Schubert, Leda

"The joy of the changing seasons means saying hello to new but familiar rituals, like spring picnics in the park or homemade lemonade in summer. But there's also the bittersweet feeling of doing something for the last time, like mowing the lawn one final time on a brown day in autumn or watching the last of the geese fly south"--Provided by publisher.

A depiction of the many things that dogs love in a laugh-out-loud celebration of man's best friends.

Early in the twentieth century, Nathan embarks on a voyage from Russia to New York City hoping to become an opera singer, and works hard while missing his home and family. Includes note about the author's grandfather, who inspired the story, and his children.

Describes how fifty elephants were trained to perform in the circus with ballet dancers to the music of Stravinsky.

Chronicles the life of Raven Wilkinson, the first African American ballerina to dance with a major American touring troupe, and describes the racism she encounters in her travels while on tour.

A picture book that examines the life and legacy of musician and activist Pete Seeger.

On her birthday Winnie the dog receives several balls which she enjoys catching, hiding, and eating.

Winnie the dog awakens everyone in the house, goes in and out, takes a walk, and finally falls asleep everywhere except in her bed.

Lucy works hard to learn to read and write before her dog's birthday.

In pictures and rhythmic text, a mother relates to her daughter all the steps involved in making her a snug, wooly sweater, starting at the very beginning with feeding the sheep.