Kevin Henkes

Originally published; New York; Greenwillow Books, 1991"This edition is only avilable for distribution through the school market." --cover, p. 4Chrysanthemum loves her name, until she starts going to school and the other children make fun of it.

Owen's parents try to get him to give up his favorite blanket before he starts school, but when their efforts fail, they come up with a solution that makes everyone happy.

Penny feels guilty after taking a beautiful blue marble that she sees in Mrs. Goodwin's grass, but gets a pleasant surprise when she goes to return it the next day.

Penny comes home from school eager to share her very own song, but must wait until the time is right to teach it to her parents and the babies.

Fascinated by the colors, shapes, sounds, and movements of the many different birds she sees through her window, a little girl is happy to discover that she and they have something in common.

When Old Bear falls asleep for the winter, he has a dream that he is a cub again, enjoying each of the four seasons.

A bird, a fox, a dog, and a squirrel overcome minor setbacks to have a very good day.

"Introduces concepts and vocabulary of fall--autumn colors, changes in plants and animals ... and wind, which soon leads to the next season"--

"Snow falls, animals burrow, and children prepare for the wonders winter brings"--

"Animals and children alike watch as the world transforms from the dark and dead of winter to a full and blooming spring"--