Blocksma, Mary

Explanations for the longer and numerous numbers used in our society including some amusing histories and oddities.

The apple tree is a friend to all but longs for a true friend of its own.

One by one the animals awake and, missing the moon, try to shout it out into the nighttime sky.

The author shares what she learned after coming to a realization as an adult that she had no knowledge of her natural neighborhood, providing descriptions and explanations of plants, animals, and natural phenomena encountered in each month of the year.

A boy and his dog have a wonderful time in the bath, but try very hard not to get any water on the floor.

A bear who wishes to be the best-dressed bear at a dance receives help from all the animal clerks in the store.

Text in Spanish. Chuck the mule goes to town to retrieve four wandering ducks, who are unaware they are being stalked by a hungry fox.

Translation of: The best dressed bear. A bear who wishes to be the best dressed bear at a dance receives help from all the animal clerks in the store.