate during winter while others find their food under the snow.

Bannon, Laura. The Gift of Hawaii. 1961. An endearing story about a little boy and his pet myna bird who look for a gift for Mama's birthday. Both the story and charming illustrations give interesting details about Hawaii.

Barrier, Bob. The Elevator/Escalator^- Book. 1990. Simple text describes elevators, escalators, and other forms of transportation, while fanciful color pictures illustrate the text and tell a story of their own.

Barr, Cathrine. Gingercat's Catch. 1970. When it is time to return to the United States, Tom and Jennifer must find a home in India for their cat. They take Gingercat to the village state office to try to get him a job catching mice.

Barr, Jene. Good Morning, Teacher Illus . Lucy Hawkinson and John Hawkinson. 1957. The children will enjoy this primer, which is all about beginning school days.

---. Mr. Zip and the U.S. Mail. Illus . Helen Fulkerson. 1964. This information book gives a good summary of the mailman's role in the mail system. It also gives a very thorough, yet simple, explanation of how the whole system works.

Barrett, Judi. Benjamin's 365 Birthdays. Illus. Ron Barrett. 1974. A dog named Benjamin discovers how he can have a birthday every day.

Bartlett, Margaret Farrington. The Clean Brook. Illus. Aldren A. Watson. 1960. This beginning science reader shows how fish and screens of rocks and sand help clean the brook.

---. Where the Brook Begins. Illus . Aldren A. Watson. 1961. Rain forms pools which build brooks or streams. In this simple information book the author rhythmically describes how this phenomenon occurs.

Bartoli, Jennifer. In a Meadow Two Hares Hide. Illus. Takeo Ishida. 1978. This informative story about two snowshoe rabbits (hares) shows how they survive in a meadow, how they change with the seasons, and how these changes protect them from predators.

Bauer, Judith. What's It Like to Be an Airline Pilot? 1990. This information book describes the work of an airline pilot as he gets his plane into the air, completes the scheduled flight, and lands. Colorful illustrations and captions are included.

---. What's It Like to Be a Nurse? 1990. This simple book describes the work of a nurse as she makes her rounds and sees to the needs of children that have different medical conditions. Simple but colorful pictures enhance the text.

Beales, Joan. Travel by Land. 1968. The interesting book includes a wealth of information about early-to-modern methods of travel, including the transportation of goods to market.

Beatty, Hetty Burlingame. Little Wild Horse. 1949. When Peter was seven years old, he moved with his family to a western ranch. This is the story of how he finds and tames a wild horse. Brightly colored drawings enhance the quiet charm of the book.

Behrens, June. I Can Be a Nurse. 1986. This informative book describes the different kinds of nurses, their duties, and the places they work. The simple text is enhanced by many full-color photographs.

---. Soo Ling Finds a Way. 1965. Anew laundromat opens- near Soo Ling's grandfather's hand laundry. Fearing for her grandfather's job, Soo Ling suggests that he stand at the window and iron so that people will notice his work. The people do notice, and so does the new laundromat owner.

---. Where Am I? Photographer Austin Anton. 1969. This information book, written in riddle form, describes the helpers found in the community.

Behrens, June, and Brower, Pauline. Colonial Farm. Photographs complied by P. Brower. 1976. The text and photographs of this picture book present life on a farm in colonial Virginia.

Beim, Jerrold A. Andy and the School Bus. Illus. Leonard Shortall. 1947. Andy, who is not yet old enough to go to school, dreams of the day when he will ride the school bus. Eventually, his dream comes true.

---. Country School. Illus. Louis Darling. 1955. This is a story of a young boy named Tony and how he overcomes his fear by helping another child.

---. The Smallest Boy in the Class. Illus. Meg Wohlberg. 1949. Jim, the smallest boy in the class, is nicknamed Tiny. Despite his size, however, Tiny makes the loudest noise and tells the biggest stories. By the end of the story, we also learn that he has the biggest heart.

Bell, Gina. Andy and Mr. Wagner. Illus. George Wilde. 1957. Andy is a little boy who always wanted a dog. This is a charming story of how this dream comes true.

Bemelmans, Ludwig. Madeline. 1939. Madeline, a small and often mischievous child in Mrs. Clavel's charge, has an emergency appendectomy. This rhymed story reveals the fun she made of the situation.

Benchley, Nathaniel. The Deep Dives of Stanley Whale. Illus. Mischa Richter. 1973. Fanciful story of a young whale who bravely saves his uncle's life. Includes many pictures and details about the habits of whales.

---. Oscar Otter. Illus. Arnold Lobel. 1966. This story is about a young otter who disobeys his father and finds himself in danger.

---. Sam the Minuteman. Illus. Arnold Lobel. 1969. This is the story of a young boy named Sam and his reluctance to fight with his father at the battle of Lexington. Circumstances, however, soon change his mind. This easy-to-read story, told from a young boy's viewpoint, provides helpful information about life during the days of the Revolution.

---. The Several Tricks of Edgar Dolphin. Illus. Mamoru Funai. 1970. Edgar Dolphin, a trickster, disobeys his mother and finds himself captured by some underwater divers. He must then use his ingenuity to try to escape.

---. The Strange Disappearance of Arthur Cluck. Illus. Arnold Lobel. 1967. Arthur's unusual habit of riding on other animals' heads causes him to get lost. The wise old owl helps Arthur's mother find her missing son.

Bennett, Rainey, and Preston, Edna M. The Secret Hiding Place. Illus. Rainey Bennett. 1960. This is a charming story about a little hippo who seeks out a secret hiding place where he can be alone, but not too alone.

Berenstain, Michael. The Lighthouse Book. 1979. This is a simple book with readable text and intriguing illustrations which describe several well-known lighthouses, various methods of illumination, and the automated structures used today.

Berg, Jean Horton. The Little Red Hen. Illus. Mel Pekarsky. 1963. This is an excellent book for beginning readers, a charming story which teaches some very timely lessons about the value of diligence.

Bergman, Thomas. Seeing in Special Ways. 1976. Interviews with blind children reveal their feelings and the ways they use their other senses. The book includes remarkable photographs.

Berson, Harold. A Moose Is Not a Mouse. 1975. Victor, a small city mouse, will never be a moose, but he does grow to be a large, brave mouse.

---. Henry Possum. 1973. In this imaginative story, Henry's mother tries to teach him to roll over and play dead. While mastering this skill, he learns some others as well.

---. Raminagrobis and the Mice. 1965. This is a fanciful story about a family of mice who live in an abandoned tower. The disobedience of the youngest son, Grignotin, leads to a dangerous encounter for the entire family with their terrible enemy Raminagrobis.

Beskow, Elsa Maartman. Pelle's New Suit. Trans. Marion Letcher Woodburn. 1929. This is a tender story about a young boy who uses the wool from his lamb to have a new blue suit made for him.

Bishop, Claire Huchet, and Wiese, Kurt. The Five Chinese Brothers. 1938. In this nonsense tale, five Chinese brothers repeatedly escape execution in the most unusual ways.

Bix, Cynthia Overbeck. Ants. Photographer Satoshi Kuribayashi. 1982. Detailed text and remarkable photographs describe the characteristics and behavior of ants.

Bloome, Enid. The Water We Drink! 1971. This simple text and numerous black-and-white photographs explain our need for water, the problem of pollution of water, and the responsibility we have for preserving this resource.

Bolognese, Don. Once Upon a Mountain. 1967. In this fanciful tale, a shepherd boy leaves his flock and climbs a mountain to look for a lost lamb. His mountain climb begins an amusing adventure for him, for his king, and for all the townspeople as well.

Bond, Michael. A Bear Called Paddington. 1958. This fanciful tale is about a charming bear from "Darkest Peru" who lands in London as a stowaway.

Bond, Susan. The Manners Zoo. Illus. Sally Trinkle. 1969. This charming rhyming book describes different animals who have been placed in a zoo because of bad manners. The comparison between these animals and bad-mannered people provides some good entertainment and valuable lessons.

Bongiorno, Mary M. and Gee, Mable. How Can I Find Out? Illus. Lucy Hawkinson and John Hawkinson. 1963. Timmy goes to the library to find out about ants for a class report. He ends up telling his class not about ants but about how he found out about ants. This is a good book to use as an introduction to the library.

Bonsall, Crosby. The Case of the Cat's Meow. 1965. Wizard, Tubby, Skinny, and Snitch are "private eyes" who set out to find Snitch's cat Mildred and end up finding a good deal more.

---. The Case of the Hungry Stranger. 1963. Wizard and friends team up again; this time they are trying to find the thief who stole a neighbor's blueberry pie.

---. Tell Me Some More. Illus. Fritz Seibel. 1961. Andrew takes his friend Tim to a special place he has found where they can find all kinds of interesting animals and do the most interesting things.

Borack, Barbara. Grandpa. Illus . Ben Shecter. 1967. This is a charming story about a young girl and her grandfather.

Brandenberg, Aliki. My Five Senses. 1962. Children will find this well-illustrated information book about the five senses both informative and interesting.

Brandenberg, Franz. Fresh Cider and Pie. Illus. Aliki Brandenberg. 1973. In this nonsense story the spider decides to give the fly he has just caught his last wish before he eats him. The fly's favorite dish is apple pie with a glass of cider.

Brandt, Keith. What Makes It Rain? IIlus. Yoshi Miyake. 1982. This information book follows the journey of a raindrop through the water cycle and briefly discusses_. the characteristics and importance of water.

Branley, Franklyn Mansfield. The Big Dipper Illus. Ed Emberley. 1962. Young children will learn how to find the Big Dipper and will learn some of the legends about this constellation. No adult help is necessary to make this simply-written book understandable.

---. Big Tracks, Little Tracks. Illus. Leonard Kessler. 1960. The book describes the myriad, interesting tracks people and animals make when it snows.

---. Flash, Crash, Rumble, and Roll. 1964. In this delightful book, Branley explains the wonder of thunder and lightning.

---. Floating and Sinking. Illus. Robert Glaster. 1967. Branley discusses how and why objects float or sink. Simple experiments are described to illustrate the concept.

---. Gravity is a Mystery. Illus. Don Madden. 1970. While no one really understands what gravity is, some facts about gravity can be made clear for children. Lively illustrations complement the text.

---. The Moon Seems to Change. Illus. Helen Borten. 1960. This book illustrates simple science concepts concerning the moon.

---. North, South, East, and West. Illus Robert Galster. 1966. This book explains to young children how to tell directions simply by looking at the sun. Using a compass is also discussed.

---. The Planets in Our Solar System. IIlus. Don Madden. 1981. This book uses illustrations, simple explanations, and easy-to-do experiments to give the young child a good understanding of the vastness and wonder of our solar system.

---. Rain and Hail. Illus. Borten Crowell. 1963. This concept book discusses how rain and hail form and fall to the earth.

---. Rockets and Satellites. Illus. Bill Sokol. 1961. Simple language is used to explain what a rocket and a satellite are and what they can do.

---. Snow Is Falling. Illus. Helen Stone. 1963. This informative book shows the benefits and the hardships that are caused by snow.

---. The Sun: Our Nearest Star: Illus. Helen Borten. 1961. This simple concept book discusses the sun and how it helps us.

---. What Makes Day and Night. Illus. Helen Borten. 1961. The beginning reader can learn from this text why we have sunrise and sunset.

---. What the Moon Is Like. Illus. Vladimir Bobri. 1963. Some important questions about the moon are answered in this book. Questions like the moon's size and its light and dark spots are discussed.

Breinburg, Petronella. Shawn's Red Bike. Illus. Errol Lloyd. 1976. This is a story of a small boy named Shawn who saves his money to buy a new red bicycle only to find that the bicycle is too large for him. Shawn perseveres until he overcomes this obstacle as well.

Bridwell, Norman. Clifford, the Small Red Puppy. 1985. A fanciful story about Emily's dog, which grows to immense size. The book has a simple but engaging text and excellent pictures.

Brierley, Louise. King Lion and His Cooks. 1981. King Lion has five cooks, each with a specialty, but one weekend, he takes matters into his own hands. The book has detailed, colorful illustrations.

