Laurie Keller

A young girl named Birdy talks about her smile, why she likes it, and tells the reader why smiling is such an important part of life.

The states decide to get together and put on a show featuring their particular talents. Also includes facts about the history and geography of the states.

Mr. Rabbit's new neighbors are Otters. OTTERS! But he doesn't know anything about Otters. Will they get along? Will they be friends? Just treat otters the same way you'd like them to treat you, advises wise Mr. Owl. And so begins Mr. Rabbit's reflection on good manners. In her smart, quirky style Laurie Keller highlights how to be a good friend and neighbor--just follow the Golden Rule! This title has Common Core connections. Mr. Rabbit doesn't know how to treat his new neighbors, the Otters who have moved next door. The story highlights how to be a good neighbor and friend--by simply following the golden rule!

Grandpa Gazillion and Hildegarde show many different uses for the numbers one through twenty at their number yard.

Arnie the talking doughnut convinces Mr. Bing that not all doughnuts are meant to be eaten.

The states become bored with their positions on the map and decide to change places for a while. Includes facts about the states.

Arnie the talking doughnut is delighted to be Mr. Bing's new pet "doughnut-dog," so when Mr. Bing starts rolling gutter balls during a big bowling tournament, Arnie suspects foul play and sets out to solve the mystery.

"Arnie is shocked when he hears his neighbor Loretta Schmoretta tell news reporters that she was the victim of an alien abduction. And not just any aliens--alien doughnuts from outer spastry. Arnie thinks this is a ridiculous story, that is, until he gets abducted. Arnie must think fast in order to rescue his fellow doughnuts and the townspeople from the alien invaders"--Provided by the publisher. Arnie's neighbor, Loretta Schmoretta, tells reporters that she was abducted by alien doughnuts, who will continue the abductions until people stop eating doughnuts. Arnie must think fast to rescue his fellow doughnuts and the townspeople. Book #2

Potato is excited. He s excited because today for one day only Lance Vance s Fancy Pants store is selling POTATO PANTS! Potato rushes over early, and just as he s about to walk in, who does he see inside? Mean, pushy eggplant who was rude to him the other day.