Knapman, Timothy

"Emma is trying to go to sleep, but the animals in her wallpaper are making too much noise!"--Front flap.

In rhyming text, a small girl admits she sometimes gets angry when she is frustrated, and her grandmother shows her how to cope.

"Sail along five mighty rivers and discover incredible stories from history, mythology and modern times. The Yangtze tells of dragons and dolphins, while the Rhine whispers about castles and Frankenstein. Explore pyramids, tombs and temples by the Nile, and search for lost cities and gold alongside the Amazon. Follow the Mississippi to hear of historic battles and dinosaurs"--Back cover.

"One little girl is counting down to Christmas with her unicorn friend. There's so much to prepare and fun to be had before the big day! They hang stockings, make snow unicorns, and bake tasty treats. But her mischievous unicorn keeps making a mess, munching all the pies, and scribbling on the Christmas cards. And when the carolers arrive, cover your ears, because unicorns really can't sing! As Christmas draws closer and closer, will the two friends get their Christmas wish?"--OCLC.

"It's raining, and Ben is stuck inside with nothing to do. Then he comes up with a wonderful idea: he will build a fort! 'But a monster might move in!' say Mom and Dad. After playing for a while, Ben wishes that a monster would move in"--Amazon.

"Jake claims to be the fastest mouse in the world, and and doesn't think any animal can ever catch him"--OCLC.

While playing in their yard at the edge of the forest, siblings Alice and Jack hear a strange noise. What could it be? Alice, ever adventurous, decides to trek into the woods to find out. Although Jack is scared of a big, bad wolf, Alice says everything will be fine. She takes her brother's hand, and goes into the woods, drawing closer and closer to the odd noise. Jack gets more and more afraid, but in the end the siblings make a surprisingly sweet discovery.