Bright, Robert. My Red Umbrella. 1959. A little girl starts out with her umbrella on a sunny day. When it begins to rain, she finds that several little animals come to join her under her bright umbrella.

Brinckloe, Julie. Gordon Goes Camping. Illus. Julie Brinckloe. 1975. After a bear named Gordon reads a book about camping, he decides he wants to try it. A turtle named Marvin suggests all the camping supplies Gordon will need. Gordon finds, however, that he cannot possibly carry everything. Marvin helps him solve this problem too.

Broekel, Ray. Fire Fighters. 1981. This information book uses simple text and numerous photographs to discuss the work of firefighters and to describe a variety of fire trucks.

---. Police. 1981. The book is an introduction to the training, equipment, and duties of police officers.

Brothers, Aileen, and Holsclaw, Cora. Just One Me. Illus. Jan Balet. 1967. This is a simple story showing the value of individuality.

Brown, Marc. Pickle Things. 1980. Through simple humorous verse, the author describes what a pickle is not.

---. Your First Garden Book. 1981. How-to-do-it text suggests gardening projects such as sprouting seeds and growing sun flowers. Illustrations are colorful and humorous, with simple captions, riddles, and comments that children will enjoy.

Brown, Marcia. The Bun: A Tale from Russia. 1972. This is a familiar folktale about a proud bun who is outsmarted by a fox.

---. How, Hippo! 1969. Little Hippo usually stays close to his mother, but one day he ventures away and meets a crocodile.

Brown, Margaret Wise. The Country Noisy Book. Illus. Leonard Weisgard. 1940. A simple story about a dog named Muffin and his visit to the country.

---. Fox Eyes. Illus. Garth Williams. 1977. A fox causes concern among all the animals who think he is spying on them to learn their secrets. They soon learn, however, that the fox has a secret of his own.

---. Goodnight Moon. Illus. Clement Hurd. 1947. This is a charming picture book illustrating the coming of night.

Brown, Margaret Wise, and Gergely, Tibor. The Noisy Book. 1939. A blindfolded dog uses his sense of hearing to recognize the things around him.

---. The Summer Noisy Book. 1951. Muffin, a little black dog, hears all kinds of interesting sounds in the course of a summer's day. Accompanying the simple text are bright, bold illustrations.

---. Wheel on the Chimney. 1954. This delightful book describes the storks leaving Europe and flying to Africa then returning north again in the spring.

Brown, Myra Berry. Pip Camps Out. Illus. Phyllis Graham. 1966. When his sister goes on a camping trip, Pip decides to camp out in his own back yard, but he finds that all the night noises make it harder to fall asleep than he anticipated.

Bruna, Dick. Little Red Riding Hood. 1966. Simple illustrations and text are used to present the traditional story of "Little Red Riding Hood."

Brustlein, Janice. Little Bear Learns to Read the Cookbook. Illus. Marian Foster Curtiss. 1969. Unlike the other animals, Little Bear cannot seem to do anything worthwhile until a baker gives him a cookbook.

---. Michael Is Brave. Emily McCully. 1971. Michael is afraid to use the slide, but, by helping a little girl who is also afraid, he discovers that he can be brave.

Buckley, Helen E. The Little Pig in the Cupboard. 1968. An excellent story about a piggy bank that a little boy watches and wonders about. Soft line drawings help convey the mood of the text.

Budd, Lillian. The People on Long Ago Street. Illus. Marilyn Miller. 1964. This intriguing book recounts interesting customs in America before radio, television, automobiles, and electricity.

Budney, Blossom. A Kiss is Round. Illus. Vladimir Bobri. 1954. Light verse and bright illustrations describe several objects that are round.

Buff, Mary, and Buff, Conrad. Forest Folk. 1962. The activities of all the forest animals are pictured in their woodland habitat throughout the four seasons.

Bulla, Clyde Robert. The Moon Singe: Illus. Trina Schart Hyman. 1969. Torr attracts the attention of the queen with his beautiful singing. But the queen soon realizes that in bringing Ton to the palace, she would destroy the gift she admires in him.

---. New Boy in Dublin. Illus. Jo Polseno. 1969. Coady, who goes to Dublin to work as a page in a hotel, is overcome by homesickness until he meets a younger page whom he is able to befriend and whose job he endeavors to protect.

---. Star of Wild Horse Canyon. Illus. Grace Paull. 1953. While Danny and his family are searching for his horse, Star, Danny discovers a young neighbor boy who has been missing. The boy then aids Danny in solving the mystery of Star's disappearance.

---. A Tree Is a Plant. Illus. Lois Lignell. 1960. Using an apple tree as an example, Bulla traces the life cycle of a tree, from seed to flower to fruit.

Bunting, Eve. Winter's Coming. Illus. Howard Knotts. 1977. This is a delightful portrait of how one family prepares for the coming of winter.

Bunyan, John. Pilgrim's Progress. 1939. Retold for modern readers by Mary Godolphin. IIlus. Robert Lawson. 1967. In this adaptation of Bunyan's classic, the tone of the original text and the spiritual lessons it presents are made accessible to children. The vivid illustrations of Pilgrim's encounters also create dynamic adventure for children.

Buxbaum, Susan Kovacs, and Rita Golden Gelman. Splash! All About Baths. Illus. Maryann Cocca-Leffler. 1987. Before he takes a bath, Penguin answers questions such as "What shape is water?" and "Why do soap and water make you clean?" Humorous illustrations enhance the simple text.

Bruningham, John. Cannonball Simp. 1982. An abandoned dog finds a circus and climbs into a cannon. Later he is admired for his talent and for his daring acts as a circus performer.

---. cluck baa. n.d. Whimsical illustrations and simple text that consists only of sound words will delight the young reader.

Burton, Jane. Animals Keeping Safe. 1989. Photographs and text depict how animals use teeth, claws, horns, camouflage, poison, and other ways to protect themselves from their enemies. Both common and uncommon animals and insects are featured.

---. Buffy the Barn Owl. 1989. Read-aloud text and excellent photographs depict a barn owl as it feeds, grows, and learns to fly during the first year of its life.

Burton, Virginia Lee. Choo Choo. 1937. A little locomotive gets tired of dutifully pulling train cars every day and decides to go off by herself. Through her adventures, she soon learns the value of contentment.

---. Katy and the Big Snow. 1943. In this simple story Katy, a red crawler tractor, helps a town hit by a big snowstorm.

---. The Little House. 1942. A well-loved story that describes the changes imposed by civilization on a small house. Simple text and superbly detailed, full-color illustrations are used in this classic.

---. Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel. 1939. Mike Mulligan uses his steam shovel to dig the foundation of the town hall in Popperville. But this proves to be only the beginning of their contribution to the people of Popperville.

Busch, Phyllis S. Once There Was a Tree. Photographer Arline Strong. 1968. The development and demise of a tree is explained with the help of excellent black-and-white photography. Good illustrations also show the potentially harmful forms of life to the tree such as fungi, tent caterpillars, and lichens.

Byars, Betsy. Go and Hush the Baby. Illus. Emily A. McCully. 197 1. In this amusing and realistic story, a little boy devises various ways of amusing the baby in the family.

Calhoun, Mary. Euphonia and the Flood. Illus. Simms Taback. 1976. This simple story teaches that whatever is worth doing is worth doing well. Euphonia has only a broom, a pig, and a boat. But one day when it begins to rain and the water comes up to the house, she uses what she has to save the animals.

---. The Traveling Ball of String. Illus. Janet McCaffery. 1969. This fanciful tale tells how a widow's ball of string performed a good deed and became a hero.

Caple, Kathy. The Biggest Nose. 1985. Eleanor the elephant worries about having a big nose. Her classmates even tease her about having the biggest nose in school, but she eventually solves her problem.

Careme, Maurice. Mother Raspberry. Illus. Marie Wabbes. 1969. Mother Raspberry lives alone in her little white cottage in the woods. Each year, late in the summer, the village children come to help pick and preserve her berries. The children cannot visit Mother Raspberry during the bad weather of winter, but every day they can see the smoke curling up from her chimney. But one day there is no smoke, and the children prepare to make the difficult journey to see what happened to their friend.

Carle, Eric. The Tiny Seed. 1970. This intriguing information/concept book uses vivid illustrations and a simple, concise text to teach children about seeds.

---. Do You Want to Be My Friend? 1971 This picture book about a lonely mouse is good for stimulating children's individual storytelling and expressive language skills.

---. The Mixed-Up Chameleon. 1975. This story, which has a very brief text, is about a chameleon who wishes he could be like each of the animals he sees in the zoo. He finds it really is best to be himself.

---. The Very Busy Spider: 1989. An easy-to-read, simple story about a spider spinning its web. The text is highlighted by excellent illustrations.

---. The Very Hungry Caterpillar: 1969. This cleverly illustrated book teaches concepts not only about caterpillars but also about days of the week, foods, and numbers. (This book uses the term "cocoon" instead of the correct term "chrysalis" for a butterfly stage.)

---. The Very Quiet Cricket. 1990. This charming story about a little cricket trying to learn how to sing is enhanced by unique, colorful illustrations and a wonderful surprise ending.

Carlisle, Jane. Balloon. Illus. Jane Miller. 1968. An easy-to-read text about the experiences of a boy and his "pet" balloon.

Carlisle, Norman and Madelyn. Rivers. 1982. Simple text describes how a river begins, the many ways people use rivers, and the importance of keeping them unpolluted.

Carrick, Donald. The Deer in the Pasture. 1976. A lonely deer joins Mr. Wakeman's herd of cows. When hunting season comes, however, Mr. Wakeman must find a way to frighten the deer back into the woods for its own protection.

Casey, Denise. The Friendly Prairie Dog. 1987. Simple text and large, colorful photographs introduce the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the prairie dog.

Catherall, Ed. A., and Holt, P. N. Working with Water. 1969. This book presents simple, interesting activities to do with water.

Caudill, Rebecca. The Best-Loved Doll. 1962. Illus. Elliott Gilbert. Betsy has a difficult time deciding which of her dolls to take to her friend's party. Prizes are to be given for the oldest doll, the best-dressed doll, and the doll who can do the most things. Betsy decides to take her favorite, old, much-played-with Jennifer, despite the fact that she fits none of the prize categories. But Betsy is pleasantly surprised when she reaches the party.

---. Did You Carry the Flag Today, Charley? 1966. This is an enjoyable book which teaches young children the importance of learning and doing what is right at school. The pen and ink sketches enhance the simple story.

---. A Pocketful of Cricket. Illus. Evanline Ness. 1964. An engaging story about a boy and his cricket.

Cavanah, Frances. Abe Lincoln Gets His Chance. Illus. Don Sibley. 1959. This biography covers the early years of Lincoln's life, including his financial problems, the death of his mother, the abandonment by his father, and his marriage to Mary Todd. It is she who encourages Abe in ways that eventually prepare him for his service to America.

Cave, Ron Joyce. What About Trucks? 1982. This information book describes a different type of truck on each page. Application questions follow each new description.

Chald, Dorothy. Poisons Make You Sick. 1984. In this information book simple, instructive text and bright illustrations help children understand the danger of some substances.

---. Stop, Look, and Listen for Trains. 1983. Simple text tells about types of train cars and gives tips for safety at railroad tracks and crossings. Colorful illustrations are included.

Chandler, Edna Walker. Cowboy Sam and Big Bill. Illus. Jack Merryweather. 1960. Big Bill goes to work on a ranch as a cook. The other cowboys give Bill a cookbook so that he can make new things to eat, and he eventually wins first prize for his pie in a baking contest.

---. Cowboy Sam and Porky. Illus. Jack Merryweather. 1961. Porky, Big Bill's horse, has a reputation on the ranch for eating but not working. But Porky's reputation changes one day when a cowboy who is hurt needs his help.

---. Cowboy Sam and Shorty. Illus. Jack Merryweather. 1962. This is the story of how some cowboys on a western ranch find a needed watchdog for their ranch.

Chandoha, Walter. A Foal for You. 1967. This concept book discusses a foal as it grows.

