Sage, James

"A . . . tale of how the teddy bear got its name. It all started when one of America's most iconic and beloved presidents, Theodore Roosevelt, refused to shoot a bear on a hunting trip. A newspaper cartoonist, Clifford Berryman, heard the news and created a political cartoon about it, which a candy shop owner, Morris Michtom, showed to his wife, Rosie. Rosie Michtom, whose handmade toys were often displayed in their Brooklyn shop, was so inspired by the story that she made an adorable stuffed toy bear, which the couple decided to name 'Teddy's Bear.' Demand for Rosie's bears grew so high that the couple went on to found their own toy company and opened a factory in Brooklyn"--Provided by publisher.

"When Swanda first moves to the city, she misses the wildlife she left behind. But she quickly discovers that Brooklyn has a wildlife of its own: Pigeons!...Pretty soon there are too many pigeons! And Swanda's neighbors are fed up with the noise and the mess. What will Swanda do?"--Front flap.

Farmer Boast, Farmer Bluster, and Farmer Smart fight over who has the best cornfield, until one of them finds a way to win the competition.

A mother explains to her child why it's time to go to sleep.

A little band marches through town delighting everyone with its beautiful music.

Presents a vision of life and nature in the Far North. It is a celebration of the ties that bind the animals and elements of this winter world and the people who live by its rhythms and riches.

Sassy Gracie loves to dance in her big red heels, but she gets carried away when she cooks for the Master of the big house.

Coyote has the delicate task of creating the first human being. He calls all the animals together to ask their advice.