Judy's big plans for the summer seem ruined when two of her best friends go away, and then her parents leave her and Stink with Aunt Opal, but a new "thrill-a-delic" plan has her racing toward fun.

When Ultrabot has his first playdate, he is worried and shy but he soon learns that he and Becky have a lot in common.

A hill covered with rocks and wooden boxes becomes an imaginary town for Marian, her sisters, and their friends.

Rhyming text relates the antics of monkeys that play all day.

When Sukie's family moves and she has to start at a new school, she feels shy and lonely at first. But soon she learns that receiving small acts of kindness-someone saying hi, or saving a hoop for her-makes her feel braver, and that passing friendliness along is a good feeling, too. Before long, Sukie, Joe, Poppy, and Stan are all becoming friends! Young readers are invited to join them as they explore meeting new people, celebrating differences,...

Drawing on the latest research into brain development, social and emotional growth, and learning, a parenting expert and author of The 7 Stages of Motherhood explores the role and value of play at each stage of a child's development and offers suggestions on the best ideas, toys, and games for each age.

As imaginary superhero Bumblebee Boy, Sam rejects his pesky little brother's help in defeating pirates, dragons, and saber-toothed lions, but when Sam comes up against some scary aliens, he discovers the advantage of having a sidekick.

Two young chicks have fun making masks and playing with the letter A.

"Dressing as princesses and knights, Fancy Nancy and her friends go off in search of a unicorn in her backyard."--

Harry and his friends learn that there's a price to pay when they throw sand at the playground.