Chapin, Cynthia. Wings and Wheels. Illus. Kevin Royt. 1967. Mike and Mary explore the uses of wheels and wings in everyday life.

Charles, Donald. Calico Cat Meets Bookworm. 1978. Calico Cat is bored until Bookworm introduces him to all the exciting books found at the library.

Child, Lydia Maria. Over the River and Through the Wood. Illus. Brinton Turkle. 1974. This book illustrates the traditional song "Over the River and Through the Wood."

Claverie, Jean. The Three Little Pigs. 1989. This book is a happy retelling of the traditional nursery rhyme, featuring the pigs and the wolf in modern clothes and providing a most satisfactory ending.

Coatsworth, Elizabeth. The Dog From Nowhere. Illus. Don Sibley. 1958. John grows despondent waiting and hoping for his dog Pal to return until one evening he discovers a weakened, large black dog at his door. Inky, as John names him, is not claimed by anyone and so becomes John's new friend. But Inky's loyalty is put to a real test when the true owner appears.

Coles, Peter, and Kincaid, Doug. Ears and Hearing. 1983. In this book colorful photographs and lively text involve the reader and help him develop basic concepts relating to sound.

---. Taste and Smell. 1983. An easy-to-read story with bright pictures and intriguing activities that explore the senses of taste and smell.

---. Touch and Feel. 1983. A well-illustrated read-and-do book with simple vocabulary and activities that use the sense of touch to develop concepts of shape, size, and texture.

Collier, Ethel. Hundreds and Hundreds of Strawberries.  Illus. Honore Guilbeau. 1969. Tim is able to help a sick, elderly man with his roadside market by picking fruit and gathering eggs. He finds he still has a job even after the old man gets better.

---. Who Goes There in My Garden? Illus. Honore Guilbeau. 1963. A little boy waits patiently for the right weather to come so that he can plant his seeds. The day arrives, he plants his seeds, and the sun and the rain cause his beans to grow. His friend from France helps him to know which insects and bugs are helpful to his garden.

Compere, Mickie. Thomas Alva Edison, Inventor Illus. Jerome B. Moriarty. 1964. This brief account of Edison's life mentions only the most significant of his inventions: the light bulb, the movie camera, and the phonograph. Children will come to understand much of Edison's frustration and great effort with these inventions.

Conford, Ellen. Impossible, Possum. Illus. Rosemary Wells. 1971. Randolph cannot hang by his tail as all possums seem to be able to do. However, Randolph's smart (and smart-alecky) sister uses a trick which bolsters his confidence and enables him to hang by his tail with the other possums.

Conklin, Gladys. Elephants of Africa. Illus. Joseph Cellini. 1972. This book gives many facts about elephants' daily habits.

---. Lucky Ladybugs. Illus. Glen Rounds. 1968. This concept book traces the development of the ladybug and its usefulness to man.

---. When Insects Are Babies. Illus. Artur Marokvia. 1969. In this book, children enjoy discovering baby insects and watching them grow up to be adult insects.

Craft, Ruth. The Winter Bear: Illus. Erik Blegvad. 1975. This rhyming story tells of two boys and their sister who go outside for a walk on a winter day. It takes them a while to get ready. They count birds, gather a winter bouquet, pat a cow (who has her winter coat on), and the smaller boy finds a stuffed bear stuck in the top of a bush. He takes the bear out of the bush and goes home to find him "something to wear."

Craig, Janet. Now I Know What's Under the Ocean. Illus. Paul Harvey. 1982. Brief text and big, colorful pictures introduce animals and plants that live in the ocean.

Crawford, Mel. The Cowboy Book. 1968. This is a simple informative book about the West which illustrates and explains various cowboy gear and discusses the many experiences in the day of the cowboy. The pictures are realistic and colorful.

Credle, Ellis. Down, Down the Mountain. 196 1. A brother and sister from the mountains raise turnips in order to buy themselves new shoes. Hard work and generosity are rewarded in this simple tale.

Cretan, Gladys. Y Ten Brothers with Camels. Illus. Piero Ventura. 1975. This is a rhyming and counting book about ten brothers who come to a feast, each bringing a camel to sell in the East.

Cristini, Ermanno. In My Garden. 1981. An appealing picture book that invites the reader to discover and discuss the creatures pictured on each page.

Curry, Nancy. A Beautiful Day for a Picnic. Illus. Harvey Mandlin. 1968. A simple story about a teacher and her students preparing for a class picnic.

---. Do You Suppose Miss Riley Knows?Photographer Harvey Mandlin. 1967. Rudy wonders if his teacher, Miss Riley, knows that it is his birthday.

---. The Littlest House. Illus. Jacques Rupp. 1968. An interesting book about a boy who tells of his life in a trailer.

Dalgliesh, Alice. The Bears on Hemlock Mountain. IIlus. Helen Sewell. 1952. Jonathan safely crosses Hemlock Mountain to get a big iron kettle, but his trip back home is delayed, forcing him to walk in the dark.

---. The Courage of Sarah Noble. 1954. This is the story of an eight-year-old girl, Sarah Noble, whose courage and strength help her endure the difficult trek she and her family must make to move out west.

---. The Little Wooden Farmer: Illus. Anita Lobel. 1930. This delightful tale reveals how the little wooden farmer and his wife collect animals to complete their little wooden farm.

---. The Thanksgiving Story. Illus. Helen Sewell. 1954. This is the story of the Pilgrims sailing to America and their first year in the new country.

Dallinger, Jane. Spiders. 1981. Text and striking color photographs describe how a variety of spiders produce silk and use it for making webs, trapping insects for food, and other purposes.

Darby, Gene. Becky, the Rabbit. Illus. Edward Miller. 1964. This story about rabbits is from an animal adventure series for beginning readers. After the story there is a brief informative section about rabbits.

---. Pudgy, the Beaver. Illus. Edward Miller. 1963. A beaver makes a new home for his family in the woods. Before the story there is a brief informative section about beavers.

---Sandy, the Swallow. Illus. Edward Miller. 1964. This book about the habitat and habits of swallows is another in the animal adventure series. After the easy-to-read story, there is a brief informative section about swallows.

---. Squeaky, the Squirrel. Illus. Edward Miller. 1963. This book for beginning readers tells a simple story about a squirrel family whose winter home is burned, requiring them to build a summer nest elsewhere.

---What Is a Turtle? Illus . Lucy Hawkinson and John Hawkinson. 1959. This book discusses turtles, including both land and sea turtles.

Darros, Arthur. Follow the Water from Brook to Ocean. 1991. This information book explains how water flows from brooks and streams to the ocean. Beautiful, detailed illustrations enhance the text.

Daugherty, James. Andy and the Lion. 1938. Andy checks out a book about lions from the library and becomes so absorbed with his thoughts about lions that his imagination creates a fanciful adventure.

D'Aulaire, Ingri, and Parin, Edgar. Foxie, the Singing Dog. 1969. A friendly man finds Foxie and gives her a home. The man already has a cat and a rooster whom he taught to play instruments, sing, and do tricks. Foxie soon learns enough to join the animal show, but on the night of her first performance, Foxie hears the voice of her former owner from the audience.

Davidson, Margaret, Louis Braille. Illus. Janet Compere. 1971. This biography about Louis Braille is written for the young reader and includes the Braille alphabet on the back cover.

Davis, Mary Octavia. Rickie. Illus. Dutz. 1955. Rickie is a greedy little rooster who eats so much and becomes so fat that his tail feathers pop off. Only after he learns to share and be kind does his tail grow back.

Davis, Tim. Mice of the Herring Bone. Bob Jones University Press, 1992. Two brave mice decide to rescue the Queen's treasure from pirate sea dogs.

Day, Jennifer W What Is a Bird? Illus. Tone Chen. 1975. This book provides a general introduction to several different kinds of birds, including songbirds, tropical birds, and birds of prey.

De Brunhoff, Laurent. Babar Loses His Crown. 1967. As Babar's family tours Paris, Babar discovers that the flutist in the orchestra has accidentally taken the bag which carries Babar's crown and left his flute bag in its place. The story tells how Babar retrieves his crown and returns the flute.

DeLeeuw, Adele. George Rogers Clark. Illus. Russ Hoover. 1967. This biography shows the leadership that George Rogers Clark provided this country. Clark, one of the most famous Indian fighters on the frontier, also made several daring efforts to capture English forts during the American Revolution.

Delton, Judy. Two Good Friends. Illus. Giulio Maestro. 1974. In this simple tale, Duck and Bear learn the value of good friends.

Dennis, Wesley. Flip. 1941. This is a fanciful story about a pony named Flip and his desire to jump the brook.

---. Flip and the Morning. 1951. Flip, the pony, has one habit that bothers all the other animals on the farm; he likes to get up early. This is an amusing story of how Willie, the goat, tries to do something about Flip's early rising.

DePaola, Tomie. Andy. 1973. Andy's friends take the letters of his name and use them to form words.

---. The Cloud Book. 1975. This information book introduces common kinds of clouds and the sayings that have been inspired by their shapes. Lively, attractive illustrations accompany the text.

---. Watch Out for the Chicken Feet in Y our Soup. 1974. Joey develops a new appreciation for his grandmother when he takes his friend to meet her.

DeRegniers, Beatrice Schenk. The Shadow Book. Photographer Isabel Gordon. 1960. Imaginative text and superb photographs explore the many things that a child and his shadow can do together.

Dempsey, Michael W., and Angela Sheehan. Water: 1970. This simple information book explains the sources and uses of water.

Devlin, Wende, and Devlin, Harry. How Fletcher Was Hatched! 1969. Fletcher, a large hound dog, is jealous because his owner Alexandra is so busy hatching baby chicks that she seems to have forgotten him. Two animal friends, Beaver and Otter, help Fletcher solve his problems in a most unusual and fanciful way.

Dickinson, Terence. Exploring the Sky by Day. 1988. Detailed text and colorful pictures describe different kinds of weather.

Dillon, Ina K. About Policemen. Illus. Robert Bartram. 1957. This concept book shows the different kinds of policemen and describes their responsibilities.

Dixon, Annabelle. Wool. 1990. This book describes how sheep's wool is made into a sweater. The weaving and wool dying are illustrated with many colorful photographs.

Dolch, Edward W., and Dolch, Marguerite P. In the Woods. Illus. Robert P. Borja. 1958. These easy-to-read true stories about caring for woodland animals will appeal to the young reader.

---. I Like Cats. Illus. Pauline Adams. 1959. This collection of nine easy-to-read short stories is about cats.

---. On the Farm. Illus. Don Robertson and Midge Robertson. 1958. This is a collection of eleven easy-to-read short stories about animals on the farm.

---. Some Are Small. Illus . Larry Kettlekamp. 1959. These easy-to-read stories are about animal pets such as squirrels, rabbits, raccoons, foxes, and skunks.

---. Tommy's Pets. lllus. Dee Wallace. 1958. This collection of twelve easy-to-read short stories is about a little boy's pets.

Domanska, Janina. King Krakus and the Dragon. 1979. The people of Krakow are being terrified by a dragon, but the shoemaker's apprentice, a young boy named Dratevka, thinks of a way to destroy the dragon.

DuBois, William Pene. Otto in Africa. 1961. Otto is a giant dog. In this exciting make-believe adventure Otto and his master, Duke, save a small African city from an attack by bandits.

Dugan, William. The Truck and Bus Book. 1966. This informative book discusses the different trucks and buses used for different jobs.

Duvoisin, Roger. Donkey-donkey. 1940. A fanciful story about a donkey who wants to change his ears.

---. Periwinkle. 1976. A giraffe and frog become friends when they learn they need to mind their manners by listening.

---. Petunia, I Love You. 1965. Petunia, a clever goose, manages to avoid all of Raccoon's attempts to eat her. Eventually the two become friends.

---. Veronica and the Birthday Present. 1971. This is a fanciful tale of how a kitten named Candy and a hippopotamus named Veronica become good friends.

---. Veronica's Smile. 1964. Veronica, a hippopotamus, is bored because she feels she has nothing useful to do. However, her boredom vanishes when she finds herself involved in one good deed after another.

