Sweeney, Jacqueline

Mama helps Hildy wait as her brother and sister ducklings hatch and to welcome Bettie, even though she is different.

Animal friends discover that the horrible monster in the pond is really a rainbow trout.

Freddy Bear picks on Gus the turtle, until the other animals show him how it feels.

Hildy the duck helps Ladybug prepare to sing at the Big Bug Concert.

Four animal friends travel to Hawaii, where they are shown the sights, told a story, and taught a song by their gecko guide.

All the critters get ready for a day of games, including pond races, leaf slides, and a pine climb.

Presents over six hundred facts and writing prompts geared toward each day of the school year, August through June, designed for grades three through six.