Baker, Alan

William has an adventure in the dark woods behind his garden, in which he believes dinosaurs live.

Examines approximately one hundred reportedly true stories from throughout history of people's encounters with the spirits of the dead.

Two mice explore the fields and woodlands around them, observing many animals before finally going home to sleep in their tiny nest.

A hamster's efforts to remove his paw print from a blank page of a book prove unsuccessful.

Rabbits present words and matching pictures grouped under such topics as toys, food, things that move, animals, and drawing and painting. Includes simple word and concept games.

Mother Mouse searches for her child above and below the ground, asking the different animals she meets if they have seen him. The book features die-cut pages and is bound as an accordion that opens to make a frieze.

Shortsighted Benjamin Hamster goes through a door, whose sign he can't read, and experiences some unusual adventures.

Describes aspects of medieval European knights' lives and deaths including equipment, chivalry, castles and siegecraft, the Crusades, mercenaries, the joust, and funeral rites, weaving dramatic narrative about several particular knights throughout; and includes a glossary and further-reading list.

A simple introduction to the variety of animals living in the rain forest, including butterflies, tree frogs, and iguanas.

A simple introduction to the variety of animals living in the ocean, including the seahorse, octopus, and swordfish.