Eberle, Irmengarde. Beavers Live Here. 1972. This book is a thorough, informational book about the life and habits of beavers in their natural habitat.

Eisler, Colin. Cats Know Best. 1988. Simple text and beautiful illustrations present basic concepts about cats. Also included on the copyright page is a list of cats' names.

Elkin, Benjamin. Six Foolish Fishermen. Illus. Katherine Evans. 1957. This story is based on the folktale in Ashton's chap-books of the eighteenth century. Six brothers go fishing and fear that one has drowned because each forgets to count himself each time one of the brothers counts. But a small boy comes along and eventually dispels their fears.

Emberley, Barbara. Drummer Hoff. Illus. by Ed Emberley. 1967. This is a short, rhythmic folk song that young boys will especially enjoy. The illustrations are bold, and colorful figures from cardboard cut prints lend a whimsical feel to the story.

Emberley, Ed. Ed Emberley's Great Thumbprint Drawing Book. 1977. An imaginative source book for making a wonderful variety of shaves and figures using thumbprints and simple lines.

---. Rosebud. 1966. Little Turtle is not happy being a plain turtle living in a muddy pond. She tries to disguise herself as a furry creature and then a feathered creature, but each time she ends up back in her murky pond. One day she is captured in a big net, scrubbed clean, and has a rosebud painted on her back before being displayed in a pet shop. Little Turtle is very pleased to end up in a new home with white pebbles, water, and a lettuce leaf for lunch every day.

Emberley, Rebecca. Jungle Sounds. 1989. The only words in this colorful picture book are the sounds made by jungle animals.

Emert, Phyliss Raybin. Guide Dogs. 1985. This information book describes dogs that are trained to help the blind. Epstein, Sam, and Epstein, Beryl. George Washington Carver Illus.

William Moyers. 1960. This is the story of George Washington Carver, a black man who must overcome many difficulties to emerge as a creative, ingenious professor at Tuskegee Institute in Alabama.

Esbensen, Barbara Juster. Swing Around the Sun. Illus. Barbara Fumagalli. 1965. Children will enjoy these poems about the signs and activities of the four seasons.

Ets, Marie Hall. Automobiles for Mice. 1964. While Johnny is in bed, the mice decide to play with Johnny's toys. They soon decide, however, that it would be wise to stay away from such "dangerous objects.

---. In the Forest. 1944. In this imaginative story, a small boy goes for a walk in the forest carrying his new horn. His music causes all of the animals he meets to follow him. Eventually, he leads them to a place made for picnics and games.

---. Just Me. 1965. In this fanciful tale, a little boy pretends that he can do what the animals do.

---. Play with Me. 1955. A little girl goes to the meadow and tries to make friends with the animals, but they run away until she sits quietly.

Evans, Eva Knox. Sleepy Time. Illus. Reed Champion. 1962. A woodchuck prepares to settle down for his winter nap but is interrupted by several other animals who come to join him before the first snow of the season.

Fairclough, Chris. Take a Trip to Holland. 1982. Easy text describes many aspects of life in Holland.

Farley, Walter. Little Black, a Pony. Illus. James Stockier. 1961. A pony named Little Black is sad because he cannot do all the things that Big Red, a horse, can do. However, one day Little Black discovers something even Big Red cannot do.

---. The Farmer in the Dell. Ill's . Diane Zuromskis. 1978. This is an illustrated story of the traditional American singing game.

Fatio, Louise. The Happy Lion. Ill's. Roger Duvoisin. 1954. One day the Happy Lion finds his door unlocked and decides to visit the city. He discovers that everyone is afraid of him, everyone except Francois.

---. The Happy Lion's Treasure. Ill's. Roger Duvoisin. 1971. Francois, the zookeeper's son, learns the secret treasure of the Happy Lion.

---. Hector Penguin. Illus. Roger Duvoisin. 1973. Hector Penguin finds himself in a forest where none of the other animals have ever seen a penguin.

Fatio, Louise, and Duvoisin, Roger. Marc and Pixie and the Walls in Mrs. Jones's Garden. Illus. Roger Duvoisin. 1975. Mr. Angelo enjoys building stone walls in Mrs. Jones's garden because it makes a happy place for the chipmunks to live and play. But one day a Siamese cat appears and tries to change this tranquil atmosphere.

Felder, Eleanor. X Marks the Spot. Illus. Marylin Hafner. 1972. This intriguing book shows many things that the letter X is used to represent.

Fenton, Edward. The Big Yellow Balloon. Illus. Ib Ohlsson. 1967. Roger, who is taking a big yellow balloon home, soon finds himself followed by a cat, a dog, a dogcatcher, a lady, a thief, and a policeman. The adventure created by the yellow balloon turns out to be quite surprising.

Ferris, Helen. Favorite Poems Old and New. 1957. A valuable collection of favorite childhood poems.

Firmin, Peter. Basil Brush Finds Treasure. 1979. While vacationing at the seashore, a happy fox named Basil and his mole friend Harry decide to go on a treasure hunt.

Fisher, Aileen. Animal Houses. Illus. Jan Wills. 1973. A beautifully illustrated book with rhymed text describing different kinds of animal homes.

---. Feathered Ones and Furry. Illus. Eric Carle. 1971. This whimsical collection of poems is about animals that have feathers or fur.

---. In the Middle of the Night. Illus. Adrienne Adams. 1965. This collection of poems is about the sights and sounds of the night.

---. Like Nothing at All. Illus. Leonard Weisgard. 1962. Using rhythm and rhyme, the author takes the reader for a walk through the woods during the change of the seasons.

---. My Mother and I. Illus. Kazue Mizumura. 1967. Fisher's poetry creates a warm setting for this story about a young girl who was planning a special afternoon with her mother; the girl discovers that her mother has been called away on a special errand. On a walk by herself that afternoon, she discovers something that makes the return of her mother even more special.

---. Once We Went on a Picnic. Illus. Tony Chen. 1975. On their way to the park for a picnic, the children notice all kinds of insects, birds, and other animals. There is a map at the end of the book listing the animals and plants the children saw. The rhythm of this poetic narration will delight children.

---. Where Does Everyone Go? Illus. Adrienne Adams. 1961. This book, written in poetic narration, tells where all the animals go in the autumn to get ready for the first snowfall.

Fisher, Leonard Everett, illustrator. The Seven Days of Creation. 1981. This is a beautiful picture book with simple text retelling the Bible account in Genesis.

Flack, Marjorie. Angus and the Cat. 1931. Angus, a Scottie dog, is very lonely when he cannot find the cat.

---. Angus and the Ducks. 1930. Angus, the Scottie dog, escapes one day and chases the ducks. After talking together, the ducks decide to chase Angus home.

---. Ask Mr.Bear. 1932. In this fanciful tale Danny is searching for a birthday present for his mother. Finally he meets Mr. Bear, who gives him a good idea.

---. The Story About Ping. Illus. Kurt Wiese. 1933. When the goose Ping realizes that he will get a spanking for being the last one home, he decides not to go. But the adventures he faces make him question the wisdom of his decision.

---. Walter the Lazy Mouse. Illus. Cyndy Szekeres. 1937. Walter's family is moving, but Walter has been so lazy during packing that they forget about him when they finally get ready to move. Walter finally finds his way to his new home, but not before many changes occur.

Florian, Douglas. A Carpenter: 1991. Simple text describes a carpenter's daily work. Large, colorful illustrations enhance the text.

---. Discovering Trees. 1986. This information book describes the growth and reproduction of trees. It also shows different kinds of forests. The illustrations are realistic and bright.

Foster, Celeste K. Casper, the Caterpillar: 1958. Casper, the caterpillar, feels sorry for himself until a bee tells him what awaits him in the future.

Foster, Doris VanLiew. A Pocketful of Seasons. Illus. Talivaldis Stubis. 1961. Andy and his neighbor, the farmer, experience the four seasons. At the end of the year, Andy finds that he has a "pocketful of seasons."

Fox, Charles Philip. When Winter Comes. Photographs by the author. 1962. This book tells how the animals prepare for the long winter season.

Fradin, Dennis B. Alaska in Words and Pictures. 1977. This book provides a brief introduction to the geography, history, natural resources, and people of Alaska.

---. Moon Flights. 1985. Easy text and colorful photographs are used to describe the Eagle landing on the moon and the later moon walks in Project Apollo.

---. Olympics. 1983. This book briefly traces the history of the modem Olympic games.

Francois, Paul. The Good Friends. Illus. Gerda. Adapted by Fang Yi-K'iun. 1966. This is a charming story of how animals share with their good friends.

Freeman, Don. Bearymore. 1976. In this fanciful story a circus bear named Bearymore has a problem. He must think up a new act for the next season; however, it is time for him to hibernate. How can he do both?

---. The Chalk Box Story. 1976. This imaginative story is about eight sticks of chalk which hop out of their box and draw a picture on a piece of paper.

---. Corduroy. 1968. This charming story is about a small teddy bear named Corduroy who lives in a toy department but longs to be owned and loved. Unfortunately, a missing button on his overalls makes him a "poor purchase" until a little girl named Lisa comes along.

---. Dandelion. 1964. In this fanciful tale a lion named Dandelion is invited to an animal party. But when he arrives with a haircut and a new outfit, the hostess fails to recognize him and refuses to let him in. On the way home, Dandelion is caught in a thunderstorm and is forced to return to the party. He is surprised by the hostess's greeting on his second visit.

---. Inspector Peckit. 1972. A pigeon, named Inspector Peckit because of his clever detective escapades, retrieves a lost knit bag for a little girl. Because of his kind deed, the little girl rewards him with a ball of soft yarn to build a nest for his family.

---. Quiet! There's a Canary in the Library. 1969. This delightful story is about a little girl who goes to the library on a Saturday morning. While reading a book about a zoo, she daydreams about having a special library day when animals and birds may come to browse. Her daydreaming causes some unexpected problems.

---. A Rainbow of My Own. 1966. A little boy runs out to chase the rainbow but discovers that the rainbow is not where it should be. So he decides to have a rainbow of his own.

Freeman, Mae Blacker. Do You Know About Stars? Illus. George Solonovich. 1970. In this information book, young readers will learn to appreciate the size of stars, their distance from earth, and their temperature. The illustrations add clarity to the concepts.

Freschet, Berniece. Bear Mouse. IIlus. Donald Carrick. 1973. This book describes the life of a bear mouse with four young mice to feed. It is set in the winter when food is particularly hard to find. An encounter with a hawk and a bobcat reveals some of the dangers for this mouse.

---. The Flight of the Snow Goose. Illus. Jo Polseno. 1970. This engaging picture book describes the migration of the wild snow goose, depicting a year in the life of Gander and his mate.

---. Turtle Pond. Illus. Donald Carrick. 1971. This concept book discusses pond animals and how they affect the turtle.

---. The Web in the Grass. Illus. Roger Duvoisin. 1972. Beautifully illustrated scenes from a meadow create interest in this story about the life of a spider.

Friskey, Margaret. Birds We Know. 1981. This book's full-color illustrations and line sketches help children understand how birds are equipped to fill their important place in the world.

---. Chicken Little Count-to-Ten. Illus. Katherine Evans. 1946. This book is a clever approach to teaching the numbers 1-10. Chicken Little cannot remember how he is supposed to drink. He asks one cow, two elephants, three camels, and so forth.

---. Indian Two Feet and His Eagle Feather. Illus. John Hawkinson and Lucy Hawkinson. 1967. Indian Two Feet proves his bravery by helping save his village when the dam breaks.

---. Indian Two Feet and His Horse. Illus. Katherine Evans. 1959. Because Indian Two Feet wants a horse more than anything else, he goes out to search for one. Growing weary of searching, he falls asleep. When he awakes, he finds an injured horse standing near him. He takes care of the horse, and it becomes his very own.

---. Indian Two Feet and the Grizzly Bear. Illus. John Hawkinson. Indian Two Feet wants to know if he can have his coat for a blanket. He returns home to find his mother has made him a wool blanket. He will get a bear coat when he is older.

