Meet Scaredy Squirrel, a squirrel who never leaves his nut tree because he's afraid of the unknown "out there." But then, something unexpected happens that may just change his outlook.

An unlikely friendship develops when Stephen takes in an abandoned alien as his guest.

A pussycat has a very unusual tea party for a little dog.

A frog fishing from his lily pad boat doesn't catch any fish, but one catches him.

Uni, Goldie, Pinkie, and Silky play soccer for the first time.

Braid Beard and his pirate crew return to retrieve the treasure they buried in Jeremy Jacob's backyard, but first they must help calm his baby sister, Bonney Anne, whom they awoke from her nap.

Brief text and illustrations trace the journey of a colorful train as it goes through tunnels, by cities, and over trestles.

"During the first snowy day of winter, five little penguins bundle up and venture outside to play"-- Provided by publisher.

A little yellow bird teaches Rocket the dog how to read by first introducing him to the "wondrous, mighty, gorgeous alphabet."

Continuing her picture book stories about family relationships, Gianna Marino introduces Little Giraffe, who adores her big brother. Set in a stunning African landscape, the story begins with a game of hide-and-seek as Little Giraffe looks for her big brother, who's just out of her sight, but always safely nearby. As she asks the many animals she encounters on her search if they've seen him, it's evident how much she admires him. He's taller and faster...