Janet Schulman

Ten young neighbors wear costumes as they decorate a Christmas tree with different items, from one shiny star on top to ten wrapped gifts below.

The birdwatchers of Central Park were buzzing–a young red-tailed hawk had been spotted, would he stay? The bird they dubbed Pale Male not only stayed, he became one of New York City’s most famous residents. Pale Male and his mate built their nest near the top of one of Fifth Avenue’s swankiest apartment buildings. Nine years and 23 chicks later, Pale Male’s fame had grown so large that a CBS newsman named him Father of the Year! But Pale Male was less beloved by the residents of the building, and in 2004 the owners suddenly removed the nest–setting off an international outcry on behalf of the birds.

Ten trick-or-treaters start out on Halloween night, but they disappear one-by-one as they encounter a spider, a vampire, a ghost, and other scary creatures.

Despite Grandfather's warning about wolves in the forest, Peter and his animal friends capture one.

A little brown bunny enjoys visiting a garden from summer to spring, especially when a gray bunny shares the fun.

Here are thirty-five poems -- poems about white mice and cool drinks and the teeth of sharks, stories about the day Mommy slept late and about bird-brains and Arvin Marvin Lillisbee Fitch, and even a checklist of things to think about before being born. So pull up a chair, make yourself comfortable, and get ready to laugh.

Jill's softball talent helps her find her niche at camp.

When Anna's friends can't play with her she creates a playmate of her own.

A little girl, not ready for tennis, is good at her own game, gymnastics.

A clever bum finds an unusual way to prevent the children's pond and woods from being turned into a parking lot.

Jack the bum spends Halloween trying to get money for something to eat. But when he wins a prize for the best costume, he donates it to UNICEF.

Jack the bum decides to settle down and takes up residence in a haunted house which he finds isn't haunted by ghosts.

A little girl adjusts to her new life in California with the help of her doll.

A collection of picture book stories by such authors as Ludwig Bemelmans, Ezra Jack Keats, and Maurice Sendak.

Retells the adventures of a young deer growing up and learning about life in the forest.

"Follow along as enchanted toys spring into action, epic battles are fought, and graceful dancers glide and twirl. With the magic of Accord's AniMotion technology, simply lifting a flap will bring this beloved tale to life right before your eyes"--Back cover.

A collection of picture book stories by such authors as Ludwig Bemelmans, Ezra Jack Keats, and Maurice Sendak.