Fritz, Jean. Washington's Breakfast. Illus. Paul Galdone. 1969. George W. Allen is proud of two things. He was born on George Washington's birthday and was even named for the first president. These facts make him want to learn everything there is to know about George Washington-even what he ate for breakfast.

Gag, Wanda. The Funny Thing. 1929. Bobo was a good little man that lived in the mountains. He fed the squirrels, birds, rabbits, and mice. One day a funny thing called an "aminal" came along. It liked eating dolls. The children will enjoy hearing how Bobo stopped the naughty "aminal" from eating dolls.

---. Millions of Cats. 1928. This is a charming story about an older couple who decides to find a cat for a pet. The old man indeed finds not one-but millions of cats-and cannot decide which to take home. The rollicking refrain which is part of the story will delight young readers.

Galdone, Paul. The Old Woman and Her Pig. 1960. This enduring folktale tells of the creative plan a little old woman must implement in order to coax her pig over a stile and to bring him safely home.

Gambill, Henrietta. Are You Listening? 1985. In this book, simple text explains the importance of being a good listener, especially when God speaks to us through His Bible and through the needs of others.

Gans, Roma. Birds at Night. Illus. Aliki. 1968. This easy-to-read book can help children understand God's creative power in an exciting, informative way. Topics covered will show children how swans sleep in the water, how feathers are constructed, and why a bird has three eyelids.

---. Birds Eat and Eat and Eat. IIlus. Ed Emberley. 1963. This information book describes the different ways that birds obtain food. Also included are instructions for making a bird feeder.

---. Hummingbirds in the Garden. Illus. Grambs Miller. 1969. In this interesting book, children find answers to intriguing questions about the hummingbird's unique abilities. For example, how do these tiny birds hover over plants, get their food, dart quickly from flower to flower, or fly up or down, backward or forward? Children are also given ideas as to how they can observe hummingbirds by enticing them to artificial nectar.

---. Icebergs. Illus. Vladimir Bobri. 1964. The youngest readers will enjoy reading about how icebergs are formed, what happens to them, and the dangers they pose for ships. The bold illustrations help make this mysterious phenomenon understandable.

---. It's Nesting Time. Illus. Kazue Mizumura. 1964. This simple book explains the many different kinds of nests that birds build.

Garelick, May. About Owls. Illus. Tony Chen. 1975. This fascinating information book explains the various habits and general characteristics of small (Elf) owls, middle-sized (Barn) owls, and large (Great Horned) owls.

---. Where Does the Butter fly Go When It Rains? Bins. Leonard Weisgard. 1961. This simple book encourages children to observe nature, taking note of such occurrences as the mole who stays in its hole; the bee that goes to its hive; the bird that tucks its head under its wing; the cat that goes under the porch; or the snake that hides between the rocks.

---. Who Likes It Hot? 1972. This book's simple text and whimsical illustrations present different creatures that enjoy the sun's warmth.

Garten, Jan. The Alphabet Tale. Illus. Muriel Batherman. 1964. This concept book, using animals to teach the ABC's, gives clues by showing the tail of each animal on the previous page before giving the name of the animal.

Gauch, Patricia Lee. Aaron and the Green Mountain Boys. Illus. Margot Tomes. 1972. The redcoats are threatening to invade Aaron's hometown. Aaron searches for a way to join the Green Mountain Boys to help defend the Americans. But instead, Aaron plays a very important role at home.

Gay, Zhenya. I'm Tired of Lions. 1961. Little Leo the lion thinks he wants to be something other than a lion. But one day he sees his reflection in a puddle and decides he likes what he sees.

George, Jean Craighead. All upon a Stone. Illus. Don Bolognese. 1971. A mole cricket living below a stone begins to search for other mole crickets. His search is without success until he reaches the top of the stone.

Georgiady, Nicholas, and Romano, Louis. Our Country's Flag. Illus. Bill Barss. 1963. This colorful, informative book describes the many flags of our country since 1777.

Georgiou, Constantine. The Nest. Illus. Bathany Tudor. 1972. This simple book describes a robin who finds soft rabbit's fur and lamb's wool for the nest in which she will lay her eggs.

Gergely, Tibor. The Parrot Book. 1965. This is an informative book about parrots, macaws, cockatoos, parakeets, peacocks, toucans, and many other intriguing birds.

Giambarba, Paul. The Lighthouse at Danger field. 1969. The Dangerfield lighthouse on Cape Cod was built to warn sailors of the dangerous sandbars in the ocean. The book tells about the keeper's job and how he takes care of the lighthouse.

Gibbons, Gail. Beacons of Light: Lighthouses. 1990. This information book uses simple text and appealing water-color illustrations to provide an attractive survey of lighthouses, their history, and how they function.

---. Catch the Wind! 1989. When two children visit Ike's Kite Shop, they learn about kites and how to fly them.

---. Department Store. 1986. This book describes activities in a busy department store. The colorful illustrations show the whole story linked by escalators. The last page includes a history of marketing methods that preceded the department store.

---. Farming. 1988. In this book colorful pictures with captions introduce the work done on a farm throughout the seasons.

---. The Missing Maple Syrup Sap Mystery. 1979. A simple story about Mr. and Mrs. Mapleworth and their maple syrup. Beautiful, detailed illustrations enhance the text.

---. Trains. 1987. The simple text describes different kinds of trains, past and present. Large, brightly colored illustrations enhance the text.

Giff, Patricia Reilly. Watch Out, Ronald Morgan. Illus. Sussana Natti. 1985. Ronald has many humorous mishaps until he gets a pair of eyeglasses. The book includes a note for adults about eye problems.

Gilbert, Helen Earle. Dr. Trotter and His Big Gold Watch. Illus. Margaret Bradfield. 1948. Everyone in the village of Green Hill loves Doctor Trotter, especially the children. He has a special, round, old-fashioned gold watch with a striking alarm that can be set with a little gold key fastened to a gold chain. This watch captivates the interest of all the children and helps the doctor as well.

---. Mr. Plum and the Little Green Tree. Illus. Margaret Bradfield.1946. Mr. Plum goes to the city, does a kind deed for the mayor. In return the mayor decides to do something special for Mr. Plum.

Gilroy, Ruth G., and Gilroy, Frank. Little Ego. Ius. Liian Obligado. 1970. This amusing story presents a little mouse named Ego who wants to be anything except a mouse until one day he saves the lives of thousands of animals from a stampede of elephants. He is given a banquet and presented a medal, and "to this day ... elephants are still afraid of mice."

The Gingerbread Man. IIlus. Carl Hauge and Mary Hauge. 1973. This traditional tale of the Gingerbread Man's race and capture is enhanced by the illustrations of Carl and Mary Hauge.

Glendinning, Sally. Jimmy and Joe Get a Hen's Surprise. Illus. Paul Frame. 1970. Jimmy and Joe take some Araucana hens to school for show-and-tell time. Their classmates find that the hens have some very interesting characteristics.

Goffstein, M.B. Two Piano Tuners. 1970. Debbie Weinstock wants to grow up to be a piano tuner like her grandfather, whom she loves very much.

Goldin, Augusta. Ducks Don't Get Wet. Illus. Leonard Kessler. 1965. This book covers a wide range of topics about ducks: their migration, feather preening, and how they acquire their food.

---. Spider Silk. Illus. Joseph Low. 1964. Pen-and-ink sketches with color wash effectively illustrate spiders spinning their webs. The text also explains how spiders hold their eggs in the webs, trap insects for food, and how the silk for the web is made.

---. Straight Hair; Curly Hair: Illus. Ed Emberley. 1966. Simple text, interesting activities, and humorous illustrations present basic facts about straight and curly hair.

---. Where Does Your Garden Grow? Illus. Helen Borten. 1967. Topsoil is described as necessary to the growth of any food we eat. The major component of topsoil is humus. A good description is given of what makes humus. Although limited in interest, the book provides a good explanation of the subject.

Goldman, Ethel. I Like Fruit. Illus. Sharon Lerner. 1969. Interesting text and bright pictures describe many kinds of fruit including oranges, apples, and plums.

Goodall, John S. An Edwardian Summer 1976. This charming picture book portrays the early 1900's, including the dress, marketing, transportation, schools, and cooking methods.

Goor, Ron and Goor, Nancy. Signs. 1983. This photo essay shows more than fifty signs in similar settings. Most are signs that young children can read for themselves.

Goudey, Alice E. The Day We Saw the Sun Come Up. Illus. Adrienne Adams. 1961. Sue and her brother wake up early and discover the sun coming up. They watch their shadows throughout the day and find out how the earth moves around the sun. Using this book is an excellent way to teach solar concepts.

Graff, Steward, and Graff, Polly Anne. Helen Keller: Toward the Light. Illus. Paul Frame. 1965. This children's biography of Helen Keller creates admiration for one whose blindness and deafness struck when she was one and a half years old. It also shows Anne Sullivan's devotion to Helen for over fifty years. Helen's zeal for learning and helping others who were blind and deaf provides an excellent example for children.

Graham, Margaret Bloy. Be Nice to Spiders. 1967. Since Billy cannot take his pet spider to live with him in an apartment, he donates it to the zoo. The spider keeps the flies from bothering all of the animals in the zoo.

Graham, Mary Stuart. The Pirates' Bridge. Illus. Winifred Lubell. 1960. The little red schoolhouse once belonged to pirates. One day the pirates return, and the teacher refuses to take her students and leave. In this amusing sequence of events, the teacher teaches the pirates a lesson and acquires a much-needed new bridge to span the marsh to their schoolhouse.

Gramatky, Hardie. Little Toot. 1939. Little Toot is a tugboat who really does not take his work too seriously. One day when he helps save an ocean liner, Little Toot changes his attitude.

---. The Great Big Animal Book. Illus. Feodor Rojankovsky. 1982. This book tells about animal mothers and their babies.

Green, Ivah. Where Is Duckling Three? Illus. Lee Blanc. 1968. Mother Wood Duck takes care of her ducklings and teaches them how to survive in the forest.

Greene, Carol. Astronauts. 1984. Large-print text and photographs are used to describe what space travel is like and what astronauts do. The book is oriented toward the early years of space exploration.

---. Shine, Sun! 1983. Simple text and bright illustrations portray the effects of the sun.

Gregory, O. B. Cotton. Illus. Elsie Wrigley. 1981. Simple text and colorful pictures describe how and where cotton is grown and how it is processed into cloth.

---. Cowboys. 1982. Simple text and colorful illustrations describe the work of cowboys and how cattle get from ranch to market. Guggenmos, Josef, and Lucht, Irmgard. Wonder-Fish from the Sea. Adapted from German by Alvin Tresselt. 1971. An artist's imagination transforms leaves into fish and birds. This book may be used to lead into a similar art activity for children.

Guilfoile, Elizabeth. Have Y ou Seen My Brother? Illus. Mary Stevens. 1962. Andrew cannot find his brother Bobby anywhere. After asking several community helpers if they have seen his brother, Andrew finds him at the police station.

Gulick, Peggy, and Dresser, Elizabeth. Hurrah for Maxie. 1959. This is a fanciful story about four elephants who have a circus.

Hader, Berta, and Hader, Elmer. The Big Snow. 1948. This story shows the ways that many animals prepare for winter. The animals do not prepare enough food for the winter of the big snow, so a kind farmer and his wife give them food to help them live until spring.

Haley, Gail E. The Post Office Cat. 1976. A cat named Clarence does a good deed in a post office and finds a permanent home and occupation catching mice.

Hall, Donald. Ox-Cart Man. Illus. Barbara Cooney Porter. 1979. This lyrical story tells the everyday experiences of family life in early New England.

Hall, Lynn. Barry: The Bravest Saint Bernard. Illus. Gil Cohen. 1973. Deep in the Swiss Alps a group of monks and teams of St. Bernards rescue snowbound people. Many years ago Barry, the greatest of the Saint Bernards, risked his life on numerous occasions. Today only the greatest dogs at the monastery are named Barry in honor of this courageous dog.

