Hood, Susan

A phonics-based story for readers in kindergarten through grade two in which two boys, one who thinks he is too tall and the other who feels too short, become friends and teach their classmates not to judge them because of their size.

On the way to get a hair cut, a child sees others with not-so-perfect hair.

A young girl tries various excuses to postpone bedtime, only to have difficulty getting up in the morning.

Presents two stories in which Trouble, a mischievous kitten, lives up to his name.

A young girl is upset when her sister purposely messes up her dress. Includes "Phonics Guidelines.".

Provides information and safety tips relating to hurricanes and discusses notable examples from the past.

The new boy in class is a disruptive pest until one child remembers how bad it feels to be new at school and makes friends with Sid.

While Spike, a tiny axolotl salamander, practices being the monster he believes he is, other animals call him cute and funny but when a gila monster arrives and the other creatures hide, Spike shows his true nature.

A rhyming tale about a girl who forgets to bring something to school for show-and-tell day.

A young girl loves all kinds of shoes except the ones with laces, until her mother gives her a lesson in tying shoes.