Washoe County Library System

In this story for beginning readers, Boy, Bird, and Dog have lots of fun in their tree house.

A fly flies into a house wreaking havoc.

Colorful mice go ice skating and are unexpectedly joined by a feline friend.

When Boy is sick, his friends Dog and Bird try to help him feel better.

The joys of giving and receiving are celebrated in this easy-to-read story about a cat who seeks shelter on a snowy day.Shivering, Cat jumps into the basement window of a small apartment building. As Cat makes his way up to a top-floor garret, Dog gives Cat a book, Rabbit gives him a plant, Bird gives him a painting, and Elephant gives him a hot drink. Cat is happy! Everyone is happy!Cutaway views of the building with each character cozy in his apartment...

"An elephant eats, giraffes drink, a warthog digs, and a boy plays, reads, and dreams."--

The older children tell Sam he is too small to play with them, but when they need help Sam saves the day.

Written as a guessing game, readers are given clues about an animal while introducing the five major biomes.

The author's paintings of animals that illustrate the work they do such as a dog that herds, a horse that carries and an elephant that lifts.

After playing with Miss Finn's discarded boxes and making a mess, her young neighbors first lie about their misdeed and then make things right.