Hamsa, Bobbie. Your Pet Lion. 1982. This humorous book provides many facts about lions.

Hankin, Rebecca. I Can Be a Fire Fighter. 1985. This simple book introduces the important work of fire fighters.

---. The Hare and the Tortoise. Illus. Paul Galdone. 1962. This is the most familiar and one of the most famous of Aesop's fables.

Hartelius, Margaret. The Birthday Trombone. 1977. This book without text tells the story of a monkey who gets a trombone for his birthday. The noise he makes creates quite a problem for the other jungle animals.

Harvey, Fran. Why Does It Rain? Illus. Lucy Hawkinson and John Hawkinson. 1969. Entertaining text and striking illustrations are used to explain the need for rain, its various forms, and its effects.

Hawes, Judy. Shrimps. Illus. Joseph Low. 1966. A good and simple explanation is given of the hatching of baby shrimps, their swimming to shallow water, and their travel back to the ocean to lay their eggs. Scientists cannot understand the fascinating speed with which a baby shrimp comes toward land, yet it cannot duplicate this when older.

---. Watch Honeybees with Me. Illus. Helen Stone. 1964. This is a concept book about the honeybee and his life and habits.

---. What I Like About Toads. Illus. James McCrea and Ruth McCrea. 1969. This beginning science book describes the life cycle of toads, their eating habits, their defense mechanisms, and their ability to help the farmer by eating dangerous insects.

Hawkinson, John, and Hawkinson, Lucy. Little Boy Who Lives Up High. 1967. Ricky lives up high in a skyscraper in the city.

Hawkinson, Lucy (Ozone). All in One Day. 1955. This book pictures common daily activities of children: walking, dressing, eating, reading, singing, playing, praying, and sleeping.

Hayes, Ann. Meet the Orchestra. Illus. Karmen Thompson. 1991. This information book describes the features, sounds, and role of each musical instrument in the orchestra. Full-age, imaginative illustrations portray animals as orchestra members.

Hayes, Geoffrey. Bear By Himself. 1976. "There are times when a bear has to be alone with himself." Hays, Wilma Pitchford. The Goose That Was a Watchdog. Illus . Nelson McClary. 1967. Em, one of several geese purchased from a farm, becomes a pet for Tad Vogel. When Tad's landowners want to sell all the geese, Tad realizes he will lose Em. But Em becomes a hero by saving the chickens on the farm from some thieves, and Tad gets to keep him.

Hazen, Barbara Shook. Where Do Bears Sleep? Illus. Ian E. Staunton. 1970. This book deals with all types of farm and wildlife animals. The rhyming verse of the text and the pictures portray where each animal sleeps.

Hefter, Richard. Noses and Toes. 1974. This is a rhyming book of concepts showing spatial relationships.

Heide, Florence Parry, and VanClief, Sylvia W. How Big Am I? Illus. George Suyeoka. 1968. The little boy compares himself to many different objects both larger and smaller than he.

Heilbroner, Joan. The Happy Birthday Present. Illus. Mary Chalmers. 1962. Peter and his young brother Davy set out to search for a birthday present for their mother. Mother finds her "Happy Birthday Tree" the very best present she ever had.

Hein, Lucille. My Very Special Friend. Illus. Joan Orfe. 1974. While her mother is in the hospital, a five-year-old girl gets to know her great-grandmother.

Helmrath, Marilyn Olear, and Bartlett, Janet La Spiza. Bobby Bear Finds Maple Sugar Illus. Marilue Johnson. 1968. Bobby Bear wakes up from his winter nap in time to see the men collecting and making maple syrup. With the hare he watches the process of making the syrup and decides to make some too. In this book the authors use rhyming words.

---. Bobby Bear Goes Fishing. Illus. Marilue Johnson. 1968. Bobby Bear goes fishing and catches a pretty sunfish.

---. Bobby Bear in the Spring. Illus. Marilue Johnson. 1968. Bobby Bear and his animal friends talk about the signs and activities of the different seasons of the year. In this book the authors use rhyming words.

---. Bobby Bear's Rocket Ride. Illus. Marilue Johnson. 1968. Bobby Bear takes a trip into space and visits the sun, moon, Mars, Mercury, Pluto, and Saturn.

Henriod, Lorraine. I Know a Newspaper Reporter: 1971. This information book uses detailed text and small but appropriate illustrations to describe the process of producing a newspaper.

Henry, Marguerite. The Little Fellow. Illus. Rich Rudish. 1975. A little foal named Chip is the darling of Chocolate, his mother, and all the other stable animals and personnel until a new foal, Strawberry Jenks, is born. Chip shows his jealousy in a number of ways before peace is restored to the pasture and stable.

Hill, Elizabeth Starr. Evan's Corner: Illus. Nancy Grossman. 1967. Evan's mother allows him to choose a corner in the cramped two-room house and fix it up for himself. Evan industriously earns money to buy his own pet and creatively adds little touches to his corner. However, he soon realizes that he has become selfish, and so he decides to help his younger brother Adam fix up his own corner.

Hoban, Julia. Amy Loves the Rain. Illus. Lillian Hoban. 1989. Very simple text tells how Amy and her mother drive through the rain to pick up Daddy. Colorful illustrations that look as if they were drawn with wax crayons enhance the text.

---. Amy Loves the Sun. Illus. Lillian Hoban. 1988. Easy-reader text describes how Amy picks flowers in the sunshine and takes them to her mother. Humorous, brightly colored pictures enhance the text.

Hoban, Russell. Charlie the Tramp. Illus . Lillian Hoban. 1966. Charlie decides he wants to be a tramp, not the hard-working beaver he should be. His parents agree to let him try. But his building instinct draws him to construct his own dam, which proves to be a splendid piece of architecture. Before long, Charlie gladly comes back to the life of a beaver.

Hoof, Sid. Chester. 1961. Chester, a horse, wants to be part of a ranch so that he can be loved and cared for.

---. The Horse in Harpy's Room. 1970. Harry imagines he has a horse in his room. Even after his parents take him to the country and show him real horses, Harry keeps his imaginary horse. The horse wants to stay as much as Harry wants the horse to stay. This is a good reader for beginners.

---. Sammy the Seal. 1959. Sammy the Seal leaves his home in the zoo to see what the outside world is like. After many experiences, including a day in school, Sammy returns to the zoo, realizing that "there's no place like home."

---. Thunderhoof. 1971. Thunderhoof is finally caught when the drinking water dries up. Upon regaining his strength, he refuses to be tamed, and the ranchers let him go. Soon after his release, he misses the special treatment he had received and voluntarily goes back. Young readers will enjoy this book.

---. When Will It Snow? Illus. Mary Chalmers. 1971. Billy wonders when it will snow. One day, when the days become shorter and the wind blows, it begins to snow.

Hoffman, E.T.A. The Nutcracker Trans. Ann King Herring; adapt. Magiochi Kushida; Illus. Fumiko Hori. 1971. This book is a translation of Hoffman's story on which Tchaikovsky based the music for his ballet. It is about a little girl, Maria, who receives a nutcracker doll for Christmas.

Hoffman, Mary. Zebra. 1985. This information book uses simple text and many colorful photographs to describe the life and habitat of the zebra.

Hogrogian, Nonny. One Fine Day. 1971. When the fox drinks the old woman's milk, she cuts off his tail. After receiving help from several people and animals, the old woman sews his tail back on.

Holl, Adelaide. The Runaway Giant. Illus. Mamoru Funai. 1967. Several animals are concerned about the giant with the large hat and a thumping-stick. As each animal checks on the giant, it becomes smaller. The animals think they have successfully scared the giant away, but the pictures reveal that the disappearing giant is only a melting snowman.

Holland, Joyce. Gertie Groundhog. Illus. Lawrence Spiegel. 1963. Gertie Groundhog is afraid to come out of her hole, but one day Grandfather makes her go out. She finds that the "Big Black Thing" that scared her is just her shadow, which she sees in the spring and summer.

Holland, Rowena. Farm Animals. 1987. This book describes different kinds of farms and farm animals, including pigs, cattle, sheep, and goats, and more unusual ones such as camels and ostriches. The full-color photographs have helpful captions.

Holmgren, Virginia C. Swallows Come Home. Illus. Tom O'Suivan. 1968. The swaows comeoheir home when spring arrives. Their nest is on the top of the train's red canopy.

Horwitz, Joshua. Night Markets: Bringing Food to a City. 1984. Lively text and black-and-white photographs are used to describe the nighttime activities of wholesale markets that supply New York City with meat, baked goods, and dairy products.

Hough, Charlotte. Pink Pig. 1975. At the beginning of this concept book, Little Pig does not like himself because he does not have spots or stripes. At the end he is glad to be a pink pig.

Howard, Milly. Captive Treasure. Bob Jones University Press, 1988. Carne Talbot's family sets out on a long trip west in spite of the danger of Indian attacks.

---. On Yonder Mountain. Bob Jones University Press, 1989. Historical fiction set in the 1890s. Sarah Goodwin can hardly wait for her first year of school to begin, but when she reaches the one-room schoolhouse on Yonder Mountain, she finds nothing but boys.

---. The Runaway Princess. Bob Jones University Press, 1988. Princess Brenna tries to escape her ruthless uncle, Prince Zoran, who wants to rule her kingdom.

---. The Treasure of Pelican Cove. Bob Jones University Press, 1988. While everyone is scrambling for hidden treasure, Jimmy's dog, Blackie, disappears, and Jimmy is determined to find him.

Humphrey, Jack W., and Altheide, Sandra. Treat Truck and the Big Rain. Illus. Jack Faulkner. 1974. The men are working in a hole by the playground when it begins to rain. The rain causes the slide to fall into the hole. Mike uses his Treat Truck to pull the slide out of the hole.

Hunter, Ilene and Judson, Marilyn. Simple Folk Instruments to Make and to Play. 1977. This information book describes the origin of folk instruments such as rhythm sticks, drums, and rattles. Also included are directions for constructing and playing the instruments.

Hurd, Edith Thatcher. Johnny Lion's Bad Day. Illus. Clement Hurd. 1970. Johnny has a bad cold and has to stay in bed and take medicine. He has many bad dreams, but Mother and Father Lion comfort him. He has a bad dream that night and crawls in bed with Mother and Father. The next morning he is well. This little story illustrates the principle of obedience to parents and also the importance of family love.

---. Johnny Lion's Book. Illus. Clement Hurd. 1965. This is a fanciful story about a little lion who obeys his mother and father. While his parents go out to hunt, Johnny stays home and reads a book about the adventures of another little lion who disobeyed his parents. . Johnny Lion's Rubber Boots. Illus . Clement Hurd. 1972. Johnny Lion has to stay indoors because it is raining, and he has no rubber boots to protect his feet. His father brings him home some boots, and Johnny goes out to play. When his parents cannot find him, they are concerned that a dog has gotten Johnny. Instead, he is safely tucked away in a box and waiting for the rain to stop.

---. The Mother Owl. 1974. This information book uses clear, interesting text and two-color illustrations to tell how a mother owl raises a nest full of owlets.

---. Under the Lemon Tree. Illus. Clement Hurd. 1980. A farmer thinks that his donkey is too noisy until he finds out that the donkey's noise protects the other farm animals from a fox.

Hurley, William. Dan Frontier. Illus. Jack Boyd. 1959. This story depicts frontier life in early America, emphasizing the hard work of the early pioneers. In this adventure Dan's horse, Star, rescues Dan who in turn rescues Jimmy and an injured dog from dangerous wolves.

---. Dan Frontier and the Big Cat. Illus. Jack Boyd. 1961. Jimmy and Bobby are lost in the woods and then are rescued by Dan Frontier.

---. Dan Frontier; Trapper. Illus. Jack Boyd. 1962. Depicting frontier life in early America, this book tells the adventures of Dan and his young friend Jimmy as they trap beaver for skins to sell at the trading post. Excitement comes after some robbers steal their furs. Dan and Jimmy, with the help of Indian friends, capture the robbers and retrieve the stolen furs for the frontier families.

