Moncure, Jane Belk

Kim almost gets a trip to the moon, but packs so many things into the magic moon machine it won't fly. The reader may help count the items.

A young ostrich makes friends with some unfriendly jungle animals after warning them of the presence of a dangerous predator.

Andy visits the zoo and learns the numbers one to ten and a variety of action words.

Jim and his new friends turn packing boxes into a house, train, fire engine, airplane, hospital, and ship.

Feeling bad at losing his kite, a boy's family members tell him funny stories about their childhoods when they didn't take care of their things.

A little girl explains her responsibilities as she protects and takes care of her cat.

A little girl describes her responsibilities in caring for her home, such as keeping her room clean, watering the flower garden, and getting the newspaper.

A young boy explains how he became, and you can be, a "wellasaurus" by taking good care of the body.

A little boy explains his responsibilities as a big brother as he entertains and protects his baby sister.

Imagines how it feels to fly like a bird, swing from the trees like a baboon, or swim like a whale.