Bored with another normal, inky evening, bats discover an open library window and fly in to enjoy the photocopier, water fountain, and especially the books and stories found there.

Rhyming text explores what would happen if animals kissed like humans do, from a slow kiss between a sloth and her cub to a mud-happy kiss from a hippo calf to his father.

Having decided that R is not enough for them, a bumbling band of pirates sets sail on a quest to capture the rest of the alphabet.

A small black dog uses a series of slick maneuvers to protect his bone from his canine friends.

A group of mice have fun as they go about their preparations for Christmas.

Rhyming text and illustrations featuring the letters from A to Z follow Patty as she plants pumpkins and watches them grow.

Describes the delights of such winter activities as throwing snowballs, making a snowman, and going ice skating.

A family experiences the joy and excitement of Thanksgiving Day, as relatives arrive and everyone gives thanks for the feast on hand. Includes game cards and related activities.

Rhyming text and illustrations follow a mischievous old black fly through the alphabet as he has a very busy bad day landing where he should not be. A big bad fly wreaks alphabetical havoc on a household in lilting rhyme that brings readers to a resounding "Swat!" on the very last page. A solid refrain invites partial participation, but the whole sordid story, accompanied by Gammell's energetic vision of this watercolor pest, is easy to remember and...

A family keeps forgetting the things they need to take to the beach.