Cocca-Leffler, Maryann

A little pig, frustrated by the limitations of his young age and small size, is encouraged to keep trying, growing, and learning until he meets his goals.

Presents a children's book for early readers that introduces simple words, pictures, and text about a dog who thinks he is a cat.

Illustrations and rhyming text celebrate autumn, with its falling leaves, crisp mornings, and gusty breezes.

Members of Theo's class help him understand his feelings about becoming a big brother.

Simple words and rebus pictures tell the story of a little girl who makes Valentine cards for her family only to have them mysteriously disappear. Includes flash cards.

A big snowstorm threatens to spoil a birthday party but also creates some unforeseen opportunities for special fun.

"Janine is good at a lot of things like singing, cheering, and spelling big words. But she is not very good at sports--her body just doesn't work like the other kids'. On field day at school, Janine tries her best to finish each challenge"--Provided by publisher.

Simple words and rebus pictures tell the story of a silly boy who puts his clothes on in all the wrong places. Includes flash cards.

A young girl remembers her childhood memory of riding the bus with Bill a favorite driver. She recalls the day her mother, and she and her little sister went to Boston to shop at Filene's Basement. Usually after shopping they went to Bailey's for ice cream sundaes but on this particular day they went to a bakery and bought four cannoli and saved one for Bill to enjoy.

After her unsuspecting owners leave for work and school, Catrina invites the neighborhood cats over for a festive Italian meal.