Hutchins, Pat. Goodnight Owl! 1972. This charming story tells how all sorts of birds make too much noise for Owl to sleep during the day, so at night he does something about it.

---. The Wind Blew. 1974. In this clever rhyming book, the wind blows and snatches away an umbrella, a balloon, a hat, a kite, a shirt, a hanky, a wig, a postman's letters, a flag, new scarves, and newspapers. After mixing them up, it drops them and blows out to sea.

Ichikawa, Satomi. A Child's Book of Seasons. 1975. Children engage in different activities as the seasons change throughout the year.

Ipcar, Dahlov. Bug City. 1975. In fanciful Bug City the bugs carry on their daily activities.

---. The Song of the Day Birds and the Night Birds. 1967. Young children will enjoy this imaginative picture book about birds.

---. Stripes and Spots. 1961. A little striped tiger and a little spotted leopard have quite an adventure looking for food together one day in the jungle before their mothers come to rescue them.

Israel, Laurie, ed. Poems for Weather Watching. Illus. Gilbert Riswold. 1963. This book includes poems and illustrations for seasons and weather makers.

Jarrell, Randall. A Bat is Born. Illus. John Schoenherr. 1964. Poetic text and striking, imaginative photographs are used in this intriguing book about bats.

Jefferies, Madeleine Milner. Katey. 1961. Katey lives on a big Texas ranch in the early days of our country. She describes life in these isolated circumstances as she tells about her aunt who comes from Europe to visit.

Jennings, Terry. Seeds. Illus. David Anstey. 1988. Simple text and colorful illustrations convey basic facts about seeds and how they grow. Also included are directions for experiments and activities.

---. Trees. 1989. This information book provides an introduction to trees, including a description of their basic parts. Also included are suggestions for interesting activities.

---. Weather 1988. This book introduces basic concepts about weather. Also included are activities that investigate rain, clouds, wind, and snow. The illustrations are clear and colorful.

Jennison, Keith W. From This to That. Illus. Kathleen Elgin. 1961. In telling what becomes of a little spruce tree, this book explains the progress of manufacturing paper.

Johnson, Crockett. Upside Down. 1969. Kangaroo's geography book confuses him by showing a picture of a globe with a boy and girl standing upright in the United States. A kangaroo is at the bottom, upside down, on the other side of the world. This scares Kangaroo into thinking all his world is upside down.

---. Will Spring Be Early or Will Spring Be Late? 1959. The groundhog comes out of his hole and tries to convince everyone that spring has arrived. He finds a red flower in bloom. Pig comes, destroys the bloom, and makes a prediction that it will snow. Winter returns, and the groundhog goes back into his hole.

Johnson, Gladys O. Jimmie, the Youngest Errand Boy. Illus. June Talarczyk. 1967. Jimmie feels sorry for himself. Since he is the youngest boy in the family, practically everything he gets is secondhand-even jobs. The hardware store has a bike in the window, and Jimmie wishes he could earn enough money to buy it. But the only jobs he gets are errands to run for his next-door neighbor. One day, while running an errand for Mrs. Beach, Jimmie finds a wonderful surprise.

Johnson, Hannah Lyons. Let's Bake Bread. Photographer Daniel Dorn. 1973. This book provides step-by-step instructions in the art of baking bread. Large black-and-white photographs enhance the text.

Johnson, Jean. Police Officers, A to Z. 1986. Each letter of the alphabet introduces a topic relating to police officers and their jobs. Clear, black-and-white photographs accompany the text.

Johnson, Margaret S. Snowshoe Paws. Morrow, 1949. A kitten named Lanny finds that becoming friends with a puppy named Impy is not easy. One day Lanny bravely rescues Impy from a big dog. His brave act earns him the right to live peacefully in Miss Abbott's home.

Johnson, Margaret S., and Johnson, Helen Lossing. Joey and Patches. Illus. Margaret S. Johnson. 1947. The funny escapades of two kittens are a delightful tale for young readers. Patches is a gentle kitten, but Joey constantly gets himself into trouble with his owners. One night the cries of one of the kittens awakens their owners to find a smoke-filled house. Their owners show their appreciation by allowing more house privileges for both of their kittens.

Johnson, Sylvia. Wheat. 1990. This information book describes the life cycle of wheat, how it is harvested, and its value as a food source. The colorful photographs and captions help clarify the text.

Jordan, Helene J. How a Seed Grows. Illus. Joseph Low. 1960. This book describes how seeds grow. It suggests seed-planting activities to observe seed growth.

---. Seeds by Wind and Water. Illus. Nils Hogner. 1962. This concept book tells how seeds are spread by wind, water, animals, humans, birds, and even by automobiles.

Joslin, Sesyle. Brave Baby Elephant. 1960. This book tells the story of a baby elephant and his solitary brave adventure.

Kahl, Virginia. The Duchess Bakes a Cake. 1955. A humorous tale about the experiences of a duchess who tries to bake a "lovely light luscious delectable cake."

Kandoian, Ellen. Under the Sun. 1987. Within the frame of a story, the reader is taken on a visual journey that follows the setting sun. Detailed, full-color illustrations enhance the text. Also included are directions for a science experiment using a globe and a flashlight to demonstrate day and night.

Kauffman, Lois. What's That Noise? Illus . Allan Eitzen. 1965. A little boy hears a noise in the night. He tries to discover the source of the noise, only to find that the noise was Dad's snoring.

Kaufmann, John. Bats in the Dark. 1972. This subject will intrigue many children. They will learn that bats have fur-covered leathery skin and that they are the only flying species of mammals. They will also learn about the exceptional hearing ability of bats.

Keats, Ezra Jack. Peter's Chair 1967. Peter decides to leave home because his cradle and high chair are being painted pink for his baby sister. When he discovers that he no longer fits in his chair, he tells his father to paint it pink for baby sister.

---. The Snowy Day. 1962. Peter awakes to find snow covering the world. After breakfast he investigates the outdoors. He discovers all the fun a child can have in the snow.

---. Whistle for Willie. 1964. This is the story of a little boy who wants to learn to whistle. He keeps trying and finally manages the skill.

Kellogg, Steven. Johnny Appleseed. 1988. This is the story about the life of John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed. The text admirably describes Johnny's love of nature, his kindness to animals, and his physical fortitude.

Kesselman, Wendy. Time for Jody. Illus. Gerald Dumas. 1975. This is an imaginative story of Jody, a little groundhog who moves to a distant field to carry out the duties of a resident groundhog.

Kessler, Ethel, and Kessler, Leonard. All Aboard the Train. 1964. This is a repetitious, patterned story about a train ride.

---Peek-a-boo. 1956. A little boy plays a game of peek-a-boo with his family.

Kessler, Leonard. Here Comes the Strikeout. 1965. Bobby cannot hit the ball when he plays baseball. He asks a friend to help him with his hitting. His practice and hard work pay off when he hits a home run to win the game for his team in the last inning.

---. Kick, Pass, and Run. 1966. Some children are playing football. When the ball is kicked out-of-bounds, the animals of the field see it and wonder what is going on. After they watch the children play, they try to play the game themselves.

---. Mr. Pine's Mixed-up Signs. 1961. Mr. Pine, the sign painter, causes much confusion in his town when he loses his glasses and puts all the town's signs in the wrong places.

Kirkland, Wallace. A Walk in the Woods. 1971. Each page of this information book presents a clear black-and-white photograph of different animals, plants, and insects you might see as you walk through the woods.

Kirkpatrick, Rena K. Look at Flowers. 1978. This easy-to-read text describes various kinds of flowers. Colorful illustrations with helpful captions enhance the text.

Kishida, Eriko. The Lion and the Bird's Nest. Illus. Chiyoko Nakatani. 1970. All the animals of the forest are afraid of King Jojo, the lion king of the jungle. Jojo really is tired of being the fierce creature that the other animals think he is. One day Jojo is able to help a little bird, and the other animals realize how gentle Jojo really is.

Knight, David C. Let's Find Out About Weather. Illus. Rene Martin. 1967. The author presents a satisfying explanation of air's involvement in weather. The temperature of air affects wind. Explanation is given as to how we get rain, fog, snow, and clouds. Lightning, thunder, and rainbows are also briefly mentioned.

Knightly, Rosalinda. The Farmer: 1987. Brightly-colored, simple pictures and very brief text describe a farm and different jobs performed by a farmer and his family.

Krauss, Ruth. The Carrot Seed. Illus. Crockett Johnson. 1945. A little boy plants a carrot seed and patiently waters and weeds it until it grows.

Kuchalla, Susan. Baby Animals. 1982. A brief test and colorful illustrations introduce several baby animals and show how they play and learn.

Kuhn, Dwight. The Hidden Life of the Forest. 1988. Excellent color photographs and interesting text introduce animals, insects, and plants that make their homes in a forest.

Kumin, Maxine. The Beach Before Breakfast. Ius. Leonard Weisgard. 1964. This story is about an adult and a child who search the beach for treasures. They find different kinds of shells and animals. The child then finds his most wanted treasure, a rowboat, which he uses to find more treasures for breakfast crabs and fish.

Kuskin, Karla. Roar and More. 1956. This is a rhyming book about animals and the sounds they make.

Lamont, Bette. Island Time. Illus. Brinton Turkle. 1976. This is the story of a young child's many experiences on a two-week camping trip on an island in Puget Sound.

Langner, Nola. Dusty. 1976. A little girl tells the story of Dusty, a stray cat which came to her back porch for food one summer.

Lasky, Kathryn. Sugaring Time. Photographer Chistopher G. Knight. 1983. This book tells how a family taps the sap from maple trees and processes it into maple syrup.

Leaf, Munro. Boo. Illus. Frances Tipton Hunter. 1948. Alexander, Boo's cat, helps him overcome his fear of the dark.

---. Manners Can Be Fun. 1958. The simple drawings in this book will amuse the young reader as he is reminded of the importance of good manners.

LeBar, Mary. We Are Helpers. Illus. Faith M. Lowell. 1950. Children help with various household chores.

Lee, Susan, and Lee, John. Sam and John Adams. Illus. Chuck Mitchell. 1974. This biography reveals significant differences between the two cousins, Sam Adams and John Adams. Yet both of them were great contributors to the cause of American independence and growth.

Lefevre, Felicite. The Cock, the Mouse, and the Little Red Hen. Illus. Tony Sarg. n.d. In this old tale, the cock and the mouse learn not to grumble after their frightening experience with the bad fox.

Leister, Mary. The Silent Concert. Illus. Yoko Mitsuhashi. 1970. Each of the creatures of the forest wishes that he could make a beautiful sound like his neighbor. All at once "everyone at the same moment tried to make music the way the other fellow had been doing it." But there is no sound at all. The wise old owl hoots, "Let each one sing in his own special song in his own special way."

Lenski, Lois. Cowboy Small. 1949. Cowboy Small keeps his horse, Cactus, at the Bar S Ranch. He takes good care of his horse and the ranch. He rounds up cattle and brands them. Pictures of equipment are labeled for reference, and a glossary of cowboy terms is included. This book is full of action and teaches good principles of caring for animals and property.

---. The Little Airplane. 1938. Mr. Small goes up in his airplane. He has to execute a fast landing because his fuel line gets clogged. Quickly, he fixes the problem and finishes his happy ride.

---. The Little Auto. 1934. Mr. Small explains his car and describes his trip in it.

---. The Little Fire Engine. 1946. Fireman Small takes care of his fire engine and helps to fight the fires in his town. He is a good helper in his community.

---. The Little Sailboat. 1937. Mr. Small and his dog sail out to fish, and Mr. Small falls into the water. They sail home before the storm comes.

---. The Little Train. 1940. Engineer Small supplies the train with water and coal, then loads luggage, cargo, and passengers for the journey to the city. They pass through interesting countryside and arrive safely.

---. Policeman Small. 1962. The simple text describes a day in the life of a traffic policeman.

---. Surprise for Mother.1962. Three little sisters, Niddy, Noddy, and Nancy, set out to make a surprise birthday cake for their mother. They want to show their appreciation for her love and care for them.

Lewis, Jean. The Big Book of Dogs. 1988. This is a reference book about dogs. Pictures and brief text describe the different breeds.

