Step into reading. A Step 2 book

D.W. volunteers to take care of the class gerbil during Christmas vacation and finds that he is difficult to keep track of.

A teeny tiny woman, who puts a teeny tiny bone she finds in a churchyard away in a cupboard before she goes to sleep, is awakened by a voice demanding the return of the bone.

Nancy's pet chicken Buck-Buck has trouble learning to act like an ordinary chicken.

Presents simple cooking principles and easy recipes for a variety of party dishes including cakes, shakes, and ice cream.

The ghost of the Black Castle follows Babar and his family and friends back to Celesteville.

Illus. in full color. "Kangaroo child Norma Jean loves to jump. The problem is that her jumping gets out of hand, causing accidents and some ruffled feelings among her friends, and Norma stops her jumping entirely. But when the school's field-day games come up, Norma Jean is coaxed back into action long enough to win ribbons. Light, popular fare for beginning readers."--Booklist. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Rhyming text describes a dog grooming establishment on picture day and the uproar some curious kittens cause when they try to explore.

Uncle Willy uses a clever disguise to save his boat from a gang of pirates and make Busytown Bay safe again.

After several cases of mistaken identity Early Bird finally finds a worm to play with.

A greedy hyena's mean tricks on Monkey-Monkey eventually backfire when his victim finds out how he is being deceived.

Beth admires her friend Molly's courage, but on a visit to Molly's country home, Beth surprises herself with her own bravery when the two become lost within the maze of a cornfield.

Arthur is in for some embarrassing moments after he, D.W., and their mother shop for school supplies and end up buying two identical backpacks.

Cat dreams of being on the gymnastics team and spends all summer learning to tumble and flip.

A free-wheeling toad takes his friend Cat and other animal friends on a spirited driving adventure, always observing safe practices.