Embarrassed about gathering watercress from a roadside ditch, a girl learns to appreciate her Chinese heritage after learning why the plant is so important to her parents.

Anna Lee Manatee's dreams are even bigger than her mighty flippers. Every night, she stargazes with her friend, the Loon. Determined to get to the moon, Anna Lee builds a rocket and blasts off! Will she find what she is looking for?

Auggie is an ordinary kid who doesn't look like other kids. When other children make fun of him, Auggie and his dog put on astronaut helmets and travel through space, then return home where Auggie meets a boy who wants to be his friend.

"As final preparations are being made for a long-planned surprise party, Bear gets so excited he nearly ruins everything"--Verso page.

Rhyming text describes a variety of homes, from a treehouse and cabin to a lighthouse and castle, where Curious George hides, in a text that invites readers to find him and other hidden objects.

"What's a day in the life of a small-town fire department like? In this action-packed adventure, Fire Chief Fran leads her fire-fighters through everything from inspections and drills to dangerous blazes. If a puppy is in danger or a café is ablaze, Fran and her crew are ready to help! When the lights flash and the bells blast, these firefighters leap into action; they need to move fast. With energy and grit, compassion and calm, they help their...

Preschoolers can learn to tell the time with Maisy as they follow their favorite mouse throughout her busy day. Includes a clock with movable gears.