Le Tord, Bijou. Picking and Weaving. 1980. This simple book describes the process of how cotton is taken from the fields to the textile mill and finally to the store.

---. Rabbit Seeds. 1984. Simple text and line drawings depict the experiences of a rabbit as he tends his garden.

Liffring-zug, Joan. Ray and Stevie on a Corn Belt Farm. 1956. A description of life on the farm in the middle 1950s, seen from the perspective of two boys.

Lillegard, Dee. I Can Be a Carpenter. 1986. This book examines different kinds of jobs in the field of carpentry and points out the education and training necessary for each job. Colorful captioned photographs and drawings enhance the text.

Lindman, Maj. Snipp, Snapp, Snurr and the Red Shoes. 1936. Three boys learn that their mother wants a pair of red shoes lined with gold. They each find jobs that provide money enough to buy the shoes and present them to their mother as they sing "Happy Birthday."

---. Snipp, Snapp, Snurr and the Seven Dogs. 1959. Three young Swedish boys and their dog become friends with six neighborhood dogs. Because of its simple dialogue, this story is an excellent choice for new readers.

Linn, Margot. Trip to the Doctor: Illus. Catherine Siracusa. 1988. Simple question-and-answer format introduces the procedures, instruments, and routines involved in a visit to the doctor.

Lionni, Leo. The Biggest House in the World. 1968. This is a fanciful story about a little snail who wants to have the biggest house in the world but finds that some things are really better small.

---. Fish Is Fish. 1970. A minnow and a tadpole become friends in a pond. When the tadpole becomes a frog, the fish has a hard time understanding their differences. The fish feels he too should venture out of the pond so that he can see all the unusual things in the world that the frog tells him about.

---. Inch by Inch. 1960. A clever inchworm proves to a robin that he is useful and that he should not be eaten. The worm also proves that he can "inch" his way right out of a dangerous situation.

---. Little Blue and Little Yellow. 1959. This is a fanciful tale of two splotches of color, Little Blue and Little Yellow, who become friends and become green. This book could be correlated with an art activity on mixing tempera colors.

Lippman, Peter. Busy Trains. 1981. This information book presents different kinds of trains. Detailed, imaginative, colorful drawings accompany the simple text.

Littledale, Freya, and Littledale, Harold. Timothy's Forest. Illus. Rosalie Lehrman. 1969. Timothy lives in the city. Since there is no forest in the city, Timothy decides to make one. This book could be used to motivate children to make a collage art project.

Livingston, Myra Cohn. Up in the Air: Illus. Leonard Everett Fisher. Rhymed text and full-color, imaginative illustrations depict the sights and sensations of flying in an airplane.

Lobel, Arnold. Frog and Toad Are Friends. 1970. The first in a series of well-loved stories about the adventures of Frog and Toad, this book includes a chapter describing their experiences with receiving mail. The text is enhanced by the charming, detailed illustrations.

Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth. Paul Revere's Ride. Illus. Ted Rand. Beautiful, full-color illustrations portray Longfellow'sfamous narrative poem, recreating Paul Revere's famous midnight ride in 1775 to warn the people of the Boston countryside that the British were coming.

Lowitz, Sadyebeth, and Lowitz, Anson. Mr. Key's Song. 1967. This is an account of how our national anthem came to be written. Lund, Doris Herold. Attic of the Wind. Illus. Ati Forberg. 1966. This haiku poetry fancifully takes a little girl up into the "attic of the wind" where many childhood treasures have drifted. These treasures include such things as umbrellas, balloons, bubbles, feathers, kites, hats, and papers.

McCain, Murray. The Boy Who Walked off the Page. Illus. Alvin Smith. 1969. Benjamin finds his favorite book one day when Miss Heath takes her whole class to the library. He cannot read the book, but the pictures of a clown named Jeremy make Benjamin want to grow up fast so that he can read the book all by himself.

McCall, Edith. Butternut Bill and the Bear: Illus. Darrell Wiskur. 1965. Bear causes many problems on the farm until one day he decides to be friends with all the other animals.

---. Butternut Bill and the Bee Tree. Illus. Darrell Wiskur. 1965. Butternut Bill gets honey from the beehive for Granny. This book is excellent for reinforcing sight words.

---. The Buttons at the Zoo. Illus. Jack Faulkner. 1960. The Button family visits the zoo.

McClintock, Marshall. A Fly Went By. Illus. Fritz Siebel. 1958. Different animals hurry past a little boy sitting by the lake. Each animal thinks it is being chased by the animal who is following. The repetition of this rhyming book, the suspense it arouses, and the reason for the animals' running will enchant the young reader.

McCloskey, Robert. Blueberries for Sal. 1948. This is a charming story with a smooth song-like rhythm that children will enjoy. The plot is about Sal, who goes out with her mother to pick blueberries. While out on this excursion, they encounter a mother bear and her cub also gathering blueberries for the coming winter.

---. Lentil. 1940. A boy named Lentil wants to make music; so he saves up enough pennies to buy a harmonica.

---. Make Way for Ducklings. 1941. Mr. and Mrs. Mallard (ducks) search for a site to raise a family. They decide to make their home on the island in the city park.

---. One Morning in Maine. 1952. Sal loses her first tooth and learns many interesting things about this exciting event.

---. Time of Wonder 1957. The coming of a hurricane to their summer home on a Maine island provides anticipation and excitement and leaves treasures for the children to pack as they prepare to return to their home and autumn school days.

McClung, Robert M. Possum. 1963. Possum's life cycle is traced from the time she is seen hanging onto her mother's back until Possum has her own offspring.

---. Ruby Throat: The Story of a Hummingbird. 1950. This simple story of a year in a hummingbird's life is brilliantly illustrated with a picture on each page.

---. Spike: The Story of a Whitetail Deer: 1952. Young readers will learn about deer by personally getting to know Spike. Spike must face confrontations with man, animals, and nature.

---. Stripe: The Story of a Chipmunk. 1951. Stripe is born underground and is hardly the size of a bumblebee, but when he grows up, he easily takes care of himself. Stripe can build his own home, and find and carry his own food by making several trips. He can carry in one of his cheeks two acorns, five hazelnuts, or fifteen kernels of corn.

MacDonald, Golden. Little Frightened Tiger. Illus Leonard Weisgard. 1953. Lile Tiger is frightened by everything. As his parents take him through the animal kingdom, the little tiger finds out that animals are frightened by him.

MacDonald, Golden, and Weisgard, Leonard. The Little Island. 1946. This intriguing book describes the singular beauty of island life. The appealing, full-color illustrations enhance the text.

MacGregor, Ellen. Theodore Turtle. Illus. Paul Galdon. 1955. Theodore cannot keep up with his things. He always loses something else, while finding what he had just lost. Yet all Theodore can see is how clever he is for remembering where he had left things.

Machentanz, Sara, and Machentanz, Fred. Robbie and the Sled Dog Race. 1964. Robbie and his well-trained dog team wait for the countdown at the Alaska snow fair. Suddenly they are off with shouts of encouragement ringing. A moose blocks the path, giving Robbie's team the chance it needs to by-pass the moose and its opponent.

McGovern, Ann. Zoo, Where Are You? Illus. Ezra Jack Keats. 1964. A little boy named Josh sets out to make a zoo for himself. He collects all kinds of beautiful junk in his search and ends up with a zoo full of junk.

MacLachlan, Patricia. Sarah Plain and Tall. 1987. This is a delightful story about a widower who places an ad in the paper for a wife, someone who will "make a difference" for his two children Anna and Caleb.

McMillan, Bruce. The Alphabet Symphony. Photographs by author. 1977. The photographs of the different instruments of the orchestra reveal the letters of the alphabet.

McPhail, David. The Bear's Toothache. 1972. One night a little boy hears a bear with a toothache howling outside his bedroom window. The boy tries to help him in many imaginative and amusing ways until finally he succeeds in pulling the bear's tooth.

Maestro, Betsy, and Maestro, Giulio. Harriet Goes to the Circus. 1977. Harriet the elephant is determined to be first in line at the circus.

---. Snow Day. 1989. Simple text describes the job of digging out after a major snowstorm, with particular emphasis on snow removal vehicles.

Margolis, Richard J. Big Bear to the Rescue. Illus. Robert Lopshire. 1975. Big Bear tries his best to rescue Mr. Mole, who has fallen into the well. He finds all the other animals too busy to help their friend.

Marino, Dorothy. Buzzy Bear and the Rainbow. 1962. Buzzy Bear searches for the end of the rainbow where he believes there is a pot of gold. He takes a pot with him and finds honey in a tree. He shares the honey with his friends and family.

---. Buzzy Bear's Winter Party. 1967. Buzzy Bear and his family decide to stay awake during the first snowstorm. Buzzy Bear and his mother set up a tree and decorate it for a winter party for Daddy Bear. After supper Buzzy Bear falls asleep and does not wake up until spring.

Martin, Dick. The Fish Book. 1964. Animals that live in or near the ocean are sailfish, crabs, sea gulls, flying fish, porpoises, sea horses, seals, sea turtles, starfish, whales, and kissing fish.

Martin, Patricia Miles. The Lucky Little Porcupine. Illus. Lee Smith. 1963. In an interesting succession of events, Mr. Patchett, Mrs. O'Leary, and the little porcupine become friends.

Martini, Teri. Cowboys. 1981. This book describes the clothing cowboys wear; their duties on the ranch, range, roundup; and their recreation at rodeos.

Massie, Diane Redfield. Chameleon Was a Spy. 1979. In this imaginative story, Chameleon becomes a spy in order to recover the world's best pickle formula, which has been stolen by a pickle scientist from The Pleasant Pickle Company.

Mayer, Marianna, and Mayer, Mercer. Me and My Flying Machine. 1971. A little boy begins to build a flying machine in an old barn full of great things. He has a fanciful dream about all the tremendous feats his machine will accomplish. But before he pulls it out of the barn, his flying machine falls apart. Still undaunted, he decides that the next day he will build a boat.

Mayer, Mercer. Just Me and My Dad. 1977. This humorous story, told from a child's viewpoint, describes a camping trip.

Meek, Pauline Palmer. When Joy Came: The Story of the First Christmas. Illus. Shannon Stirnweis. 197 1. This gives a brief but accurate account of the birth of Christ and the appearance of the angels announcing the birth to the shepherds.

Mell, Jan. Grand Canyon. 1988. Beautiful photographs portray the history, geography, and plant and animal life of the Grand Canyon National Park.

Menken, John. Grandpa's Gizmos. Illus. Tim Davis. Bob Jones University Press, 1993. Grandpa Winslow has all kinds of fascinating gizmos in his back yard. One of them is so special that his grandson doesn't want to share it with anyone else.

Miklowitz, Gloria D. The Parade Starts at Noon. Illus. Don Madden. 1969. David's two favorite things in the world are his squirrel, Pest, and his brass tuba. On the day of a big parade, Pest gets stuck in the tuba, and David almost misses playing in the parade band.

Miles, Miska. Apricot ABC. Illus. Peter Parnall. 1969. Verse and pictures take the reader through meadowland, visiting creatures great and small. Each page features a letter of the alphabet.

---. Kickapoo. Illus. Wesley Dennis. 1961. In order to be a part of the local pony race, Howdie sells Kickapoo, his mule. However, Kickapoo becomes as "stubborn as a mule," and Howdie must buy the mule back. But he finds that he can legally enter the race with Kickapoo as his partner. Kickapoo makes Howdie proud when he wins the race.

---. Mississippi Possum. Illus. John Schoenherr. 1965. When the river begins to flood, the animals begin to look for higher ground. Rose Mary and Jefferson spot a possum, but they think he is dead. As the children sleep in the refugee tent, the possum moves in with them. The family develops a warm friendship with this wild creature which is illustrated in the book with vivid woodcuts.

---. Noisy Gander: Illus. Leslie Morrill. 1978. Combining realism and fantasy, this story is about a young gosling who is at first embarrassed by his father's loud honking but soon finds that the honking serves a useful purpose.