Nancy Carlson

A magical snowman teaches an unhappy girl about friendship and skating.

Patrick has difficulty sitting still until his mother comes up with a plan to help him.

To be happy on earth, just follow the boy's instructions--don't bring snakes inside the house, keep fit, laugh a lot, and most importantly, make big, big plans.

There's a lot to be scared of, that's for sure. There's that mean looking dog, and booming thunderstorms, and spiders and other creepy crawly things. All this scary stuff can make you want to hide under your covers and never come out. Because hiding will solve everything Or will it?

When Henry and his first-grade classmates notice a heart-shaped box on their teacher's desk the day before Valentine's Day, they try to find out if he has a girlfriend.

Even though Henry is looking forward to going to kindergarten, he is not sure about staying once he first gets there.

A mother and her young daughter reflect on the daughter's growing up, including her infancy, potty training, first words, and starting school, noting how nothing has been what the mother expected.

Encourages children to think differently about water. It is the resource we cannot live without but take for granted.

To celebrate the one hundredth day of kindergarten, each student brings in an example of the number 100 for show-and-tell, including a 100-year-old relative, and Ms. Bradley shares the jar of 100 jelly beans that have marked the days.

Vibrant, fun-filled illustrations and an encouraging text explain the many great reasons to exercise, from making new friends and going to new places to just because it's good for the body. This gleeful, kid-friendly story is ideal for New Year's resolution time.